The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K is a rental switcher designed for live multi‑camera productions that need flexible standard support and professional signal routing. It switches between SD, HD and Ultra HD, accepts a wide range of sources and provides live keying, transitions and multiple outputs to support broadcast, streaming and recording workflows.

Key Features

• Multi‑format switching, compatible with SD, HD and Ultra HD sources for mixed environments.
• High input capacity, with up to 40 video inputs in Ultra HD (10 inputs in 8K configurations), allowing many cameras and playback devices.
• Flexible outputs, with up to 28 video outputs in Ultra HD (7 in 8K) and 24 auxiliary outputs in Ultra HD (6 in 8K) for feeds to monitors, recorders and confidence screens.
• Professional SDI rates supported: 1.5G, 3G, 6G and 12G for robust connectivity across formats.
• Advanced production tools, including chroma keys, full motion DVE, stinger transitions, four upstream keyers and downstream keyers, plus a large media pool with full motion clip support.
• Audio integration, with two balanced 1/4 inch jack inputs and a 32 stereo channel BNC MADI input for extensive audio routing and mixing.
• Multiview and monitoring to observe all sources, program and preview outputs on a single monitor.

Use Cases

• Live event production requiring multiple camera feeds, graphics and instant switching between HD and Ultra HD sources.
• Broadcast and streaming where redundancy of outputs and flexible aux routing are needed.
• Corporate and educational productions that use remote playback devices, recorders and multi‑format camera fleets.

Specifications

• Total video inputs: 40 up to Ultra HD, 10 in 8K mode.
• Total video outputs: 28 up to Ultra HD, 7 in 8K mode.
• Total aux outputs: 24 up to Ultra HD, 6 in 8K mode.
• SDI rates: 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G.
• Audio inputs: 2 x balanced 1/4 inch jack, 1 x 32 stereo channel BNC MADI.

Included with your rental

• The ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K switcher unit, with its built‑in multiview, media pool and keyers enabled for the rental period.
• Access to the unit's full feature set: chroma keys, upstream and downstream keyers, DVE, stinger transitions and auxiliary outputs.
• Basic setup guidance for integration with cameras, recorders and audio sources. (Cables, cameras and external monitors are typically rented separately; confirm with the rental provider.)

This description is provided for rental planning and technical evaluation. Contact the rental provider to confirm availability, required accessories and any on‑site support options.