Paul on Call – Equipment That Will Make Your Production Shine
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When you want to have more than one camera to broadcast with you will need a video switcher to select what source you want to go out on the broadcast. Blackmagic Design has some really nice options to fit every budget.
Here are the models that will make your production shine.
- ATEM Mini Pro (HDMI)
- ATEM Mini Pro ISO (SDI)
- 2 M/E Constellation.
These switchers are a great addition to your setup.
Some of their options are below:
- Built in scalers – There are may different HD formats. Plug it in and go play
- Record directly to USB C Drive / Thumb Drive on the ATEM Mini Pro & ATEM Mini Pro ISO SDI
- All models have Chroma & Luma Keys
- Has Multi-View options – See All of your inputs on one screen
- Control with buttons on the switcher or using FREE software from BlackMagic Design
- Stream directly from the ATEM Mini PRO HDI & ATEM Mini Pro ISO – SDI
- Load photos into the media player (as input on the screen)
- ATEM Mini PRO – has audio in through a 3.5mm (headphone jack) mic or line in or through the embedded HDMI connection
- ATEM Mini Pro IS0 SDI – has audio in through a 3.5mm (headphone jack) mic or line in or through the embedded SDI connection
- 2 M/E Constellation – SDI – has audio in through 2 ¼ inch balanced jacks or through the embedded SDI connection.
Please Note:
2 M/E Constellation – SDI does not have stream or recoding built in. You would need an external record and streaming deck.
SDI is Coax that professional AV gear uses for longer cable runs
HDMI is going to be for short runs for less than 25 feet
The less expensive ATEM Mini doesn’t have the Multiview, Record option, or built in streaming capabilities.
Links:
ATEM Mini Pro – HDMI
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1557461-REG/blackmagic_design_atem_mini_pro_hdmi.html
ATEM Mini Pro ISO – SDI
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1718273-REG/blackmagic_design_atem_sdi_pro_iso.html
2 M/E Constellation – SDI