Blackmagic ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 Update Released

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by Heath McKnightToday

The Blackmagic ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update has been released. It adds control of Blackmagic Design Cameras directly from the panel, and user profiles have been increased from 10 to 100. Plus, it provides overall performance and stability. Let’s take a look at the update!

The Blackmagic ATEM Advanced Panels offer a powerful solution for live production, such as broadcast news, sports, concerts, interviews, livestreams, and more. Along with advanced features, some of the ATEM models are portable, allowing for on-location broadcasts.

The ATEM Advanced Panels support 4K and 1080p, a variety of cameras, including those from Blackmagic, plenty of port options (SDI, AUX, USB-C, etc.), chromakey capabilities, and other professional features. Not too long ago, a broadcast switcher setup like this would have cost tens of thousands of dollars, if not hundreds of thousands.

Blackmagic ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update – new features

The Blackmagic ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update adds important new features, including:

• New menu that allows for control of Blackmagic Cameras directly from the panel.
• Camera controls include focus, iris, master RGB, black levels, and more.
• User profiles increase from 10 to 100, which saves button mapping and profiles for different shows or users. There’s no need to overwrite profiles.
• Performance and stability updates.

Supported Blackmagic ATEM Advanced Panel models

• ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 10
• ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 20
• ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 30
• ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20
• ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 30
• ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40
• ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel 40

If you’re using a Mac, you’ll need macOS 15 Sequoia or later, or macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Meanwhile, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11.

Price and availability 

The Blackmagic ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update is available now as a free download. If you’re using any of the above Blackmagic ATEM Advanced Panel models, this could be considered a mandatory update. The ability to control cameras directly from the Panel and up to 100 user profiles, along with general performance and stability updates, will help to make broadcast switching more streamlined and enhanced.

Visit the Blackmagic support page to learn more and download. They also include instructions on how to install the 9.6.3 update.

Are you currently using a Blackmagic ATEM Production Switcher? Will you be updating to the ATEM Switchers 9.6.3 update? Let us know in the comments below!