The ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 30 is a control interface for the ATEM Constellation HD line of switchers, putting the software's program/preview switching onto physical controls. Two fader bars and a 3-axis joystick handle the switching directly, and the panel customises, monitors and switches live broadcast events — camera switching, transitions, fades and DVE effects — across complex live productions.

Rows and labelling

Two M/E rows each carry 30 input buttons, backed by 30 direct cross points and 60 shifted cross points with tri-colour LED cross-point buttons. Three system-control LCD menu displays are built into the panel in total, and every row and input button can be custom-labelled, so operators always know what each control is assigned to. 12 on-air indicators show which feeds are live.

Switching controls

A 3-axis joystick, a numeric keypad and two fader bars give hands-on control over transitions and effects, with two Preview Transition controls and four DSK transition selector groups offering Auto, Cut and Tie/Preview options.

Connectivity and power

Four 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet ports, each with a loop output, link the panel to its switcher and to additional control panels or computers. Firmware updates load via a USB Type-C input, and a redundant power supply keeps the panel running through extended sessions.