Blackmagic Design ATEM Micro Panel

Micro form factor, intact ATEM DNA

Designed to bring ATEM ergonomics into a minimal footprint, the ATEM Micro Panel adopts the workflow codes of professional surfaces: direct access to sources, clear PGM/PVW logic, and transition controls immediately at hand. Where a traditional control room requires a fixed installation and a larger control surface, this model emphasizes portability without sacrificing the fundamentals of live production. The result: quick mastery for those familiar with the ATEM ecosystem, and a smooth transition for those moving from software control to more responsive tactile control.

For live multicam production, from streaming to events

The ATEM Micro Panel is aimed at mobile directors, streamers, corporate AV technicians, training institutions, associations, and places of worship seeking reliable, clear, and fast control during multicam capture. In practice, it improves the precision of shot changes (PGM/PVW), reduces errors under pressure, and provides true continuity of gesture thanks to the T-bar for fading at the pace of the action. Its compactness facilitates integration into a flycase, lightweight control room, or small control station, while the USB Type-C and Bluetooth connections allow cabling to be adapted to the context (fixed installation or mobile setup).

Transitions, keying, and macros: direct control designed for pace

The Micro Panel focuses on what matters live: chaining quickly and cleanly. Dedicated buttons for main transition types (MIX, DIP, WIPE, DVE, STINGER) provide immediate access to the desired style, with transition preview to check the look before going live. The CUT and AUTO controls ensure instant or timed changes, while the T-bar allows progressive manual execution, ideal for accompanying camera moves, musical builds, or subject changes.

Regarding graphics, keying is at the heart of the setup: 4 upstream keyers (USK) and 2 downstream keyers (DSK), each with separate ON/OFF controls to quickly trigger a green screen, lower third, logo, or graphic element. The 4 M/E buttons ensure consistent control even when the panel manages more advanced ATEM switchers, maintaining clear navigation between banks and layers. Finally, access to macros and dedicated preview functions offers a real time-saving advantage: automate recurring sequences (full graphics, stinger launch, keyer activation, and return to camera) while retaining control over critical actions.

With its internal battery and flexible connectivity, this panel is also a tangible improvement over mouse-only solutions: less dependence on the graphical interface during production, a more confident gesture, and a lighter setup when every cable counts.

Technical specifications

Category	mixer	Weight	1.05 kg
Ports	USB-C	Dimensions (mm)	410 x 136 x 41

Computer interface	USB Type-C	Downstream keyers (DSK)	2 with ON/OFF
Wireless	Bluetooth 5.1 LE	Transition fader (T-bar)	1
Mix Effects rows	1	macOS	14.0 Sonoma, 15.0 Sequoia or later
PGM/PVW button rows	2 x 10 (20 sources via Shift button)	Windows	10 and 11
Button type	backlit buttons with tri-color LED indicator	Power	internal battery with main switch
Transition preview	1	Power consumption	max 3 W
Switching buttons	CUT and AUTO	Battery life	minimum 6 hours (normal usage conditions)
Transition types	DIP, DVE, STINGER, MIX, WIPE	Operating temperature	5 to 40 degC (41 to 104 degF)
M/E selection	4 buttons	Storage temperature	-20 to 45 degC (-4 to 113 degF)
Upstream keyers (USK)	4 with ON/OFF	Relative humidity	0 to 90% non-condensing