How to Build ATEM Live Switching Flypack

Here's how I set up my live production flypack with integrated video switcher, audio mixer and recorder.
Thanks to Here to Record for your flypack videos. They really helped inspire this one.
/ @heretorecord
* I wrote and recorded all the music in this video.
For more on me and what I do, go here: www.yayyoudidit.com
EQUIPMENT LIST:
SKB 6U Roto Rolling Rack Case: tinyurl.com/y2...
Rolls RM82 8-Channel Mic/Line Mixer: tinyurl.com/yx...
Blackmagic Design SmartView Duo Rackmountable Dual 8" LCD Monitors: tinyurl.com/zb...
Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD: tinyurl.com/y4...
Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Mini: tinyurl.com/y4...
Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector: tinyurl.com/y6...
Penn Elcom 1U Rack Panel: tinyurl.com/yy...
SDI Connectors: tinyurl.com/y5...
HDMI Connectors: tinyurl.com/y2...
XLR Connectors: tinyurl.com/y6...
SDI Patch Cables: tinyurl.com/yb...
HDMI Patch Cables: tinyurl.com/y2...

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hey everyone. I appreciate the kind words and that some of you have learned from my experiences! I dove deep over the past five years or so on multi-cam and live streaming stuff. However, I’m not really doing a lot of this stuff right now, so there probably won’t be a lot of opportunities for me to make these set-up explanation videos. That said - I do continue to check these comments and respond to every one that I can. You can also email me at [e-mail] and I’ll help if I can!

[@heretorecord]

Thanks for sharing you setup, Django! And the mention too. Nice to see such a clean interior and a well throughout plan of action! Looking forward to seeing what you produce with it!

[@YayYouDidIt]

Thanks a lot!

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hey, here it is in action! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW0h42ph8-BjdE

[@Coretalless]

Thank you for this breakdown of your flypack , construction, I had to use snip-it to get the wiring diagram in order to make sure I order the parts correctly. For other looking to replicate this Fly pack the Patch cables are 10 SDI, 4 HDMI, 8 XLR

[@DavisStillson]

I am putting together my unit now and I appreciate your video and all the great information.. my only difference is that I am anticipating only using 2 audio inputs which I am attaching to a DBX dual channel compressor/limiter.. if I need additional audio I will bring my shure mixer.. thanks again for you time and all the great information!!

[@peter_smyth]

To prevent the soldered XLRs coming loose, you can get IO panels with bars running behind, which you can zip tie the cables to.

[@gil_carter]

Any recommendations for specific panels here Pete?

[@EscapingThralldom]

Man, I have a blueprint for a livestream mobile setup like this, it just feels like an eternity buying all the parts for it. I bet doing this video was very satisfying for you.

[@YayYouDidIt]

It was, thank you! Like most things, if I had to do it again, I think I'd do it differently. I don't think for example I need a case quite this deep. Also, I wouldn't include the audio mixer. I haven't used it yet. I think I will eventually do a different build-out.

[@noelcarreon720]

Thanks for sharing. I tried same arrangement of the Atem and Hyperdeck as shown in this video. It rev up the fan of the hyperdeck. I re-arranged it the other way around and it work better.

[@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899]

Thanks for sharing, gave me some ideas to improve a setup I've done with the Blackmagic web presenter

[@DocMicrowave]

Great setup! I really like your layout. I put together a similar flypack but in 4ru case. An ATEM 1 m/e 4k and an Atomos Shogun Studio. Squeezed a small network switch and HDMI Splitter in there as well. Power is through a small (external) APC UPS for conditioning and battery backup. Audio mixing is handled in a separate 4ru case housing an Behringer X32 Rack. I was trying to keep the setup as lean as possible, but your setup is making me reconsider a 6ru case. If for nothing else, so that I can put in a DEQ2496 I have lying around that can handle audio delay. Perhaps a video hub and one of those great looking rear patch panels. I hardly ever use my Audio flypack as most venues I operate in already have an audio console of some kind so i just tap in and tell them what I need to hear. I would love to get all the power connections internalized and reduced to a single power cord out. Just didn't have enough room in a 4ru case. Again, codos on your setup.

[@YayYouDidIt]

Love the patch panel! Difference between hauling 4U case versus 6U isn't tremendous.

[@jonathangoff]

Thanks for this great video! Good job on your cable management.

[@YayYouDidIt]

Thank you!

[@girmachewdori7789]

where would i go if i want to buy one? I love yours.

[@Xcxx1101xcxx]

Thank you so much for this video. Helped me sort out a couple of question I had.

[@Kervie100]

great video what software did you use to make the wiring diagram. I would love to make one for an install I am working on.

[@pealock]

Looks great, very compact. However, is there no networking included? All of the BMD equipment requires an Ethernet connection and a network switch/ router.

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hey Andrew - The Blackmagic equipment does not require an Ethernet connection to do their primary functions. Monitors still monitor, switcher still switches and recorder still records. I might add some networking in the future, but it’s not necessary if I’m just live switching and recording.

[@pealock]

@@YayYouDidIt That's true I suppose! Switching on that panel is very annoying for long periods of time. There are very cheap control surfaces that you can use but it will require networking of some capacity. If it doesn't bother you and it gets the job done, by all means carry on!

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hey Andrew - I eventually did add a wireless network, which has proved handy. I just posted a new video showing how I'm using it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW0h42ph8-BjdE

[@edwardwhite4790]

Thank you. I have a 810 Pro ISO video switcher. Trying to pass my learning curve working with the 810 for live streaming. For what you just did I know you needed a 2nd 810 did you your father have to have a 810 mini Pro. I’m assuming he had to have a 810 Mini Pro for the multi view? Did you have to have a second streaming bridge for this to work this to work?

[@tedz2000]

Nice setup

[@buildingsheriff]

This is brilliant!!! Thank you.

[@YayYouDidIt]

Thanks!

[@broodkaster3157]

5:36 THIS MUSIC IS KILLING MY EARS BRO' !!! (Love your video by the way ;)

[@YayYouDidIt]

Bummer! I wrote it! :(

[@kfaiprolab6920]

@@YayYouDidIt just too loud and distracting because of that

[@YayYouDidIt]

@@kfaiprolab6920 That's fair criticism. Thank you!

[@Usuario_Rolex]

thats really amazing and help full... How much you spend for all ?

[@SliwkaProductions]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😁

[@Dice-Gamble]

I was really trying to not to compare with Gary Cruz's build. I however read your response below, and realized that yes, networking is only required for streaming, and all you wanted to do is record and switch. Any issues with Heating? or because of the open rear, there are none?

[@YayYouDidIt]

No issues at all. We did a 3-hour, 9-inning baseball game in 90 degree heat without any issues. Direct sunlight on the case, too.

[@valleyvideocom]

do the connectors come with their own screws, or do you have to get them separately?

[@LoveDrunk]

They came with their own screws.

[@YayYouDidIt]

Sorry, responded with my other account! Yes, they came with their own screws.

[@valleyvideocom]

@@YayYouDidIt I just got everything in. They didn't come with screws(not a big deal) Also wanted to add that the SDI cables are very janky. Super laggy and glitchy for me. I'll be trading them in for some 12G rated cables. Not sure if you encountered an issue with them.

[@markwilson8118]

I've been trying to figure out everything I need to do a set up like this .. But I want it set up differently with 4 monitors .. 1 for each camera and through a laptop or desk top computer .. with atem switcher

[@valbeccia8591]

Nice video, thanks 🙏

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

Nice build. Are you still using this flypack or did you make some big changes yet?

[@YayYouDidIt]

I made that flypack for the railroad company I used to work for. So it was their equipment. They still have it, but I don't have access to it. I did make a mini flypack for my ATEM Mini Pro, and I shot some video of it, but it didn't turn out quite like I had hoped. I'm thinking of doing a video of it anyway and just talking about the imperfections and what I would do differently. It might still be helpful for some folks.

[@CGPdude100]

Thanks for sharing! I think I'm going to recreate something very similar to this. I do have a question, though - Does the USB connection on the ATEM TV Studio allow it to input to a PC to utilize a streaming software like OBS or similar (kind of like the ATEM Mini)? Or would I need to look at getting another device like the BMD Web Presenter to handle that?

[@DjangoGS]

Hi Ryan - The answer is no. You need a capture device for that and the ATEM TV Studio does not do that. You could send program out of the ATEM TV Studio into the Web Presenter, and then out of there USB into your computer and pull that up with live streaming or video conferencing apps. I use the Web Presenter all the time for that and to do live TV interviews with executives over Zoom, Skype and Google Hangouts and it works great. My only beef with it is that it only outputs 720p. The ATEM Mini line however can capture 1080p into those types of applications.

[@CGPdude100]

Django G-S thanks for the quick response! That’s about what I expected. I wonder if I should use my ATEM mini as a capture device for the TV studio. I also want to avoid the web presenter for its 720 max resolution. Maybe I’ll look into an AJA capture card.

[@crooker2]

Love this. My system is a 4 camera, PC based (Vmix) setup. Far from compact. With a hardware based system like this... What do you use for onscreen graphics (chyron)?

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hi Dave - I show a little bit about how I was doing on screen graphics in this area of this video. But I really prefer the simplicity of Here to Record's H2R graphics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW0h42ph8-BjdE

[@YayYouDidIt]

heretorecord.com/graphics/

[@stillstandingalways]

Great video

[@abecoulter8550]

what no powercon in?

[@cedricallard1746]

Hey ! Very nice vidéo. Just a quick question : What do you use for the diagram ? I am tryng to find a nice software to draw diagrams like this one. Thanks

[@YayYouDidIt]

Thanks, Cedric! I actually used InDesign. Although I'm thinking of switching to app.diagrams.net/

[@cedricallard1746]

@@YayYouDidIt Thanks !

[@hibbasc1]

What are you using for an encoder?

[@computerjantje]

What I miss with almost everyone who demonstrates his build up, is actual usage. With these tiny monitors and no router for remote control I cannot think of any practical usage for these compact racks. So my question is. Did you already use this build up and what kind of job was it?

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hey, great question. I live streamed a couple band performances with this setup, as-is. I did eventually add a wireless router network to it, along with an Elgato Stream Deck. And when I can, I use a larger monitor for multiview. I am doing a show this week and plan to put together a video on that.

[@computerjantje]

@@YayYouDidIt Great :) I will be looking out for your video about using your rack in a real situation. I am still building mine because I am creating a special suitcase for it instead of using a 19inch rack. but I will be sure to add a practical situation with it when I demonstrate it :) Thanks for your reply

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hey, here's that video, as promised: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW0h42ph8-BjdE

[@computerjantje]

@@YayYouDidIt That is a great overview video. Thank you very much.

[@CloseUpPhoenix]

How much you spend for all ?

[@YayYouDidIt]

It looks like if you were to buy all this today, it would cost about $3,200 before tax.

[@victorpaulkordoj]

Approximately whole setup cost??

[@MADSKILLSDESIGNZ]

Love your setup, is it possible for you to send me the diagram of your setup

[@AronAfrica]

Well done! :)

[@angelorainey5394]

Are you able to share that diagram you have?

[@jezzathenugget]

what did you use to make diagram

[@YayYouDidIt]

I made it in Adobe InDesign.

[@GotKEYStudio]

Can this switcher record each video source independently iso

[@YayYouDidIt]

Unfortunately, it cannot.

[@Trapshitkalci]

thanks I love it :)

[@egg6649]

Great video, however the synth during the timelapse was physicaly painful coming thru headphones, maybe keep the volume of those tracks down a little. Edit: Second track is quite annoying and distracting as well, not sure why but I think the tracks are just a bit ‘big’ for standalone tracks for timelapse.

[@YayYouDidIt]

Aw man, bummer you don't like them. I wrote them myself. :(

[@alfredolx1]

What is the shelf that you used for the atem? Blackmagic teranex mini shelf is a bit expensive, can i use any other that you know about?

[@YayYouDidIt]

I think the Teranex is the one I used. I saw one at one point that was cheaper on B&H when I was originally looking, but I think it wasn't in stock, so I went with the Teranex.

[@alfredolx1]

@@YayYouDidIt Thanks, i just bought one Teranex too!

[@SuperINMENSO]

Buen video cuando tendra sub titulos al español.

[@HigherPhoto]

people are so married to ATEM. You could build a system using vMIX running on a laptop, capture using a thunderbolt 3 enclosure married to a magewell of BMD capture care. This system would be smaller, have FAR more capabilities and features such as ability to stream to 3 different locations directly, built in audio delay for infinite audio channels, instant replay, ISO recording.......... and so much more. Also ATEM doesn't like cameras with different frame rates and resolutions. vMix doesn't care. It will take anything you throw at it.

[@ivansamokhin2750]

Almost all atems have scalers on all inputs now. Also atem is a hardware switcher, and is inherently more reliable than a software one like vmix, where you as reliable as is your OS (Windows is not the champ to say the least). That said, I use both, as they are both excellent tools for respective tasks - sometime you need mission critical reliability, sometime flexibility. Even better to use both at the same time 😎💪

[@Heywoodj1969]

Why is it that video guys couldn’t make a clean cable situation if their life depended on it...

[@YayYouDidIt]

Hi Heywoodj1969. Thank you for your comment. I like your content, too.

[@guitarguts666]

UGH... What a rat nest. You should have dressed all these cables in a cable sock and wire tied it down the side wall inside. Also notice you missing USB and Network connect on your panels for the switcher so you can configure it and run the BM software.