Blackmagic has released an upgraded version of the popular and affordable ATEM Mini. The new Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro is a versatile live production switcher with improved recording, monitoring, and streaming abilities. The ATEM Mini Pro is the ideal tool when live streaming e-sports, conducting a presentation, or filming an interview.
Key features:
- Live production switcher
- Slim and simple control board
- Connect and switch among 4 different cameras or computers via HDMI
- HDMI inputs are converted and re-synced to proper format
- Support for two stereo audio inputs via 3.5mm jack
- Built-in audio mixer for professional sound
- Live stream to Youtube, Twitch, and more via Ethernet input
- Monitor all camera feeds with Multiview
- Record in H.264 to two different USB flash disks
- Internal media library hold up to 20 graphics
- Includes Chroma Key for greenscreen or bluescreen
- ATEM Software Control for Mac and Windows
All-in-one live production switcher:
First and foremost, the ATEM Mini Pro is an impressive live production switcher. Producers can connect up to four video sources via HDMI inputs including cameras and computers. The device converts and re-syncs all input sources to the switcher video standard, so setup is seamless. The control board has a clear, intuitive setup so switching between feeds and sources is effortless. Users are able to add transitions, video effects, adjust audio, and more, right on the board.
The control board has two stereo audio inputs to accommodate lavalier microphones, desktop microphones, and other audio sources. Producers have complete control over their sound with the built-in Fairlight audio mixer. All 12 audio channels — 8 from HDMI sources, 4 from stereo sources — feature compressor, limiter, expander, panning, noise gate, and 6 band parametric EQ.
Apart from video and audio control, producers can load up to 20 different graphics into the ATEM Mini Pro media pool. You can add titles, company logos, and lower thirds to any production with a quick click. The unit includes a Photoshop plug-in for directly loading graphics from the Adobe software. If you’re creating a show dependent on green or blue screen, the ATEM Mini Pro has advanced chroma key.
Plus monitoring, streaming, and recording:
The ATEM Mini Pro has other practical uses on top of being a portable switcher. The multiview function turns an HDMI output into a live monitor. Users can see all the feeds with customized labels and audio levels on an external television or monitor.
The switcher can be used as a streaming device two separate ways — the USB output or an Ethernet cable. The USB output recognizes the ATEM Mini Pro as a common webcam that is compatible with a range of video software such as Skype, Zoom, Periscope, and more. The ethernet cable uses the ATEM Mini Pro’s hardware streaming engine to cast to Youtube, Facebook, and Twitch in better quality. The ATEM Mini Pro can function as a recorder, too. Producers can record their production in H.264 codec directly to two usable USB flash disks.
To take full advantage of the ATEM Mini Pro’s features, Blackmagic created the ATEM Software Control App. The software gives users access to key functions such as loading graphics to their media pool, recording sessions, and a visual switcher.
The ATEM Mini Pro is available for preorder for at Adorama.
