When searching for Blackmagic Design Spares for the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, the term "Button" can be a bit of a rabbit hole. Because these panels are modular and professional-grade, "Button" usually refers to one of three distinct parts: the Plastic Cap, the Label, or the Internal Switch.
Here is the breakdown of what you are likely looking for based on the three sizes used on the 1 M/E Advanced Panel.
1. The Plastic Button Caps (The "Touch" Parts)
These are the clear, square caps that you physically press. They are friction-fit and can be pulled straight up to replace.
| Button Size |
Primary Use |
Components Inside |
| Large |
CUT and AUTO |
Clear Lens + Film Label + White Diffuser |
| Medium |
Input/Source Selection (1–10) |
Clear Lens + Film Label + White Diffuser |
| Small |
SHIFT, MACRO, KEYER, Navigation |
Clear Lens + White Diffuser |
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When to replace: If the plastic is cracked, the mounting post underneath is snapped, or the surface is "sticky" from years of use.
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Note: Spares often ship as blanks. You will need to move your existing text labels into the new clear caps.
2. The Film Labels (The "Text" Inserts)
If your buttons look fine but you can't read the text, you need the Scribble Strip Label Set.
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These are the tiny translucent films that sit inside the cap.
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Blackmagic sells these as "Spare Button Label Sets" for the 1 M/E Advanced Panel, including numbers 1–20, Cut, Auto, and various function labels.
3. The Internal Switch (The "Electronic" Part)
If the plastic cap is fine but the button doesn't work when you press it (or you have to hit it really hard), you don't need a "button"—you need a spare module.
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For Input Buttons: You need the 10 Input Module (a PCB with 10 switches).
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For Cut/Auto: You need the Transition ME1 Module.
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For Menu Buttons: You need the System Control Module.
Quick Diagnostic: What do you actually need?
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"My button is missing/cracked": You need a Button Cap (specify Small, Medium, or Large).
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"My button works, but I want to change the name": You need a Label Set (or a laser printer and transparency film).
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"My button feels 'mushy' or doesn't trigger the action": You need the Internal Module/PCB.
Pro-Tip: The "Snap" Test
If a button has "popped off" and won't stay back on, look at the bottom of the cap. You'll see a small plastic cross. If that cross has a hairline fracture, it won't grip the metal switch anymore. A tiny drop of plastic-safe glue can be a temporary "field fix," but a Replacement Cap is the only permanent solution.
Are you looking for a specific size (like the large CUT button) or a full set to refresh the whole panel?
