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Brand | Blackmagicdesign |
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Model | ATEM Mini |
Category | Mixer |
Language | English |
Expresses gratitude for purchasing ATEM Mini and highlights its capabilities.
Connects the ATEM Mini to the mains power supply using the supplied power adapter.
Connects HDMI cameras and other HDMI sources into ATEM Mini's four HDMI inputs.
Connects an HDMI television or monitor to ATEM Mini's HDMI output to check sources.
Plugs a microphone into one of the 3.5mm audio inputs for clear voice audio.
Connects ATEM Mini's webcam output into a computer's USB input for streaming.
Configures streaming software to use ATEM Mini as the webcam and microphone.
Details using straight cuts and gradual transitions for switching video sources.
Demonstrates performing a direct cut transition between input 1 and input 2.
Explains how to use mix and wipe transitions for smooth source changes.
Covers various transition styles like mix, dip, DVE push, and squeeze transitions.
Uses the 'still' button to switch a graphic loaded in the media player to air.
Allows direct start/stop of streaming without complex software.
Records broadcast streams via USB-C to an external disk or flash drive.
Sets up direct streaming using the computer's internet connection via Ethernet.
Provides a headphone input for monitoring program output.
Used to assign sources for effects processing and keyers on ATEM Mini Extreme.
Manually adjusts aperture or sets auto exposure for consistent exposure.
Covers adjusting camera gain, focus, black level, and shutter speed for optimal image quality.
Configures SuperSource view on monitor via ATEM Software Control or switcher.
Monitors the source currently switched to the preview output before program.
Displays the source currently switched to the program output, showing what is broadcasting.
Displays all sources connected to HDMI inputs for monitoring and quick decisions.
Displays the graphic currently loaded in the media player for broadcast use.
Displays the current recording status when recording to external drives via USB-C.
Monitors input and program output audio levels, warning of clipping.
Indicates if EQ and dynamics controls are enabled in ATEM Software Control.
Explains 'Cut Bus' and 'Program Preview' modes for changing sources.
Default mode for instant switching; pressing an input button switches it to air.
Two-step process to preview a source before switching it to air.
Main control interface for the switcher, requiring USB connection to computer.
Manages graphics upload to the media pool for use in productions.
Provides a powerful audio mixer interface for mixing embedded HDMI and mic audio.
Sets up live streams by entering platform details and starting broadcast.
Controls disk recording, file naming, and triggers recording in all cameras.
Enables 'ISO record all inputs' to record a folder of content with video and audio.
Details the contents of the ISO folder, including video, audio, and DaVinci Resolve project files.
Contains main editing between sources, including cuts and dissolves.
Used for downstream keyer, overriding main switching with graphics.
Used for fade to black, overriding all layers to black.
Adds dissolves to smooth out edit points for a gentler program flow.
Removes slow sections or mistakes by splitting and deleting clips.
Guides on using Disk Utility to format drives in HFS+ or exFAT.
Guides on using the format dialog box to format drives in exFAT.
Monitors input and program output audio levels, warning of clipping.
Indicates if EQ and dynamics controls are enabled in ATEM Software Control.
Normalizes all inputs by adjusting level knobs to optimize strength without clipping.
Opens the parametric equalizer to adjust frequency, gain, and filter types.
Adjusts frequency and gain by dragging handles on the equalizer graph.
Adjusts frequency knobs for each band to select a specific frequency to adjust.
Defines frequency ranges for bands using preset buttons like Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High.
Adjusts volume level for selected frequency by clicking and dragging gain knobs.
Sets filter range affecting frequencies; narrows or widens filter effect.
Provides bell, high shelf, low shelf, notch, high pass, and low pass filters.
Details shared settings like threshold, range, ratio, attack, hold, and release for dynamics.
Emphasizes volume differences or silences signal parts below a threshold.
Reduces audio signal peaks and dynamic range, allowing overall level boost.
Increases overall signal in combination with compression settings.
Prevents signal peaks from exceeding a set maximum level to avoid hard clipping.
Stores and manages graphics and stills for broadcast use.
Loads stills by dragging from browse window to media pool slots.
Describes the panel layout, camera selection, and channel status indicators.
Selects the camera number to control from the button row at the top of the page.
Displays camera label, On Air indicator, and lock button for each camera controller.
Covers detail, color wheel, master wheel, and reset buttons for camera image refinement.
Adjusts iris, pedestal, and zoom using panel controls for exposure and framing.
Covers manual focus, auto focus, shutter speed, and white balance for image tuning.
Provides lift, gamma, and gain color wheels for detailed image color adjustments.
Adjusts contrast for all YRGB channels or luminance for lift, gamma, or gain.
Fine-tunes image color and brightness using contrast, saturation, hue, and lum mix controls.
Window for recording and running macros, allowing repeat complex actions with one click.
Step-by-step guide to creating a macro using ATEM Software Control.
Covers video standard, network settings, transition control, and language options.
Selects the operating video standard; auto mode detects first connected source.
Defines how audio follows video when switching sources: hard cut or transition.
Splits mono inputs into two separate mono channels for stereo mixing.
Saves switcher settings as an XML file with ATEM media pool contents.
Restores saved settings from a file to the ATEM switcher for quick setup.
Covers network settings, transition control, and language selection options.
Connects unit to computer via USB/Ethernet to update ATEM Mini software.
Sets panel settings like switching mode, picture in picture keyer, and chroma keyer.
Explains DHCP for automatic IP assignment and fixed IP addresses for direct connection.
Guides on manually setting IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateways for communication.
Defines keying requirements (fill/key signals) and types of keyers (upstream/downstream).
Uses one video source; black areas defined by luminance are made transparent.
Uses two video sources (fill/key) to stack images and define transparency regions.
Combines fill and key signals; Photoshop alpha channels are pre-multiplied.
Details parameters like Mask, Pre-Mult, and Clip for refining upstream keys.
Electronically modifies angle to soften key edges; affects luminance/brightness.
Inverts the key signal for specific effects.
Enables/disables DVE effects for upstream keyers.
Uses advanced chroma keyer controls for detailed sampling and adjustment options.
Fine-tunes key by adjusting controls to remove green screen while retaining foreground.
Adjusts opacity of keyed area to fill small foreground artifacts.
Moves keyed area edge in/out to remove background artifacts or refine foreground.
Removes colored tint from foreground element edges, like green reflections.
Removes overall green tint evenly across all foreground elements.
Details parameters for pattern key including invert pattern, size, symmetry, and position.
Controls aspect ratio of pattern, changing circle into ellipse or adjusting symmetry.
Changes softness of the edge of the key signal.
Changes pattern position on screen using joystick or X/Y boxes.
Masks out sections of the key; selects specific area of graphic to use.
Adjusts size, resets DVE to screen, and enables/disables DVE effects.
Adjusts border parameters for DVE and picture in picture using LCD menu.
Connects ATEM Streaming Bridge directly to switcher via Ethernet cable.
Steps to plug power, connect Ethernet, television, and press On Air button.
Steps to connect ATEM Streaming Bridge to network and control via ATEM Software Control.
Connects HyperDecks to ATEM Mini via HDMI and Ethernet for control.
Configures HyperDeck connection settings, IP address, input, and remote status.
Automatically rolls video when switched to program output; sets preset delay for clean transition.
Assigns switcher input to a HyperDeck slot and selects camera source.
Enters HyperDeck's IP address to allow ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel to control it via Ethernet.
Details how to use the Mix Effects, Program Bus, Preview Bus, and Source Name Displays.
Uses labels to represent switcher inputs/sources; displays shifted and protected sources.
Performs immediate transition of Program and Preview outputs, overriding selected type.
Enables DSK on preview output and ties it to main transition control.
Cuts the DSK on or off air; button illuminates if DSK is currently on air.
Mixes the DSK on or off air at the specified rate via LCD menu setting.
Hot switches background sources to program output; only background changes.
Performs cut transition; affects upstream/downstream keys tied to transition control.
Selects video source, transition type, rate, and presses AUTO button to initiate.
Details rate, symmetry, and position for wipe transitions.
Details DVE key parameters like enable key, pre-mult, clip, gain, and inverse.
Manages DVE channel usage for transitions or upstream keys; frees DVE when not in use.
Details parameters for graphic wipes: rate, normal, reverse, flipflop, fill/key source.
Selects video source, transition type, and moves fader bar to execute transition.
Connects power via IEC input or 12V DC input for the camera control panel.
Connects ATEM Camera Control Panel to switcher via ATEM Ethernet connection.
Accesses settings like network, auxiliary, master black, and brightness via home screen.
Assigns cameras to banks A and B for organized control, swaps banks with 'bank' soft button.
Important for switchers with auxiliary output; enables/disables master black control.
Locks pedestal to prevent accidental adjustment; controlled by ring wheel on joystick.
Adjusts brightness for buttons, indicators, LEDs, and LCDs on panel controls.
General sections for Scene Files, Camera Settings, and Color Balance Controls.
Adjusts gamma/mid-tones color by holding button and adjusting black balance RGB controls.
Feature will be enabled in a future update.
Shows controlled camera number; illuminated green (neutral), red (program output).
Adjusts gain/iris and pedestal/master black levels using joystick and ring wheel.
Quick automatic exposure setting based on average brightness for compatible lenses.
Flashes tally light on CCU's selected camera; seeks operator attention or signals going live.
Locks all CCU controls to prevent accidental adjustment; helpful for locked-off shots.
Connects external microphones and audio sources via 3.5mm jack inputs.
Uses embedded HDMI audio from cameras/media servers for vision mixing without external mixer.
Connects MIDI control surface to Mac/PC; verifies recognition as MIDI device.