Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20

Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20 is a professional, mid-sized hardware control surface designed for high-end live production. While it shares the same high-quality tactile controls as the larger "Panel 30" and "Panel 40" models, it features 20 dedicated input buttons per row, making it compact enough to fit into a standard equipment rack or smaller mobile production desk while still offering dual M/E control.

Core Functionality

• Dual M/E Control Rows: Features two independent physical rows. Each row can be assigned to any M/E bank on a larger switcher (like the ATEM Constellation 8K), allowing a single operator to manage complex multi-layered broadcasts or two separate program feeds at once.

• 20 Direct Cross Points: You have instant, one-touch access to 20 sources per row. Using the Shift button, this capacity expands to 40 total sources per bank.

• Four Independent System Control LCDs: Unlike smaller panels, this unit features two LCDs per M/E row (4 total). This allows for simultaneous adjustment of different parameters—such as tweaking a chroma key on one screen while adjusting a DVE transition on the other.

• Dynamic LCD Labeling: Every button and row features a high-resolution "scribble strip" LCD that automatically displays the source name and color assigned in the switcher software.

Key Hardware Features

• Dual T-Bar Faders: Two weighted, professional-grade faders for manual control of fades, wipes, and transitions across different M/E banks.

• 3-Axis Joystick: Used for real-time positioning and sizing of DVE effects (Picture-in-Picture) and controlling PTZ cameras.

• Integrated Numeric Keypad: Provides fast entry for transition rates, duration, and effects parameters without menu scrolling.

• Redundant Networking: Equipped with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. This allows for loop-through connectivity to additional panels (like the ATEM Camera Control Panel) or multiple backup computers without needing an external network switch.

Technical Specifications

Operational Insight

In 2026, the Panel 20 is the industry-standard choice for Fly-Pack systems and E-sports production. Its 28-inch width is specifically designed to fit within the footprint of most standard "rolling racks," allowing a full 2 M/E control surface to be transported in a single protective case.

Redundancy Note: The unit features dual internal power supplies. For mission-critical live broadcast, it is recommended to connect the two IEC power inputs to different power phases or separate UPS units to ensure the panel remains operational if a power source fails.