ion

Compact Broadcast Switcher Panel for BlackMagic Design ATEM

Developer Host Mode for Easy Integration into Custom Software Applications

The new JLCooper “ion™” is an even smaller hardware control panel for fast video switching in live production environments with Blackmagic Design ATEM.

It's a perfect tactile companion to the ATEM software with your laptop or desktop computer or use it stand-alone with ATEM, as a primary or secondary controller. Add ion rack ears and it's ready to mount in just two rack spaces for mobile fly packs.

It controls Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher, ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher, ATEM Production Studio 4K, ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K, ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K and ATEM Television Studio models.

It's perfect for for mobile, sports, educational, corporate, computer, house of worship and other applications.

New Firmware Update for Ion - Available Now!

8/18/17 Proton/Ion 2.03

• Adds Source button mapping. In the ION, an updated ION Configuration Utility is used.
• Adds support for the ATEM Television Studio HD.
• Also Updated Software for Windows and Mac

New Proton/Ion Firmware Update

ion Features

• Lightning Fast Tactile Control Panel - No More Mouse!
• Smallest Professional Switcher Control Surface Available
• Pro Quality Features and Controls
• Professional Backlit Relegendable Switcher Buttons
• 16.77 Million Colors on Switcher Buttons
• 2 x 40 Backlit LCD Display
• Variable Brightness on All Displays and Buttons
• Precision Hall Effect AluminumT-Bar Transtion Control
• LED Bar Displays Transition Progress
• Nearly All Functions of Larger and More Costly Panels
• Extensive ATEM Parameter Control
• Labels Automatically Appear on Scribble Strip
• Windows and Mac Software for Source Input Button Mapping
• UDP - Multiple Panels Can Be Used Simultaneously
• Desktop Use or Rack Mountable - Just Two Rack Spaces!
• 19” Rack Ears Included
• Kensington Security Slot for Theft Prevention
• Host Mode for Software Developers

Physical Specifications

• Size 15.25 in (38.74 cm) x 3.5 in (8.89 cm) x 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
• Weight 2 lbs (.91kg)