Just announced at the end of last week’s NAB 2025 Show in Las Vegas, Blackmagic has brought numerous mixing and streaming products to market for consumers looking for powerful and easy-to-use controls over their mixing and streaming content. Headlining the announcement are a new live product switcher, a portable camera panel, and three new 12G-SDI routers. Whether you’re new to mixing or an experienced professional, these new products have something to offer for everyone. We’ve got a lot to cover with five new products, so let’s jump right in. Here are some of the great releases from Blackmagic NAB 2025.
Key Features of the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2
- Live Production Switcher
- 8 HDMI Inputs, 3 Independent HDMI Outputs
- 2 XLR Combo Audio Inputs
- Broadcast Style Control Panel
- Thunderbolt Connectivity
- Supports Streaming via Ethernet or Tethered Phones via USB
Features of the ATEM Micro Camera Panel
- Portable Camera Panel
- High-End Broadcast CCU Controls
- Numerous Adjustable Settings
- Up to 8-Camera Control from 1 Panel
- Bluetooth or USB-C Connection
Key Features of the Blackmagic Videohub Mini 12G Routers
- Compact 12G-SDI Video Routers
- 4×2, 6×2, 8×4 Models
- 12G-SDI Input via Front Panel
- Zero Latency Supports SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 2160p60
What’s New About These Products?
The powerful new products offer streamers and mixers quick and easy control to create professional quality videos with ease. A new live production switcher with 8 HDMI inputs and 2 XLR inputs. It is perfect for quick switching between video channels. A new portable camera panel with a large joystick. There are also physical buttons that are perfect for syncing up numerous cameras to create great footage with control over numerous adjustments. Finally, three new Videohub 12G Routers are compact and powerful, perfect for users who need pro-level features in a compact package. Let’s get a closer look at the new products.
ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2
The ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 makes it simple for you to take your live stream or presentation to the next level. Up to eight HDMI inputs allow users to connect up to eight different cameras to switch between for engaging, professional-quality production. Two XLR combo audio inputs that can support XLR or 6.5mm connectors are perfect for most any professional or semi-professional quality microphone, and three HDMI outputs give users versatility when they need to stream to more than one device. Finally, a 16-way multiview is perfect for monitoring all cameras in addition to the streaming and recording status of your production.
ATEM Micro Camera Panel
This new portable camera panel is designed to be used for high-end broadcast CCU controls for ATEM switchers. A larger-than-usual joystick and physical buttons (not touchscreen) give users control over iris, pedestal, shutter, white balance, master gain, RGB balance, and more. Up to eight cameras can be connected to a single panel, and the panel can be powered with an internal battery and connected wirelessly via Bluetooth or wired via USB-C. This new device is meant to offer users an affordable high-end broadcast panel for camera control as it offers the same CCU design and controls as the larger 3-channel camera panel but at a much lower price point.
Videohub Mini 12G Routers
Three new 12G-SDI routers are included in this announcement, including the ⅓ rack width 4×2, ½ rack width 6×2, and a ⅔ rack width 8×4. These compact Videohub 12G routers are perfect for any user who finds space to come at a premium at their workstation. Each model is equipped with a “clean switch” function that is useful when switching between video sources to ensure clean video transitions. There is also zero latency on SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 2160p60 footage. With three different sizes, users can pick the one that best fits their space and their intended use.
Who Should Buy These Products?
These products are all designed for the customer who needs maximum control over their stream with tools that are both affordable and compact. If you’re someone looking to upgrade your mixing equipment for new and improved technology, these are all great options that are affordable yet plenty powerful. Even if you’re new to mixing and streaming, these new products are easy to use and can be implemented quickly to produce highly engaging and professional quality streams that will impress your viewers, coworkers, or any other audience watching your stream.
Comparable BlackMagic Products
Last year, Blackmagic brought the ATEM Micro Panel Broadcast and Streaming Switcher to market. This Micro Panel brought an affordable yet high-end broadcasting panel to market, and it instantly boomed in popularity. While it offers many similar features to the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2, it can handle up to 20 inputs, making it a better choice for users who need access to more than eight cameras at once. This device pairs well with the ATEM Micro Camera Panel and maintains the same high quality while still coming at a reasonable price. Advanced streamers and mixers should consider the ATEM Micro Panel Broadcast and Streaming Switcher.
Final Thoughts
The NAB 2025 Show has been full of great announcements so far, but this one from Blackmagic has been one of the most notable for streamers and mixers. Whether you’re looking for the next compact Videohub 12G router that is both compact and powerful, or you’re someone new to mixing who needs your first live product, switcher, these new Blackmagic products offer an incredible bang for your buck. They will vastly increase the production quality of your stream in an instant.
