The Blackmagic Design ATEM Micro Panel is a compact, affordable hardware control surface designed to provide essential tactile control for ATEM live production switchers, such as the ATEM Television Studio and ATEM Mini series. It offers a streamlined interface that puts the most frequently used switching functions at the user's fingertips, enhancing workflow efficiency compared to relying solely on software control via a mouse and keyboard. The panel is ideal for solo operators, educators, content creators, and small production teams who need physical buttons for cuts, transitions, and source selection but have limited desk space or budget.

The control surface includes dedicated buttons for selecting up to eight video sources, a row of buttons for assigning sources to the Program and Preview buses, and physical controls for executing cuts, auto-transitions (with adjustable rate), and fade-to-black. It also features buttons for controlling the built-in media player (for playing clips and stills) and for accessing downstream keyers to overlay graphics or titles. While compact, it provides immediate feedback through illuminated buttons that indicate the current Program source and transition state.

Housed in a durable plastic enclosure, the ATEM Micro Panel connects to the ATEM switcher via a single USB cable, drawing power directly from the switcher or computer. Its plug-and-play design requires no additional drivers and is automatically recognized by compatible ATEM switchers running the latest software. By offering a focused set of physical controls in a small, portable form factor, this panel significantly improves the tactile experience and operational speed for live switching, making it a valuable accessory for any ATEM-based production setup.