Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro

Everybody is still in a euphoric state of mind about this Atem Mini Pro. I must admit that it includes me. However I can think of a few minors. I bought the Atem to reduce my editing time by changing to more 'live editing' during the broadcast or recording and to be able to live switch camera's without problems. I mainly record or live-stream smaller (sports)events.
Plusses besides the normal specs:
- Buttons feel great and weight of unit is enough
- (wireless) control via Atem software and other apps works perfect
- Recording and streaming in different compressions/quality is great
- Atem software functions offer a lot of possibilities
- Lots of youtubers posted lots of great explaining tutorials
Minors:
- Only hdmi input1 is forgiving with a little weaker signal strength, the other inputs require high strength hdmi signal. (You need the best cables and I am taking no risk and am converting all longer then 5 meter distances to SDI connections with converters. (not tested yet)
- Hdmi ports are always fragile. Use good connectors and make sure cables don't pull.
- Recording and streaming in different qualities at the same time is impossible.

I won't go through what this device can do as the tech specs on the product listing should be sufficient there.

What I will say is that this is remarkably powerful yet extremely easy to use - just connect in all the devices you need and it just.... works.

The basic functionality on the board is more than sufficient to run even complicated Zoom calls/webinars (I teach university workshops online) and is also capable of handling on-the-fly editing when creating pre-recorded content.

The ATEM Software Control application gives additional functionality and control (particularly over audio - which is lacking on the board), and allows you to control the device over your network (i.e. without requiring a USB connection to your machine).

But it is the macros where this device shines - allowing you even greater configurability than offered by the board or the Software Centre. For example, many users complain about the small size of the Picture-in-Picture box. With macros you can change this to the size - and *shape* - that you want. I even have macros which changes which HDMI input is used for the PiP. And while you are not able to override the function of buttons on the board with your macros, this pairs nicely with the Elgato Stream Deck to give you physical buttons to cue up complex combinations of macros.

I really do like this device. And its absolutely amazing what it does for the price.

Wir haben uns diese kleine Box gekauft und haben gute Ergebnisse mit der Live-Übertragung von Youtube erzielt. Einfaches Umschalten zwischen Videokameras und Audioeingängen. Man kann alles gut bearbeiten und alle Parameter mit dem Computer anpassen. Sie können den Schallpegel der Audioeingänge sehen.
Es gibt einige Nachteile: Wenn der Mikrofonton nicht eingeschaltet ist, kommt der Ton von der Kamera mit dem eingebauten Mikrofon und Sie müssen sicherstellen, von welcher Quelle der Ton kommt. Und Sie müssen einen D-Box-Separator zwischen Mischpult und ATEM platzieren, damit es keine Geräusche und Störungen durch den ATEM-Lüfter gibt