The Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel is a professional hardware control surface designed to provide comprehensive, tactile control over ATEM live production switchers with a single M/E (mix/effect) bank, such as the ATEM Television Studio 4K8 or ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K. This panel is engineered for productions that require a dedicated, broadcast-style console interface but may not need the complexity and size of the larger 2 M/E or 4 M/E Advanced Panels. It offers direct access to all critical switcher functions, including source selection, transition control, upstream and downstream keying, digital video effects (DVE), and macro execution, enabling a technical director to operate with speed and confidence during live events without relying on software menus.

The panel's layout is logically organized, featuring a full set of source selection buttons, a high-quality T-bar for manual transitions, and dedicated controls for the switcher's four upstream keyers and two downstream keyers. Integrated high-resolution LCD screens above the button banks provide clear, dynamic feedback on source names, keyer status, and DVE parameters, ensuring the operator always has perfect awareness of the switcher's state. The panel also includes controls for the switcher's media players, audio mixer, and aux outputs, consolidating control over the entire production into a single, ergonomic unit. It connects to the ATEM switcher via a single Ethernet cable, which carries both control data and power via Power over Ethernet (PoE), resulting in a clean and simple setup.

Constructed with a robust, all-metal chassis, the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel is built to withstand the rigors of daily use in broadcast trucks, mobile production units, and studio control rooms. By providing a dedicated hardware interface, it significantly enhances operational efficiency, reduces errors, and allows for more creative, real-time execution of complex switching sequences. For live sports, news broadcasts, corporate events, and house of worship productions that utilize a powerful single M/E ATEM switcher, this Advanced Panel delivers the professional control experience needed to produce dynamic, polished live content with the reliability and tactile feedback of a traditional broadcast console.