Connections |
Total Video Inputs |
4 |
Total Outputs |
2 |
Total Aux Outputs |
1 |
SDI Rates |
1.5G, 3G. |
Total Audio Inputs |
2 x 3.5mm 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. |
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2 channel embedded audio. |
Video Input Re-Sync |
On all 4 HDMI inputs. |
Frame rate and format convertors |
On all 4 HDMI inputs. |
HDMI Program Outputs |
1 |
Computer Outputs |
1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1. |
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Standards |
HD Video Input Standards |
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720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60 |
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1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
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1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
HD Video Output 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 Resolutions from Computers |
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1280 x 720p 50Hz, 59.94Hz and 60Hz |
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1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97,30, 50, 59.94 and 60Hz |
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1920 x1080i 50 and 59.94Hz 60Hz |
Colourspace Conversion |
Hardware based real time. |
Audio Mixer |
6 input x 2 channel mixer. |
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Selectable On/Off/Audio-Follow-Video per channel plus separate gain control per channel. |
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Level and Peak metering. Plus new Fairlight audio enhancements: Compressor, Gate, Limiter, 6 bands of parametric EQ. Master gain control. |
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Product Specifics |
Upstream Keyers |
1 |
Downstream Keyers |
1 |
Advanced Chroma Keyers |
1 |
Linear/Luma Keyers |
2 |
Transition Keyer |
DVE only. |
Total Number of Layers |
4 |
Pattern Generators |
1 |
Colour Generators |
2 |
DVE with Borders and Drop Shadow |
1 |
Interface |
Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768 |
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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. |
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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. Also used for updating the software. ATEM Mini supports direct USB-C connection. |
Control Panel Compatibilty |
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. |
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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. |
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Operating Systems |
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Mac 10.13 High Sierra, |
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Mac 10.14 Mojave or later. |
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Windows 10. |
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Power Requirements |
Power Supply |
1 x External 12V power supply. |
Power Usage |
18W |
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Environmental Specifications |
Operating Temperature |
5° C to 40° C (41° – 104° F) |
Storage Temperature |
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) |
Relative Humidity |
0% to 90% non-condensing |
paul Lewis –
Using for Facebook live with a video camera input, sound board, and power point. Has been working good
paul Lewis –
Jewel Engineering –
Rather than pull out a larger 8-channel SDI ATEM switcher, this unit is perfect for a large percentage of productions and provides both HDMI output (extremely low latency) and acts as a USB video capture device. Download the ATEM software from BlackMagic Design to enable a lot of features that aren’t available directly on the device controls, including luma and chroma key, adjustable DVE effects, audio mixing (including compression/limiting and other pre-processing), and still image storage.
Jewel Engineering –
Jatin Kumar –
The product works perfectly! We used 4 different cameras ranging from a 4K Gopro to a Sony HD Cam and the switcher works like a charm.NOTE: DO NOT BUY HDMI CABLES LONGER THAN 6 METERS AS THEY WILL NOT WORK.
Jatin Kumar –
Jordan Winsor –
I still use this switcher. I am very familiar with Atem and black magic products being in the media field myself. So when I saw this I was excited. The only problem that I have with this, is the fact that I can not preview the other media devices with this to see what the next shot will look like.If I try to split HDMI to still have an alternate screen to preview the shot, this device acts up and won’t read from the HDMI input for that device I split.As stated, I still use this piece of equipment. Its light. Compact. Simple plug and play once the software is installed. Just for me, it’s more of a hassle to live stream due to this issue and more time needs to be taken into prep because of it.
Jordan Winsor –
Richard –
This thing is awesome. With the GUI interface makes it so easy to work with. Running 2 cameras, and a presentation computer into it and live streaming everything. It works perfectly with OBS. With the 2 mic inputs I can connect to the house mixer for better sound quality. One of the best deals out there.
Richard –
Carmari C. –
Great value for the money I paid… reduce a lot of issues that software broadcasting has, but for voice is better use a separarte console because of the delay… Otherwise is perfect
Carmari C. –
Goddy Osas –
As simple as it , It’s magic, I spent money on capture devices, and switcher, but to have all in one and more, that pure Magic, I even pre-ordered the Pro version, I just wish it has a phone Jack, and I can have a 4k pass through.And the real time color correction works with other camera that would have been more than perfect. But am still happy owning it trust me you will understand if you wasted money like me…lol
Goddy Osas –
Stefan Fulton –
What a powerful device… this is the equivalent of having four capture cards which automatically sync with two 3.5mm inputs to a single software interface, and can even do picture-in-picture, live keying, titles, and a media queue for intros and product videos. Honestly just incredible what can be done these days… when I started working as a freelancer it took an entire truck to do what this thing does! Now I can use a powerful laptop to livestream events anywhere I can find ethernet and power. A phenomenal option for social media streamers, twitch streamers looking for a serious production upgrade (have more cameras or input sources ready if you get this!), or broadcast tv crews looking for a simple yet powerful livestreaming option for social media and tv via RTMP restreaming. Works great with Streamlabs OBS, OBS, and Restream.io.
Stefan Fulton –
Rodco –
Great value to have a 4 input switcher for $300. Looking back, I wish I would have spent the additional $200 to get the multi view out and recording capability in the pro version.
Rodco –
Patricia Bass –
This is one of the best products to use for multiple camera access, works great with OBS software. While it’s not easy to setup, the company does provide video tutorials that make it easy to learn.
Patricia Bass –
SRM –
At first glance, you will assume you can run this switcher by using the push buttons on the switcher. You can if you want to use all the default settings. If you want to change anything (such as the PIP size), you need to run it with a laptop computer. Later (and more expensive) versions by Black Magic have resolved many of the issues associated with this model.
SRM –
Michael Haney –
I have worked in television production for 38 years and this $300 switcher can do what use to take a full truck of equipment to do. As you can see by just adding a small audio mixer and some HDMI cameras you are up and running a full TV productions. I’m using it for Facebook Live and YouTube Live productions. Amazing piece of gear.
Michael Haney –
Ed –
It’s made our 4-channel cameras seamless in live stream for the church. Easy to use as it requires simple basic setup. Will purchase again.
Ed –
Gary B, Choctaw, Oklahoma –
Easy to use and understand. Plug and play!!
Gary B, Choctaw, Oklahoma –
BusseyOne –
A small learning curve, but this product is AMAZING!!!!
BusseyOne –
Judge Fredd –
This compact device closely mimics the layout and workflow of an old-school analog vision mixer desk, while doing everything in the modern digital way. It has all the hardware it needs, and can be used without a computer, though the option to involve one does extend the feature range.With four video and two audio inputs, it is quite capable of serving a modest video studio.On top of this, it is great value for money. Highly recommended.
Judge Fredd –
Michael E. Johnson –
Very easy to install and switch between cameras. But, this unit is capable of doing far more than Just switching. We’re using it in our Church Sanctuary in combination with ECAMM Live for streaming video. Works great and I have had no problems.
Michael E. Johnson –
Larry D. Evans –
Camera was easy to set up and use with mini. Streaming was enhanced with awesome quality.
Larry D. Evans –
Ray Landrum –
Very good and easy switcher to set up.
Ray Landrum –
Eddy04Tv –
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I’ve been working on Podcasts, Live Production and Recording and needed an easier way to capture more than one camera at a time. This is when the ATEM Mini came into place with a 4 camera hdmi input to switch between angles on the go.Pros:• 4 HDMI Inputs• In place buttons for fast switching• Multi-user controlCons:• No built in encoder• No MultiviewIf you plan to use this for streaming if its possible get the next version, the ATEM Mini Pro which includes an encoder for streaming and has multi-view.
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Eddy04Tv –
ReadmeDotTxt –
My job is provide product demos and be on multiple calls a day. This little unit has inputs for my camera, duplicate output of my desktop and video out of hardware we use. The fact that it shows up as a webcam means I essentially can “share my screen” without needing to be a host or have permissions in a meeting. This plus showing my camera and video out of other hardware makes this much easier than using OBS with a load of dongles on my MacBook. I use the still image button to display my company logo when I need to hide my face for a second. Maybe not the intended use case but a good solution for the price.Everyone’s pretty blown away by my high production value in business video calls, but it’s going to be the norm between this work-from-home reality and when the kids who stream on Twitch move into the business world and put us to shame with their learned production skills.
ReadmeDotTxt –
J. Johnson –
I will spend years using this thing before I grow bored. I can’t imagine the Pro model. Dead easy and reliable.
J. Johnson –
Rosalind –
The unit came a little early. I’m late writing this review. Since the arrival, I have used it 15 times.The picture quality is great, easy to use, (the software was a slight challenge) – but over all what agreat little workhorse. I know that the pro is out with multi view (what a joy that must be) – but I created agreat work around and have a multi view of the four inputs. Great for webcast and streaming.
Rosalind –
Takeya Mitchell –
Exactly as I expected. Works great.
Takeya Mitchell –
Theo –
This thing is amazing. I’m a pastor and this has made our livestream 100% better. Best investment we’ve made for our media team. Super easy to use as well.
Theo –
Richard –
Very useful device for what I’m doing, the only problem I have with it is that the audio drifts behind the video when going through USB over time. I got an hdmi interface for my computer to see if that fixes it
Richard –
N. Bunton –
I have a Mini pro, Mini extreme ISO and this is the latest one I got for using more than one camera on a single input video encoder. I am sure you already know how good these are and how many live streamers use them.The Mini doesn’t have an encoder built in, so you need an encoder or laptop to use it. If you want a stand alone unit, go for the pro or ISO versions.
N. Bunton –
Ron R. –
I loved everything about the switcher. The only drawback was the fact that it did not have multiview. When connected to another computer with USB. It shows up as a WebCam input. Which is great for using with programs like OBS or Vmix etc. The unit I had was having difficulty staying connected to the network so it kept dropping connection between it and my computer. The unit itself had a bad network port. Other than that. If you don’t need the multi view, it is a fantastic small switcher for multi camera or camera and computer switching for online streaming or low cost event production.
Ron R. –
Doug Ellis –
This little thing is amazing. I’m using it for zoom meetings for a non-profit I belong to.This allows me to broadcast a meeting in a large room with several cameras to a remote audience on Zoom. Genius! It makes the experience SOOOO much nicer. Love it!
Doug Ellis –
dbank –
Whilst I think the Atem Mini is largely intended for live streaming, I use one for for business video calls, on Teams and Zoom etc.I’m using a Canon C100 camera and a Rode NT mic. The vision mixer allows me to do basic effects, such as chest captions, and chroma key backgrounds and switch inputs etc,The chroma keying is processed at 4:2:2 10bit, and amazingly good with the 4:2:2 8bit output of the C100. If the background is lit properly you can get a perfect key.You can use the (free) software (Mac OS and Windows) to control and extensively configured the mixer, including uploading a single image to its frame store. Shame it’s only 1 image.The unit will work without being connected to a computer, but does clear the frame store whenever you power cycle.The audio abilities are very comprehensive with EQ and Dynamics and a 6 channel audio mixer.N.B. The 1080P output isn’t currently compatible with Goto meeting’s app. Although it does work in the web app, i.e. in browser.
dbank –
Tools. Electro. DIY –
It is roughly 3 times more expensive than the elgato cam link 4k however it has 4 HDMI inputs with multiple camera switching feature. If only 1080p is needed this BlackMagic Atem Mini is a fantastic gear to have for live streaming! It can be controlled over LAN and I use the stream deck with “Companion” app to do switching wirelessly.
Tools. Electro. DIY –
Spock –
Nothing much to dislike for the money
Spock –
J. Harris –
This is surprisingly great quality for the price. It has limited on-device control for features like audio, but overall I am satisfied with the purchase. My only real critique is that it does not offer a video preview out, but only the main program out. I would recommend this for anyone seeking a quick, inexpensive way to live stream or offer simple, switched video presentations.
J. Harris –
Ralph –
Multi camera views have given me powerful dynamics to my show. A direct take to my guests and extra es Scenes.Do expect to have to buy extra cables and extra stuff. To get the most off this, you’ll have to learn how to use the software that operates it.Other than that, it’s a no brained. It solves more problems than you think. I love it for livestreams and podcast recording alike.
Ralph –
Barry Turner –
I like its study build and ease of use.
Barry Turner –
Larry Pike –
I now own two of the ATEM Minis. We create videos for Facebook Live and YouTube. Our first one was set up to bring together the HDMI stream from 3 different consumer grade ( inexpensive ) video cameras and a computer desktop along with a lavalier mic plugged into the back of the mini. The video output is run into a DVR ( Cloner Pro ) via HDMI to record everything and another output goes to another computer ( an older MacBook Pro ) to livestream. All the cams and computer screen are switched in and out with a single touch of a button that includes fades. This setup saves many hours of video editing time and allows the talent to control the cameras without any need for a second person.I still have a digital video switcher from 20 years ago that mixed two cameras and two mics. It was over $3,000 back then and doesn’t do even a fraction of what the ATEM Mini does. I am only surprised that BlackMagic is selling this at such a low price point. Nicely done BlackMagic!
Larry Pike –
Amazon Customer –
Update: This thing still rocks! I really have not had one issue with it. I thought that maybe because it does not have a fan, I would start having problems with it overheating but everything is running well. Seriously, if you’re on the fence about this, I can say after having this for some time now, it’s very worth it.This tool has saved me a lot of headache. For its price, it’s really loaded with features. I have not had it too long so I’m not sure of its longevity. It seems to run a little hot but no technical issues so far. I am using it for business and I’ll use it nonstop for 5-6 hours at a time. It’s been great and like I said, there are tons of functions with this thing. The software is great too. I have to hand it to Blackmagic, they made my favorite piece of gear that I have purchased in a long time. In comparison to other switches on the market, you might pay $1000 dollars just to get half as many features as the ATEM Mini. Also, it’s basically plug and play. I’ll let you know if any technical issues crop up.
Amazon Customer –
Abe Mohammadione –
The ATEM Mini is really a wonder for solving a variety of video/event challenges. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
Abe Mohammadione –
BWN Guy –
I’ve been using the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher for livestreaming at my church for a couple of weeks now. I’ve not really even begun to use it to its’ potential, but I love the easy setup, the sound controls, the easy transitions between cameras and more. Really looking forward to playing around with adding graphics to the stream, adding more cameras and the like.Great product at a great price!The only downside I can think of is that there is no built in audio monitoring. I had to get an HDMI audio splitter so I could listen to the audio signal going out in real time.
BWN Guy –
Charles M. –
Liked it, use it for live streaming.
Charles M. –
Vinny Smith –
I can’t express how much you should just click ‘Buy itNow’ if you are even reading this. Amazing product for the cost. It changes different resolutions on all 4 channels into one resolution on the output. Extremely simple to operate on the hardware but holy crap – download the software and you won’t believe the abilities this thing has. Not only is it a switcher but the software has a very capable audio board with compressors for each of 6 audio inputs separately (2 mic inputs on the ATEM itself plus the audio from each HDMI input). The only thing that would improve the ATEM Mini would be a multi-view output, but it does have a preview output. Absolutely love it!
Vinny Smith –