Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO

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The sudden ramp-up in the popularity of streaming can probably be put down to the covid pandemic, but gamers have been doing it for years and it was slowly growing in popularity anyway. I found that even when using the ATEM Mini Extreme in this way, having the multiview output monitor was essential, just so you know what’s live and what’s not. Switching to the network While the ATEM model has been around for years in the broadcast industry it wasn’t that accessible to smaller or home productions due to size and cost.

What the software really brings to the party is the ability to load graphics and assign those graphics to the buttons. Each ATEM Mini model builds on the previous features, and over the last year, new ATEM Mini models seem to have been popping up on an almost monthly basis.

Once connected, the ATEM Mini Extreme enables you to switch between the cameras, add transitions and switch between audio. The whole process is streamlined and easy to follow. x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection. Atem Mini Extreme ISO is a great switcher for the price. You definitely get your money’s worth. I am using it in a church environment and and I find it very impressive; especially being able to plug in any HDMI camera and get reliable results and the opportunity of being able to connect your mobile and share the internet takes Atem switchers to another level. The dual HDMI outputs are great for churches...allowing you to choose a different feed for the church display without affecting the program out and still keep the multi view out! I love the ability ability to record individual cameras for editing.

Firstly the quality of the stream is better, and secondly, you have access to the ATEM Software control. While the ATEM Mini Extreme is well thought out and easy to use, some of the functions and features are still firmly rooted in the broadcast arena once you dig beneath the surface and can be complex. Feature such as motion graphic overlays. There were and still are cheaper switchers designed for the home, however, their function is often limited to simple switches and fades.One area here that would have been nice would have been assigning the overlay to a single HDMI input. So if you have several people in an interview as you swap the camera, the graphic overlay for that person would appear. This model is an advanced switcher for true professionals! You get all the ATEM Mini Pro features plus 8 HDMI inputs, 2 separate HDMI outputs, 2 USB ports and a headphone connection. There are also 4 chroma keyers, 6 picture in picture DVEs, 2 media players, and a multiview with up to 16 views! The ATEM Mini Extreme supports direct live streaming via Ethernet using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) or via USB-C over an approved mobile internet connection Another point that takes a little working through is the graphic overlays. These are essentially graphics loaded into the Media Manager area of the software that can then be assigned and placed over the live stream video. Here you can assign the graphic to buttons and switch them on and off as you need.

ATEM Mini switchers make it easy to create professional multi camera productions for live streaming to YouTube and innovative business presentations using Skype or Zoom! Simply connect ATEM Mini and you can switch live up to 8 high quality video camera inputs for dramatically better quality images. Or connect a computer for PowerPoint slides or gaming consoles. The built in DVE allows exciting picture in picture effects, perfect for commentary! There are loads of video effects too! All ATEM Mini models have USB that works like a webcam so you can use any streaming software while the ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme models add live streaming and recording to USB disks. ATEM Mini even has secret broadcast features for high end work! HD video input standards: 720p/50 / 720p/59.94 / 720p/60 / 1080p/23.98 / 1080p/24 / 1080p/25 / 1080p/29.97 / 1080p/30 / 1080p/50 / 1080p/59.94 / 1080p/60 / 1080p/50 / 1080p/59.94 / 1080p/60 Computer interface: 2 USB type C 3.1 generation 1 ports for recording to external hard drives and for webcam output, software control, software updates and to connect a control panelATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme models have a built in hardware streaming engine for live streaming via their ethernet connections. That means you can live stream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch in better quality, without dropped frames and with simpler settings. Just select the streaming service and enter the streaming key! There are palettes in ATEM Software Control for streaming setup, plus streaming status is also displayed in the multiview. Streaming status is easy to understand as the data rate indicator shows internet speed required for the video format you're using. If you're technically minded, you can update the streaming profiles in an XML settings file to load new services. ATEM Software control is a little daunting to use on the first run, but once you work out that there is no live stream view in the interface and make yourself familiar with the different screens, it all starts to make sense. ATEM Mini Extreme supports direct live streaming using Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) over ethernet or a shared mobile internet connection over USB‑C. When it comes to streaming, you have two options, either a USB webcam or Ethernet. Going through Ethernet, while not as straightforward as USB, enables you to make the full quality options. Direct recording of video and audio: Record directly to external media via the USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 expansion port