Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro Video Switcher Review - vs. the Regular ATEM Mini

[@MarkDell]

I like the idea of going to "your local house of worship" and asking if they've ever used Blackmagic XD

[@dougjones4460]

LOL

[@RelivitMedia]

I've actually felt that also when I mention the products. 😃

[@ubenza]

They could make a white box version called 'Miracle Worker' for them.

[@Peluchinan]

Tricaster pretty much fitted its own grave with those prices. You gotta love competition in this space

[@BlackDragonNationalPresident]

A most excellent video, very well done! Great job! You've helped me make an informed decision as to which one I shall purchase. Thank you very much!

[@tundeamosun]

Thanks a lot for this educative video. I'm just about to get atem mini pro. I've gotten atem mini already.

[@stanleynowak9325]

I subscribed to this channel because you have a Apple 2gs set set up behind you. I have one as well with an Applied Engineering 8 mhz. accelerator card. It still works.

[@Palapaloma]

Excellent!, very well explained, Thanks!

[@TomSramekJr]

The other advantage to the Pro is that you don't have to worry about whether you have a computer that can deal with the work of encoding. A low-power computer could control the ATEM Mini Pro and the hardware would take care of the streaming.

[@computerjantje]

Yep exactly why the mini pro is the choice for me.

[@mrheng562]

I just got mine a couple days ago. It’s awesome for what I do.

[@NikCan66]

Very portable and powerful tool for people in various locations in the pro version.

[@computerjantje]

Thank you for the perfect exact video I was looking for. Thank you Lon

[@stevelowell5106]

Very helpful!! Thanks so much!

[@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899]

Great video Lon, love them both, for now because of my budget and present setup which is based around a web presenter the output of which I record into an Atomos Ninja 2 (love me some Prores) my upgrade path is the non pro version, I will get my Multiview by using splitters on the inputs and a low cost hardware multi-viewer and streaming via an HP G series mini desktop running Vmix bolted to the back of a monitor, my own version of an OB truck in a Gator case 😎

[@shawndonnelly862]

A couple of things that maybe you can address in a future followup video on the ATEM mini pro. - Sound. The only way you can monitor sound is through an external monitor that has sound. - Heat. The thing gets hot, which was a concern to me so I added an external cooler. I attached an Opolar cooling vacuum on the left side of the mini pro. - External recording. You mentioned that you were recording to a T7. I have been using a T5 ssd with no problems but when I use a T7 ssd the mini pro stops at about 12 minutes. The ssd is formatted for exfat so I don't know what the problem is. For now I will stick with the T5 until I figure out what is going on when I use the T7. Please see if you have the same problem. Other than that the mini pro is great. Thanks for the outstanding content on your channel.

[@LonSeidman]

Thanks - i am definitely doing a follow up on audio monitoring. I picked up a cheap hdmi to audio adapter with pass through which I’ll demo soon

[@computerjantje]

@@LonSeidman Yep I use that also. A hdmi to vga with minijack for sound from Ali express for a few dollars works like a charm

[@RichardsWorld]

I bought the T7 and it would freeze just trying to watch a video clip or trying to edit videos from it directly. Look at reviews, you will see others mention this. I think the Samsung T7 is your problem. I sadly returned it, and it was the first thing I ever return to B&H.

[@rickbrock9906]

Fantastic presentation! Thank you!

[@scouter-xn6zi]

Very helpful video !

[@congo1981]

Does it do any type of graphics like logo or lower thirds?

[@LonSeidman]

Yes - See my original ATEM Mini review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKkXoqXipieiqc

[@glenfoster2473]

Is it possible to see multiview on a separate monitor as well as have the mini pro connected to MacBook Pro and also record. I am not live streaming, but trying to simply record several cameras

[@randomgeocacher]

No; see forums thread “Webcam out + Record + Stream with the ATEM Mini Pro at the s”. Webcam is USB slave device. Recording to disk is USB host. A USB device cannot act as both host and slave, there is only one host on USB. So due to how USB is designed, you would need two USB different ports to be both webcam and host to the SSDs. Not sure if what can be done over the Ethernet interface though, or the camera control hardware panel, I’m curious.

[@Oh-Joe-You-Didnt]

Did you need an HDMI to USB converter to go into the computer to treat the switcher as a webcam?

[@RodieOsc]

No

[@realmchat6665]

Great overview, always informative.

[@fredysarceno9595]

Thank you. It's really good information.

[@gavinguy148]

Great video, I’ve shared this on LinkedIn. This could be a very useful tool for pitch presentations when looking for new business. Thanks

[@MrVillafum]

I would have loved it if you went a little more in depth on the recording features. (e.g. output file type...) Aside from that it was a great video. Thanks, V

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

Thanks for this great review. As another reviewer stated. The video output from the USB has a lot more contrast. Is Blackmagic fixing this issue? I'm tempted to return mine just because of that. Lack of another HDMI just makes this device fall short.

[@siskoDE]

Short question. I own a Macbook Pro from 2018. I last connected my DSLR via USB and integrated it into OBS using a software solution. A USB mic is also connected to the Macbook Pro. When streaming, the Macbook Pro box has already reached its limits and the CPU load ensures that you can actually no longer use the computer to work in a program and stream a video tutorial, for example. The ATEM Mini Pro with built-in encoder could solve this problem for me. In any case, I understand it that way, when I connect all the hardware mentioned to the ATEM Mini Pro and also connect my Macbook Pro to the ATEM via HDMI, that I can stream directly from the ATEM Mini Pro and the entire CPU performance would no longer come to fruition yes the ATEM is working. How does it all work when I connect all my hardware to the ATEM Mini Pro and connect it to my Macbook Pro via USB-C and then stream from my Macbook Pro via OBS (source is then ATEM video and audio). Is the CPU utilization of my Macbook Pro even smaller than when I use the first scenario without ATEM? Have you been able to gain experience on this?

[@ljules44]

Can you stream to multiple platforms at once? Can you record multiple views to the external hard drives at once?

[@jecobian]

Lon, have you ever reviewed the elgato stream deck?

[@martincole]

Hi Lon Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me if you have sold your tricaster mini to go for this simpler concept. I sold mine about a year ago and am now looking at this with Ecamm I use ecamm now anyway.

[@HWolfeIII]

Hi Lon, nice job as usual. I went with VMix for my business and church. However, the church just got the ATEM Mini Pro. Do you think this device would work with the MEVO Start cameras with an ethernet to HDMI adaptor?

[@JAROCHELOcesarcastro]

Great video! Thank you. I don’t need the pro. I’ll look on your videos and see if you have a review on the Roland products

[@scottbasten2498]

What brand/model is the USB hub you’re using?

[@TBD903]

Have you replaced your Tricaster with the ATEM Mini Pro? Seems BMD is taking market share from Newtek.

[@IMDABROWN]

Are you putting either of these for sale at your store?

[@LonSeidman]

No unfortunately I'm going to be keeping one and donating another one to a local group that needs it.

[@randallpatrickc]

Excellent - just in time for me (tasked with streaming church). Can I ask how I would get audio from my broadcast mix (Logic DAW on a Mac) into the stream?

[@LonSeidman]

Probably the easiest way would be to connect the Mac’s hdmi to the atem

[@randomgeocacher]

I guess the stereo mic inputs are an option too, might require a pad / attenuation cable. (I have no experience with this device, only an educated guess)

[@Transit_Studios]

Hey Lon, There is a Acer Aspire one 15.6 inch that you should keep a eye out

[@RelivitMedia]

Thanks for the video. Can this be used for a live production (that isn't live streaming), but rather outputting to a Projector system via the HDMI Output? In other words, could you have the HDMI Program Out going to a projector, and then connect a laptop to the ATEM Mini Pro to view the "Multi View" screen (on the laptop) to see all of your camera views? Thanks.

[@ScoTreVan]

Did you manage to get this answered?

[@RelivitMedia]

@@ScoTreVan No I did not get any response concerning this. I got tied up with some other projects and never pursue this further but now I am curious again if it is able to do that. If you find out shoot me a response. That would be great. I will also do the same if I find out more info on this.

[@ScoTreVan]

@@RelivitMedia Thanks I will let you know if I find out, cheers

[@Only1Science]

Man, I feel like I understand everything about it now. Great presentation! Two questions: 1. Instead of using a screen recording program, can I use an available HDMI Out from my video card to one of the inputs of the ATEM Mini Pro? 2. If so, how would I record the audio from my screen if I'm using a dedicated audio interface? Thanks!

[@LonSeidman]

Yes you can do that and also your computer should allow you to route the audio through the HDMI too.

[@bkdasa]

Excellent video as always. Thank you. One question: Even if I have MV (Multi View) on, want to make sure that the USB and Ethernet will always have PGM output going instead of MultiView output.

[@MarkDell]

It’s an insane use case, but could I use something like this to add multi inputs to a computer monitor like I would with a cheap switch box, but also add Picture in Picture to a screen that doesn’t support it?

[@73drew]

AUDIO / do this handles audio from each of the HDMI sources as well as the analogue audio inputs? If so, what mixing ability does it offer?

[@LonSeidman]

Yes it can mix all six together

[@chadsmith7075]

really cool stuff

[@capkingy]

Do you know if it is possible to switch NDI cameras with the ATEM mini pro?

[@LonSeidman]

It does not support ndi

[@UCfZODYITWijIRLO6BTt]

Hello, this possible to use the USB hub, to record on a HD and make a meeting in the zoom at the same time? thanks

[@LonSeidman]

Unfortunately not - it'll only allow one or the other. Although you could use the HDMI output with a capture dongle.

[@martincole]

Audio in? I have roadcaster pro can that be plugged in?

[@LonSeidman]

Yes see my original ATEM Mini review, there are two analog inputs

[@percival23]

Can you use this to record shows/Movies on Netflix, HBO, Hulu etc ..?

[@LonSeidman]

No it does not break HDCP protection

[@mogiiee]

Lon what do you think.. will Lenovo release a 2020 version of their c940 yoga series or should I go with the 2020 version of the spectre x 360

[@MrDueno]

Can I connect one atem mini to one of the hdmi ports on another atem mini pro? So now I can have 7 inputs?

[@randomgeocacher]

It will still behave as a 4 input switcher. I’ve been considering getting the Pro ISO and the standard, and put cameras on 1-3 of the ISO and let 4 be the standard showing computers/screens. Will virtually never need to record a screen I did not bother to show.

[@JoeHusosky]

Does this work with recast and some of the other multi-streaming services? I know not by default but like you said it allows well it doesn't allow but you can edit the code and put it in directly.

[@LonSeidman]

Yeah you can edit the code to send to any rtmp provider so those multicasters should be fine

[@ShazammtheProducer]

Does anyone know if you can use the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel with the Atem minis instead of only using the software?

[@MosesFrancis8]

Hi, Does it mean: 1, The Atem Mini Pro has the ability to login to a wifi signal without a PC? 2. Does it have a slot for 4G sim card? Thanks

[@randomgeocacher]

No. You would need to provide an uplink through the Ethernet jack. There are hardware boxes for 4G/WiFi connectivity you can get, but their ability to get through shady hotel logon screens may be so so.

[@graymakasa1302]

Great video can you help me to get an extra Hdmi out for audience screens during church service please

[@PropMoneyStacks]

Seems very nice and thank you for the amazing review as always but am i stupid as i don't understand how this is any better than using obs hotkeys.

[@LonSeidman]

This doesn’t need the computer

[@computerjantje]

Like Lon said in the video, if you do not mind having a PC connected then you can go for the mini without 'pro' and let your computer with OBS do all the hard work. For me with not a high end computer, the pro can let me do 1080p live althoug my pc with OBS can only manage to keep up with 720P broadcast encoding

[@sonder5]

But will the regular Atem mini let you get multi view in OBS studio?

[@svenburns9069]

Does someone actually use a mini for anything but unboxing it? Where are the live streams so we can watch what it puts out looks for real. My mini works really good even in 350 kbps to vaughnlive, I only set it up with usb then I pull it so I cast with a Intensity Pro capture card.

[@BBBucka]

cant help but notice everyone says they bought this with their own money.... i wonder how much they where paid to say that

[@informationsecurityinterna4943]

Anyone knows if the Atem Mini Pro can use android cell phone cameras?

[@SeanWyseman]

Damn I'm listing to you talk but I don't have a clue what you're talking about. I'm trying to learn enough to buy the right switcher but, even though this is an entry level product, you're talking like I should know all about it. Please consider that people shopping for a switcher to do streaming may well be buying their first switcher ever - like me who's only used OBS & found it too quirky at best & downright unstable at worst. But when you put out video's about this stuff maybe consider using fewer pronouns & maybe adjust your presentations to include those needing help to figure out what to buy - knowing they may not have even used a switcher before.

[@insect1572]

What ever happened to "plug and play" ? I'm 67 years old, who wants to screw around with that add-on ????

[@computerjantje]

this is a between amateur and professional system. If you cannot handle any software controle then this machine is not suited for you. It has nothing to do with age though. My 83 year old mother does paint shop pro with her pc :)