Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme Live Stream Switcher

The technical details behind this live production switcher

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme offers great features. It is an 8-input live production switcher for live streaming. It offers an integrated control panel and has advanced broadcast features. In addition to live streaming using RTMP protocols, you can also output your program as if it was a webcam over USB. This versatile switcher's eight independent HDMI inputs accept all popular HD signals up to 1080p60. Each input has discrete frame rate and format converters, and it supports re-syncing for seamless switching between a variety of pro and consumer cameras, game consoles, and computer feeds. Switch, add effects, colour grade, and key in real-time using the control surface's buttons, or via the software control panel.

Video Effects

One of the advantages of ATEM Mini is the professional production values possible using the range of built-in video effects. The cut button ensures an instant cut when switching between sources. The auto button is a professional term used on large broadcast switchers to allow video effect transitions. There are duration buttons for video effects allowing 0.5-, 1-, 1.5-, and 2-second settings.

Recording

ATEM Mini Extreme models support the direct recording of your streaming data to USB flash disks using the same H.264 video files with AAC audio that you streamed. The recording to multiple disks is supported via a USB hub or the Blackmagic MultiDock, so when a disk becomes full, the recording can continue to a second disk for nonstop recording.

4G and 5G Phone Support

If you are doing live production on location, the ATEM Mini Extreme models support connecting an Apple or Android phone to the USB port to use mobile data. It is a great backup for the main Ethernet connection, so you don't drop your stream if your hardwired connection gets interrupted.

Stream Live

You can Live stream to Facebook Live, Skype, YouTube, Twitch, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms that support RTMP protocols.

Control Interface

The front panel includes easy-to-operate buttons for selecting sources, video effects, and transitions. The source buttons are large, permitting you to operate them by feel and intuition. Included on the ATEM Extreme are buttons for audio mixing, recording, and streaming control, as well as output selection buttons that allow you to change the video output between cameras, programs, and multiview. On the rear panel, there are HDMI connections for cameras or computers, extra microphone inputs, USB for webcam out, plus an HDMI "AUX" output for program video.

Key Features

• Record Program Out
• Supports up to 1080p60
• RTMP Streaming via Ethernet or USB-C
• 8-Channel HDMI Live Streaming Switcher

Top three Reasons we think you will love this live production switcher

• Great Features
• Reliable
• Amazing value for money