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Blackmagicdesign ATEM Mini User Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
ATEM Mini
February 2021

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Blackmagicdesign ATEM Mini Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBlackmagicdesign
ModelATEM Mini
CategoryMixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

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Welcome

Expresses gratitude for purchasing ATEM Mini and highlights its capabilities.

Getting Started

Plugging in Power

Connects the ATEM Mini to the mains power supply using the supplied power adapter.

Plugging in Video Sources

Connects HDMI cameras and other HDMI sources into ATEM Mini's four HDMI inputs.

Plugging in a Monitor and Testing Inputs

Connects an HDMI television or monitor to ATEM Mini's HDMI output to check sources.

Connect a Microphone

Plugs a microphone into one of the 3.5mm audio inputs for clear voice audio.

Connecting to Skype or Zoom

Connects ATEM Mini's webcam output into a computer's USB input for streaming.

Setting the Webcam Source

Configures streaming software to use ATEM Mini as the webcam and microphone.

Cut Transitions

Switching your Production

Using Cuts and Transitions

Details using straight cuts and gradual transitions for switching video sources.

Switching Sources using a Cut

Demonstrates performing a direct cut transition between input 1 and input 2.

Switching Sources using an Auto Transition

Explains how to use mix and wipe transitions for smooth source changes.

Transition Styles and DVEs

Covers various transition styles like mix, dip, DVE push, and squeeze transitions.

Controlling Audio

Using Picture in Picture

Using the Upstream Keyer

Fade to Black

Using a Still Graphic

Uses the 'still' button to switch a graphic loaded in the media player to air.

Additional Features on ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme

Stream Buttons

Allows direct start/stop of streaming without complex software.

Recording using the Record Buttons

Records broadcast streams via USB-C to an external disk or flash drive.

Setting the HDMI Output using the Video Out Buttons

Direct Streaming via Ethernet

Direct Streaming by Sharing Your Computer Internet

Sets up direct streaming using the computer's internet connection via Ethernet.

Smartphone Tethering

Additional Features on ATEM Mini Extreme

Connecting Headphones

Provides a headphone input for monitoring program output.

Select Bus

Used to assign sources for effects processing and keyers on ATEM Mini Extreme.

Camera Control

Iris Adjustment

Manually adjusts aperture or sets auto exposure for consistent exposure.

Gain, Focus, Black, and Shutter Settings

Covers adjusting camera gain, focus, black level, and shutter speed for optimal image quality.

Macros

Using SuperSource

Setting up SuperSource

Configures SuperSource view on monitor via ATEM Software Control or switcher.

Using the Multiview

Preview View

Monitors the source currently switched to the preview output before program.

Program View

Displays the source currently switched to the program output, showing what is broadcasting.

Input Views

Displays all sources connected to HDMI inputs for monitoring and quick decisions.

Media Player View

Displays the graphic currently loaded in the media player for broadcast use.

Streaming View

Recording View

Displays the current recording status when recording to external drives via USB-C.

Audio View

Audio Meters

Monitors input and program output audio levels, warning of clipping.

Fairlight Icons

Indicates if EQ and dynamics controls are enabled in ATEM Software Control.

ATEM Mini Extreme Enhanced Multiview

ATEM Software Control

Switching Modes

Explains 'Cut Bus' and 'Program Preview' modes for changing sources.

Cut Bus Mode

Default mode for instant switching; pressing an input button switches it to air.

Program Preview Mode

Two-step process to preview a source before switching it to air.

Using ATEM Software Control

Switcher Panel

Main control interface for the switcher, requiring USB connection to computer.

Media Manager

Manages graphics upload to the media pool for use in productions.

Audio Mixer

Provides a powerful audio mixer interface for mixing embedded HDMI and mic audio.

Camera Control

Mix Effects

Program Bus Source Select Buttons

Preview Bus Source Select Buttons

Transition Control

Downstream Keyer

Palettes Tab

Media Player Tab

Output Tab

Live Stream

Sets up live streams by entering platform details and starting broadcast.

Streaming and HyperDeck Quality Settings

Record Stream

Controls disk recording, file naming, and triggers recording in all cameras.

Recording ISO Files

How to Record ISO Files

Enables 'ISO record all inputs' to record a folder of content with video and audio.

What’s in the ISO Folder?

Details the contents of the ISO folder, including video, audio, and DaVinci Resolve project files.

What’s on the Layers?

Layer 1

Contains main editing between sources, including cuts and dissolves.

Layer 2

Used for downstream keyer, overriding main switching with graphics.

Layer 3

Used for fade to black, overriding all layers to black.

Shifting Edit Points

Replacing Shots

Adding Dissolves

Adds dissolves to smooth out edit points for a gentler program flow.

Cutting Out Boring Bits or Mistakes

Removes slow sections or mistakes by splitting and deleting clips.

Editing in DaVinci Resolve

Recording in Camera

Preparing Media for Recording

Formatting Media on a Mac Computer

Guides on using Disk Utility to format drives in HFS+ or exFAT.

Formatting Media on a Windows computer

Guides on using the format dialog box to format drives in exFAT.

Capture Still

Timecode Generator

Using the Audio Mixer

Audio Meters

Monitors input and program output audio levels, warning of clipping.

Fairlight Icons

Indicates if EQ and dynamics controls are enabled in ATEM Software Control.

Audio Mixer Monitor

Shaping your Audio Mix using Advanced Fairlight Controls

Input Level

Normalizes all inputs by adjusting level knobs to optimize strength without clipping.

Delay Control

Using the 6 Band Parametric Equalizer

Parametric Equalizer

Opens the parametric equalizer to adjust frequency, gain, and filter types.

Handles

Adjusts frequency and gain by dragging handles on the equalizer graph.

Frequency Knobs

Adjusts frequency knobs for each band to select a specific frequency to adjust.

Range Presets

Defines frequency ranges for bands using preset buttons like Low, Mid Low, Mid High, High.

Gain Knobs

Adjusts volume level for selected frequency by clicking and dragging gain knobs.

Q Factor

Sets filter range affecting frequencies; narrows or widens filter effect.

Band Filters

Provides bell, high shelf, low shelf, notch, high pass, and low pass filters.

Dynamics Controls

Common Dynamics Settings

Details shared settings like threshold, range, ratio, attack, hold, and release for dynamics.

Expander/Gate

Emphasizes volume differences or silences signal parts below a threshold.

Compressor

Reduces audio signal peaks and dynamic range, allowing overall level boost.

Make Up

Increases overall signal in combination with compression settings.

Limiter

Prevents signal peaks from exceeding a set maximum level to avoid hard clipping.

Fairlight Controls Workflow Guide

Using the Media Page

Stores and manages graphics and stills for broadcast use.

Navigating the Browse Window

ATEM Media Pool

Browsing and loading files

Loads stills by dragging from browse window to media pool slots.

Image File Types

Creating a TGA File with an Alpha Channel

Using Camera Control

Camera Control Panel Overview

Describes the panel layout, camera selection, and channel status indicators.

Camera Control Selection

Selects the camera number to control from the button row at the top of the page.

Channel Status

Displays camera label, On Air indicator, and lock button for each camera controller.

Camera Settings

Covers detail, color wheel, master wheel, and reset buttons for camera image refinement.

Iris/Pedestal and Zoom Controls

Adjusts iris, pedestal, and zoom using panel controls for exposure and framing.

Focus, Shutter, and White Balance Adjustments

Covers manual focus, auto focus, shutter speed, and white balance for image tuning.

DaVinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector

Color Wheels and Settings

Provides lift, gamma, and gain color wheels for detailed image color adjustments.

Master Wheels for Contrast and Luminance

Adjusts contrast for all YRGB channels or luminance for lift, gamma, or gain.

Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Lum Mix Settings

Fine-tunes image color and brightness using contrast, saturation, hue, and lum mix controls.

Macros

The Macros Window in ATEM Software Control

Window for recording and running macros, allowing repeat complex actions with one click.

Recording Macros

Recording a Macro using ATEM Software Control

Step-by-step guide to creating a macro using ATEM Software Control.

Building Large Macros

Macros Window Create Page

Macros Window Run Page

Changing Switcher Settings

General Settings

Covers video standard, network settings, transition control, and language options.

Setting the Switcher Video Standard

Selects the operating video standard; auto mode detects first connected source.

Setting Audio Input and Output Behavior

Audio Follow Video Behavior

Defines how audio follows video when switching sources: hard cut or transition.

Split Audio

Splits mono inputs into two separate mono channels for stereo mixing.

Multiview Settings

Labels Settings

HyperDeck Settings

Setting the HDMI Output Source

Saving and Restoring Switcher Settings

Saving your Settings

Saves switcher settings as an XML file with ATEM media pool contents.

Restoring your Settings

Restores saved settings from a file to the ATEM switcher for quick setup.

Saving your Startup State

Preference Settings

General Preferences

Covers network settings, transition control, and language selection options.

Button Mapping

ATEM Advanced Panel Button Mapping and Button Brightness Level

Using Keyboard Hot Keys

ATEM Mini Setup Settings

Updating your ATEM Mini

Connects unit to computer via USB/Ethernet to update ATEM Mini software.

Configure Page

Sets panel settings like switching mode, picture in picture keyer, and chroma keyer.

Setting up Open Broadcaster

Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM

Setting up Plug-in Switcher Location

Preparing Graphics for Upload

Using Multiple Control Panels

Connecting to a Network

Using DHCP and Fixed IP Addresses

Explains DHCP for automatic IP assignment and fixed IP addresses for direct connection.

Manually Setting a Fixed IP Address

Guides on manually setting IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateways for communication.

Changing ATEM Mini Network Settings

Changing the Hardware Panel Network Settings

Setting the Switcher’s IP Location on the Panel

ATEM Software Control via the Network

Connecting to an Internet Router

Getting a Stream Key

Keying using ATEM Mini

Understanding Keying

Defines keying requirements (fill/key signals) and types of keyers (upstream/downstream).

Luma Key

Uses one video source; black areas defined by luminance are made transparent.

Linear Key

Uses two video sources (fill/key) to stack images and define transparency regions.

Pre multiplied Key

Combines fill and key signals; Photoshop alpha channels are pre-multiplied.

Performing an Upstream Luma/Linear Key

Upstream key luma/linear key parameters

Details parameters like Mask, Pre-Mult, and Clip for refining upstream keys.

Gain

Electronically modifies angle to soften key edges; affects luminance/brightness.

Invert Key

Inverts the key signal for specific effects.

Flying Key

Enables/disables DVE effects for upstream keyers.

Setting up a Luma/Linear Key on the Upstream Keyer using ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Chroma Key

Performing a Chroma Key

Uses advanced chroma keyer controls for detailed sampling and adjustment options.

Fine Tuning your Key using Key Adjustments

Fine-tunes key by adjusting controls to remove green screen while retaining foreground.

Foreground

Background

Adjusts opacity of keyed area to fill small foreground artifacts.

Key Edge

Moves keyed area edge in/out to remove background artifacts or refine foreground.

Chroma Correction using Color Spill and Flare Suppression

Spill

Removes colored tint from foreground element edges, like green reflections.

Flare Suppression

Removes overall green tint evenly across all foreground elements.

Matching your foreground and background

Pattern Key

Pattern Key Settings

Pattern key parameters

Details parameters for pattern key including invert pattern, size, symmetry, and position.

Symmetry

Controls aspect ratio of pattern, changing circle into ellipse or adjusting symmetry.

Softness

Changes softness of the edge of the key signal.

Position X and Y

Changes pattern position on screen using joystick or X/Y boxes.

Mask

Masks out sections of the key; selects specific area of graphic to use.

Setting up a Pattern Key on the Upstream Keyer using ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

DVE Key

DVE parameters

Adjusts size, resets DVE to screen, and enables/disables DVE effects.

Adding DVE Borders

Adjusts border parameters for DVE and picture in picture using LCD menu.

Setting up a DVE Key on the Upstream Keyer using ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Creating Video Links with ATEM Streaming Bridge

Direct Connection

Connects ATEM Streaming Bridge directly to switcher via Ethernet cable.

Setting up a direct connection

Steps to plug power, connect Ethernet, television, and press On Air button.

Network Connection

Setting up a network connection

Steps to connect ATEM Streaming Bridge to network and control via ATEM Software Control.

ATEM Streaming Bridge does not appear

Changing the ATEM Streaming Bridge name

Setting a streaming key

Remote Administration

Internet Connection

What you need

Confirming access to the internet

Connection Status

Connecting to ATEM Mini Pro or ATEM Mini Extreme

Remote ATEM Mini Pro

Broadcast Video Reference

Factory Reset

HyperDeck Control

Connecting HyperDecks

Connects HyperDecks to ATEM Mini via HDMI and Ethernet for control.

HyperDeck Settings

Configures HyperDeck connection settings, IP address, input, and remote status.

Auto Roll

Automatically rolls video when switched to program output; sets preset delay for clean transition.

Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM Software Control

Playback

Recording

Controlling HyperDecks with External Hardware Panels

HyperDeck Setup with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Assigning an input to a HyperDeck

Assigns switcher input to a HyperDeck slot and selects camera source.

Assigning an IP Address

Enters HyperDeck's IP address to allow ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel to control it via Ethernet.

Auto Roll

Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Connecting ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Using ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Using the Control Panel

Details how to use the Mix Effects, Program Bus, Preview Bus, and Source Name Displays.

Source Name Displays

Uses labels to represent switcher inputs/sources; displays shifted and protected sources.

Program Bus

Preview Bus

SHIFT

Source Select Bus

Transition Control and Upstream Keyers

CUT

Performs immediate transition of Program and Preview outputs, overriding selected type.

AUTO

Fader Bar and Fader Bar Indicator

Transition Type Buttons

PREV TRANS

Next Transition

ON AIR

MACRO

Downstream Keyers

DSK TIE

Enables DSK on preview output and ties it to main transition control.

DSK CUT

Cuts the DSK on or off air; button illuminates if DSK is currently on air.

DSK AUTO

Mixes the DSK on or off air at the specified rate via LCD menu setting.

M/E Buttons

Fade to Black

System Control Menu Buttons

System Control

Joystick and Numeric Keypad

Button Mapping

ATEM Advanced Panel Button Mapping and Button Brightness Level

Cut Transitions

Program Bus

Hot switches background sources to program output; only background changes.

CUT Button

Performs cut transition; affects upstream/downstream keys tied to transition control.

Auto Transitions

To perform an auto transition

Selects video source, transition type, rate, and presses AUTO button to initiate.

Mix Transitions

Dip Transitions

Wipe Transitions

Wipe transition parameters

Details rate, symmetry, and position for wipe transitions.

DVE Transitions

DVE key parameters

Details DVE key parameters like enable key, pre-mult, clip, gain, and inverse.

Sharing DVE Resources

Manages DVE channel usage for transitions or upstream keys; frees DVE when not in use.

Performing a Graphic Transition

Graphic wipe parameters

Details parameters for graphic wipes: rate, normal, reverse, flipflop, fill/key source.

Manual Transitions

To perform a manual transition

Selects video source, transition type, and moves fader bar to execute transition.

Recording Macros using ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel

Using ATEM Camera Control Panel

Powering the Panel

Connects power via IEC input or 12V DC input for the camera control panel.

Connecting the Panel to your Switcher

Connects ATEM Camera Control Panel to switcher via ATEM Ethernet connection.

Changing Network Settings

Camera Control Panel Layout

LCD Menu Settings

Accesses settings like network, auxiliary, master black, and brightness via home screen.

Camera Banks A and B

Assigns cameras to banks A and B for organized control, swaps banks with 'bank' soft button.

Settings

Auxiliary Select

Important for switchers with auxiliary output; enables/disables master black control.

Master Black

Locks pedestal to prevent accidental adjustment; controlled by ring wheel on joystick.

Brightness

Adjusts brightness for buttons, indicators, LEDs, and LCDs on panel controls.

CCU Panel Controls

General sections for Scene Files, Camera Settings, and Color Balance Controls.

White and Black Balance Controls

Black/Flare Button

Adjusts gamma/mid-tones color by holding button and adjusting black balance RGB controls.

D EXT/EXT

Feature will be enabled in a future update.

Camera Number

Shows controlled camera number; illuminated green (neutral), red (program output).

Gain and Pedestal Level Control

Adjusts gain/iris and pedestal/master black levels using joystick and ring wheel.

Iris and Master Black Active

Auto Iris

Quick automatic exposure setting based on average brightness for compatible lenses.

Call

Flashes tally light on CCU's selected camera; seeks operator attention or signals going live.

Panel Active

Locks all CCU controls to prevent accidental adjustment; helpful for locked-off shots.

Using Audio

Connecting other Audio Sources

Connects external microphones and audio sources via 3.5mm jack inputs.

Using Embedded HDMI Audio Sources

Uses embedded HDMI audio from cameras/media servers for vision mixing without external mixer.

Using a Third Party Audio Mixer Control Surface

Connecting Your Audio Mixer Control Surface

Connects MIDI control surface to Mac/PC; verifies recognition as MIDI device.

Help

Regulatory Notices

Safety Information

Warranty

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