Rodecaster Pro & ATEM Mini for Live Streams, Podcasts, & Zoom

Audio is half of video, so let's look at the different ways you can use the Rodecaster Pro with the ATEM Mini to level up your live streams, podcasts, and online meetings.
•Rodecaster Pro
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•ATEM Mini
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•1/4 in to 3.5mm Cable:
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•Time Markers-
0:00 - Take the ATEM Further
0:46 - Connect Rodecaster with Headphone Output
2:00 - Zoom Settings
2:46 - OBS Settings
4:01 - Rodecaster Monitor Outputs
5:19 - Connect Rodecaster via USB
5:42 - Zoom USB Connection Settings
6:01 - Audio/Video Sync Settings
6:33 - Adjust Sync with OBS
8:12 - Adjust Sync with ATEM Software
8:49 - Other Audio Options.
9:20 - Audio is Half of Video
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Episode 208: Use the Rodecaster Pro with ATEM Mini for Streams, Podcasts, & Zoom
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[@tombuck]

Time Markers- 0:00 - Take the ATEM Further 0:46 - Connect Rodecaster with Headphone Output 2:00 - Zoom Settings 2:46 - OBS Settings 4:01 - Rodecaster Monitor Outputs 5:19 - Connect Rodecaster via USB 5:42 - Zoom USB Connection Settings 6:01 - Audio/Video Sync Settings 6:33 - Adjust Sync with OBS 8:12 - Adjust Sync with ATEM Software 8:49 - Other Audio Options. 9:20 - Audio is Half of Video

[@DanielTolson1]

Epic production Tom. I appreciate the efforts and resources you put into this to educate us. I’m glad you mentioned this hissing from the audio output, I kept thinking there something wrong with my mic and headset. Thank you.

[@jaystephen7268]

Tom.. great work and thanks so much.. You said that there is a possible sync issue with OBS. In the case of just recording a video podcast utilizing the ATM and Rodecaster, any ideas on a stand alone sync recorder such as a Atomos or something? I am doing a two camera two mic and would like a final output to edit.

[@Lvillemartinishot]

Tom, great job as usual. What is the link to the monitor out to the stereo for the Atem and Rodecaster setup?

[@CraigElias]

I have tried using 1/4 inch TS mono cables to a 1/8 inch TRS stereo cable and I'm getting nothing out of the Rodecaster. The Blackmagic tech support person I spoke to said the 1/4 inch cable had to be stereo which I can't find.

[@ramiresricardo7260]

O Brasil te ama

[@hibbasc1]

Tom by default the mic inputs on the ATEM are mic level inputs. Before connecting a line level output (e.g. Rodcaster) you need to go into the ATEM settings and switch the mic input to line level. Failure to do so will result in overdriven audio on the ATEM as you first saw in your video when the meter was pegged red. FYI.

[@DanCBearded]

THANK YOU!! This made all the difference. Comment section coming clutch

[@Babdelwahed]

Would be great if they had this sorted straight out box lol

[@BreakingBarriersUnited]

This helped, thank you! LOVE Tom's videos but this was one thing missing from this video. Appreciate the comment

[@lamarthomas1127]

I bought the same red cable that Tom showed in his video for my RCP II and changed the ATEM mic1 to "line". When I stream or record to disk from the ATEM I get a buzzing or humming noise. If I use OBS to stream or record and use the RCP II main as my audio source everything works just fine. I'm still working to figure this out :) Here is a sample of what I am getting... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSxY2ific2WpNE

[@arthurllongjr382]

So I’m curious, do you have to use a computer to do a livestream with the ATEM & Rodecaster Pro 2 or can’t you just hook up your mics to Rodecaster Pro 2 and cameras to ATEM and stream from there?

[@dexgray4581]

About to go crazy in the future with this podcast I’m planning!...and your recommended gear/kit videos are quickly manifesting my ideas into a full blown internet show😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏 can’t thank your enough for all of your awesome content! This setup plus a loop station and M1 MacBook Pro... I’m drooling at the content possibilities!🙌

[@CaliradoKid]

As I've slowly been getting into the world of live streaming having content like this in invaluable. Thanks for putting these videos together. Incredibly helpful and well put together.

[@tombuck]

I'm really happy to hear that! Good luck with your streams!

[@leestuart38]

I have to give you props on your ability to squeeze so much content out of one piece of gear (the rode procaster), I need to take some notes for my channel. I lost count of how many videos involve that thing but I won't lie, I've watched all of them. I didn't even need to read the hilarious giant manual cards when mine showed up, I already knew everything I needed thanks to these vids. You're killing it man

[@tombuck]

I'm glad it's helping, and yes, the giant cards are hilarious! It's a real tool that I actually use, so rather than move on to some other thing, I like to show all the different ways this can be utilized.

[@user-vo8le3rr6y]

I knew everything that you talked about and I already experimented and I already did it with my zoom H5 recorder but I still enjoyed your video. I think you're one of my favorite creators on the platform. My one of my top five for sure. Keep making great content. And love your podcasts all of them especially the one with Peter. Got to say the one with Peter and got me by surprise but I'm so happy you started it it's like so fun to listen to you guys.

[@tombuck]

Wow, thank you so much! It's been a while since Peter and I recorded (we've both had some crazy schedules lately), but I'm hoping to get back at it quick!

[@jasonrhewlett]

I've now watched multiple videos of yours in a row and you are brilliant. Looking at the comments, others agree. Thank you for such amazing and helpful insights. Wow. You're incredibly cool for taking the time to show and describe all of this.

[@tombuck]

Thank you for this Jason! Reading this totally makes my day. I'm glad the video was helpful and I really appreciate the time you took to leave such an awesome comment 👍

[@aaronhess]

Awesome video Tom! Just wanted to say how much I have been enjoying your podcasts lately. They have kept me well entertained and I learn things from them too!

[@tombuck]

Wow, that's awesome to hear! Sometimes podcasting feels like talking into a black hole, so I really appreciate the feedback!

[@SteveHowardPhotography]

Thanks, Tom! If you remember, I asked you this exact question a few weeks ago. I took your advice ( use your preferred method) and everything has worked perfectly since I set it up. Thank you so much. This video really explained the options well.

[@tombuck]

I'm really glad it helped! A lot of people were asking similar questions, so I figured the video would probably be helpful.

[@kwameryan]

Thanks for this Tom! I've done two major multicam zoom presentations with this gear and audio was a real challenge. Never thought of doing it via the computer! Will try that next time.

[@tombuck]

Good luck! 👍

[@TershBlissett]

@Tom Buck thank you so much for this!! I had been using the CamLink 4K for my Canon so that I could go live, and I had a Rodecaster Pro for my audio for my podcasts. I struggled with the video quality and zoom and all of that good stuff before! After some research and watching several of your videos, my atem is on its way and now I know exactly how I should attach it to my rodecaster! Thank you for all of these videos!! You have a new subscriber and I’ll be following for more!! Oh, and I’m realizing now that I’m typing this out from my HVAC business’s page and not the podcast...I’ll subscribe from the service business mastery podcast page too! Thank you again!!

[@tombuck]

Haha, regardless of which account you used, I'm glad the video was helpful! 😁

[@danielr9160]

Your videos are just so awesome I've really learned a ton from you lately one of the most deserved subscribes I've seen

[@tombuck]

Wow! Thank you! I hope I can keep making videos that are helpful/enjoyable for you.

[@RealMistry]

This is some fantastic information to know, thank you so much for taking the time to explain how to use both of these powerhouses at the same time for broadcasting! :D

[@tombuck]

You're welcome, I'm happy it's helpful!

[@panosru]

I'm watching all your videos! I started by watching all your Rodecaster Pro related videos, today I went to the store and bought one for myself! Rode, sponsor this man, I'm sure many others bought Rode products just by watching your videos, and not because you promote Rode, but because you provide an honest opinion, at least that is the feeling I'm getting from your videos! Thanks for the excellent advice!

[@tombuck]

Haha, I'm so glad to hear this. I didn't realize how much Rode stuff I had until I started making videos about it. It really just sits in that sweet spot of price/features/quality. There are other really great brands out there too of course, but I also like that Rode designs and makes everything themselves in Australia.

[@panosru]

@@tombuck I wasn't aware of that! I first time heard from your video, and then I run a mini fact check, and indeed Rode has the whole production chain in Australia, which is really great! Not only they support local economy, but the more business act like that, the better the macroeconomic perspective of both the businesses and the country. I'm still playing with rodecaster pro like a kid since yesterday haha

[@Jarhead6]

Been waiting for this!

[@MalhaAzuleBranca]

Excellent. I knew only the first two options. I never remembered of connecting separate video and audio in livestream. So, I'm going to test this third connection next time live. Great video. Congratulations.

[@tombuck]

It's been super reliable for me, so good luck!

[@sergiofernandezgiraldo]

Thanks for making this Tom. Incredibly helpful video!! Would love to see an additional video incorporating this workflow into a KZbin live stream. Thanks again~

[@tombuck]

That's a great idea for a possible future episode!

[@nathanfreitas7234]

Amazing content and dad jokes, Tom. Seriously.. thanks for being you and sharing this goodness!

[@StuPreeceNZ]

Awesome shirt, great video. Thanks Tom.

[@Taunus_Sound]

Thanks. That was exactly the video I was looking for for a long while.

[@DaveSy]

Thank you for this amazingly specific video on these two pieces of gear in particular!! About to use these two hand-in-hand at work with Zoom and/or Wirecast!

[@tombuck]

Woo hoo! Good luck!

[@orenohana4230]

Great video Tom, I tried different setup with similar equipment as well and I agree with you - audio quality is much better when using the Atem and Rodecaster separately. Love your YT channel :-)

[@tombuck]

It's definitely been the most reliable method for me. Glad you're liking the channel, thanks for the kind words!

[@Panzeresq]

You do not have any sync issues either? I have to use Audio Hijack to make it work

[@djinspires71]

You are the man Mr. Tom Buck. Love your offerings.

[@tombuck]

Love your kind words! 😁

[@ProductReviewkk]

Simply Amazing!!!!!! As I was getting the questions on my mind, you were answering them.

[@tombuck]

Nice! That's definitely encouraging to hear!

[@EmilyGallagher]

Thank you for the informative videos. I am trying to decide if I need a Rodecaster Pro. I love your colourful cables.

[@tombuck]

The colorful cables are super fun on camera. And if it’s within your budget, I whole heartedly recommend the Rodecaster. 👍

[@josegustavocarranza4959]

Professor, thank you very much... I am testing this today.... I think I need to get that red cable.... many thanks... always top quality material! Most appreciated...

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I found the cables on Amazon just by searching “colored xlr cable” 👍

[@DavidWTube]

Thank you! This is exactly the setup I'm considering. Trying to decide between the ATEM mini and the ATEM mini pro.

[@tombuck]

Ooh, that’s a tough call! 🤔

[@boxiii]

Amazing video Tom! I actually have a local church looking to start live streaming so I am gonna recommend this to them. Thanks for the info!

[@tombuck]

It's great for churches! Can't go wrong with Rodecasters and ATEMs!

[@5smoothstonesproject740]

This is an amazing set up in your home office. I am new and I am just starting with windows to go live streaming for zoom calls, and small groups. So I am trying to create a home office/studio. Thanks as always for sharing. Great video,

[@tombuck]

It’s always an evolving setup! It’ll never be finished, but that’s half the fun 👍

[@gravitymediapro]

Super good points, thank you!

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mycastlelife6469]

Amazing Tom! Great job and a wonderful look into the ATEM and Rodecaster capabilities. Bravo-Zulu!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ssethi]

Tom another brilliant video. Exactly what I needed.

[@tombuck]

Happy to hear it!

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

Got my Thursday dose of Tom. Great video 😎

[@NerdAffiliated]

I needed this, to make sure I’m doing it right! Haha. It also seems to make my camera feeds look a little bit better. Thanks so much for introducing me to both of these!

[@tombuck]

Your stuff looks and sounds GREAT already! Anything else will just be icing on the cake.

[@theraymondsjolseth]

Tom!!! Thank YOU for this video! SO helpful.

[@tombuck]

I’m so glad to hear it!

[@therealaaroncollins6486]

Awesome information.

[@RyanPetty]

Tom, you rock. Thank you.

[@eternaloptimistpodcast8000]

Helpful, made it simple. Thank you!

[@tombuck]

Glad it helped!

[@ChaseTheSummit]

I find that there’s about 3 frames of delay or 200ms between the Atem and Rodecaster.

[@DaBxprince83]

Another great video Tom thank you always man

[@tombuck]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RafaelLudwig]

You were extra Pun-ny today! And then you set up for a great pun at the end only to say you get great Audio Video! Perfect! And the B-Roll was perfect as well in the video! Well done! I have been over thinking doing a live stream, and back out every time I think I'm ready. One day I'll just appear live... that day is not today!

[@tombuck]

Haha, I definitely get the overthinking bit. I’ve found the best thing to do is just jump in and then adapt along the way. Glad you appreciate the absolutely ridiculous puns 😁

[@RafaelLudwig]

@@tombuck The more ridiculous the better!

[@xaviergranados89]

My brother Tom! Amazing video🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tombuck]

Thank you! 😎

[@barak_ahtha]

Thanks! Very informative, witty, funny, "down-to-earth!"

[@tombuck]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Travel-live-UK]

Awesome video

[@deteQtiv]

Love the intro, simple and nice :)

[@tombuck]

Thanks! I try to get straight to the point.

[@samiayyat4826]

great lesson on these two devices. thank you.

[@tombuck]

Glad you liked it!

[@GraeLaws]

A great tutorial. Many thanks for your work

[@tombuck]

You are welcome!

[@AmauryJacquot]

you can monitor the sound from the atem software, in the audio tab, also, you have audio meters on the multiview of the pro and pro iso atems you can also sync audio and video with the included delay control in the atem software. to sync the audio and the video in the computer, you can use the sync block in audio hijack

[@antlearn5030]

Good looking on the advice

[@KhanKhronicles]

Can you explain sync block in audio hijack ?

[@JavonWeaver]

You are hella helpful. I appreciate it

[@tombuck]

I’m hella flattered 🙏

[@DiqaunColeman]

So glad that I subscribed!!!

[@tombuck]

Me too!

[@DigitalSlang]

Another great video brother..and another piece of tech your going to make me buy!!!

[@tombuck]

Haha, oh no! I'm trying to focus on pieces of gear and show difference things you can do with them, I genuinely don't mean to keep expanding shopping lists!

[@DigitalSlang]

@@tombuck ha such cool tech! I need it all!!

[@tombuck]

Oh I understand that feeling.

[@questionsaboutcomputers]

Hey Tom, got myself one of the mini pro's today and hooked it up to the Rodecaster Pro using the 1/4 LR Monitor jack. Took a while to get the audio levels right . One thing that got me stumped for a while was I needed to change the mic1 setting on the mini pro to "line" as the default was "mic". Completed a live stream test and all worked out great. Switching from PC to MAC to Cam1 was nice. Although mini hdmi to hdmi didn't seem to work via the mini pro for Cam 2 :-( Even managed to test Teams, Zoom and some OBS projector output. Wouldn't have done all this without watching your video!!

[@tombuck]

Hey I’m glad it’s working out! Sounds like you’ve got a pretty incredible setup going! 😎

[@questionsaboutcomputers]

@@tombuck still a work in progress but getting there. Just want to say I appreciate the content and the way in which you present it.

[@PaulsMedia2024]

Fast forward to today. ATEM Mini Pro has Fairlight, which makes the Rodecaster Pro practically redundant for the audio aspect of a video streaming setup. I would use an iPad into Mic 2, for sound effects on the ATEM. The Rodecaster would be useful for handling mix minus scenarios, however. Just my 2 cents worth. Thanks for all your excellent videos, by the way.

[@JaredSpink]

Greta video Tom. So helpful!

[@tombuck]

Thinking of a video podcast? 😉

[@JaredSpink]

@@tombuck possibly and live streams. Except when I recorded my last zoom call using the rodecaster and the cam link, audio was out of sync. Going to test it with the Atem the next go around.

[@tombuck]

Good luck! Try using the ATEM software to play with sync.

[@NIHOGI]

great video! thanks from little austria! 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🎵🎵

[@tombuck]

Thank you!

[@ordinarymatt]

I have this set up it works 👍🏼 great

[@neofilm]

I would of loved to have seen a comparison between going through the rode caster to hear the quality difference between that and just going straight into the ATEM mini.

[@mcerezo2000]

Amazing videos. They did help me to choose the equipments to buy a week ago. Am enjoying my tutorial classes being a beginner and you just awesome. Barikiwa sana.

[@tombuck]

Thank you for all of the kind words!

[@Johnopro]

Cool Videos Tom

[@tombuck]

Thanks man!

[@TheBarbarShow]

Thanks to your videos I use the Rodecaster and ATEM mini for my live podcasts and they're fantastic! The ATEM mini allows me to toggle camera angels during the show very easily with the push of a button.

[@tombuck]

I’m so glad it’s working out! Good luck with your show 👍

[@abdulla9912]

Which connection do you use?

[@TheBarbarShow]

@@abdulla9912 Connection?

[@abdulla9912]

@@TheBarbarShow how you connect your rodecaster and atem device? Which methoddo you use

[@TheBarbarShow]

@@abdulla9912 I am not sure if this is the answer you're looking for but the Rodecaster connects to my laptop with a USB cable and the ATEM uses an HDMI and USB a-c. If I remember correctly the ATEM did not come with any cables so those I bought separately. I stream live on KZbin and so I just select the ATEM and Rodecaster for my audio/video when I'm about to go live.

[@kalkydra]

You know what you just did here sir... A GREAT VIDEO. haha. Cheers!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I was nervous when reading the first part of the comment, and then relieved by the end. It was quite the roller coaster.

[@boydbaggens]

It’s like I’m watching Phil Dunphy on KZbin. It’s not a complaint, he’s a great character. Great video Tom!

[@tombuck]

Haha, I don’t know what it is lately, but I’ve gotten a similar comment every day this week 😁

[@adanhernandez7850]

I use them both connected to the MacBook Pro through USB C, with OBS. I usually get between 150 to 200 ms delay on the video so if I delay the audio about that much, it syncs perfectly.

[@josephmidyett]

another great one

[@AaronAbernethy]

A channel so nice I wish I could subscribe twice!

[@tombuck]

I guess you could unsubscribe and then subscribe again?

[@AaronAbernethy]

@@tombuck But how would that affect my channel cred?

[@josema133]

AMazing vídeo Thank you 🤗🤗😺😷🧡

[@brainpower3997]

I hadn’t had issues with audio sync until a recent OBS update. I had to actually update my RCP sync to 200ms; it’s super slight I know but still noticeable. I’m thinking it’s with the update though. But I use this exact setup, and love it!

[@tombuck]

Audio syncing is always a struggle, but I'm glad you fixed it!

[@kmacradio]

Good video.

[@GraduatedMoney]

This is the video I wanted to see and the lovely algorithm knew just how to serve it up

[@tombuck]

Woo hoo! The algorithm is working in my favor! 😁

[@GraduatedMoney]

@@tombuck haha yes indeed! I just copped the Atem mini and a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema. Going to use a 2 cam set up with my URSA Mini as the main cam. I haven’t checked your channel, but do you use a stream deck as well? I want a seamless way to incorporate motion graphics and a soundboard. If so, how do you like it, and if not, anything else you recommend?

[@neofilm]

You can see and adjust audio input levels for the ATEM via the ATEM software interface. I just can't seem to get it coming out of the headphones. You can also adjust the limiter and compression...

[@HAIRL0SSB0SS97]

Clapping 👏🏼 at the beginning of a podcast is a good tip for beginners. You can match the audio spike in the video and audio tracks to synch audio with video. 👍🏼

[@sidepieceseason1414]

Thanks! I’m not quite ready for any of this equipment just yet but this is the direction I am headed. It is daunting. Your videos are helpful & a crutch. Have you recorded anything that walks a newb through the advantages of hdmi switching? Thanks again & keep up the great work!

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I'm so glad it's been helpful! If you're interested in the ATEM, definitely check out Aaron Parecki's channel- he's a genius.

[@gregorycastillo4799]

Thank you for helping me thru my journey one of my go too people if I got a question

[@tombuck]

I’m so glad it’s helpful 👊

[@gregorycastillo4799]

@@tombuck very helpful

[@noorainnoorani3936]

Hi Tom Great videos and contribution to all of us trying to look good, educate, facilitate ,eating S, etc. from home. Thank you. I use the Rodecaster pro for my audio and the ATEM mini for video. How do you hear your students when on a Zoom call without getting feedback from speakers or wearing a huge headphone ? Thanks

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the kind words! I've actually never had an issue with feedback, and I just use my computer's speakers 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BestBBQShow]

Thanks Tom!

[@tombuck]

You are welcome!

[@hgntv5704]

I didn’t notice the video and sugei went in sync until you mentioned it at 6:12 lol amazing tips tho definitely will use.

[@hotlineoperator]

Good info. Best audio was from red cable or with two USB. That headset is logical for audio sync, but it do not sound nice.

[@mvl3464]

Very good présentation Thank you :)

[@AndrewFinney]

Great stuff Tom! Thank you for this video. Very helpful. I'm considering adding the ATEM mini to my gear now to join forces with the rode caster pro. Only question now is Atem mini vs Atem mini pro????

[@tombuck]

I have the basic one, but I think the Pro is the sweet spot for most people, especially if you have any interest in multi view.

[@AndrewFinney]

@@tombuck Thank you for the heads up. Do you have an affiliate code for the pro? Initially, I'll tap my Sony a6600 and a7sii to the atem and connect that to the rodecaster. Loving your videos my friend! Ty for replying. 🤩🤩🤩

[@FilmmakerAbigail]

Love it!

[@ArifUK]

The FPS issue could be gpu struggling symptoms. Does your Apple mac has enough umph to handle that much live rendering needs?

[@tombuck]

I do have a separate gpu in my Mac, but I’ve had the same issue on every Mac I’ve used obs with.

[@orovalleypodcastsandvideos1292]

Tom, I hope you solved my latency problem. I had the Rodecaster hooked into the computer and using the LR connects into the ATEM. I’m going to try it tomorrow. I experienced latency at 8FPS and higher. Ecamm was terrible. I like the idea of letting the ATEM do the video and the rodecaster doing the audio..we will see.

[@tombuck]

Good luck!🍀

[@takaliuang]

Hi Tom, does the Rode Stream X can do what ATM Mini do for video?

[@keithbennett5179]

I'm a Fan of the Rodecaster Pro and Tom Buck!

[@tombuck]

I'm a fan of you and this comment (and your channel of course) 😁

[@marcosleblanc9029]

This is a great video! Question - I teach a lot of piano lessons via Zoom but could never get my Livetrak L-8 to work properly with it. After some research I found some people had the same issue and that it related to Zoom not liking more than two audio channels. I started using a virtual mixer (Loopback) to mix all my channels into 2 and that worked for a while, but I ended up eventually switching to the Scarlett 2i2, which works great. Have you heard of this or had any issues with Zoom not liking the Rodecaster? Note - I’m using a Mid-2014 MacBook Pro.

[@tombuck]

I haven't had any issues with Zoom and the RCP so far and I use it every day. But it sounds like you've already invested so much money! I feel like the L-8 should work! 🤔

[@PrestonJensen]

Great setup! Thank you for making the video! Did you ever get a chance to compare settings on RCP? I know slider positions don’t really matter but I was just curious! Thanks again!

[@tombuck]

I haven't done so yet, but my RCP settings are so basic I don't know if it'd be useful 😁

[@baum_videography]

Hi Tom! thank you guiding with this video! very very helpful! just one question! I am planning to use the ATEM mini + Rodecaster + Wirecast to live stream simultaneously with different platforms. Have you tried it before? Thanks again beforehand!

[@tombuck]

Thanks Christian! I've never used Wirecast, but you shouldn't have any issues. I do typically prefer to run each device into the computer separately through USB, but of course as this video explains, you can run everything through the ATEM.

[@THEGRIDIRONBLITZ]

Hey Tom, any suggestions for cleaning the surface of the RCP?

[@tombuck]

I use a microfiber cloth with Invisible Glass. I know it's intended to cleaning glass, but it works great on most electronics too.

[@LiftedNoise]

I was wondering if those mic inputs would work as a line input but is it a mono signal?

[@askjaytv3675]

Awesome!

[@geekhomeworld4248]

Another awesome video. Thanks for the great detail. I do my podcast/radio show with the same setup minus the ATEM Mini. How much does the ATEM Mini cost?

[@tombuck]

The basic version I have is $300, but there are a few more premium models going up to around $600.

[@edificandolafe8176]

Great vid... I use BLACKMAGIC switcher and RODECASTER PRO AUDIO with USB connected to Vmix, and it works good

[@skitzoradiomma6483]

Hi Tom..great videos.. Quick question is it possible to connect the rodecaster directly to the atem mini pro or extreme using the usb-c port and external monitor to monitor the levels instead of a computer based software?

[@tombuck]

It doesn’t connect via USB, but you can run a monitor output to the ATEM 👍

[@ARUTECHALI]

awesome love u 👍🏻

[@denverbagaka6048]

Hey Tom, love the video. Quick question though: since there's auto-switching between the cameras based on the mics (if I'm not wrong) is there a way to connect the Rodecaster's individual inputs to each camera?

[@AaronAbernethy]

Nope - all you get is a stereo output from the Rodecaster, but that's a good thing. Although Audio Follow Video is available on the ATEM, if you were shooting something like a podcast you'd want the audio level constant and just do the switching in the ATEM to your speaker. Automatic sounds like a nice idea, but if people started talking to each other quickly it'd start switching back and forth unpleasantly.

[@tombuck]

Thanks for being my tech support guru Mr. Abernethy!

[@AaronAbernethy]

@@tombuck Ha, I need to do something when I've a big video exporting from FCPX. New project, goes live tomorrow evening, or morning for you. I'll be sure to send you a link when the client publishes.

[@travisrood3893]

Hi Tom! Love the videos and the comments help a ton as well. Just one question if I wanted to Facebook live from a middle school basketball game, would the Atem mini pro be my best bet? If I wanted 3 cameras connected? Are wire runs going to be an issue or what would you recommend or suggest? Thanks again!

[@tombuck]

Hey Travis! When I did high school basketball games, we ran into a computer using OBS, but you could stream directly from the Pro too. Wire runs are a huge pain, but there are a lot of nice wireless units like the Hollyland Mars that can help a lot. You might even want to take a look at the YoloBox Pro as an all-in-one solution. If I were still teaching, I think that’s what I’d be using for games.

[@travisrood3893]

@@tombuck as always thank you so much for the quick response. You’re the epitome of a helpful KZbinr who genuinely wants to share his love and knowledge for A/V. Thanks again!

[@JoeLicciardelloDrums]

Hi Tom - Ive been using the ATEM with a mixer running it back to ATEM via monitor out then selecting the Blackmagic audio in Zoom. Recently after being on it for 30minutes or so the audio just cuts out. My students can't hear me or my drums however, I can still hear them. I check the monitoring on Zoom when this happens and its like it just freezes but the monitoring on my ATEM software control shows that the sound is still there. This happens on any platform e.g. Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and Webex. Have you experienced this issue ? This doesn't happen when I stream live tho :

[@tombuck]

This sounds so strange- I haven’t experienced anything like this. Very weird that it’s not an issue during your streams 🤔

[@bellaroli]

Hi Tom, I absolutely love thus channel!! You are the guy who knows how people like to watch and learn! Thank you! I have a question for you 😊 I purchased the atem mini pro and I have a 4 camera 4 mic video podcast we just started. I want to connect my podtrak p8 mixer with the atem mini pro so at the end of the show I have one file which contains the audio and the video. Any suggestions how should I connect all this stuff together? I know how to connect the cameras to the atem mini pro, but I don't know how to connect my mixer to the atem mini pro and get one file with everything at the end. I bought a hard drive so I can record everything to the hard drive but that one uses the USB c port of the atem mini pro. I know you have a video on how to connect the atem mini pro with the rodecaster pro but since I plan to record to the hard drive that means that I already used the usb c port on the atem mini pro. And you mentioned that the prefered way to connect the atem mini pro with your laptop using the USB c port. As you may see Im a little bit confused, l'm a beginner and I have this silly question how to set up this atem mini pro with the podtrak p8 and with 4 cameras correctly so I don't really need to edit anything at the end. I want one file what I can just upload to KZbin and that's it. Can you please help me out?

[@tombuck]

Hey Roland! There are a few different ways to do this, but here's what I do that I've found to be the easiest/most reliable: 1. Connect the P8 and ATEM separately to your computer via USB 2. Use an app like Ecamm or OBS to bring in each device as an audio and video source 3. Record directly within the app (Ecamm or OBS). You can even output to your external hard drive if you want. Even though the apps were originally developed for streaming, they have a built in record-only option. I love Ecamm, but it is Mac only. OBS is Mac/PC and it's free (just a little more "fiddly").

[@CircleofNerds]

We’re also using the ATEM+RCP. We like to plug each unit directly to the MacBook. But we also use an iPad as our main video source. The iPad runs into the ATEM via an HDMI adapter. Audio from the iPad runs directly into the RCP via the Phone input channel. Then we use OBS to capture and a StreamDeck XL as the main control surface. We also run background music from an iPhone into the RCP via the Bluetooth Chanel. We love this set up as it takes a lot of the workload off the MacBook CPU. The downside is we do get some strange audio interference from the iPad. We’re not sure if it’s the channel or maybe a faulty cable. But with a little background music the interference isn’t noticeable and we can always clean it up a bit more in post. But we would like to eliminate it eventually.

[@tombuck]

VERY cool! I'm happy to know that an iPad will work with this setup.

[@CircleofNerds]

@@tombuck it’s a huge help!

[@honeyken316]

Hello Tom, Please talk through the fact that you can make the ATEM inputs accept "LINE LEVEL" signals rather than the excess gain of the "microphone level" input. This adjustment will greatly improve the sound of the system. Other mixers may have XLR line level outputs and those can also be input to the ATEM with the input set to "LINE LEVEL".

[@tombuck]

This is true and and important thing to keep in mind, thanks for the reminder!

[@HomesickMac]

Good point. I'm experimenting with this when using Oktava MK-12 mic into the audio interface, then output from there into the Atem's Input. Then also the input gain in the Atem Mini Software as well as output levels are important.

[@honeyken316]

@@HomesickMac The quality of sound can be improved by setting the gain structure of the system. Setting "LINE LEVEL" output into the line level input rather than placing it into a "microphone level" input with lots of gain. You might like to visit the RANE discussion of gain structure in this link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovLc4uvqZqcgbM KEN

[@draganruzic-homesickmac887]

@@honeyken316 Thanks very much!