Getting Started
10
Understanding the ATEM Processor Chassis
The ATEM processor chassis provides all the video processing as well as all video input and output
connectors, connection for control panels and power connections. You use the ATEM switcher by
connecting and using various types of control panels. This allows the switcher to be located remotely,
such as in machine rooms where it's closer to the connected video devices, while the control panel can be
placed in a location from where it is easier to run production.
ATEM Production Studio 4K supports SD, HD and Ultra HD 4K video and is capable of switching 8 external
inputs from its SDI and HDMI connectors. The front panel keypad lets you select instantly between auxiliary
output sources and the small LCD gives you instant feedback on the status of the auxiliary output.
ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K supports SD, HD and Ultra HD 4K video and is capable of switching 10
external inputs from its SDI and HDMI connectors. Input 1 is selectable between the HDMI Input 1 and SDI
Input 1 connector. The front panel keypad lets you select instantly between 3 auxiliary output sources and
the small LCD gives you instant feedback on the status of the auxiliary outputs.
ATEM Television Studio supports SD and HD video and is capable of switching 6 external inputs from its SDI
and HDMI input connectors. Inputs 3 and 4 are selectable between HDMI and SDI, which can be set in the
ATEM software control panel settings tab.
ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher supports SD and HD video and is capable of switching 8 external inputs
from its analog, SDI and HDMI input connectors. Input 1 is selectable between the HDMI Input 1 connector
and the analog component Input 1 connector and is set in the ATEM software control panel settings tab.
ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher supports SD and HD video and is capable of switching 16 external inputs
from its SDI and HDMI input connectors. Input 1 is selectable between the HDMI Input 1 connector and the
SDI Input 1 connector and is set in the ATEM software control panel settings tab.
The ATEM chassis mounts in a standard 19" rack. The Television Studio and Production Studio 4K model
switchers are only 1 rack unit high, while the 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Switchers are 2 rack units and 3
rack units high respectively. The ATEM chassis is very thin and ideal for either fixed installation or portable
use. Production Switcher models can mount to the front or back of a rack to save space.
When running an ATEM model with an external heat sink, you might notice the ATEM processor chassis
feels warm to the touch. This is because the internal microprocessors are connected to the rear mounted
heat sink via the metal chassis. This causes heat to spread out over the metal chassis, however your ATEM
chassis is not overheating. The Production Studio 4K models have a deeper chassis with internal cooling
fans rather than an external heat sink.
ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher Chassis
ATEM Television Studio
ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher Chassis
ATEM Production Studio 4K
ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K
