How to unlock the secret PRO FEATURES on the Blackmagic ATEM Mini

The ATEM Mini is a powerful 4-input HDMI switcher, and comes with some amazing features usually reserved for more professional broadcast gear! Watch this video to learn how to unlock the pro broadcast features in the ATEM Mini!
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0:00 Intro
1:06 Change into Program/Preview mode
1:41 Set HDMI output to Preview
2:25 Set your output format frame rate
2:48 Split stereo audio channels into separate mono tracks
3:14 Choose mic or line level for the audio inputs
3:21 Use the built in audio mixer to adjust the EQ or add a compressor
4:02 Load custom graphics
4:36 Overlay a corner bug or lower third
5:09 Use a separate control surface like the Elgato Stream Deck
7:08 Record a macro to automate switching
9:47 Edit and debug your macros with XML
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[@aaronpk]

Check out my video on the just-announced ATEM Mini Pro, which now includes multiview built in! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGrMe5ublKZlq6s

[@mathiasxdc]

any idea why only cam1 works on my mini pro? i've switched ports and cables and im still getting black screen on cam2 cam3 cam4

[@dsc123072]

Great Job Aaron! I really like that you showed how to integrate the Stream Deck into the workflow of the ATEM Mini.

[@vvwording4844]

Thanks Aaron Parecki. Really appreciated your detailed look at previewing in the ATEM Mini. So I took advantage of your link to buy the ATEM Mini. You deserve the 'small percentage' (no cost to me!) from the link, and now I'm waiting for my own ATEM Mini.

[@AlexMinor]

Subbed. Awesome video Aaron. I've been a video engineer for years and used the stream deck with the higher end ATEMs but never thought about using it with my mini to make it act more like the bigger consoles. lol. Thanks for opening my eyes. Bought the ATEM mini to use for my clients who want to record video podcasts and livestreams. These tips will definitely save me some time in the editing bay. Thanks again!

[@DREAMVIZON8]

GREAT JOB!!! you just answered a question that no one was talking about PREVIEW

[@wazupshaggy]

I've been having a heap of trouble with audio sync using the ATEM mini with a 3 x camera setup and mixer, so really appreciate you went into further detail with the settings as there's a few things there I can try. Nicely presented!

[@StuartGosling]

its because the on board processor is not powerful enough to apply the effects in real time..

[@Urbanmediashowcase]

You really deserve more followers. Thank you for the great videos. They are very helpful.

[@vladimir-morozov]

Very informative. Thanks for discussing the Preview settings.

[@DeanHarringtonimages]

Appreciate the ATEM secret features ... nice work!

[@hubnetworkok]

Thank you for being consise and to the point on everything!

[@ckjjclan]

Totally agree about reconfig the buttons to “run macro” functionality... that would be amazing!

[@ivanremus1]

Aaron, my friend, what an excellent review! You just won a new subscriber and friend! Awesome video. 👍😎

[@twosheafilms]

Awesome job! I am really thinking about picking one of this up!!

[@CHODOSPHOTOS]

Super useful video loaded with great tips and a good quick pace. Thanks Aaron!

[@aaronpk]

Thanks! A lot of people don't like how fast i go!

[@stpfilms3147]

SUBSCRIBED! Trying to turn my movie review channel into more of a video podcast setup and your videos have been VERY helpful. Thank you!

[@lawrenceatienza]

You are my go to Atem mini expert!

[@lulapereira_mov]

I don't even have an Atem Mini, but this is as great tutorial! I'm going to operate another Atem, but the software tips works the same way. Thank you!

[@IngoWoelke]

Thanks for this video and keep up the good work.

[@OPMDIGIZINE]

Just subscribed and a professional looking forward to using my new ATEM mini switcher.

[@SassePhoto]

Excellent review, will order one!!!!

[@NickNimmin]

Awesome video! Thanks!!!!

[@TheJ-niverse]

Hi Aaron! You might recognize me from the stream, but I like going back in your content to see how the legend was born. Love the video.

[@MF.Productions]

Now this is very interesting. Many live streamers are trying to solve their Audio sync issue (I include myself in that). The oversight is that the sync issue is not at all the audio but more so the video frame rate. For instance, I use the Sony a7riv for streaming using 1080p 60fps but when looking in the specs for this camera the frame rate is 59.94fps. Good to know there is a frame rate adjustment setting for that in the Atem's software.

[@JuusoHoo]

GREAT HINTS! THANKS!!!

[@tony92506]

thanks for the great info

[@ginoseriacopi1555]

Great. Helped me a lot,

[@potatoman1302]

Dude, seriously, are you a god?

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Great videos. Subscribed

[@GeorgeLangley]

Wait! Go back! 1:27 - you can switch the PiP to STAY with a transition? That ALONE made this video worth watching!

[@tahimerecords9357]

great. thanks from France

[@momohkamara16]

Wow 🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾thanks dude new subscribers!!!

[@itsoverat6000]

Thanks Aaron!

[@marcushawkinsmusic]

Great job!!!

[@GeorgeRTurner]

outstanding video :-)

a atem mini with usability of a Rodecaster Pro II would be such a powerful tool for live events or streamers.

[@DavidGatti]

Awesome !

[@tombuck]

I’m truly shocked at how awesome the Mini is, especially for $300!

[@shawnebrown]

Aaron, LOVE your channel! Thank you... I plan to attend your next LIVE to ask this question, but taking a shot here. I'm having a issue with figuring out what the right level of the LINE IN from a headphone jack on my Zoom LIvetrack 12 shoudl be into the mic 1 of the Atem Mini Pro. For me, the volume is always really low, even though the Atem audio meter shows like it's going up into red.. If you ever wanted to address this topic in your video, that would be awesome.. Perhaps you have already and i have just not found it...

[@hometv2585]

Great Video thanks for the tips! Question I have a virtual studio with a desk. Can you layer with the ATEM professional switcher HD? Meaning green screen the pack... anchor sitting and then virtual desk in from of anchor? Would appreciate any help!

[@3m2filmDeKoeln]

Great video. Thank you. Is it possible to use the upstream chroma keyer for green screen and downstream keyer for lower thirds at the same time.

[@andreas-wismann]

Great introduction! Question: Can a second Macro run independently whilst the first Macro performs a programmed pause?

[@icemansillyhat]

Actually the newer firmware allows you to change to preview mode on the buttons over the network connection as well.

[@ahaconsulting2659]

Hey Aaron, thank for the great videos... do you know if you can patch a zoom meeting into the ATEM mini and have that as one of the feeds... ie: your webcam, the zoom meeting, powerpoint etc?

[@PhillyCableDave]

Very Nice "Aaron" You really broke this down , I'm new to the Atem Mlni, Trying to learn to get around it.. Thank for the INFO Bruh..👍👍👌👍👍

[@potroastpodcast255]

Thanks

[@EranMahalu]

great tutorial, thanks! is there a way to see preview on one screen and program on another? I am shooting a live event to show it on a big screen while it happens and want to have a control screen for myself to see what I am cutting to..

[@nobbingh]

Hey, thanks for the video! I'thinking about getting the atem mini. I already own a streamdeck. I have one question: is it possible, to fire up a macro with a shortkey? That way you could programm the streamdeck to press the shortkey for you and you could avoid having to use comagnion... I guess? :D If it were possible, you probably would have thought of this :) but i'm just curious :)

[@KeithAbraham]

Great video Aaron. I am a new subscriber to your channel from Brisbane, Australia. I have a quick question for you. When I have uploaded an image into the Media Pool into the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, it displays on the screen in reverse. Have not set it up correctly or am I missing something? Your guidance would be great on this one. Thank you.

[@georgetraista4982]

Hi. How can you make color corrections for the cameras inserted in the ATEM Mini? I mean brightness, vibrance, contrast etc... I found how to do it when you only have one camera but how to do it when you have more so it will be different for all cameras? Thanks

[@RCmusicramazan]

thanks a lot for your videos. I want to ask a question. I have atem mini. Video and audio do not match during live broadcasting in OBS. The sound to OBS comes first, then the video. I try everyhing. But I did not get any results. What is your suggestion in this regard. Thank you from now.

[@TheRacingLineTV]

Thanks for this. Any suggestions or fix on how we can do a multi-view?

[@aaronpk]

There's not a cheap or easy way. My advice is to not use this in a situation where you would rely on multi-view. You're better off with the next model up in that case.

[@SpottedinStudios]

Can you do one on adjusting colour in the Atem. I don't seem to be able to get mine to work

[@csapostudios8685]

I would like to ask whether you know any solution to display the preview on a computer monitor screen? I want to use the USB cable only and not the HDMI output of the ATEM mini. Your response is appreciated!

[@13sasscanoodle]

Is it possible to utilize the PIP and display lower thirds or bugs a the same time?

[@BrandonThompsonBT]

Great breakdown. I wasn't even thinking about audio mixing using the device. So as an example, let's say I wanted to use the camera 1 audio as my only audio for some reason (like it has XLR). If you set it up in the software, are you able to make it so that the cam 1 audio stays the active audio source, even when you switch to another camera?

[@aaronpk]

Yes! You'd use the "on" button on camera 1 audio rather than the "AFV" (auto-follow-video) option. You can do this from the buttons on the device or from within the audio mixer in the software.

[@didgeproject]

Hey Aaron, I’m trying to set a macro on atem mini extreme iso (on one of the six macro buttons), to be an mute/unmute switch for an audio channel, however it seems that I can only make it either mute or unmute. Is there a way to link both functions (mute and unmute) into the same button? Thanks! -AJ

[@kurniawanhandoko3840]

Hi Aaron, I am new with atem mini pro, I run for multimedia small church and I have couple question one atem mini has only one hdmi output and switch control by pass for each camera and is possible or how to stay on program screen and full all control

[@TheSteveKinney]

can you use a midi keyboard to trigger the macros?

[@christiandehlinger3731]

Can I put rolling hymnal words - computer, over the sanctuary camera feed?

[@coreymurry8125]

great review! Question: can you incorporate video during a live feed?

[@freedomseeker01]

Yes. If video is on a computer, attach it to an HDMI input, configure the computer for duplicate screen, set up your computer to play your video full screen and hit play on the computer about the same time you switch to the HDMI source you have it plugged in to.

[@coreyonradio654]

Great job at explaining the ins/outs Aaron! Question, when I click my media tab in the Atem software, it takes forever to switch. Basically acts as it's not responding and then it will go after 20ish seconds. Any idea what causes this/what can be done to fix it? I've got the most recent software for my Atem Mini model downloaded. Thanks!

[@aaronpk]

Thanks! That's weird, does it do that every time or only the first time? It does download the images from the ATEM when you first open the tab but you should be able to switch to it instantly after that

[@superjinx]

Great video. Can macros only be triggered with the external stream deck? No other way on the software control interface?

[@aaronpk]

There are buttons in the software control app to trigger macros but it's not a great interface for it, the buttons are super small.

[@stoochy1]

This is amazing. Watching it to play catch-up. Thanks. I did have a beginner question. When setting up a key, is there a way to keep the key button constantly on even when switching camera sources. I have a lower third being displayed, I want it constant when I switch from cameras 1,2,3. Currently, when I change feeds it turns off and I have to manually turn it on. Any help would be great.. thanks

[@aaronpk]

There is! Check the ATEM setup app, there's a setting called "stay on with transition"

[@stoochy1]

@@aaronpk awesome dude. i saw a video that kinda had this working but still didnt explain it. My atem is not in front of me but ill try asap. YAY

[@darlingtontaste]

Thanks for your video. How does the mini pro work work with Streamyard???

[@aaronpk]

I've been using the ATEM Mini with streamyard, but in that mode really it's just the webcam output from the ATEM that's being used and it shows up as one of the cameras in streamyard. The only advantage of the ATEM Mini Pro in that situation is the multiview out, since you can't stream from the Pro hardware itself to streamyard, only as a webcam through the computer.

[@DarthJenow]

I'm currently tinkering with an Atem Mini and was wondering what a use case for the color generator may be. I can't see any....

[@palpu]

Hello, please tell me how good is the live streaming with Atem Mini Pro?

[@aaronpk]

UPDATE: Blackmagic just announced the ATEM Mini Pro with some incredible new features, including multiview and built-in hardware encoding! You can pre-order it now: aaronpk.com/minipro

[@btconf]

Have been tempted to get this little tool anyways. Now I am convinced. But my question after your video would be, how or where you output your program now, if you set the HDMI out to show your preview?

[@aaronpk]

Since there's only one HDMI out, using it for preview means the program out goes only over USB as a webcam. That's why this is primarily marketed at gamers and streamers rather than the broadcast market.

[@btconf]

@@aaronpk Ahhh I see. Still VERY tempted to get this. Even though I won't replace my Atem TV Studio with it ;)

[@aaronpk]

Yeah it's definitely not replacing my TV Studio, but this is a lot more convenient for smaller shows!

[@itemhub]

Thanks for your video series on the Atem Mini. I have a macro that displays a transparent title. I then want to use atem buttons at my own timing to say cut to another camera and the title disappears. What step would I need to add into the macro?

[@aaronpk]

The ATEM buttons can't be configured to run macros, but there is a setting on the ATEM Mini that will disable any active keyers when a camera angle is switched to. I haven't tried this myself but I think it would work in your case. The setting is part of the setup app, not the software control app.

[@adeebfarhat2367]

Very interesting video! 1 question. when u switch the hdmi output to preview, do you see all 4 cameras or only the camera selected as preview?

[@aaronpk]

Just the one camera, the mini doesn't have multi-view

[@adeebfarhat2367]

@@aaronpk have you tried connecting the USB cable to a smart tv that has a usb port?

[@PrabuRcCars]

Hi, how to use atem mini pro for tiktok live ? thanks

[@btconf]

Concerning the missing headphone jack: have you thought about a HDMI/Audio Splitter to split the signal, get a jack with two outputs and direct one to your headphone and route the other back to the video as well? Might evoke quality loss, though. 🤔

[@aaronpk]

oof. I've had good luck monitoring the audio from the headphone jack of an HDMI monitor plugged in. Seems safer to me.

[@abecoulter8550]

Can a usb midi be used to control the atem mini and atem mini pro?

[@moriarteaa4692]

I have an issue with my Atem Mini Pro Setup with 3 cameras and 1 Videosignal from a Pc. I definetly have to plug in the PC at HDMI 1 (because of PiP ...), but the PC doesnt detect the HDMI as "Screen" and the Video Signal is not send. On any other port it works. Does somebody have a solution?

[@KandMe1]

Thank you very much for this vid excellent. Can multiviewing be done using macro's via streamdeck? Even if it could be done using greenscreen would be a plus. I want to buy the Atem mini but for the lack of this feature. Great work on the xml files by the way. I'm fishing for a workaround to setup multiscreen with multi view features. I have a lot of monitors here setup so I can view everything that is cued and ready, going blind is not my thing. Showing those various multi views live at times would also be good gimmick and a great to be able to do at times.

[@aaronpk]

Sorry, there's just no option to have a multiview on the ATEM Mini right now. You could do it by hooking up some external devices for it, but at that point you'll have spent the cost of the next ATEM model up so you might as well get that one instead.

[@KandMe1]

@@aaronpk Yeah I have been looking into that saw it in a road case in another of your vids thanks

[@KandMe1]

@@aaronpk Hi Aaron I think there might be a workaround for this. I'm thinking just now it's possible using a macro, a stream deck, a lattepanda or some other single board mini computer using html pages, browser on full screen but it would require a good database, there is likely to already be an open source app that would do the job. What do you think?

[@aaronpk]

I'm not sure exactly what you have in mind, but the only thing the HDMI out can show is the program out or preview of the next camera. There's no way to output all of the inputs from the Mini. You could absolutely get a multiview if you built it outside the Mini. I've been thinking about doing that just for a video, but it'll cost like $800 in parts to do it, which is a little much.

[@oscarjcflamenco]

Hi Aaron! Please excuse my broken english, is not my maing lenguage. I'm a musician and currently i'm looking for equipment to livestream my shows. I've ordered a ZOOM L-8 LIVETRACK MIXER wich has a 1/8 TRRS line for a smartphone (it's an IN/OUT) My question is: Can i plug it into the ATEM MINI audio input? If not, how can i manage both equipments?

[@mudbrats]

how to use it for recording to file (not live) for editing 2K or 1080p after the fact in post with say FCPX? Is that not possible with the mini? Is it just a live to air webcam?

[@aaronpk]

The ATEM Mini Pro and ISO models offer recording features!

[@calmmusiq]

Can someone help me with this? How can I see multi view on a screen and just the program output on another screen. In other words, I am trying to go live stream my event on KZbin, but the same time, for the audience in the auditorium wants to see just the program out put on Big screens in the auditorium. I dont want them to see what I see on multiview, but just the program output. How do I do this? Please help...

[@JDAfrica]

Do you think Motion graphics or animated transparent (alpha channel) videos/animations would be available in future software updates? Seems like a very simple program modification to allow this? Even if it were a paid added feature

[@aaronpk]

Doubtful. Motion graphics is a huge amount of software, and even the high end ATEMs don't have anything like that. The higher end ATEMs do have video playback so you can load in animations, but that requires additional hardware and memory on the device to support it so i don't expect to see that coming to the Mini line.

[@jorgealarconYT]

Nice video, I have a question, once you save all the macros from the Atem mini pro into the stream deck, it is possible to connect the stream deck directly in the Atem without connecting the computer? I would love to have freedom and not so many devices in my podcast, now I have the Atem, the zoom podtrak p4, adding the stream deck and a computer I will make the table full of things and I'm producing it myself, thank you in advance for the answer.

[@aaronpk]

You'll need some sort of computer that is running Companion for the Stream Deck. One way to make this smaller without carrying a full laptop is to run Companion on a Raspberry Pi.

[@jorgealarconYT]

thank you!@@aaronpk

[@gorankaticfotograf]

But if I have Logitech G510 keyboard, I can also do that or not?

[@sethdarkwa2321]

Good work done but please i wanted to know, does the Blackmagic ATEM Mini comes with it software automatically when you buy the device?

[@aaronpk]

You can download the software from Blackmagic's website!

[@Vidyograf]

What I can't understand is the recording quality of the ATEM Mini, any ideas if there is a difference between the recording quality of the mini and pro ? I mean recording the whole live stream on computer. Thanks a lot !

[@aaronpk]

The USB output (of both) will be a compressed webcam version of the signal. The Pro is USB 3 where the regular Mini is USB 2, so it's possible the pro might provide a higher quality signal, but I'll have to test that once I get mine! Recording from the HDMI output into a dedicated recorder from either device will be the same. Using the built-in recording feature of the Pro will record the h264 stream that it pushes out on the livestream, so that will probably be better than the webcam, but worse than using an external HDMI recorder like the Blackmagic Video Assist. This is all based on what I've seen in the announcements so far, I'll have to test this stuff out in more detail once I get mine in!

[@akyhne]

Could you make a response video on EposVox's review? He wasn't to impressed, but only had it for review, and not as an owner. Maybe you can address some of his complaints and maybe give solutions.

[@DaleplayUy]

Hi very interesting video, can it reproduce animated gifs as media?

[@aaronpk]

No, only still images. Only the very expensive ATEMs can include animations in the media pool. Check out my Hyperdeck video for an example of how to play animated graphics with the ATEM Mini though!

[@ashadeepindia]

How can I setup all 4 cameras with a Multiview option without complicated wires with ATEM Mini??? Is there a software that can give me Multiview??? Or is there a less expensive monitor that can doo than? I am in India and not everything is available here. Kindly help!

[@aaronpk]

Check out this monitor! kzbin.info/www/bejne/an26kISOj7qjors

[@tbc_2024]

Any chance that there is a Stream Deck and Companion emulated on an iPad mini or iPhone?

[@aaronpk]

Companion actually has a web interface built in that you can load up on a mobile device!

[@mismelancholy]

Hello, thank you for thevideo. You will maybe not see the point but...can we have the Preview on the Mac and the Program on the Monitor output? I am trying to find a solution for multicam video game tournament in the venue (not on the net) My videoSources will be : Consoles, and camera on players, camera on MCs everything will be broadcasted on big screens in the venue where the competitions is happening :) Thank you

[@aaronpk]

Unfortunately no, only the HDMI output can switch between program and preview. The USB-C output is always program.

[@waltermartinez1192]

Thanks for the awesome walkthrough. Question on Companion. Just got a Mini uploaded update and then got Companion. But I can’t get companion to work with Mini. Stream deck and companion are working but the ATEM Mini doesn’t do anything. Just wanted to know if the update on the mini changed anything. Thanks

[@aaronpk]

You'll need to connect the Mini to the network so that it has an IP address, then it should show up in Companion. I'm guessing you have it connected only over USB right now.

[@waltermartinez1192]

Aaron Parecki - thanks. It’s connected via WiFi. I’ll try using Ethernet

[@aaronpk]

WiFi should be fine, I guess double check all the IP address settings then. Maybe also try unplugging USB and see if you can get the ATEM Software Control app to talk to the device over WiFi.

[@waltermartinez1192]

@@aaronpk So, FYI, the new model of StreamDeck requires the use of Companion Beta 2. Didn't know that and it took a while to figure out how to download it. Just thought I'd share that in case someone else had issues

[@alejandrosaldana52]

hi Aaron how i can get those macro thinks

[@iamdaniximenes]

Hi!!! Can I see the monitoring view in 2 screens?? One for Director and other reference for people who are going on camera? thxxxx

[@aaronpk]

There is only one HDMI port, so you'd need an HDMI splitter in order to do this.

[@iamdaniximenes]

Aaron Parecki but with a splitter can use 2 monitors for this? Any splitter recommendation or it doesn’t matter?

[@aaronpk]

Any splitter should work, but if you need the monitors to be farther apart than a few feet you'll want to make sure to get a high quality one or run SDI cables instead of HDMI.

[@socc3r7k1ng]

Any way to mirror the feed coming out?

[@aaronpk]

No there's no mirroring or rotation feature in the ATEMs

[@Spiritualmouthpiece]

Can you integrate the touch portal app into the process or only stream deck?

[@aaronpk]

I'm not familiar with that app, but it would require configuring the app to send your computer a message to send to the ATEM, so you might need another intermediate app that can control the ATEM with OSC commands for example. Sounds like it's worth investigating though!

[@dedataloog8143]

Aaron would it be an option to have the ATEM and stream deck connected to a raspberry pi to with ethernet such that you do not need a computer in between?

[@aaronpk]

It looks like the software that connects the Stream Deck and the ATEM Mini does run on Linux, and is technically unsupported on a Raspberry Pi but probably works anyway. github.com/bitfocus/companion/wiki/Installation So it looks like that'd be an option. I'm tempted to try to hook this up because I'd love to not have to use my computer for this!

[@davidshanhun]

Hey Aaron - is there a link to download the ATEM setup app?

[@aaronpk]

It comes with the ATEM Software Control app! You can find it on the blackmagic website under "support"

[@davidshanhun]

@@aaronpk Thanks Aaron... i didn't realise it installed in when I installed the software control haha! appreciate your reply! :)

[@tony92506]

I am a total noob to video podcasting, I like the features of the ATEM Mini, and I was thinking about purchasing 3 Canon Vixia Cameras at about $200 apiece, not sure what else I need besides my beefy MSI gaming laptop to get started any recommendations would be very appreciated. I am scouring the Internet and KZbin, there is so much information and noise it's challenging. Any help is great, thank you.

[@aaronpk]

I have those same Vixia cameras, and while they're not the best, they're also totally fine especially for the price. I would actually recommend them especially if you're just starting out, because anything that's going to get you a significant bump in quality is going to bump the price up to at least $1000 per camera. You'll also need some sort of good microphone, either plugged into the cameras or plugged into the ATEM Mini itself. There's also lighting to think about, but you can get by with careful placement around the windows in your room to start. The gaming laptop will be able to record and livestream from the Mini so that should be about it!

[@tony92506]

Thanks again for the advice it is greatly appreciated.

[@omg-originalmotiongears186]

I am curious if I use HDMI as Multi-view, can the type-c be a Program out to TV Wall something ??

[@aaronpk]

You'd need to plug the USB-C into a computer and use something like Quicktime to show that on a monitor in order to do that. You can't use a USB-C to HDMI adapter to get video out of the USB-C port.

[@omg-originalmotiongears186]

@@aaronpk How about the Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Mini Monitor box ?

[@vanceFITE]

Are there any workarounds or secrets to link the ATEM Mini to a Hyperdeck Mini? I know you could technically keep the hdmi as a program out and convert to sdi, but wondered if there's any way to not lose the preview out (without having to do something like splitting all the sources prior to ATEM Mini inputs and going to a multiview) ?

[@aaronpk]

Unfortunately that is the limitation of the Mini, there is only one HDMI out and it is going to be either your preview or your program. In my opinion, at the point you're buying a Hyperdeck which is over twice the cost of the ATEM Mini, you've outgrown the target market for the Mini and you're better off buying the $995 ATEM TV Studio which integrates with the Hyperdeck way better. The Mini is really meant for smaller scale productions where the preview out isn't necessary.

[@vanceFITE]

@@aaronpk I figured as much but wanted to be optimistic. The 4 channel scaling for $300 just makes it so appealing. Regardless, thanks for the response and keep up the great content!

[@DJTechnotrance909]

Hi I've just bought one of these for my dj livestream but if I'm correct do you need a hdmi camera imput? All the webcam I can see online are all usb! Budget is tight so hopefully you can point me in the direction of a cheaper camera I can use Thanks 😊

[@aaronpk]

Yes, the ATEM Mini is for HDMI cameras. "Webcams" are typically just USB, but there are some now that have HDMI as well (OBSBOT Tail Air). The only video switcher at this price point that takes (1) USB webcam input is the OSEE GoStream Deck, here's a demo of it I did recently: kzbin.infojFcPh0kflag and kzbin.infot6AKJPYdtHU Other options for switchers that take USB webcams are the YoloBox and the Magewell Director Mini, but they are more expensive than the ATEM Mini Pro.

[@DJTechnotrance909]

@aaronpk hi thanks for the reply I have been searching for some hdmi cams but they all seem to be quite expensive as I'm on a budget do you know of any budget hdmi cams I might check out? Thanks again Alex

[@DJTechnotrance909]

Is an adaptor an option converting a USB webcam to hdmi to go into the atem?

[@aaronpk]

@@DJTechnotrance909 Yes, but at that point you're spending as much as a cheap HDMI camera and for a worse result. Your best bet for cheap HDMI cameras are cheap "camcorder" style cameras. You can get a result that's better than a webcam for about $200, and then you can always go up from there.

[@DJTechnotrance909]

@aaronpk perfect I will go check some out thanks again for the info 😊

[@XHMedia1]

Do I need a separate capture card with this switcher?

[@aaronpk]

Nope! If you plug this in to your computer via USB-C, then it appears as a webcam on the computer!