Blackmagicdesign ATEM Mini User manual
English
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing ATEM Mini for your live production streaming!
If you’re new to live production switchers, then you’re about to become involved in the most
exciting part of the broadcast industry and that’s live production! There is nothing like live
production and it’s so easy to become addicted to the adrenaline rush of editing in real time while
the live event unfolds before your eyes.
ATEM Mini is a small live production switcher that automatically converts 720p and 1080p HD video
and connects it directly to your computer via USB. The computer sees your ATEM Mini as a webcam
so it can be streamed online using your favorite online streaming application like YouTube or
OBS Studio.
ATEM Mini switchers use the same internal video processing used in the largest ATEM switchers,
so even though the unit is small and portable, you get the same amazing level of control and
professional features so it is very powerful. You can use the high quality buttons on the built in
control panel, or launch ATEM Software Control and perform more complex switching. For example,
you can manage all your graphics, set up keyers, record and run macros, and even mix and
enhance your audio using a full audio mixer with faders and advanced EQ and dynamics controls.
ATEM Mini lets you start small, then expand your ATEM workflow as your projects grow. There really
is no limit to what you can do! We hope you get years of use from ATEM Mini and have lots of fun
with your live production!
This instruction manual should contain all the information you’ll need for installing your
ATEM Mini and getting started.
Please check the support page on our web site at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the latest
version of the ATEM software. When downloading software, please register with your information
so we can keep you updated when new software is released. We are constantly working on new
features and improvements, so we would love to hear from you!
Grant Petty
CEO Blackmagic Design
Contents
Getting Started 6
Plugging in Power 6
Plugging in Video Sources 7
Plugging in a Monitor and Testing Inputs 7
Connect a Microphone 8
Cut Transitions 9
Connecting to Skype or Zoom 10
Setting the Webcam Source 10
Switching your Production 12
Using Cuts and Transitions 12
Switching Sources using a Cut 12
Switching Sources using an Auto
Transition 12
Transition Styles and DVEs 13
Controlling Audio 14
Using Picture in Picture 15
Using the Upstream Keyer 16
Fade to Black 17
Using a Still Graphic 17
Additional Features on ATEM
Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme 19
Stream Buttons 19
Recording using the Record Buttons 20
Setting the HDMI Output using
the Video Out Buttons 21
Direct Streaming via Ethernet 22
Smartphone Tethering 26
Additional Features on ATEM
Mini Extreme 27
Connecting Headphones 28
Select Bus 28
Camera Control 29
Macros 31
Using SuperSource 31
Using the Multiview 33
ATEM Software Control 38
Switching Modes 38
Using ATEM Software Control 40
Media Manager 41
Audio Mixer 41
Camera Control 42
Using the Software Control Panel 42
Processing Palettes 46
Media Player Tab 47
Output Tab 48
Recording ISO Files 51
Preparing Media for Recording 57
Preparing Media on a Computer 57
Timecode Generator 59
Using the Audio Mixer 60
Shaping your Audio Mix using
Advanced Fairlight Controls 62
Using the 6 Band Parametric Equalizer 63
Fairlight Controls Workflow Guide 69
Using the Media Page 69
Navigating the Browse Window 70
ATEM Media Pool 71
Image File Types 72
Creating a TGA File with
an Alpha Channel 72
Using Camera Control 75
DaVinci Resolve Primary
Color Corrector 79
Using Macros 82
What is a Macro? 82
The Macros Window in
ATEM Software Control 82
Changing Switcher Settings 88
Setting Audio Input and
Output Behavior 89
Multiview Settings 90
Labels Settings 91
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HyperDeck Settings 91
Setting the HDMI Output Source 92
Saving and Restoring
Switcher Settings 92
Preference Settings 94
ATEM Mini Setup Settings 96
Updating your ATEM Mini 97
Configure Page 97
Setting up Open Broadcaster 98
Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM 100
Using Multiple Control Panels 101
Connecting to a Network 103
Using DHCP and Fixed IP Addresses 103
Manually Setting a Fixed IP Address 104
Changing ATEM Mini Network
Settings 105
Changing the Hardware Panel
Network Settings 106
Setting the Switcher’s IP
Location on the Panel 107
ATEM Software Control
via the Network 108
Connecting to an Internet Router 109
Getting a Stream Key 110
Keying using ATEM Mini 111
Understanding Keying 111
Luma Key 111
Linear Key 112
Pre multiplied Key 112
Performing an Upstream
Luma/Linear Key 113
Chroma Key 115
Performing a Chroma Key 116
Pattern Key 119
DVE Key 121
Performing Upstream
Keyer Transitions 124
Creating Video Links with
ATEM Streaming Bridge 126
Direct Connection 126
Network Connection 127
Remote Administration 130
Internet Connection 130
Connection Status 132
Connecting to ATEM Mini Pro or
ATEM Mini Extreme 132
Remote ATEM Mini Pro 134
Broadcast Video Reference 135
Factory Reset 135
HyperDeck Control 136
Introducing HyperDeck Control 136
Controlling HyperDecks with
ATEM Software Control 138
Controlling HyperDecks with
External Hardware Panels 139
HyperDeck Setup with
ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 140
Controlling HyperDecks with
ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 142
Connecting ATEM 1 M/E
Advanced Panel 143
Using ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 144
Performing Transitions using
ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 150
Recording Macros using
ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel 161
Using ATEM Camera Control Panel 163
Changing Network Settings 165
Camera Control Panel Layout 167
Controlling Cameras 171
Using Audio 178
Connecting other Audio Sources 178
Using Embedded
HDMI Audio Sources 178
Using a Third Party Audio Mixer
Control Surface 179
Help 181
Regulatory Notices 182
Safety Information 183
Warranty 184
5ATEM Mini
Getting Started
At first glance ATEM Mini might seem intimidating with all the connectors and buttons, however
the unit is actually very easy to set up and use. Each feature serves a specific function and it
won’t take long to get familiar with ATEM Mini and know exactly what each feature does.
This section of the manual will show you how to get started with your ATEM Mini, including how
to connect power, connect an HDMI video source, connect a microphone and plug into your
computer so you can start broadcasting online.
Plugging in Power
The first step to getting started is to plug in the mains power supply using the supplied power
adapter. If your power supply has a locking ring, secure the connection to ATEM Mini by
tightening the connector to the unit. This locks the power cable to ATEM Mini preventing it from
being accidentally removed.
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Connect power to ATEM Mini’s power
input using the supplied cable
Secure the connector to ATEM Mini by
tightening the connector screw
TIP It’s important to note that the power supplies for ATEM Mini are different as the
ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme models use a little more power so its power supply can
provide more current. However they are both 12 volts. So this means it’s important to
use the power adapter supplied with each unit. If you have different models of ATEM
Mini then it might be a good idea to label each power adapter so you know which
adapter is for each unit.
6Getting Started
Plugging in Video Sources
Plug your HDMI cameras and other HDMI sources into ATEM Mini’s HDMI inputs. The first input
you plug in will set the video format, so if the first video source you plug in is 1080p50, all other
inputs will automatically be converted to 1080p50.
Plug HDMI sources into ATEM Mini’s four HDMI inputs
Switch between your sources by selecting the large numbered buttons on the unit.
Plugging in a Monitor and Testing Inputs
With your video sources connected, you can now plug an HDMI television into ATEM Mini’s
HDMI output and check all the inputs are working. This is also a good opportunity to check
sources and see if your shots are smoothly switching between each other.
Plug an HDMI television or monitor into ATEM Mini’s HDMI output so you can
monitor your program output and check all your sources are working properly
TIP ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme models have a powerful multiview feature that lets
you see all your inputs, plus program and preview outputs simultaneously on one
screen. For more information, refer to the ‘Using the Multiview’ section.
7Getting Started
To check your sources, simply press the numbered video out buttons on ATEM Mini’s control
panel and watch the HDMI television. If your sources are working correctly, you should see
them switch between each other. On ATEM Mini Extreme models, the video out buttons select
the source for the second HDMI output.
Connect a Microphone
When broadcasting a PowerPoint presentation or a Kickstarter video, you might want to use a
microphone so your voice can be heard loud and clear. Plug a microphone, for example a small
wireless collar microphone, into one of the 3.5mm audio inputs.
If you are broadcasting an interview, plug the second microphone into the second 3.5mm
audio input. You can even plug a music player into one of the audio inputs and mix it into
your production.
Connect microphones to ATEM Mini’s mic inputs
To add the microphone to your audio mix, press the ‘on’ button. This switches the mic input on
air until you press ‘off’. The button will illuminate red when on air.
8Getting Started
Cut Transitions
Now that you have your cameras and microphone connected, ATEM Mini is ready to start
switching your production. This happens when you switch from one video source in your
broadcast to another. A source can be any HDMI video signal connected to the HDMI inputs. It
can also be a still graphic, a keyer, or any internal source like a color generator, color
bars, or black.
In the demonstration below ATEM Mini will cut from input 1 to input 2.
To perform a cut:
1 Input 1 is illuminated red to indicate input 1 is currently live on air.
2 Select a ‘cut’ by pressing the ‘cut’ button. Pressing ‘cut’ tells ATEM Mini you want to use
a straight cut instead of an auto transition.
3 Now press the input 2 button.
Input 1 will now immediately switch to input 2 and you will see input 2 illuminated red, which
means input 2 is now live on air. This is known as a cut as you are ‘cutting’ directly from one
source to another.
9Getting Started
Connecting to Skype or Zoom
Plug ATEM Mini’s webcam output into your computer’s USB input. Your computer will recognize
ATEM Mini as a webcam and you can select it as the webcam source in your streaming
program, such as Skype, Zoom or OBS Studio.
Plug your computer into ATEM Mini’s webcam out USB-C connector
Setting the Webcam Source
In most cases, your streaming software will automatically set ATEM Mini as the webcam, so
when you launch your streaming software you will see the picture from your ATEM Mini straight
away. If your software doesn’t select ATEM Mini, simply set the software to use ATEM Mini as
the webcam and microphone.
Setting the Webcam on Skype
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Click on the profile picture and select ‘settings’. Select ‘audio & video’ from the sidebar
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Click on the ‘camera’ menu and select
Blackmagic Design from the list. You will see
the video from ATEM Mini appear in the preview
window.
Now go to the ‘microphone’ menu and select
Blackmagic Design as your audio source.
10Getting Started
With your Skype settings set correctly, perhaps try out a Skype call with a friend as a quick test
to check your broadcast setup is working.
Setting the Webcam on Zoom
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Before joining a meeting, click your profile
picture and select settings.
Click the ‘video’ tab and select
Blackmagic Design from the list. The video from
ATEM Mini will appear in the preview window.
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Now click the ‘audio’ tab and select
Blackmagic Design as the microphone.
With your ATEM Mini now set as your webcam you are now ready to broadcast your video to the
world live!
TIP ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme models can also directly stream via Ethernet to any
streaming platform including YouTube and Twitch. This means you can stream to
YouTube while simultaneously recording your program to a flash disk via the USB-C
connection. For more information on direct streaming, see the ‘Direct Streaming and
Switcher Control via Ethernet’ section later in this manual.
11Getting Started
Switching your Production
With ATEM Mini, you can switch cleanly using professional cuts or transitions. For example, a cut
will instantly change from one source to another and a transition will change sources over a
defined duration often using an effect. For more information, refer to the ‘using cuts and
transitions’ section later in this manual.
Using Cuts and Transitions
When switching video sources, you can use a straight cut which will immediately change one
source to another, or a transition which gradually changes one source to another over a defined
duration. Transitions appear as an effect, for example a cross dissolve or mix, a dip to colour, or
even a stylized wipe and you have many styles to choose from.
Switching Sources using a Cut
In the demonstration below ATEM Mini will cut from input 1 to input 2.
To perform a cut:
1 Input 1 is illuminated red to indicate input 1 is currently live on air.
2 Select a ‘cut’ by pressing the ‘cut’ button. Pressing ‘cut’ tells ATEM Mini you want to use
a straight cut instead of an auto transition.
3 Now press the input 2 button.
Input 1 will now immediately switch to input 2 and you will see input 2 illuminated red, which
means input 2 is now live on air. This is known as a cut as you are ‘cutting’ directly from one
source to another.
Switching Sources using an Auto Transition
Transitions let you smoothly switch from one source to another over a defined duration. For
example, a mix transition gradually fades the current source into the next until the original
source is no longer visible. A wipe transition will move a line across the original source
revealing another effectively wiping across the image.
You can add a colored border, or make it soft so the edge is smooth and pleasing. You can
even use digital video effects or DVEs, such as a squeeze or push, to move the images as they
transition from one to the other.
In the demonstration below ATEM Mini will switch from input 1 to input 2 using a mix transition:
To perform a mix auto transition:
1 Press the ‘mix’ button to select a mix transition.
12Switching your Production
2 Now press a duration you want for the mix.
3 Press the ‘auto’ button to tell ATEM Mini you want to use an automated transition.
4 Press the input 2 button to perform the mix transition.
You will now see inputs 1 and 2 buttons illuminated red while the transition happens and your
broadcast changes to input 2. When the transition is complete, input 2 will be illuminated red to
indicate it is now live on air.
Transition Styles and DVEs
The buttons above the ‘auto’ button contain different transition styles, including a mix cross
dissolve and a dip to color.
You can also select horizontal and vertical wipe transitions by pressing their respective
transition style buttons. These also include DVE push and squeeze transitions.
Press the transition type button for the transition you want to use, for example a horizontal
or vertical wipe, push or squeeze DVE transition, and mix or dip transition
ATEM Mini Extreme models provide more transition types. Below is a table of the different
transition types you can select on the control panel.
DVE Push Horizontal DVE Squeeze Horizontal
DVE Push Vertical DVE Squeeze Vertical
Circle Wipe Box Wipe
Diagonal Wipe Diagonal Wipe
Vertical Wipe Horizontal Wipe
Mix Dip
13Switching your Production
Controlling Audio
When setting up your production or during your broadcast, you will likely want to control audio
levels if the sound is too quiet or too loud.
When an audio level is too loud it will clip. Clipping means the audio has increased beyond the
maximum accepted level and when this happens it can distort and sound unpleasant.
Pressing the up and down arrow buttons for each input will increase or decrease the audio level
for the respective source. For example, if the presenter’s voice is too loud and risks clipping,
you can decrease the audio level by pressing the down button incrementally until the
level is safe.
ON OFF
Pressing the on or off buttons will let you permanently enable the audio from the
respective input source, or turn its audio off completely.
ON – When the input’s audio is set to ‘on’, the input audio will be heard permanently,
even if the source is not currently on air.
OFF – When the input’s audio is set to ‘off’, the source audio will never be heard even if
the source video is on air.
AFV
AFV stands for ‘audio follows video’ and will let the audio for a respective input be heard
whenever the source is switched on air.
To enable or disable AFV for each input, simply press its AFV button.
14Switching your Production
MUTE
Headphone controls include a mute button to silence all audio playback including
program audio. This is helpful if a presenter wants to mute program audio while speaking.
The button will illuminate red when selected.
RESET
Pressing the ‘reset’ button will restore the input audio level to its default position. This is
helpful if you want to cancel any adjustments or reference the original level before you
made changes.
On ATEM Mini Extreme, pressing the reset button for the headphone input will restore the
headphone level to its default setting.
Using Picture in Picture
Picture in picture superimposes a second source over your broadcast video source in a small
box you can position and customize. Input 1 is the default picture in picture source, so if you’re
broadcasting gameplay and want to superimpose your reactions, plug your camera into input 1
and it will appear in picture in picture.
15Switching your Production
To enable picture in picture:
1 Make sure your video to be inside the box is plugged into HDMI input 1.
2 Plug your main video into one of the other HDMI inputs.
3 In the picture in picture buttons on control panel, press ‘on’.
You will now see the picture in picture box appear on the screen. To select a different position,
press any of the position buttons.
ATEM Mini Extreme models feature additional picture in picture configurations including a single
side box arrangement and the ability to superimpose two sources over the background. HDMI 1
and HDMI 2 are the default sources when dual picture in picture sources are enabled.
Using the Upstream Keyer
ATEM Mini’s upstream keyer is used to superimpose graphics or blend one video layer over
another using transparency. This means you can tell ATEM Mini to make an input source’s
background color invisible using the chroma keyer, or only use a specific section of a graphic
using a luma or linear key. Linear keys are great for visual effects, titles and lower third graphics.
Press the ‘key’ on or off buttons to switch the upstream keyer on and off air
TIP ATEM Mini’s advanced chroma keyer is perfect for keying graphics from a
PowerPoint presentation. For example, you could have a series of graphics designed
to be keyed over a background and these can played out directly from a PowerPoint
sequence. All you need to do is make any invisible areas green, or any solid color that
isn’t used in your graphic, then set the chroma keyer to make that color transparent.
The images from your computer will be high quality over HDMI so will key very cleanly
and look fantastic.
16Switching your Production
ATEM Mini Extreme features four upstream keyers. Use the ‘key 1’ on or off buttons to switch
upstream keyer 1 on or off air. To switch to other upstream keyers save them in a macro or use
ATEM Software control. For more information on macros, see the ‘Using Macros’ section later in
this manual.
Fade to Black
The fade to black button is an easy way to start and end live broadcasts. Fade to black
performs a mix to black which happens across all video layers at the same time. This means all
video inputs, stills and any upstream or downstream keyers that are visible in your broadcast.
When performing a fade to black, the master program audio will also fade out to silence.
Simply press the FTB button to perform the fade to black. The button will flash while enabled.
To fade up from black, simply press the FTB button again. This is a clean way of starting and
finishing a broadcast.
Using a Still Graphic
ATEM Mini and Mini Pro switchers’ ‘still’ button is another input source you can switch to in your
production. Press the ‘still’ button to switch a still loaded in the media player to air.
To take the graphic off air, simply switch to a different input source.
The ‘still’ button will switch a graphic loaded in ATEM Software Control’s media pool. ATEM
Software Control is an extremely powerful software control panel that opens a world of options
and lets you do a lot more with ATEM Mini.
17Switching your Production
On ATEM Mini Extreme model switchers, use either of the two media player sources, for
example MP1 or MP2, to switch to a loaded still.
For more information on how to load stills into the media player, see the ‘using the media page’
section later in this manual.
18Switching your Production
Additional Features on ATEM Mini Pro
and ATEM Mini Extreme
ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme model switchers have additional features that give you more
options for your broadcast and even more ability to control your production directly from the
unit without the need for a computer.
Dedicated buttons on the control panel let you switch sources to the HDMI output, start/stop
streaming and start/stop recording.
ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme model switchers provide more features so you have more
control from their built in control panels plus additional streaming options
You also have the choice of streaming via the webcam output or direct streaming via Ethernet.
At any time, you can record your broadcast to an external disk via USB-C and use the dedicated
record buttons on ATEM Mini Pro to start and stop recording.
One of the most exciting additional features is the multiview. This powerful feature displays a
multiview on the HDMI video output that shows a comprehensive overview of your production.
All HDMI input sources, the program and preview outputs, plus important recording, streaming
and audio status information is presented on one screen so you always know exactly what is
happening during your broadcast!
This section describes all the additional features and how to use them.
Stream Buttons
Streaming is built into all ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme model switchers, so you don’t need to use
any complicated software to get started. Just use the included ATEM Software Control to select
what streaming service you intend to use and then enter in the streaming key. Once you have
completed this setup, you can simply press On Air to go live! There is more information in the
live streaming section of this manual.
19Additional Features on ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme
The stream buttons labeled ‘on air’ and ‘off’ let you start and stop streaming directly
When your broadcast has finished, all you need to do is press the ‘off’ stream button and your
stream is stopped. This means once you are set up and streaming, the switcher is completely
independent and you don’t need to go back to your computer to stop and close your stream.
TIP After your streaming details are entered into the ‘output’ palette in ATEM Software
Control, your streaming setup is now stored in your ATEM Mini Pro or Extreme so you
can start streaming again immediately, even after a power cycle. This makes it easy to
stream a new broadcast without having to reset your streaming software every time.
On ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme, it is actually easier and faster to stream via
Ethernet. This lets you stream immediately via any internet connection on a computer
or internet router, while simultaneously giving you the additional benefits of
ATEM Software Control over the same connection.
For information on setting up streaming and control via Ethernet, refer to ‘direct
streaming and switcher control via Ethernet’ later in this section.
Recording using the Record Buttons
ATEM Mini Pro and Extreme switchers let you record your stream via USB-C using an external
disk or flash drive. For example, you can connect a Blackmagic MultiDock 10G and record
directly to an SSD. When the disk indicator above your switcher’s record button illuminates
green, press the record button and you are now recording your broadcast to disk. To stop
recording, press the ‘stop’ button.
ATEM Software Control records your stream using H.264 compression with an optimized
compression ratio to provide high quality video without large file sizes.
Press the record button, marked ‘rec’, to record your broadcast
to an external drive or flash disk via USB-C
20Additional Features on ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme
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