Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme is an advanced, compact live production switcher built for true professionals, bringing all the features of the ATEM Mini Pro and adding substantially more inputs, outputs, and keying power to a single desktop unit. It’s well suited to live streaming, broadcast productions, corporate events, and multi-camera webcasts.

The switcher supports 8 HDMI type A video inputs (10-bit HD switchable, with 2-channel embedded audio), accepting a wide range of standards including 720p50/59.94/60 and 1080p/1080i at 23.98 through 60fps, with input re-sync and frame rate/format conversion applied automatically across all 8 inputs. It processes video at 1080p resolution across 9 available M/E layers, with 4 upstream and 2 downstream keyers, up to 4 advanced chroma keyers, up to 4 linear (luma) keyers, 2 DVEs with borders and drop shadow, 5 pattern generators, and 2 color generators, along with a 20-image graphics memory and SuperSource functionality for an additional composited input. CCU (camera control unit) functions let the switcher remotely adjust focus, iris, zoom, gain, white balance, tint, shutter, ND filter, color correction, tally, and record start/stop on compatible Blackmagic Design cameras.

Output includes 2 independent HDMI program/aux outputs, supporting up to 16-view HD multiview for monitoring all sources on a single display. The switcher offers an 11-input, 2-channel audio mixer, with 2 x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack audio inputs and 1 x 3.5mm stereo mini-jack audio output for connecting and adjusting microphone levels directly from the unit. Connectivity includes a single RJ45 Ethernet port (10/100/1000 BaseT) supporting RTMP live streaming, software control, software updates, and panel connection over a network, along with 2 USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 ports for external drive recording, webcam output, software control, and panel connection; recording saves directly to USB flash storage at up to 1920 x 1080p60 in MP4 format. The switcher also supports tethering to a 4G or 5G phone for mobile data connectivity.

Control is handled via large, tactile source buttons that can be operated by feel, along with the free ATEM Software Control app for Mac or Windows, offering dissolve, dip-to-color, wipe, and other transitions alongside DVE picture-in-picture, squeeze, and push effects.

Build quality centers on a compact, portable chassis measuring approximately 14.56 x 5.37 x 1.56 in. (370 x 136.6 x 39.6mm) and weighing approximately 1.23kg, with no rack-mounting option. The switcher is powered via a 12VDC barrel connector, drawing approximately 36W, and is rated for operation in temperatures from 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F). It’s compatible with macOS 10.15/11.1 (or later) and Windows 10.

Key Features
– 8-channel HDMI live streaming/production switcher
– Supports up to 1080p60 video processing
– 8 x HDMI type A inputs (10-bit HD switchable, re-sync and format conversion on all inputs)
– 9 available M/E layers (4 upstream, 2 downstream keyers)
– Up to 4 chroma keyers, 4 luma keyers, 2 DVEs, 5 pattern generators, 2 color generators
– 20-image graphics memory; SuperSource compositing
– CCU camera control for compatible Blackmagic Design cameras
– 2 independent HDMI program/aux outputs
– HD multiview with up to 16 views
– 11-input, 2-channel audio mixer (2x 3.5mm inputs, 1x 3.5mm output)
– RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000 BaseT) with RTMP streaming support
– 2x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 (external recording, webcam out, software control)
– Recording to USB flash storage (up to 1080p60, MP4)
– 4G/5G phone tethering support
– Free ATEM Software Control app (Mac/Windows)
– Compact, portable chassis (approximately 14.56 x 5.37 x 1.56 in.; 1.23kg)
– 12VDC power input (approximately 36W consumption)
– Operating temperature range of 5-40°C (41-104°F)
– Compatible with macOS 10.15/11.1+ and Windows 10