ATEM Mini Pro Complete Overview | First Look | What you need to know | Blackmagic Design Review

In this video Kriss shares a full overview of the newly announced ATEM Mini Pro from Blackmagic Design. This four channel 1080p HD switcher builds upon the success of the ATEM Mini, but also brings to the table a built-in multiviewer, live streaming encoder, and recording capabilities.

In a rush? Jump to the section you're interested in most:
- 00:54 Body - The physical connections available
- 01:24 Multiview - The layout, customisation, and how it works.
- 03:14 Recording - Formatting your storage media and choosing a format/bitrate.
- 04:33 Streamin - How to set up a live stream from Atem Mini Pro
- 06:51 Camera Control - Remote camera control with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4/6K
- 10:21 Audio - Intro to the fairlight audio engine
- 11:50 Media Player - how to load in graphics in the ATEM
- 12:11 Effects - Different transitions, green screen, and how to set up a picture in picture.

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INTRODUCING LOW COST, MULTI CAMERA, LIVE PRODUCTION WITH ADVANCED BROADCAST FEATURES

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 between 4 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 model adds live streaming and recording to USB disks. ATEM Mini even has secret broadcast features built in so it can do high end work.

FASTER VIDEO PRODUCTION PLUS LIVE STREAMING
Live production is the fastest way to complete a finished program, plus you can stream it to a live global audience via YouTube at the same time. The USB webcam output of ATEM Mini connects to any computer and looks just like a built in webcam, so all streaming software for social media platforms work. With up to 4 HDMI inputs you can set up multiple camera angles such as wide shots along with independent close ups of each person in the performance. Or you can connect to a computer with a PowerPoint slide show, video clip playback, websites or gaming consoles. All switching is in real time so you can live stream to any social media platform such as YouTube, Facebook, TwitchTV and many more.

EASY TO USE AND FAST TO LEARN
There's never been a switcher that’s easier to use, as you simply press any of the input buttons labelled 1 to 4 on the front panel to cut between video sources. You can choose between cut or effects transitions by selecting the cut or auto buttons. Unlike cut, the auto button tells ATEM Mini to use a video effect when switching inputs. You can select from exciting transitions such as dissolve, or more dramatic effects such as dip to colour, DVE squeeze and DVE push. The DVE is perfect for picture in picture effects and you can instantly set up different picture positions. There is even a still store for titles and graphics accessible via external software control.

CONNECT UP TO 4 INDEPENDENT CAMERAS
With 4 independent HDMI inputs, you can connect up to 4 high quality video cameras. Video cameras with HDMI outputs are dramatically better quality than simple webcams as they use higher quality lenses and have better low light sensitivity. All video sources will re‑sync to the switcher if they operate at different video standards so you don't have to worry about connecting video devices as they all just work. Cameras with HDMI often support interchangeable lenses so you can change to wide angle lenses for wide shots and zoom lenses for close‑ups. Imagine taking advantage of the low light capability of better cameras for theater production, weddings, school concerts and music videos.

OUTPUTS TO HDMI VIDEO AND USB WEBCAM
To ensure maximum compatibility, ATEM Mini features a USB connection that operates as a simple webcam source. That means you can plug in and instantly get working with any video software. The software is tricked into thinking the ATEM Mini is a common webcam, but it's really a live production switcher. That guarantees full compatibility with any video software and in full resolution 1080HD quality. Choose any software you like, such as Open Broadcaster for live streaming, or Skype for Powerpoint presentations. ATEM Mini works with software and platforms such as Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Skype, Zoom, Twitch, Periscope, Livestream, Wirecast and more.

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[edisonanderson]

The best review of this device so far!

[RobertFeranec]

Nice overview. Please, is it possible to play/check/delete the videos recorded on USB C drive directly from ATEM Mini Pro? Or you have to disconnect the drive and play it on regular computer? Thank you.

[readysetdrone]

Excellent overview! I use the original ATEM Mini and love it. This looks like an interesting upgrade. Thanks!

[KeepItSimpleOffroad]

The part where you sized the PIP was worth the video!! Thanks

[sarfo_]

Can you use the USB-C port on the ATEM mini pro as a webcam though it's not labelled as webcam?

[AlShahbazSound]

hi does atem mini pro support the webcam Function (on Laptop or Computer) and recording function (on external drive) at same time on both devices.. please answer this question...

[NicolasAntar]

Can you stream and record at the same time? And can you use usb3 splitter from the usb c ? To connect one to pc and other to harddisk?

[DavidMohring]

Could you do a video comparing the ATEM Mini pro inbult live streaming quality compared to the various PC based streaming encoders?

[zkkool]

Lovely video! Well presented. Does this Atem Pro output your recordings or streaming in 4k?

[BlaqViper]

Irony is defined as so much attention to routing audio sources, yet still no headphone jack.

[StreamVERGE]

Can it Live Stream to both YouTube & Facebook at the Same time ?

[Delecom]

Recording using Atem Mini Pro using Type C, while I want to use this Type C connector to a laptop, can I use a USB hub? 1 I connect to the laptop and I use one for recording?
Thank you for the answer

[YeshuDarbarAllahabad]

Do I need a 'special' monitor to connect to ATEM Mini Pro for multi view
or may I use any monitor to connect the HDMI output to view the multi
view screen?

[karlthepagan]

What version is the USB interface? 3.0? 3.1?
Does the "webcam" support YUY or is it only MJPEG? How is the latency to a PC over USB?

[kencrawsailor]

Does the Multiview over HDMI include the program audio? In other words, if I use a monitor with a headphone jack, could I effectively add a headphone jack to this setup?

[Yourguitarworkshop]

Do you know whether you need the laptop to stream to internet via the ethernet port, or, once your settings are made, can you stream to internet using just the atem mini pro connected to ethernet? (without having a laptop in between)

[Keepingitsimp]

Will the Atem Mini pro work with a Sony A7iii and a macbook pro? I know it's a basic question, but I have been reading up aboit how the A7iii isn't working with some of BlackMagic Products. Thank you

[WRCCLive]

Looking at using this for church use. Two questions: 1) Can you stream to multiple locations simultaneously? (Facebook AND YouTube?) 2) Scale of 1 - 10, how easy for a volunteer with limited tech knowledge? Thank you for your guidance. Great video!

[ShaLaLaLaProductions]

Also extremely cool to see you have an advance copy of the mini pro. Several questions come to mind, In the product description listed on B&H Video it says, "Hardware encoder so there's no need for additional streaming software"

My first question:

1) So, in theory, does that make software such as OBS, vmix et all redundant and you would only operate solely from the MINI Pro?

2a) If it does, will that feature change a lot of member's workflow or set up on live stream shoot's for the project where you don't use your OBS or vmix?

2b) If it doesn't, doe that means you will use OBS or mix to live stream, and since vmix or obs still views the mini pro as a single video source, how will it look when you preview the video in vmix or OBS? will it see a single camera, or will it see the new multiview layout?

[mansourshah]

you forgot the best feature it has a built in scaler!