Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40 – Control Panel

Product Overview

The Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40 is the largest hardware control panel for ATEM Constellation HD switchers. It features two M/E rows with 40 input buttons each, four system-control LCDs per row, two fader bars, and a 3-axis joystick, giving the most demanding live productions a fast, tactile control surface. Broadcast-quality buttons, knobs, and customizable LCD labeling let operators reach every switcher feature at once.

Product Description

The ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40 provides hands-on control of ATEM Constellation HD switchers with two M/E rows of 40 input buttons, each row carrying an independent select bus and four system-control LCDs. Tri-color LED crosspoint buttons offer 40 direct crosspoints (80 shifted) with 6-row, 24-character LCD scribble strips for custom labels on every row and button. Operators get two fader bars, a 3-axis joystick for DVE and camera control, a numeric keypad, 12 on-air indicators, four DSK transition selectors (auto, cut, tie/preview), two-by-forty dedicated macro buttons, eight transport-control buttons, and four 20-button menu controls. It connects over four 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet ports with loop outputs for linking additional panels or a media-management computer, plus USB-C for firmware updates. Dual internal 100–240V AC supplies provide redundant power (160 W), and the panel works alongside the free ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows.

Key Features

• Two M/E rows — 40 input buttons per row, each with an independent select bus.
• 40 direct / 80 shifted crosspoints — Tri-color LED buttons with 6-row, 24-character LCD labels.
• Four LCDs per row — System-control displays with custom labeling throughout.
• Full control surface — Two fader bars, 3-axis joystick, numeric keypad, transport controls.
• Macro buttons — 2×40 dedicated macro buttons for fast recall.
• 12 on-air indicators — Plus four auto/cut/tie DSK transition selectors.
• Ethernet with loop-out — 4× Gigabit Ethernet for linking panels or computers; USB-C firmware.
• Redundant power — Dual internal 100–240V AC supplies.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio — Dedicated control for the most complex, multi-M/E live switching.
• Auditorium — Hands-on control for large live events and performances.
• House of worship — Tactile multi-camera switching for services and streaming.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download

Frequently Asked Questions

Which switchers does it control?
ATEM Constellation HD switchers, connected over Gigabit Ethernet.

How does it compare to the Panel 30?
It's larger — 40 input buttons per row (vs 30), 40 direct / 80 shifted crosspoints, four LCDs per row, and 2×40 macro buttons.

Does it have redundant power?
Yes — dual internal 100–240V AC supplies provide redundancy at 160 W total.

Can multiple panels or computers be linked?
Yes — four Gigabit Ethernet ports with loop outputs allow linking additional control panels or a media-management computer.