The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel is a professional hardware control surface designed to provide comprehensive tactile control over an ATEM 1 M/E series live production switcher. It features a layout with dedicated buttons, faders, and high-resolution LCD screens that give operators direct access to all core switching functions, including source selection, transition execution, keying operations, and media playback. This panel is built for live production environments like broadcast studios, corporate events, and houses of worship, where physical controls offer faster, more reliable operation than software interfaces, especially during high-pressure live events.

The panel is architecturally matched to the ATEM 1 M/E switcher, providing dedicated controls for its single multi-effects bank, upstream keyers, downstream keyer, and auxiliary outputs. It includes integrated trackballs and knobs for precise adjustments to color correction, key edges, and other parameters. Connecting to the switcher via a single Ethernet cable, it ensures real-time, responsive control that streamlines the workflow for technical directors, allowing them to focus on creative execution rather than navigating menus.

This control surface elevates the ATEM 1 M/E switcher to a professional broadcast control room standard. It offers the tactile feedback and immediate access that experienced operators rely on, making it an ideal investment for production facilities that require efficient, confident control over their live productions without the scale or cost of larger broadcast panels.