Overview

Blackmagic ATEM Micro Camera Panel

Control up to eight URSA Mini Pro, URSA Broadcast, or Blackmagic Studio cameras with the ATEM Micro Camera Panel from Blackmagic Design. This compact cousin of the ATEM Camera Control panel features eight assignable NKK camera select buttons, red/green on/off air button illumination, a 3-axis joystick, and multiple controls for iris control, preview, gain, filters, shutter, white balance, and more. The panel operates on a built-in battery and charges via USB-C. It connects to a computer to use ATEM Software Control via USB-C and can also connect wirelessly via Bluetooth for a fully mobile experience.

Blackmagic ATEM Micro Camera Panel

Control up to Eight Cameras

When working on live production, all the cameras must be matched with the proper colour balance to get a consistent look as you cut and transition between them. The ATEM Micro Camera Panel allows you to choose between up to eight cameras in one panel. When used with a larger number of cameras, it's very quick to change which camera you control on each CCU channel. It features a full set of traditional CCU controls, so you always get a clear indication of the camera state.

Scene and Camera Controls

The top section on each camera control has settings for changing camera settings, plus it lets you save and recall scene presets. Getting remote access to important camera settings is vital when working in conditions where the light can change during your job, such as daylight. With these settings, you can quickly adjust cameras based on changes in the scene. Controls in this section include master gain, ND filters, white balance, shutter speed, and more.

Gain and Pedestal Controls

The center section features independent RGB controls for adjusting the camera colour for the white and black parts of the image. These red, green, and blue controls for adjusting blacks and whites mean you can accurately match multiple cameras, which is vital for cutting seamlessly without colour shifts. One trick experienced camera control operators use is to adjust only the red and blue channels, so you can add and remove red and blue tint without getting too far away from accurate colour.

Lens and Iris Controls

The main control for operating the cameras is the high-quality professional joystick to precisely adjust the iris when moved up and down and the master black when the knob is rotated. This is the same type of control used on broadcast camera control units, so you get a true professional user interface. There's also a call button for communicating with the camera operator, along with a panel lock button and indicators for the network, power, and cable connection to the camera.