Blackmagic Design ATEM Monitoring Rack Panel 20

Features

The ATEM Monitoring Rack Panel 20 from Blackmagic Design is a compact 1 RU monitoring converter for SMPTE ST-2110 IP workflows. The system enables the monitoring of IP video streams via traditional 12G-SDI and HDMI monitors and combines professional monitoring, talkback, and redundant network connections in a single rack unit.

• SMPTE ST-2110 IP monitoring converter

• Compact 1 RU rackmount design

• Support for UHD 4K60

• 2x redundant 10G Ethernet ports

• 2x 12G-SDI monitor outputs

• 1x HDMI 2.0 multiview output

• SMPTE 2022-7 redundancy support

• 20 illuminated front panel buttons

• Integrated LCD status display

• Professional talkback functionality

• LAN-based control via 1G Ethernet

• Redundant power supplies

• USB-C port for firmware updates

Operation

The ATEM Monitoring Rack Panel 20 receives SMPTE ST-2110 video streams via dual 10G Ethernet connections and converts them in real time to SDI and HDMI monitor outputs.

Thanks to support for SMPTE 2022-7, the system can handle redundant IP streams over two separate networks, guaranteeing maximum reliability during live productions.

Users can easily switch between program, preview, and multiview signals via the front panel. The integrated LCD display shows system information and monitoring status, while the built-in talkback functionality enables communication with the control room and cameras.

The converter can be easily integrated into existing ATEM and SMPTE ST-2110 infrastructures.

Application

The ATEM Monitoring Rack Panel 20 is suitable for:

• SMPTE ST-2110 broadcast workflows

• Live television productions

• Control rooms

• Remote production environments

• Program and preview monitoring

• Multiview monitoring

• IP-based studio installations

• Talkback communication

• UHD live productions

Due to its compact size, this model is particularly suitable for mobile control room setups and smaller broadcast racks.

Limits

• No built-in switcher functionality

• Requires an SMPTE ST-2110 network

• No wireless connectivity

• No touchscreen operation

• Primarily intended as a monitoring converter

Key features

SMPTE ST-2110 monitoring

Supports professional SMPTE ST-2110 IP video streams via redundant 10G Ethernet connections.

Redundant network architecture

SMPTE 2022-7 support ensures reliable failover during critical live productions.

SDI and HDMI monitoring

IP video can be displayed directly on 12G-SDI and HDMI monitors.

Multiview functionality

View multiple signals simultaneously via integrated multiview outputs.

Professional talkback

Equipped with a 5-pin XLR talkback connector with front panel control.