Understanding The Atem Processor Chassis - Blackmagicdesign ATEM Television Studio Installation And Operation Manual

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ATEM Television Studio
ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher Chassis
ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher Chassis

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.
The Television Studio is capable of switching 6 external inputs from its SDI and HDMI input connectors.
Input 3 and 4 are selectable between HDMI and SDI, which can be set in the ATEM software control panel
settings tab.
The 1 M/E model of switcher 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.
The 2 M/E model of switcher is capable of switching 16 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.
The ATEM chassis mounts in a standard 19" rack. The Television Studio is only 1 rack unit high while the 1
M/E is only 2 rack units and the 2 M/E is only 3 rack units high. The ATEM chassis is very thin and so is ideal
for either fixed installation or portable use. You can mount at the front or back of a rack to save space.
When running your ATEM, 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.
This design eliminates noisy fans, so is more reliable, and you won't get noise into your microphones.