Which ATEM Mini Is Best For Streaming & Recording?

The Blackmagic ATEM Mini is a super powerful video switcher at a relatively affordable price, but there are 5 different models with different features. So today I’ll ATEMpt to explain the differences to help you figure out which switcher is right for you.

•ATEM Mini:

•ATEM Mini Pro (I think this is the best overall value):

•ATEM Mini Pro ISO:

•ATEM Mini Extreme:

•ATEM Mini Extreme ISO:

📼 ATEM Mini Full Review:

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - I’ll ATEMpt To Explain
0:26 - Which ATEM Should You Buy?
1:15 - Features That ALL ATEM Minis Have
1:42 - Audio Inputs
1:59 - The Blackmagic Ecosystem
2:20 - Fan Noise
3:06 - No Power Switch
3:47 - Potential Downsides: 1080 & Single Source Output
5:19 - ATEM Mini Base Model
6:43 - ATEM Mini Pro (Best Overall Value)
7:22 - ATEM Mini Pro ISO
8:18 - ATEM Mini Extreme
9:41 - ATEM Mini Extreme ISO

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Episode 291: Which ATEM Mini Should You Get?

[anders]

Fake switching… 0:24 No HDMI cables connected to the Atem :)

[MattFromSMM]

Really been appreciating your videos lately. Very helpful. Thanks!

[BasicFilmmaker]

Totally agree. For the "normal" YouTube type creator, the ATEM Mini Pro and the way to go. :)

[tiniarjem]

Kawan baru nyimak videonya sampai selesai kk 👍👍 tetap semangat dan sukses selalu

[treffensaintjohnllc]

I cannot recommend this product, the ATEM mini series. The HDMI output has a history of failing. I bought a unit a year ago and the HDMI output had gone bad after a dozen or so uses. Then recently I bought another one. This brand new unit out of the box had the same problem after a single day – I sent it back to B&H this morning. Next, I was getting some equipment at a broadcast rental house in Tempe Arizona and my sales contact had an ATEM Mini on his desk with the same problem. To top it off, my video engineer had an ATEM Mini that was flickering on the HDMI yesterday – he told me these ATEM Minis are prone to this problem. I'm moving to another manufacturer, probably Roland. Not worth the risk using ATEM products. They will go down for sure.

[justathought]

Hey Help!!! before I make a purchase on BM Design I no longer see the atem mini.. all i see is the atem mini pro, pro iso and extreme.. I want the pro at 295 now but I dont see the atem mini at all is it discontinued and they dropped the price of the

[Theballroomgreenhills]

Awesome review. My question is I'm watching this in 4k res on YT and you're clearly using multicam. Any insights on your setup for making that work?

[brownmantx]

Greetings Tom, I’d like to use the Atem Mini Pro with my MacBook Pro (13 inch). My question is charging my MacBook Pro: How do you use the Atem Mini Pro (which has a power source), and charge the MacBook Pro? Is there a risk of too much power with two power sources connected to my MacBook Pro?

[PatrickRambles]

Great video, Tom! I wish Atem would change the frequency in their backlighting, our frame rates no likey 😅

[MrBolterrr]

I need a device like this to use with my 5-6 4k USB Cams ( Elgato Facecam Pro). My PC is always cutting off and resetting, and its just a hassle. Suggestions? Need help

[blakepace]

So Tom, are you a FAN of the sounds coming forth as you powerfully VENT (RANt?).

Oh well, back to the video. Lessee, where was i? Oh yeah, 3:05.

P.S. keep those puns and letters coming.

[computerjantje]

I still cannot get used to the breaking of video basics rule to both watch in the camera and at another (fictional) person but you cannot mix this. You know this mistake is typical YouTube because it started here with the amateur broadcasters who didn't know anything about video right? Also the flickering of the atem lights in the video is easy to avoid (frame rate of the camera). Normally I would not nag about this but your lighting is pro, your audio is pro, your composition is pro and your presentation is pro and this is a channel about video equipment so these little mistakes are expected :)

[DocMicrowave]

After many years of using an ATEM 1 m/e 4k switcher, I finally purchased my fist ATEM Mini last year.
I went with the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO SDI, as it best matched the capabilities of my old switcher.
For my work flow, those 4 outputs are quite handy to have. Best all around switcher in my opinion.

[frankfengzhu]

Awesome video Tom! We are also releasing our third product model tomorrow: YoloBox Mini!! I haven't wrote to you mainly because it's not that "NEW". Maybe I should still write to you!

[Casuallz]

I enjoy your Videos and your puns are silly but fun.

You probably get thousands of questions, and this is a older video but I will ATEMpt anyway.

As of now February 2, 2023 is it still possible to get Davinci Resolve Studio with the purchase ATEM Mini Pro ISO. Do I need to do anything particular to get a studio license?

Thank you for your content even if you don’t get to respond.

[ykhemani]

So, I ATEMpted to resist getting an ATEM, but ultimately accepted that resistance is futile, and I am absolutely loving the ATEM Mini Pro! I was able to easily switch repeatedly between a slide deck on my computer and a whiteboard on my iPad during a workshop yesterday. The transition was more seamless than changing screen shares in Zoom, and this allowed me to go to my whiteboard more frequently than I might have otherwise. It's all your fault, Tom!

Thank you, once more!

[johnniejay]

Hey Tom
I have been watching videos to see how to connect with the RodeCaster Pro II the ATEM Mini Pro...I haven't found that video yet...

[ChristmasClatter]

Thanks!! I needed this breakdown. You saved me some money, I was on the fence about getting one, however it’s not what I need just yet.

[c.z.johnson]

So, I am looking for a device similar to this, that can be used to switch between cameras and such. Primarily I need this for my podcast as I'm hoping to start filming my show (I use MaonoCaster for audio) so having the ability to switch camera angles on the fly would be really nice for the podcast and a lot less editing. I am also looking for a device like this for my Film projects, so that I'm not editing basically 3-4 films into one, again less editing.
So what do you suggest I get for each, or is there something that would work great for both?
Thanks!

[djgonz]

Tom Buck- The King of puns. Love your content. Been deciding recently which atem to get and the algorithm came in clutch for me with your video. Thank you.