The Black Magic Design ATEM Mini is a compact Live Production Mixer designed for Live Streaming with 4x separate HDMI Inputs with Norm Conversion. The ATEM Mini Pro automatically converts 1080p, 1080i and 720p sources to the Mixer's Video Norm. By default, the Mixer automatically adjusts the Video Format. However, if required, you can also set to a specific Video Norm. The HDMI Output is a True Aux Output, so you can use it to cleanly switch individual HDMI and Programme Feeds. For Low Latency in e-sports, you can even switch Input 1 directly to the HDMI Output. If you are Mixing in Programme/Preview Mode, you can switch the HDMI Output to Preview. With the ATEM Mini Pro model, Full-Screen Multi-View is possible.
In addition to an HDMI Output, the ATEM Mini Pro offers a Webcam Output with USB-C, so that the Video Signal can be recorded with any Video Software without the need for a special Capture Card. The Software reads an ATEM Mini Pro as an ordinary Webcam, when in fact it is a Live Production Mixer. This guarantees full compatibility with any Video Software in the Full Resolution quality of 1080HD. Choose any Software, e.g. Open Broadcaster for Live Streaming or Skype for point-to-point presentations. The ATEM Mini will work with Software and Platforms such as Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Skype, Zoom, Twitch TV, Periscope, Livestream, Wirecast and more.
Packaged in an all-in-one design, the ATEM Mini Pro is both a Control Panel and Connection Hub. The Console-Style Control Panel of the Mixers offers clearly arranged Buttons for Source Selection, adjusting Audio Inputs and selecting Video Effects and Transitions. The presenter can feel the large source Buttons without looking, and can Mix the Picture themselves. There are even Buttons for Mixing Sound. The Selection Keys for the Output Signals switch the Video Output between Cameras, Programme and Multi-View.
The Fairlight Audio Mixer built into ATEM Minis even makes highly complex Live Audio Mixing possible. You can Mix Audio from all Sources via the 12x Channels of the Internal Mixer. This means the Audio coming in from all HDMI Sources and the 2x Stereo Microphone Jacks. Each Input Channel has a 6-Band Parametric Equaliser, Compressor, Limiter, Expander, a Noise Gate and full Pan Control. With "AFV" (Audio Follows Video), you can even set the Software to Mix automatically when you change Inputs, or Mix Multiple Sources simultaneously in real time. You can control all this audio power via the included ATEM Software Control by computer, via a Mackie-Compatible Sound Mixer or a colossal Fairlight Audio Console.
One of the most exciting features of ATEM Mini Pro is its Digital Video Effects Processor, or DVE, for Picture-in-Picture Effects and DVE Transitions. With the DVE, you create professional Picture-in-Picture Displays with Customisable 3D Frames, Shadows and Lighting. The image quality delivered is as high as that of top-of-the-line ATEM Mixer Models. The DVE supports Effect Placement, Scaling and Resizing and works in real time. The DVE also lets you craft captivating Transitions with 16x different Squeeze and Push Effects to spice up your Programme. With the DVE's Fly Key Function, you are able to create Wipe Fades with Custom Graphics.
You can connect Table and Clip-On Microphones to the 2x Independent 3.5mm Stereo Jacks. You can even connect a Music Player and play Introductory Music between the start of the Livestream and the start of the Programme. You can connect Clip-On Microphones to the 2x Stereo Inputs and ensure that Presenters and Guests are professionally equipped for the Interview. For all Audio Inputs, the Control Panel of the ATEM Mini features Buttons for adjusting the Audio Levels and activating the Audio Inputs in the Internal Mixer.
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I work in a medium scale theatre and obviously sue to COVID our whole programme has moved online. This little device has enabled us to produce a professional quality livestream for a fraction of the price. The box is slightly deceiving in that you do need additional software to do the live stream but as a production mixer it is an amazing bit of kit.
We use anything from small handheld camcorders to professional tv cameras to stream and it handles all the camera with ease.
Great bit of kit!
Great piece of kit. Resamples HDMI ins, USB C works great with my laptop, wipes and laptop software great. Super solution for multi camera shooting. If they could just release a 4K version please.
I could have cobbled together bits and pieces to achieve the same results for what I need it for, but it's so simple and elegant, and only takes up a tiny bit of space, it was a no brainer to buy. As I learn more about it I can see new ways to use it that I wouldn't have been able to do myself. Highly recommended.