Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Live Production Switcher

Full Description

Professional performance, accessible price

The ATEM Mini is a fully featured broadcast switcher that can handle multi-camera setups. Whether you're an experienced content creator or editor who needs to expand their capabilities, a budding streamer with a computer and a dream, or anything in-between, the ATEM Mini is built with you in mind. Packed full of instant, convenient features that can grow with your setup, the ATEM Mini offers up to four HDMI inputs, so you can connect up to four cameras and two microphones at once, or integrate inputs from a console or computer. The inputs are totally flexible to the context of whatever you need the ATEM Mini to create. At an affordable, entry-level price, Blackmagic Design have ensured that the ATEM Mini is still featured to grow with you, whether it's your first broadcast switcher, or your twentieth, the ATEM Mini is built for flexibility and professional performance at a price that makes sense for anyone trying to enter the world of content creation.

Excellent effects

While aimed as an entry point to the world of hardware switchers, the ATEM Mini is packed full of effects and options to give you a sleek, polished look straight out of the box, so you can compete with seasoned professionals from day one. Featuring a DVE for picture-in-picture effects, it's quick and easy to layer images from two of your HDMI inputs at once, ideal for cutting to guest reactions during an interview, or displaying video from a computer while keeping your face in frame. Utilising the keyer functions, you can integrate green or blue screen effects, as well as incorporating custom graphics, special information, or guest names, letting you step up your live presentations in any form.

Features

• Professional-grade live broadcast switcher for streaming, live presentations, lectures, gaming, educational content, video podcasts, interviews, or worship services
• Four HDMI inputs for connecting up to four different cameras, computers, or video game consoles for display
• Two built-in audio input jacks for connecting mixers or microphones directly into the ATEM Mini
• Included Software Control suite for deep, efficient editing and a 12-channel mixer with a broad suite of effects for professional sound mixes
• Customisable or automatic transitions directly on unit, or through software editor
• Dual keyer for green or blue screen effects as well as adding custom graphics, title cards, guest names, or additional text.
• DVE provides picture-in-picture effects, as well as picture-in-picture transitions
• Transition preview and fading for additional sculpting options
• Integration with Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve video editing software
• USB output for easy integration with computer
• Macro creation for easy recall of settings during a live edit
• Support for 720p, 1080p, and 1080i high-definition video

Specifications

Connections

• Total Video Inputs: 4
• Total Outputs: 2
• Total Aux Outputs: 1
• Total Audio Inputs: 2 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
• Total Audio Outputs: None, embedded audio only
• Timecode Connection: None
• HDMI Video Inputs: 4 x HDMI Type A, 10-bit HD switchable, 2 channel embedded audio
• Video Input Re-Sync: On all 4 HDMI inputs
• Frame Rate and Format Converters: On all 4 HDMI inputs
• HDMI Program Outputs: 1
• Ethernet: Ethernet supports 10/100 BaseT for software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection
• Computer Interface: 1 x USB Type-C 2.0 for webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection

Standards

• HD Video Input Standards: 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
• HD Video Output Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Video Streaming Standards: 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
• Ultra HD Video Standards: None
• Video Sampling: 4:2:2 YUV
• Colour Precision: 10-bit
• Colour Space: Rec 709
• HDMI Input Resolution from Computers: 1280 x 720p 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, and 60 Hz. 1920 x 1080p 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz and 60 Hz. 1920 x 1080i 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz and 60 Hz
• Colourspace Conversion: Hardware based real time

Product Specifics

• Upstream Keyers: 1
• Downstream Keyers: 1
• Advanced Chroma Keyers: 1
• Linear/Luma Keyers: 2
• Transition Keyer: DVE only
• Total Number of Layers: 5
• Pattern Generators: 1
• Colour Generators: 2
• DVE with Borders and Drop Shadow: 1
• Interface: Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768

Audio

• Audio Mixer: 6 input x 2 channel mixer. Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video per channel plus separate gain control per channel. Level and peak metering. Plus new Fairlight audio enhancements: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 6 bands of parametric EQ. Master gain control.
• Analog Input: Unbalanced stereo
• Analog Input Delay: Up to 8 frames
• Input Impedance: 1.8k
• Maximum Input Level: +6 dBV
• Mic Plug In Power: Available on 3.5 mm mini jack connections

Media Player

• Media Players: 1
• Channels: Fill and key for each Media Player
• Media Pool Still Image Capacity: 20 with fill and key
• Media Pool Still Image Format: PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF

Control

• Control Panel: Built in control panel. Software control panel included. Supports optional hardware panel.
• Control Panel Connection: Ethernet supports 10/100 BaseT. Allows direct connection between panel and chassis, or via network. ATEM Mini supports direct USB-C connection.
• Control Panel Compatability: Includes ATEM Software Control Panel. Also compatible with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel and ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel.
• Control Panel Included: ATEM Software Control Panel included free for Mac 10.13 High Sierra, Mac 10.14 Mojave or later, and Windows 10.

Software

• Software Updates: Using USB or Ethernet connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility.
• Configuration: Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis.
• Compatible Operating Systems: Mac OS X: Mac 10.14 Mojave, Mac 10.15 Catalina or later. Windows: Windows 10.

Power

• Power Supply: 1 x External 12V Power Supply
• Power Usage: 18 W

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions:
  • Width: 9.35"
  • Depth: 4.07"
  • Height: 1.38"
• Weight: 19.4 oz.
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F - 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 60°C (14°F - 140°F)
• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing