I got it! My output in was set to 60 fps but with 30 it got a whole lot better! Thanks for the great videos you make now I need looking into the rest so I don't miss anything! Cheers!
Thank you very much for this excellent explanation. I was having an audio connection issue with Rødecaster Pro and Atem Mini Pro which was due to having the mic input on "mic" rather than "line" - changed it as you instructed and now it's working perfectly. I output audio via monitor output on the Rødecaster Pro and input to Atem Mini Pro through mic 1 input with a suitable cable as you demonstrate. Thanks again.
Just for clarification's sake, the ATEM Mini uses usb-c not lightning. So the cable you used is usb-c to usb-a cable to connect to your pc. Awesome video. Can't wait to get mine.
Hi there Steven. Greetings and blessings from Portugal. We have a question if you could help us. In our small (for now) church in Porto, Portugal, we just recently started to stream liveI our services online via Facebook. Due to lack of funds to buy a dedicated decent camera (so far), we are using an iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd Gen 2019) to live stream the services. We figured the video and sound quality would be much better than using a smartphone to stream. With the help of a small sound interface - Roland Rubix 22 - connected to the iPad, the sound is turning out OK (we just need to be careful with some possible peak distortions that sometimes happen). The problem is the VIDEO. Honestly we are not too happy with the video quality. It's not even HD quality. When we download the video from Facebook to upload it on our new RU-vid channel, it has to be downloaded in SD format. The lighting is good, the internet wifi quality is decent (5G - 100Mbps upload) so that's not the problem. The iPad video record settings are 1080p HD - 60 fps. Should we set it higher? For instance, 4K - 60 fps? Or is it Facebook live that doesn't allow better picture quality? I understand you know a lot about streaming. Could you give us some ideas? - I leave you here our live video from today for you to have an idea of what's coming out: facebook.com/idcidade/videos/236138000928701/ Thanks Steven for your help. Unlimited Blessings to you, your family and ministry. (Eph 3:20) Paulo Batista Igreja da Cidade (City Church - Porto)
I have issue ..even after connecting ethernet and copy pasting streaming key to atem software... It doesn't give feed to to facebook and on air keep on blinking... Please help
So far i am happy with Atem Mini. just picked it up today and started testing it. I like it better than the elgato Hd60s. I guess price makes a difference
We’ve been having issues with our Elgato capture card too. So just to confirm, if we use the Atem Mini we will no longer need the capture card? And another question… Where on the Atem Mini do we plug in our Aux wire from our sound board? Thanks in advance.
@@ruthsanchez6656 aux wire will be on the back and no capture card. you will connect the atem mini to the usb port on your pc and it ill get picked up by obs
Need your help.Our two televisions in the atrium of our church are being fed by coax (rg58) from an old video camera.We are installing a new permanent camera that will be fed into cam2 of the item switcher.I would like to use the output of the item mini switcher's "HDMI OUT"to feed the televisions in the atrium.Can I use the Blackmagic HDMI to SDI converter with power supply?The output of the converter would require BNC to F adapters. Will the televisions accept video out of the converter and adapters? Also in the software setup menu of the switcher,would I use PROGRAM instead of PROGRAM PREVIEW or PREVIEW CAMERA ? Many thanks for your outstanding videos.I am just getting started with these devices.
Thank you for this video as it has been very helpful. We are looking at buying a designated apple computer to be able to process the online streaming on a weekly basis. What specifications from do you recommend to get optimal streaming on a limited budget. Would a basic MacBook be adequate??
You have been my go to person for livestreaming production. Will there be audio synch problems if you use the audio inputs on the atem mini? There is a few frames delay using hdmi output. If the audio don't go through the hdmi cable and you use the audio in on the atem mini will it be out of synch? Thanks
If I can get Blackmagic to send me a Pro, I'll make a video about it! So far I haven't had the need to purchase one. Yes, there are several things about the Pro I'd like to demonstrate in a video.
@@BallastMedia i actually turned away from the ATEM mini Pro and went with Wirecast . . since i have to have a computer to interact with the ATEM why not just use that computer to do everything AND totally customizable with continual updates and new features which can't easily be added to a device.
Hi ! Thanks for the video, do u know the maximum live streaming limit in terms of duration in Facebook? Cheers By the way using isn’t obs darkening the live stream ?
Great video. Please help I am experiencing some challenges with my monitor. I finished setting up my brand new ATEM MINI PRO ISO on Saturday night for service yesterday. Except yesterday I get to church and while setting up I think I may have changed a setting on the ATEM SOFTWARE CONTROL (1080p24fps) All of a sudden my monitor stops working and I am unable to use the switcher for service today cause I can’t see any of the inputs/preview/programme on the monitor. I have tried all the different video settings but the Monitor is still saying “NO SIGNAL”. But it was working fine last night. I have tried everything (restart ATEM MINI PRO, COMPUTER, RESTORE ATEM MINI PRO ISO through SOFTWARE CENTER by going to FILE -> RESTORE). Please advise what to do! Obviously a bit down I couldn’t use my ATEM MINI PRO ISO for the first time yesterday.
Thank you so much. You answered some questions that I've had plus helped me get over the hump with actually being able to use OBS. I'll be trying it on Sunday. Great Video and I've hit the Subscribe button.
Thank you for your video! I have looked at so many other videos who rush through the process and left me confused. You walked through each step and helped me to understand my previous errors. After this video, I was finally able to access my Facebook live and see the footage going from my camera, through my ATEM and into my computer on my live feed! Going to look at some of your other videos for Lower 3rds and live switching on multiple devices. God bless and keep up the great work on your videos!
Steve, I am using a Panasonic WFX991 camera with a Rode microphone plugged into camera mike input. Hooked up the hdmi cable to Atem Mini and sending signal to OBS. While testing audio I was getting a big audio delay. What would cause this?
Great work. I think the ATEM Mini is good enough for me. However in Brazil i can buy the ATEM Television Studio HD for 50% more. Do you think that is worthy or is too much resources and features?
1. What should the Internet specs be for live streaming. Do you have a video that covers live streaming and recording at the same time in case the live stream stops for some reason?
I realize you recommend Canon cameras but I have a JVC GY-HM250 and I cannot get the video image to appear on my computer after plugging it into the Atem mini. However, I can plug it into a tv and the video shows up. Any suggestions?
A lot of users (read Blackmagic forum) do not have any preview output into their monitors (except camera 1 input), no other hmi output even with / without all hdmi input turned off. It’s a big issue. Blackmagic don’t communicate about it.
Can you use this instead of using the utap device that you have discussed in past videos or do you need both. From the looks of the video you should be able to just use this atem mini and then you are already able to expand to more than one camera
No, only one device can use the video input. But you can install the OBS virtual camera plugin and the OUTPUT from OBS can be sent to Zoom as your webcam.
Hi. A question on the Facebook part. I created a Facebook page dedicated to just streaming but for some reason, it doesn't allow me to find a stream key and I have to use my personal page to find one. Is there an activation for my new Facebook page to show the live key on my new page. Doug.
Hello, Im having this error code “The RTMP server sent an invalid SSL certificate” everytime when im trying to stream any recomendation? Is there a specific way to fix this
Thanks for your videos on using the ATEM mini and OBS! They have been very helpful as we are first time streamers. We are having a problem and I hope you can point me in the right direction. The issues is during our broadcast to Facebook live our audio stops. I believe something is happening between the ATEM software and OBS. I know its not our soundboard or the ATEM because we are using the video out on the ATEM to feed a TV in the church lobby. To make the issue worse it does not happen every week, just when it decides to. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Usually audio stopping is a resource issue. But, first I'd check the OBS log (when a drop out occurs) and see if it give any indication of what is happening. In OBS go to Help -> Log Files -> Show Log Files and find the log that was created when you were streaming. OBS creates a log every time it opens until the program is closed.
Even the U-tap is just a video interface, not an encoder. The best way to help your computer with encoding is to install an NVIDIA graphics card that supports NVENC encoding, then all the encoding can happen on your graphics card. developer.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-gpu-support-matrix
Short question. I own a Macbook Pro from 2018. I last connected my DSLR via USB and integrated it into OBS using a software solution. A USB mic is also connected to the Macbook Pro. When streaming, the Macbook Pro box has already reached its limits and the CPU load ensures that you can actually no longer use the computer to work in a program and stream a video tutorial, for example. The ATEM Mini Pro with built-in encoder could solve this problem for me. In any case, I understand it that way, when I connect all the hardware mentioned to the ATEM Mini Pro and also connect my Macbook Pro to the ATEM via HDMI, that I can stream directly from the ATEM Mini Pro and the entire CPU performance would no longer come to fruition yes the ATEM is working. How does it all work when I connect all my hardware to the ATEM Mini Pro and connect it to my Macbook Pro via USB-C and then stream from my Macbook Pro via OBS (source is then ATEM video and audio). Is the CPU utilization of my Macbook Pro even smaller than when I use the first scenario without ATEM? Have you been able to gain experience on this?
If you still stream through the macbook, you're still doing the encoding on the macbook, which is what is very CPU intensive, so while not having to bring in multiple sources may decrease the load slightly, you'll still be way better of using the Mini Pro to stream.
If you install the x32 usb drivers. (www.behringer.com/Categories/Behringer/Mixers/Digital/X32/p/P0ASF/Downloads) Look for X-USB Windows Driver you can connect the USB of the x32 to your laptop and it will show up as an audio device. Then its just a matter of routing what you want on the x32 to the USB output.
Can you point me to a video you have that shows how to stream to RU-vid with a static URL so that I can place a live stream page on my website so that when I go live for worship it streams the RU-vid stream on that page?
Hi there!! Thank you for the video!! Quick question, Is it possible to connect a wireless video transmitter to the ATEM, because I want one camera wireless??
As long as it has an HDMI output you should be able to connect it to the switcher. Wireless is very expensive to do right, cheap wireless is usually problematic.
Instead of OBS I would use an Epiphan WebCaster X2 for broadcasting which is less hussel. May another video for this series? Esp. as the WebCaster has church friendly targets.
Stephen, thanks to you & your instructional videos. I've created a number of good videos on off grid solar for my channel using OBS - ru-vid.comvideos I would like to do more, but would like to get some professional instruction mainly working with mixing audio, video post production, etc. Where would I look for courses to help me go to the next level with recording & producing better quality video? I don't stream, just record & upload, but I'd like some professional instruction to up my game. Online courses, look at local college or technical colleges? Not doing it for businesses, but for Church Conferences & want it to turn out like someone actually knew what they were doing! Suggestions?
You can take the Mini's ouput directly to the browser and stream, yes. I recommend using OBS because you have control over what streaming settings are used. If you go straight to the browser and let facebook or youtube decide what settings to stream with, most people end up with less then stellar results.
You recommend the Canon R800 Camera. Would the Canon XA15 work with this setup, or would it be overkill? We are a smaller church, but I want to get something that we can grow with.
I love your work man! I’m wondering if it’s possible to use a thunderbolt 3 to USB type c cable male to male. So the cable out from the mini USB type c can connect to my laptops thunderbolt 3 transferring more data better quality picture? Is that possible?
Yes, that should work. It would be a usb-c to usb-c cable. It won't necessarily change the quality, what's sent over the connection remains the same, but you can use that port.
I realized i have been copying my Streaming key from Facebook Camera setting rather than from the Connect option.....now i have searced for these option on my FACEBOOK PAGE and i cannot find...is there anyother way to get it ??
Thank you for your video! Question I am streaming church service from an Behringer x32 to the atem mini pro. My issue is the output sound has a flanger and I have no idea where it's coming from. I have no effects currently going into the AMP. Any thoughts or suggestions on to check to fix this issue? I appreciate any advice you can provide. God bless!
Hey! do you think it's better the elgato cam link or the atem mini? I make single camera recordings through Obs. But I have to attach the microphone to my pc, so unfortunately I can't monitor the audio. Using the atem mini instead, maybe I could attach the microphone there ?
Hi, I'm looking to setup live stream for my second church. The last equipment configuration you recommended around 1 year ago had an ATA UTAP HDMI USB 3.0 and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface, does this ATEM Mini take the place of these two pieces of equipment? Just wondering because both the UTAP and the Focusrite Audio Interface are currently unavailable. Would we now just need the Atem Mini, USB-c cable, Canon R800 Camera (also currently unavailable), tripod, and computer to live stream at church? Mics are coming through our sound board with xls cable. blessings and thanks for guidance
For using a mirrorless/DSLR camera in 1080p mode at 30fps to do Zoom conferences: Do you know how the video quality of the Blackmagic ATEM Mini compares to the Magewell Capture HDMI Gen 12 and/or the Elgato Cam Link? If I want to minimize latency, am I better off getting an internal computer card like the Magewell Pro Capture HDMI Card? I heard complaints about certain capture cards that use some form of jpeg compression that reduces the video image quality. Does that really matter? Does a device using USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0 make any difference in latency? (I know the Blackmagic ATEM Mini is a switcher with extra features, but at this temporary point, I'm just trying to understand differences in latency and video quality for each device using 1 mirrorless/DSLR camera.) Thanks.
Excellent info, I am shopping for a simple to operate church livestream system - I am using OBS and 4 iphones now via wireless NDI, way too much for my ushers to run someday without a tech crew (me n kids). Do you have anything dumb simple to turn on, get on a livestream and leave running? I was pondering a security camera system into OBS, I have audio from a cabinet/mic system already.
I'm using Canon Vixea hf r800 with Atem mini. Everything works but with OBS and Facebook Live has my CPU at 100% most times so video stops from time to time. Does that mean I have to get a more powerful computer? Without these 2apps the CPU is a 3%. I have 8Gig ram. Ram seems to be OK.
Encoding video is a VERY cpu intensive process. I recommend at least an i7 processor, and the most important thing is to have a graphics card that can encode the video as well, so an NVIDIA graphics card that supports NVENC encoding. Those two things are the "magic" formula for getting a computer to encode/stream video without issues.
Hi Steven, thank you for your video , my question is what is the USB-C used for ? is it for internet connection or is it taking video out of the mini to OBS? what about the HDMI out ? Thank you
The USB-c is for taking video in to a computer - only the progam output goes out the USB. And it's for controlling the Mini through the Atem Control Software for extra functionality that's not on the physical control surface. The HDMI output can be used used as a program output, or if can be used as a preview output, you configure which you want in the control software.
Where are you looking for the live stream tab? In the Atem Control software? Yes, only the Pro version of the mini can stream directly from the Mini. With the "regular" mini you'll need to use the USB to a computer and software to stream.
Yes, they've changed the "Live Video" interface. When you click Live Video you will get the new "Live Producer" page. There is a big button for "Use Stream Key" or "Use Camera" Those are the equivalent options for Connect and Camera.
I am working with Mediashout 6 for my media computer and I have the Atem mini with OBS on a separate computer. I am not getting anything from Mediashout into the mini. Did you mention that the settings for resolution must be 1080p for both the computer and the mini? Also do I understand that the mini hooks via HDMI directly into media computer for lower thirds, etc.?
Yes, you should set your computer's display output that is going to the Mini to 1920x1080. (connect that same HDMI to a TV and see if you are getting the image you expect first, that will rule out your software/computer being the issue.)
Can you run OBS and the ATEM mini software from the same computer? Are there any issues with running out of processing speed? What might my ideal processor look like for that?
Yes, you should be able to run them on the same computer fine, the Atem control software isn't very CPU intensive. For encoding video I'd recommend an i7 processor. Or, if you have a graphics card that supports NVENC encoding you can probably get away with an i5 processor.
Hi sir, thank you so much for all the tutorials you are helping us with :) i have a question if u can help me, So i am about to live stream soccer games here using 3 camcorders (HD) using ATEM MINI + OBS and i want to record it too while live streaming. * What PC specifications you recommend for that? it will be great if i can use it for Designing and Video editing (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premier) thank you again in advance
I have a question. When I stream FB only allows a max resolution of 720p but I see it allows you to stream at 1080p. Is that something you have to pay for?
Where do you see it allowing me to stream at 1080? FB limits to 720p, if you send a 1080p signal, they will downscale it for you. Some accounts and devices are 'activated" for 1080 streaming, and the criteria for that are known only to FB.
Is that USB-c cable specific because of it's connector type or it's speed capability, or both? On the ATEM Mini tech spec it says "Computer Output USB 2.0" so I'm wondering if such an expensive cable is needed?
The Mini requires USB 3 for video. It's unusual because of the connectors, and also the fact that a lot of the cables you find with those connectors are charging cables only and don't pass data.
@@BallastMedia thank you! It is confusing because it really does say USB 2.0 output on their page ( www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemmini/techspecs/W-APS-13 ). And I do believe that could be a big part of my problem, using a cable that came with my GoPro for charging. Great video, thanks for the info.
Your videos are so helpful for livestream. Out of the countless videos I watch, yours seem the most strait forward. Thank you for making your tutorials so east to follow, these have been great!
Is there a device or software you recommend to hear what your audio is that is going live? Right now I am just listening to the live stream with a headset connected to my phone....just got my Atem mini and love it by the way thanks for the advice!
thanks for sharing and helping the streaming world ... i have a canon xl2 camera and i was wondering if you can recommend a bnc to hdmi converter is so many of them .wich one is good for this camera .thanks
That is an SD resolution camera, so you are going to need more then "bnc to HDMI" converter. What is coming out of that camera on it's bnc connector is analog composite video - not SDI digital video. (Even though they both use the same connector type, it's totally different) If you are looking to capture video from the camera in to a computer, you actually need an analog video capture device like this: amzn.to/2LFpx3e and then convert the BNC output of the camera to RCA with this: amzn.to/2JYghGH
Atem Mini - only stream through a computer, and no multiview. Atem Mini Pro - stream directly from Mini Pro Ethernet connection, the encoder is built in, and it has multiview.
Hey, did you ever do part 4 of this series (ATEM mini and overlaying lyrics and graphics). I don't see it on your home page. Thanks for the great videos!
I'm pretty slow on the uptake. Does the ATEM Mini Pro take the place of a video capture card or would you need one of those also? I have been told that streaming cannot happen without a capture card.
Thank you for your time and posting this video and information. I was wondering is there a way to share my IP address and have someone Remotely from a different location control the graphic overlays for example at a different location. I’m currently working on a live stream show and I would like to have someone else adding titles to the through the software and using my IP address while I am switching video inputs? if not is there a way that I can share my IP address locally to someone with my same network and have them do the graphics? I hope my question make sense
Probably the quickest solution would be to have someone use screen sharing, like TeamViewer, to control the computer you have locally that is running graphics.
Great training! Are you using the same PC for running the ATEM switching software and for live streaming? Just wondering how we will get the best results, two pcs or one. Thank you
Can you run OBS from the same computer where you are doing your church presentation, or do you need a separate computer just to run your OBS and livestream?
