Just want you to know I implemented your recommended system with the ATEM Studio HD and 3 R800s. Your videos helped me immensely. Even the one with the AJA Level A/B garbled screen was critically important for me. Thank you for making your videos! I am not all that impressed with the R800 optics, but this is a great place to start. Ideally I would like to use a DSLR for my wide angle shot. As for the ATEM Studio HD, wow; that is expensive and it seems to be well worth it. I also got a hyperdeck mini to record the program so I can edit and charge for the replays. Thanks again!
This is a minor issue, and hate to nit-pick; however, the AJA capture device is facing the wrong way. You probably did this so you could read the label. in the video The reason I mention this is to alert people new to streaming. You did a great job putting this video together.
Hello, many thanks for this amazing video, our newly procured, ATEM Television Studio Pro HD is displaying bluish video output on all the PGM and AUX output, the multiview display is okay though, can we be supported in resolving this issue?
Great tutorial-thank you Stephen! We've implemented a fairly simple streaming setup at our small church with the ATEM TV Studio HD. The one issue we're experiencing is low audio levels coming in through the XLR inputs on the ATEM. Our mic signals are fed into the ATEM from Aux outs from a Soundcraft SI Expression mixer. All other signals (laptop presentation, prerecorded videos) come embedded in the SDI and HDMI inputs, audio levels are strong with no problems. The Soundcraft mixer aux outs have never had a problem providing adequate output levels into amps for floor wedges, assistive listening, etc. I wonder if the ATEM XLR inputs need additional preamplification.
Usually what is happening is you need a higher average level, but can't turn up more because your peak levels are too high, the solution is compression at several stages so you can bring your average level up.
I have viewed your video on multiple stages of compression using Waves DAW and plugins. I am not likely to go to that level of involvement in my church, with the AV team being all volunteer/part time and our service is mostly non-musical. Would you have a recommendation on a simpler method of raising and compressing the output from the aux out of my mixer prior to feeding into the ATEM? Thank you again!
Thank you Stephen for your tutorial , is there any way to make Auto switch between cams using the auto tracking cams and ATEM Switcher? I mean (select the cam depends on who is talking)
Hi ! Thanks for your channel, I learn a lot ! I just bought a Atem TV HD, got all the cameras and computer to work on the screen of the Atem, but my hdmi multiview doesn’t work properly. I can see the multiview windows, the names of the cameras... but I don’t see any image of what my cameras see. Do you know why is that ? I was thinking of the hdmi câble maybe... and if I want to use the SGI multiview output, do I need to do a special setting into the Atem or not ? I’ve tried this but nothing appears on my tv. Thanks a lot !
Steven, I Am running a setup that consist of: DN-312X Audio Mixer, BM 1 M/E Prod. Studio 4k Switcher, and a BM Web presenter. The production setup for the event consist of 3 cameras running SDI connection, Podium microphone XLR. How should my audio configuration look? Should I run the -Mic XLR straight to the mixer then to the ATEM switcher and then to the Web presenter? Or - Mic XLR to the ATEM switcher then to the Audio mixer then to the web presenter? There IS ALSO audio coming from the cameras via SDI that is not needed, yet the ATEM switcher is seeing it. Will that audio feed get utilized or do I need to turn it off on the cameras? I hope this question made sense and appreciate any direction/feedback that you can give. Thanks
Hey Steve thank you for your fluency, detail and knowledge with every aspect of production, etc. We have the ATEM Television Studio along with the U-Tap | sdi. We are trying to stream to youtube using OBS Studio. We are switching using 4 cameras. Problem we're having is getting OBS to show what we are switching from the ATEM ... maybe something is not connect properly... not sure ... please advise. Thank you!!
You are going from the PGM output of the atem to the SDI input of the u-tap? Then connecting the u-tap to a usb3 port on your computer? Do you see anything? Color bars or green and pink bars in OBS or just black? Do you hear audio and no picture? What video standard are you set to in the atem?
Ballast Media THank you much Steve your direction got everything working perfectly. We had the U-Tap plugged into the input to the ATEM in error. Thanks again and have a great day!!
Hi Steven this was useful am from India but it’s expensive here. But I have my friend in the USA so am planin to get it so where to buy and at a reasonable price. Plz send me information regarding that !!
I currently have a single camera setup and I use Wirecast instead of OBS and love it. I want to switch to 3 cameras using Data-Video PTC-140 cameras. What is the best way to get these cameras in to Wirecast and utilizing PTZ controller?
I'd say get an ATEM Mini ( amzn.to/3bQqhLc )and switch cameras outside of software. Then its just one interface in to the computer. Control of the cameras remains the same.
Hi Steven, I'm am artist trying to set up a two or maybe three camera setup to use for both RUclips and live streaming on Facebook and came across your RUclips channel. I have watched several of your videos and WOW - I'm thankful I found you. Obviously I'm not a place of worship but your solutions to do what I would like to do seems like it would work for me and would appreciate very much if you could let me know what setup you would use to do what I just described. I already have a Canon Vixia HF R72 and plan on purchasing another except the 800. I will use one camera placed as an overhead camera over my painting which will show the painting as I am doing it along with my painting palette and mixing area. I would like the other camera to show me as I am painting. Can I use the AJA U-TAP computer interface - SDI - as you suggest or do you recommend a different one. Should I use the OBS software as well? As far as a video switcher, would the ATEM work for me or do you recommend a different switcher. I'm not a tech guru but you make creating the setups look so easy to put together, which I appreciate, I think I can put the equipment together ok and probably will need a tech savvy person to help me set up the software stuff. Thank you very much for your videos and I would seriously appreciate your advice on the above. Thanking you in advance, Gene
Take a look at some of my most recent videos about the Atem Mini. (or there is a newer model that was just released, the Atem Mini Pro.) I think that's the best thing going as far as interface and multiple cameras goes.
Hi Steven, we're using this exact setup (as per your recommendation) at our church. This includes the ATEM Television Studio HD, U-TAP SDI and Canon VIXIA HF R800 Camcorders. We're using OBS on Windows 10. We managed to get everything configured correctly, but the audio from the soundboard to the computer is not working. We have confirmed the audio is working on the switcher with headphones plugged into the audio jack. However, we can't hear the audio when plugging the headphones into the PC. The audio from the soundboard is plugged into audio port 1 and the U-Tap in plugged into PGM. As a workaround, we've plugged a cable from the switcher headphone jack to the microphone in on the PC., This actually works, but the audio quality is inferior. Can you think of any reason why the audio isn't working from the switcher through the U-Tap to the computer via USB?
Try this, in OBS on the u-tap in the source, go to it's properties (gear icon in source panel) and scroll to the bottom of the properties. They're will be a check box something like use another audio device, check that and in the drop down box that appears, just select the u-tap.
@@BallastMedia Thank you for your prompt reply! I have forwarded your suggestion to my colleague at the church. I'll follow-up here once he's had a chance to try it.
@@BallastMedia Following up on this topic. Your suggestion did work, thank you! We're now getting sound through the PC. However, when comparing the sound output with headphones, the quality through the video switcher is much cleaner and sharper than through the PC. We have checked our cable connections between the switcher and computer. Everything is well-seated and securely fastened. We have tried switching USB ports on the back of the PC, but it didn't make a difference. Do you have any suggestions to improve the sound quality from the video switcher through the u-tap to the computer? Perhaps it's sound driver related.
@@BallastMedia Hi Steven, I meant to follow-up and let you know that we finally got video streaming working properly. Fixing the aforementioned audio signal problem was related to device firmware updates and using the correct USB speed. Thanks again for all your assistance! I'm wondering if you have any advice for connecting an analog projector (mounted to the ceiling) to the ATEM as another video feed source. We want to share the slides shown during the sermon with the streaming audience. We tried a cheap VGA to HDMI adapter, but the ATEM doesn't recognize the signal. Do you know of a video converter capable of taking an analog signal and converting it to something the ATEM will recognize (via HTMI or SDI)? Something like the UTAP would be awesome. I checked AJA's website, but didn't see anything.
thanks for your wonderful tutorials on Livestream setups. I want to ask if it possible to possible to have all the camera feed into OBS if you are using a switcher and one capture card as if you are using a sperate capture card for each camera? I ask this because I want to know if possible to place all your adverts/overlays etc on the camera in the preview monitor before you switch to that camera?
To get each camera in to OBS you would need a capture card for each camera. But, you can do what you are asking in the switcher. Apply all the overlays to the preview and then take what is in the preview live. You just need to feed all your graphics to the switcher as well.
Sir when u used the xlr from the mixer will all cameras remain in sync - and if you are using the ATEM mini with line level (mic 1 or 2) (and sync) will all cameras be in sync to the audio or just the one camera you use to sync the audio ---- my overall question is how do u sync audio mixer with the newer ATEM mini switchers with mutliple cameras and all cameras have sync audio... thanks --
The audio in the mixer should be in sync with the cameras. Usually you only have sync issues when you bring audio and video in to a computer through different interfaces.
Hi Stephen - Great video I currently livestream our Worship service on FB using a Canon XA30 and wirecast. I am was planning to purchase the BM TVS HD to add 2 HDMI cameras and to bring the Media Shout presentation to the livestream. Since the TVS does not have a HDMI out would it be possible to use the SDI OUT and a SDI to HDMI converter to record the mixed video to a Atomos Ninja 2? Thanks Raj
Hi Stephen, I have the sdi output version for my atem. I'm puzzled over which component to purchase. Aja sdi to hdmi converter or a BMD video capture card, or both? Second, if I get the video capture card, do I need to buy a hyperdeck to record or can I record directly to the computer? My goal is to use a multicam system connected to the atem, record events, and live stream simultaneously. Is this something that can be accomplished with the components mentioned or are there more components required to accomplish the task?
Thanks for the video. What a cheap AV mixer with a built-in delay would you recommend? We have an audio source different than the video and obviously, they will not be synchronized ! The "Blackmagic Mini" would have been ideal for us but unfortunately, it doesn't offer audio delay ! Thanks in advance for your assistance.
@@BallastMedia Thanks. It is for a live streaming. I don't have OBS but I'll download it. So what you say is that OBS allows me to sync audio and video with no need for an external hardware!
Stephen, when I plug my Sennheiser wireless mic into the XLR input on the switcher, it is super quiet. Do I need some sort of amplifier between the mic and the switcher? Can you recommend a device? When I bring in the audio through an HDMI along with one of my cameras, the volume is normal, I assume because the camera is amplifying...thank you!
Well Your World Yes the input of the switcher is line level and the mic is outputting mic level, so you need a preamp. I'd recommend a simple mixer, something like this: amzn.to/2MnE9zl or Even cheaper like this would work: amzn.to/2K4DPbH
How does OSB fit into the switcher equation? Does OSB just see all of the cameras as 1 input and you have to use the switcher buttons to change cameras? Great videos btw!
Hi Stephen Thanks for sharing all those videos, they are very useful, great Job !!!!. Stephen I want to know if you can guide me, I am new to this, I bought an Atem mini pro to make photo tutorial videos but I could not connect the streaming, is there any way to connect the Atem direct to crowdcast? I like Crowdcast because they have a chat, password, payment system etc, but I can't connect it or if you know of another friendly platform that can have all these characteristics? Any help will be greatly appreciated, I look forward to your comments, blessings!
Yes, if you're streaming service isn't listed in the drop down, you need to edit an XML file on your computer (in the Atem Control Software directory) and add the information. Then it will show up on the ATEM.
@@BallastMedia Hi Stephen, I already tried the XML file but I could not, I want to see if I can connect the ATEM to Crowdcast direct without OBS, thank you very much for your answer, excellent your videos, keep going, God Bless you!
Hey Ballast Media. How do you connect all your cameras to the switcher? I read that long HDMI cords strain your cameras and laptop. Is it better to use wireless HDMI? If so, whats a good one to use?
Stefan McCarthy if your camera only has HDMI out, then the best thing to do is convert that to SDI to send to the switcher. SDI can run up to 300ft. If your switcher has SDI inputs (most do) you just have to make the one conversion at the camera.
Just purchased a television studio HD and a u-tap with sdi conversion. Just curious if the SDI cable I purchase to connect the switcher to the aja box matters, or if you have a recommendation?
I currently don't have any switcher. I was planning on purchasing the one in the video. Currently I've kept it super simple and just used it for live production. I've only needed a simple hdmi splitter with 1 source. I wanted to move to the next level and use a video mixer like the one you have listed and follow along with your videos (since you've done such a nice job). I'm open to other options however wanted to keep my options open for SDI and HDMI. Thanks for the help!
Here's one that I came across www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1372382-REG/roland_v_60hd_hd_multi_format_video_switcher.html maybe I can get your thoughts.
Hello Stephen, I want to buy ATEM Television Studio switcher, but should i buy blackmagic design intensity extreme or minirecorder studio (Video capture cards) in between cameras and the switcher? thank you
The Intensity Extreme is a discontinued product. The Ultrastudio Mini Recorder will work for you. The ATEM has SDI output only, and the Mini Recorder will take an SDI input. There is one caveat, and that is that the Mini Recorder doesn't support 1080p60 video on the SDI input. What cameras are you planning on using with the ATEM? (Because of that, I really recommend the AJA U-tap SDI for you amzn.to/2G8lclx It costs a bit more, but it will work so much better.)
So, if i got ATEM TV studio, i have to get the video interface (both AJA U-tap and mini recorder? I was thinking to hook up the hdmi from camera to ATEM and from ATEM to Mac with hdmi or thunderbolt. (I am using Sony HXR-NX5R NXCAM Professional Camcorder)
Miressa Morka You just need one interface between the atem and the Mac. The BMD Mini Recorder will work for that as long as you avoid using 1080p60 as your video standard. If you need/want 1080p60 then get the u-tap instead. (Also, that camera has SDI output, I'd use that to the switcher instead of HDMI. You can run longer distances and it has locking connectors, cheaper cable, etc.)
Hello!!! do you have any video with the Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M / E Prnoduction Studio 4K. I want to know how to connect 16 cameras and watch them all at the same time for a LIVE broadcast with 16 cameras. If I connect it to a PC, can I use the keyboard to change cameras in the transmission? As if the keyboard was the switcher?
The 2ME requires 2 multivew TVs to see all 16 cameras. Each multiview only shows 8 cameras. the ATEM 2ME has 2 multiview outputs. You can use the keyboard to control the switcher, but it only puts the camera on the preview bus, and you have to press another button to take or auto transition. I find it's better to use something like x-keys, or a streamdeck to control camera switching.
@@BallastMedia I consult you. I am looking for a switcher for 16 cameras and to be able to operate it from a computer keyboard. Is there a team that you know or that you recommend me?
Question: is it possible to use one laptop for both ATEM control and live streaming via OBS? If I had the laptop connected to the internet via Ethernet, would the ATEM connect via USB? Or is a router necessary? Using Mac with Mini Recorder via Thunderbolt. Thanks for your video!
Yes, you can use the same computer. Use a switch to connect the ATEM & Computer to your internet connection, and then configure your computer and ATEM to be on a network address that will work on your network so they can see each other. (The USB connection to the ATEM is just used to set the IP address, all control through the software is over the network.)
Ballast Media thanks for your response! Sounds great. Looking for a Wirecast replacement as the endless upgrade cycle is getting a little old at $250/year.
@@BallastMedia we had input HDMI cable into the multiview thats why.So do we have to input into the PGM port. We have the ATEM , intensity shuttle and blackmagic SDI to HDMI. Is it okay to input PGM to the SDI to HDMI converter then the output HDMI into the intensity shuttle
@@BallastMedia its still not working We have 1) ATEM television studio pro HD 2) blackmagic design intensity shuttle 3)blackmagic design SDI to HDMI converter Is there anything else that we need? Or is there a video of yourself explaining how to setuP the ATEM with OBS
I really like the video. I'm just starting to learn things to help my church present a better facebook live. Right now we are using an iPhone but I hope soon to use a camcorder. Thanks again.
Hi Stephen, so if I want to live stream from two cameras (using a program like OBS on my PC), and I buy an ATEM switcher, I should buy AJA U-Tap SDI and not the U-Tap HDMI? I see there is a sort of HDMI output on the ATEM, but it's a multiview output... That's not made for streaming with two cameras using software like OBS? The thing is, one of my cameras will be Canon 80D, and if I use it alone, I should use it with U-Tap HDMI, so I'd have to buy both the SDI and the HDMI version of the U-Tap if I want to use it both alone, and with another camera via the ATEM. Unless there's a video interface that has both HDMI and SDI inputs, and supports any format, like the U-Tap... Instead of buying an ATEM switcher, maybe it's best to buy two video interfaces? Maybe both the Canon 80D and the Canon Vixia HF R800 (or Canon XA11, the two cameras I'm considering buying) can be connected to the laptop via the Black Magic Ultrastudio Mini Recorder (two of them)? Can the video interface be connected to the laptop via USB or HDMI or only via Thunderbolt input? Sorry for this many questions :) Thanks!
I saw now on your channel that I could use two cameras with two U-Taps HDMI (that connect to the laptop via USB) and OBS: ruclips.net/video/8UtXvJq-l5M/видео.html Still, if I go for the ATEM, I'd have to buy the U-Tap SDI?
@@lexington125djikan Yes, you would need the SDI u-tap for the ATEM. The Multiview HDMI output is not a program output, but a special display that shows you all the inputs at once like this: (images.app.goo.gl/M9j6SAFmYGuA7wRo7) You could get an HDMI version of the u-tap for use with your camera, and then get an SDI to HDMI converter to use with the ATEM. This would only add $60 additional cost, it just adds the additional piece of equipment in-between. amzn.to/2ZKefM9
We just bought a Sony Ipela and we are having trouble getting it to work with our ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio. My teacher and I have looked everywhere for help.
Hi Stephen, we purchased this exact setup but the ATEM's image is flickering with all 3 R800's. What video standard should be used with these since the ATEM does not exactly have 30p or 60p? Thanks!
Man we are ranting too about all those doubts we have, what if you make a video for the fastest easiest setup from scratch with Blackmagic switcher multi cameras and live stream? don't you thin is a good idea community?
I will do a similar thing, but i want to use roland v1hd instead atem, because of the missing hdmi output. But my question is, how do you record your stream? I want to use any videointerface that bring my stream to my pc and record at the same time. Because i can not use OBS for streaming/ textoverlay and recording at the same time. How do you do that?
Would it be ok to use the same computer that you run the actual video stream on to also run the ATEM control software at the same time while steaming? Or is that not a good idea and would recommend to run separate computers? Similarly, what about if you were running software based audio mixer (DAW) during the live stream for audio mixing? Would it be ok to run all three on one computer? What combination might be ok to do and what’s be best scenario?
You can probably get away with running the atem software while streaming. I would not run a daw and stream, those two things each need their own computer.
HDMI was only designed to go 15ft. Get a converter. amzn.to/2JZfrZh Any HDMI cable longer then that is a hack or converting the signal somehow anyways.
The web presenter just functions as the video interface (as the AHA U-tap is shown in this video.) Just connect your ATEM switcher's output to the input of the web presenter and you're good to go.
I'm stuck with my switcher SE-500, please i need procedures on how to set it up to my computer then projector and what are the right gears or tools to use
That's an analog switcher, so unfortunately it will cost more to do all the conversions to work with HD equipment then to just purchase a new Atem Mini line of switchers. If you need to drive a projector, you need an Aux output though, so you would need something like the Mini Extreme amzn.to/3pePwOC
If the camcorders I use only have HDMI output do I need hemlock to this atem? Because the switcher I use for now will cause unstable lantacy for about 20 seconds. I am wondering if I should change this atem. TKS!
MyNews99 Are you using a physical switch to switch between HDMI devices? Yes, a real video switcher like the Atem will solve the problem of the devices having to resync when you use a physical switch.
Ballast Media I use Roland V-1HD. I don't know if it is a physical switch. If so, do you have any suggestion for me? Or, if I can get the ATEM as a switcher to solve this problem. Thanks again for answering my question so soon.
I haven't used the V1hd but it shouldn't cause sync to be lost like that, it's supposed to be a video switcher. You should be able to fade between inputs. What devices are you connecting to the V1hd?
How can I see the cameras that are not on program (able to see the cameras on the preview screen) with Vmix? Since the I'm only take the output of the ATEM SWITCHER to the AJA U TAP and from there to my pc? Is it possible to be able to see a preview screen before I program it on Vmix or obs?
Possibly a stupid question, but just curious why you need a video interface between the computer and the switcher? Why can’t you just use the switchers USB out?
genralaustin The USB is just for configuring the atem. It doesn't pass video. (The old tvs 1u rack version did, but even that was removed in a firmware update.)
How video standard in atem software can be adjusted? Is it possible to set video standard at 720p and camera's hdmi resolution at auto selection can bring the video on atem?
We are using the Canon R800's for our live broadcasts. Using the HDMI output, we are running that into a BM HDMI to SDI converter, and the SDI output to the BMTVSHD ATEM. We need to add field monitors to the cameras to follow the action, but how or can I get the single HDMI output from the camera to go to the HDMI/SDI BM mini and to the field monitor (Neewer 759's)on the camera?
Unfortunately, with that monitor the only way to make it work would be an HDMI splitter added at the camera. The better way would be to get a monitor with an Input and Output HMDI built in, like from Ikan. amzn.to/2pRw5xO
I have been looking for an HDMI splitter but have not been able to get a definitive answer as to what splitter would work, even BM didn't have much to offer other than to say it would have to be able to EDID signals.
If I could find the field monitor that will have the HDMI out pass the proper signal to the HDMI/SDI converter, I would actually prefer that solution. I'm looking. Your recommendation above I looked at and have asked on Amazon and waiting for a reply. Thanks for all your help. Great video too.
Ballast Media Thanks for that. Do you think it would be possible to use my iPhone xmax as a second camera through the ATEM mini? Would a lightning cable be able to connect the atem min switcher?
I am using a Panasonic AG-HMX 100 audio and video mixer. If I send my video through SDI to the AJA U Tap is the audio following down the SDI cable into OBS OR do I need to get the audio into OBS in another way Thanks
Laudelin Infante Do you have a video switcher? The quick method is to take an aux feed from your mixer and send that to your switcher. If you just have a subtle camera, send the audio from the mixer to your camera's audio inputs.
Dear Mr. Ballast, I have been following your highly educational lectures on setting up live streams to the stage of multiple camera via ATEM HD. With all the set up, I am not able to see video image at OBS. Here is my set up: Vixia R800 --> ATEM HD (set at 1080p 59.94) --> PGM SDI out to UltraStudio Mini Recorder set at SDI input --> thunderbolt 2 to iMac --> OBS (BM US Mini Recorder, format with Auto). This set up does not generate image in the OBS screen. There is video image detected via HDMI Out Muti View to external monitor (camera 1, preview and Program view). Appreciate if you can shed some light on the what could be the probable issue of lack of image at OBS. Thank you.
The mini recorder doesn't support 1080p60 video. the SDI connection won't take it. The HDMI gives you an image because the way HDMI works is that the two connecting devices negotiate a video format that they both support, so it's probably switching to 1080i60.
@@BallastMedia Thank you Mr. Ballast for your insight. I believe the once quick option for me to move forward is to replace the Mini Recorder with AJA U-tap SDI. And it should work out fine with the OBS connection compatibility. Would you support this option?
I connected canon VIXIA HF R800 to ATEM Television Studio switcher , but switcher is unable to detect the camera. I set ATEM switcher format 1080ip59.94 , whereas the camera output only 1080ip60 . How to fix this issue.
Hi Stephen, I have Atem 2/M production 4k and we always use HD format, now I want to use the UHD format because we have 4k cameras and CCU 4k also, I already change all the format, in the cameras, ccu, atem II but I still can´t see the signal. Do you know how i cant resolve this problem?
Not exactly sure, my first guess would be that the camera format and the ATEM video standard aren't quite the same. The UHD formats that the ATEM is compatible with are pretty specific. What video standard do you have your camera's set to? I assume you're running this over SDI? What video standard is the ATEM set to?
hello! i have two cameras 4k ultra hd 48 mp video. When i connect the cameras with my switcher (Black magic ATE Mini PRO), the screens of cameras close. Can you help me please?
Is that a mirror less or dslr camera? This is pretty common on some cameras to turn off the screen when the hdmi output is used. It's a "feature" of the camera, not much you can do but change cameras.
Can you use the ATEM and Stream with the same computer? Because in order to use the ATEM it needs to be Ethernet so how can you use 1 computer for the atem and OBS?
Yes you can, you just connect them through a switch. You'll need to configure the ip address of the atem to work on your network and be accessible to your computer.
Man, Is possible to connect three different models of cameras with different resolutions ? I mean, I have a Canon HD, a Sony non HD and a JVC everio HD all SD card cameras, Is possible to connect all to that device ?
The atem switchers require all cameras to be the same video standard coming in. You would be to pick one and use format converter to change the cameras that don't match. amzn.to/2UupKqs
Hi sir, I'm using this exact setup . This includes the ATEM Television Studio pro HD, Intensity Shuttle for USB 3.0 and Canon5dMK4. I'm using VMIX on Windows 10. The video signal come to Vmix software on and off, i check the Supported Hardware list from Vmix.com, i can't see Intensity Shuttle for USB 3.0 on the list ( it has Intensity Shuttle for thunderbolt only), could you tell me what should i need to do please. Thank you
Not exactly sure, The obvious thing.... Make sure you are using the latest desktop video version. Also, is the intensity shuttle connected directly to the computer or through some sort of hub?
Hi sir, Thank you for your video, My Name is Viko & i'm new in media. I have some question. I wants to start live streaming. So i've bought some tools, like camcorders, blackmagic atem switcher TVS HD and AJA U-TAP HDMI. My question is: 1. Are the tools correct? Do I need another tool? 2. I tried to connect the sony HXR-NX100 camcorder directly to the switcher using the SDI cable but it does not display anything on the switcher? I've set the same standard video between camcorder and switcher. do i need an SDI to HDMI converter from camcorder to switcher to display it in switcher? English isn’t my first language, so please excuse any mistakes. Thanks. Gbu
Hello Viko! One thing I would change, if you are using the TVS HD switcher, it has SDI outputs, you should get the SDI version of the u-tap. amzn.to/2JxxpNQ So that camera does not have SDI outputs. The BNC connector is a composite video signal. So you'll need to use the HDMI output to connect to the switcher.
If you need to run the cable over a long distance (over 5 meters) then convert the HDMI output of the camera to SDI at the camera amzn.to/2I4vBfM and then run a long SDI cable to the switcher.
Hallo Sir, thank you for reply....so my HDMI U-Tap can not be used anymore? & if I use HDMI to SDI Converter can I move with my camcorder from one position to another? I see on the converter using power suply?
You could still use it (u-tap hdmi) if you convert the output of the switcher to HDMI, the switcher just doesn't have HDMI program output. Yes the adapter at the camera needs power. You could create a loom with power and video cable and still be mobile.
A lot depends on your setup. What cameras are you using? What video interface? I have some setups on my webpage that link everything needed for that particular setup, you could take a look at that. Multi-camera: bit.ly/2IXOkJ4 and single camera: bit.ly/2EQ2HNf
You are amazing , Great tutorial and very very helpful , 10000000 likes , I want to ask you with Semi Pro camcorder supports wife and has Stream option with IP address , How can We stream Live Video From this camera to Live RUclips for our church ? Is there any Possibility to Stream Live to RUclips . Our 2cameras are Sony PXW Z-150 and also we have Another DSLR canon 5D Mark4 , How can we Stream Live to RUclips with out any wire if possible ,but if not what is your Recommendation???/ Many Thanks
I don't know what the WiFi capability of the camera is. Can you enter an rtmp server address and authentication key for it to connect to? If you have two cameras I'd recommend you get a switcher (like in the video) and run an SDI cable to each camera. Then stream using a computer and an AJA u-tap.
Does this switcher allow for video delay? Basically, I have two cameras connected to my Mac using Blackmagic Mini Recorders. One is next to my Mac and the other is 100 ft away using an HDMI extender. I have noticed that the one using the HDMI extender comes in delayed compared to the one next to my Mac. I fixed this by delaying one video feed using my streaming software (OBS). If I get the switcher, is it possible to delay the video feeds? If not are there other ways to avoid this problem?
The delay you are experiencing is from the HDMI extender, it's adding some processing time no doubt. A better way to do this (if you get a switcher) would be to convert your HDMI signal at the camera to SDI (using the pretty cheap BMD Micro Converter HDMI to SDI) Then run SDI cable the distance to your switcher.
how do I reset the switcher, because the multiview display in my switcher is missing, there are eight frame boxes, and 2 preview boxes and PGM but there is no image display from each camera input
I would like to stream worship service to Facebook. I will use a video switcher with out hdmi and a laptop. I will use also a video capture device to connect the switcher to the laptop. I have two capture devices in my mind: AJA U-TAP HMDI or Elgato Camlink 4K. According to your experience, what would you suggest me to buy between these two cards?
U-tap is definitely better - but to be honest at the moment with COVID, most of these are hard to find, so get what you can find. The Elgato will work fine on PC, it does have issues on Mac.
Hello, i will buy two usb identical cameras , i want to record with this software two identical cameras with same framework and synchorism at same time easily. i want to have side by side mp4 video and after make a 3d video. . wich soft do you recomend me? Thanks! sorry for my english-
Hi there! We have a Canon Vixia HF R800 and a Canon XA15 but can't get them to sync together into a Blackmagic Television Studio HD. We're having some trouble lining up the video frame rates into the switcher. Can someone please help us. Many thanks in advance!!
Are you starting from scratch? Do you have a computer you can use already? $600 3x VIXIA R800 (amzn.to/2FBaCQs) $600 3x Tripods? (amzn.to/2CIYx8z) $1000 Video switcher (amzn.to/2EUeeQr) $100 Monitor for Switcher multi-view (amzn.to/2orRRY9) $335 AJA U-tap Video Interface (amzn.to/2F8nX4U) $590 PC for streaming (amzn.to/2CJnwZs) $180 3x HDMI to SDI converters if you want cameras further then 15ft from switcher (amzn.to/2GKkQ0a) ~$200 cables: select SDI lengths needed here (amzn.to/2EQCfYB) =$3605 and you are well on your way. Might need a few odds and ends for your environment, but that is the core of a 3 camera system to begin streaming.
I am using a SDI to HDMI converter and then again HDMI recorder to take signal from ATEM to my PC. However, the converter is not BMD, but it is compatible for 1080p 60fps and still I am getting no signal when I tried to get Program output via SDI to HDMI converter. Do you know what might be the actual problem here?
Hi again!! The problem was because of cheap SDI to HDMI converter. Just today I have received original Blackmagic-design and it is working absolutely fine. But I am facing another issue. Facebook live video is terribly lagging at 720p.
If you have 22mbps upload that is great. (Your sure that's not your download?) As long as OBS isn't reporting dropped frames when you are streaming, then the lag is happening on the viewer end. You can help the viewer by sending a lower bit rate stream, try 2000 for your setting in OBS and see if that helps.
No, the USB on the ATEM switchers is just used to configure the IP address of the switcher. You'll need some sort of video interface to bring video in to the computer.
A new way to multi-camera live stream with OBS: ruclips.net/video/i_Cncshlc6g/видео.html
Also, my favorite video interface: amzn.to/2X0Ec9k
Just want you to know I implemented your recommended system with the ATEM Studio HD and 3 R800s. Your videos helped me immensely. Even the one with the AJA Level A/B garbled screen was critically important for me. Thank you for making your videos! I am not all that impressed with the R800 optics, but this is a great place to start. Ideally I would like to use a DSLR for my wide angle shot. As for the ATEM Studio HD, wow; that is expensive and it seems to be well worth it. I also got a hyperdeck mini to record the program so I can edit and charge for the replays. Thanks again!
So the R800 Is full compatible whith the ATEM Studio?
This video was amazing. I feel like a real techy right now!! lol You're a great teacher and made it so easy to understand.
This is a minor issue, and hate to nit-pick; however, the AJA capture device is facing the wrong way. You probably did this so you could read the label. in the video The reason I mention this is to alert people new to streaming. You did a great job putting this video together.
Amazing video I love the outline of different angles
I am new to video streaming and this tutorial is very, very useful. Thanks!
Hello, many thanks for this amazing video, our newly procured, ATEM Television Studio Pro HD is displaying bluish video output on all the PGM and AUX output, the multiview display is okay though, can we be supported in resolving this issue?
Check your sdi cables. Do you have true sdi video cables?
Great tutorial-thank you Stephen! We've implemented a fairly simple streaming setup at our small church with the ATEM TV Studio HD. The one issue we're experiencing is low audio levels coming in through the XLR inputs on the ATEM. Our mic signals are fed into the ATEM from Aux outs from a Soundcraft SI Expression mixer. All other signals (laptop presentation, prerecorded videos) come embedded in the SDI and HDMI inputs, audio levels are strong with no problems. The Soundcraft mixer aux outs have never had a problem providing adequate output levels into amps for floor wedges, assistive listening, etc. I wonder if the ATEM XLR inputs need additional preamplification.
Usually what is happening is you need a higher average level, but can't turn up more because your peak levels are too high, the solution is compression at several stages so you can bring your average level up.
I have viewed your video on multiple stages of compression using Waves DAW and plugins. I am not likely to go to that level of involvement in my church, with the AV team being all volunteer/part time and our service is mostly non-musical. Would you have a recommendation on a simpler method of raising and compressing the output from the aux out of my mixer prior to feeding into the ATEM? Thank you again!
Thank you Stephen for your tutorial , is there any way to make Auto switch between cams using the auto tracking cams and ATEM Switcher? I mean (select the cam depends on who is talking)
I don't know of a way to do this directly with an Atem. In OBS you can switch scenes based on audio with the advanced scene switching plugin.
Hi ! Thanks for your channel, I learn a lot ! I just bought a Atem TV HD, got all the cameras and computer to work on the screen of the Atem, but my hdmi multiview doesn’t work properly. I can see the multiview windows, the names of the cameras... but I don’t see any image of what my cameras see. Do you know why is that ? I was thinking of the hdmi câble maybe... and if I want to use the SGI multiview output, do I need to do a special setting into the Atem or not ? I’ve tried this but nothing appears on my tv. Thanks a lot !
Steven, I Am running a setup that consist of: DN-312X Audio Mixer, BM 1 M/E Prod. Studio 4k Switcher, and a BM Web presenter. The production setup for the event consist of 3 cameras running SDI connection, Podium microphone XLR. How should my audio configuration look? Should I run the -Mic XLR straight to the mixer then to the ATEM switcher and then to the Web presenter? Or - Mic XLR to the ATEM switcher then to the Audio mixer then to the web presenter? There IS ALSO audio coming from the cameras via SDI that is not needed, yet the ATEM switcher is seeing it. Will that audio feed get utilized or do I need to turn it off on the cameras? I hope this question made sense and appreciate any direction/feedback that you can give. Thanks
Hey Steve thank you for your fluency, detail and knowledge with every aspect of production, etc. We have the ATEM Television Studio along with the U-Tap | sdi. We are trying to stream to youtube using OBS Studio. We are switching using 4 cameras. Problem we're having is getting OBS to show what we are switching from the ATEM ... maybe something is not connect properly... not sure ... please advise. Thank you!!
You are going from the PGM output of the atem to the SDI input of the u-tap? Then connecting the u-tap to a usb3 port on your computer? Do you see anything? Color bars or green and pink bars in OBS or just black? Do you hear audio and no picture? What video standard are you set to in the atem?
Ballast Media THank you much Steve your direction got everything working perfectly. We had the U-Tap plugged into the input to the ATEM in error. Thanks again and have a great day!!
Hi Steven this was useful am from India but it’s expensive here. But I have my friend in the USA so am planin to get it so where to buy and at a reasonable price. Plz send me information regarding that !!
I currently have a single camera setup and I use Wirecast instead of OBS and love it. I want to switch to 3 cameras using Data-Video PTC-140 cameras. What is the best way to get these cameras in to Wirecast and utilizing PTZ controller?
I'd say get an ATEM Mini ( amzn.to/3bQqhLc )and switch cameras outside of software. Then its just one interface in to the computer. Control of the cameras remains the same.
Hi Steven, I'm am artist trying to set up a two or maybe three camera setup to use for both RUclips and live streaming on Facebook and came across your RUclips channel. I have watched several of your videos and WOW - I'm thankful I found you. Obviously I'm not a place of worship but your solutions to do what I would like to do seems like it would work for me and would appreciate very much if you could let me know what setup you would use to do what I just described. I already have a Canon Vixia HF R72 and plan on purchasing another except the 800. I will use one camera placed as an overhead camera over my painting which will show the painting as I am doing it along with my painting palette and mixing area. I would like the other camera to show me as I am painting.
Can I use the AJA U-TAP computer interface - SDI - as you suggest or do you recommend a different one. Should I use the OBS software as well? As far as a video switcher, would the ATEM work for me or do you recommend a different switcher. I'm not a tech guru but you make creating the setups look so easy to put together, which I appreciate, I think I can put the equipment together ok and probably will need a tech savvy person to help me set up the software stuff.
Thank you very much for your videos and I would seriously appreciate your advice on the above. Thanking you in advance, Gene
Take a look at some of my most recent videos about the Atem Mini. (or there is a newer model that was just released, the Atem Mini Pro.) I think that's the best thing going as far as interface and multiple cameras goes.
Hi Steven, we're using this exact setup (as per your recommendation) at our church. This includes the ATEM Television Studio HD, U-TAP SDI and Canon VIXIA HF R800 Camcorders. We're using OBS on Windows 10. We managed to get everything configured correctly, but the audio from the soundboard to the computer is not working. We have confirmed the audio is working on the switcher with headphones plugged into the audio jack. However, we can't hear the audio when plugging the headphones into the PC. The audio from the soundboard is plugged into audio port 1 and the U-Tap in plugged into PGM. As a workaround, we've plugged a cable from the switcher headphone jack to the microphone in on the PC., This actually works, but the audio quality is inferior. Can you think of any reason why the audio isn't working from the switcher through the U-Tap to the computer via USB?
Try this, in OBS on the u-tap in the source, go to it's properties (gear icon in source panel) and scroll to the bottom of the properties. They're will be a check box something like use another audio device, check that and in the drop down box that appears, just select the u-tap.
@@BallastMedia Thank you for your prompt reply! I have forwarded your suggestion to my colleague at the church. I'll follow-up here once he's had a chance to try it.
@@BallastMedia Following up on this topic. Your suggestion did work, thank you! We're now getting sound through the PC. However, when comparing the sound output with headphones, the quality through the video switcher is much cleaner and sharper than through the PC. We have checked our cable connections between the switcher and computer. Everything is well-seated and securely fastened. We have tried switching USB ports on the back of the PC, but it didn't make a difference. Do you have any suggestions to improve the sound quality from the video switcher through the u-tap to the computer? Perhaps it's sound driver related.
@@realistindenial What audio bit rate do you have OBS set to? It could be the compression that is happening in OBS that you are hearing?
@@BallastMedia Hi Steven, I meant to follow-up and let you know that we finally got video streaming working properly. Fixing the aforementioned audio signal problem was related to device firmware updates and using the correct USB speed. Thanks again for all your assistance!
I'm wondering if you have any advice for connecting an analog projector (mounted to the ceiling) to the ATEM as another video feed source. We want to share the slides shown during the sermon with the streaming audience. We tried a cheap VGA to HDMI adapter, but the ATEM doesn't recognize the signal. Do you know of a video converter capable of taking an analog signal and converting it to something the ATEM will recognize (via HTMI or SDI)? Something like the UTAP would be awesome. I checked AJA's website, but didn't see anything.
thanks for your wonderful tutorials on Livestream setups. I want to ask if it possible to possible to have all the camera feed into OBS if you are using a switcher and one capture card as if you are using a sperate capture card for each camera? I ask this because I want to know if possible to place all your adverts/overlays etc on the camera in the preview monitor before you switch to that camera?
To get each camera in to OBS you would need a capture card for each camera. But, you can do what you are asking in the switcher. Apply all the overlays to the preview and then take what is in the preview live. You just need to feed all your graphics to the switcher as well.
@@BallastMedia can you show us how to feed graphics in a switcher?
@@agbefii8453Take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/Bk-B2hCyqas/видео.html
Excellent. But how about recording in 4K instead of 1080p?
Sir when u used the xlr from the mixer will all cameras remain in sync - and if you are using the ATEM mini with line level (mic 1 or 2) (and sync) will all cameras be in sync to the audio or just the one camera you use to sync the audio ---- my overall question is how do u sync audio mixer with the newer ATEM mini switchers with mutliple cameras and all cameras have sync audio... thanks --
The audio in the mixer should be in sync with the cameras. Usually you only have sync issues when you bring audio and video in to a computer through different interfaces.
Hi Stephen - Great video
I currently livestream our Worship service on FB using a
Canon XA30 and wirecast. I am was
planning to purchase the BM TVS HD to add 2 HDMI cameras and to bring the Media
Shout presentation to the livestream. Since
the TVS does not have a HDMI out would it be possible to use the SDI OUT and a
SDI to HDMI converter to record the mixed video to a Atomos Ninja 2? Thanks Raj
Photo Bot Yes, it should work fine to convert the output of the switcher.
Thank you.
Hi Stephen, I have the sdi output version for my atem. I'm puzzled over which component to purchase. Aja sdi to hdmi converter or a BMD video capture card, or both? Second, if I get the video capture card, do I need to buy a hyperdeck to record or can I record directly to the computer? My goal is to use a multicam system connected to the atem, record events, and live stream simultaneously. Is this something that can be accomplished with the components mentioned or are there more components required to accomplish the task?
Thanks for the video. What a cheap AV mixer with a built-in delay would you recommend? We have an audio source different than the video and obviously, they will not be synchronized ! The "Blackmagic Mini" would have been ideal for us but unfortunately, it doesn't offer audio delay !
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Where are you sending the video? Are you using obs to live stream? You can delay/sync the audio in OBS.
@@BallastMedia
Thanks. It is for a live streaming.
I don't have OBS but I'll download it.
So what you say is that OBS allows me to sync audio and video with no need for an external hardware!
@@michelazizlouis What are you currently using as your encoder for live streaming?
... But yes, OBS has the ability to delay audio.
Hi Stepehen, how do you color match different types of cameras during live streaming?
Stephen, when I plug my Sennheiser wireless mic into the XLR input on the switcher, it is super quiet. Do I need some sort of amplifier between the mic and the switcher? Can you recommend a device? When I bring in the audio through an HDMI along with one of my cameras, the volume is normal, I assume because the camera is amplifying...thank you!
Well Your World Yes the input of the switcher is line level and the mic is outputting mic level, so you need a preamp. I'd recommend a simple mixer, something like this: amzn.to/2MnE9zl or Even cheaper like this would work: amzn.to/2K4DPbH
Ballast Media thank you so much!
Awesome thanks for posting.
How does OSB fit into the switcher equation? Does OSB just see all of the cameras as 1 input and you have to use the switcher buttons to change cameras? Great videos btw!
Yes, I think your on the right track. With a switcher you would just use one source in OBS and that is the switchers output.
Hi Stephen, so if you're just inputing 1080p30, will the mini recorder recognize that signal? Thanks in advance for answering.
Yes, 1080p30 will work with the Mini Recorder.
Hi Stephen
Thanks for sharing all those videos, they are very useful, great Job !!!!.
Stephen I want to know if you can guide me, I am new to this, I bought an Atem mini pro to make photo tutorial videos but I could not connect the streaming, is there any way to connect the Atem direct to crowdcast? I like Crowdcast because they have a chat, password, payment system etc, but I can't connect it or if you know of another friendly platform that can have all these characteristics? Any help will be greatly appreciated, I look forward to your comments, blessings!
Yes, if you're streaming service isn't listed in the drop down, you need to edit an XML file on your computer (in the Atem Control Software directory) and add the information. Then it will show up on the ATEM.
@@BallastMedia Hi Stephen, I already tried the XML file but I could not, I want to see if I can connect the ATEM to Crowdcast direct without OBS, thank you very much for your answer, excellent your videos, keep going, God Bless you!
This is great but Have you checked the APP Atem Multiview Touch for Android devices?
Hey Ballast Media. How do you connect all your cameras to the switcher? I read that long HDMI cords strain your cameras and laptop. Is it better to use wireless HDMI? If so, whats a good one to use?
Stefan McCarthy if your camera only has HDMI out, then the best thing to do is convert that to SDI to send to the switcher. SDI can run up to 300ft. If your switcher has SDI inputs (most do) you just have to make the one conversion at the camera.
Im currently using a gh5. Whats the longest recommended hdmi length?
Just purchased a television studio HD and a u-tap with sdi conversion. Just curious if the SDI cable I purchase to connect the switcher to the aja box matters, or if you have a recommendation?
genralaustin As long as it's rated for SDI (RG6 cable) and has bnc connectors then it's not too critical.
Belden is a good brand. I usually go here and choose the length I need. amzn.to/2GHzitf
Thank you for the video. If I want to have the same video on 2 screens, can I do this without an additional splitter?
What switcher do you have? Some have two outputs, then you could, otherwise yes you'll need a splitter to send it to two destinations.
I currently don't have any switcher. I was planning on purchasing the one in the video. Currently I've kept it super simple and just used it for live production. I've only needed a simple hdmi splitter with 1 source. I wanted to move to the next level and use a video mixer like the one you have listed and follow along with your videos (since you've done such a nice job). I'm open to other options however wanted to keep my options open for SDI and HDMI. Thanks for the help!
Here's one that I came across www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1372382-REG/roland_v_60hd_hd_multi_format_video_switcher.html
maybe I can get your thoughts.
Does the Canon VIXIA HF R800 connect directly to the ATEM Television Studio HD or do you have to use a Decimator for the frame rates?
If the atem is set to 1080p60 it will give an image. Otherwise you'd need a decimator, or the cheaper BMD UpDownCrossHD works as well amzn.to/2Gqvg6r
Hello Stephen, I want to buy ATEM Television Studio switcher, but should i buy blackmagic design intensity extreme or minirecorder studio (Video capture cards) in between cameras and the switcher? thank you
Miressa Morka Do you have a mac or PC?
I have Mac
The Intensity Extreme is a discontinued product. The Ultrastudio Mini Recorder will work for you. The ATEM has SDI output only, and the Mini Recorder will take an SDI input. There is one caveat, and that is that the Mini Recorder doesn't support 1080p60 video on the SDI input. What cameras are you planning on using with the ATEM? (Because of that, I really recommend the AJA U-tap SDI for you amzn.to/2G8lclx It costs a bit more, but it will work so much better.)
So, if i got ATEM TV studio, i have to get the video interface (both AJA U-tap and mini recorder? I was thinking to hook up the hdmi from camera to ATEM and from ATEM to Mac with hdmi or thunderbolt. (I am using Sony HXR-NX5R NXCAM Professional Camcorder)
Miressa Morka You just need one interface between the atem and the Mac. The BMD Mini Recorder will work for that as long as you avoid using 1080p60 as your video standard. If you need/want 1080p60 then get the u-tap instead. (Also, that camera has SDI output, I'd use that to the switcher instead of HDMI. You can run longer distances and it has locking connectors, cheaper cable, etc.)
Hello!!! do you have any video with the Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M / E Prnoduction Studio 4K. I want to know how to connect 16 cameras and watch them all at the same time for a LIVE broadcast with 16 cameras. If I connect it to a PC, can I use the keyboard to change cameras in the transmission? As if the keyboard was the switcher?
The 2ME requires 2 multivew TVs to see all 16 cameras. Each multiview only shows 8 cameras. the ATEM 2ME has 2 multiview outputs. You can use the keyboard to control the switcher, but it only puts the camera on the preview bus, and you have to press another button to take or auto transition. I find it's better to use something like x-keys, or a streamdeck to control camera switching.
@@BallastMedia I consult you. I am looking for a switcher for 16 cameras and to be able to operate it from a computer keyboard. Is there a team that you know or that you recommend me?
Question: is it possible to use one laptop for both ATEM control and live streaming via OBS? If I had the laptop connected to the internet via Ethernet, would the ATEM connect via USB? Or is a router necessary? Using Mac with Mini Recorder via Thunderbolt. Thanks for your video!
Yes, you can use the same computer. Use a switch to connect the ATEM & Computer to your internet connection, and then configure your computer and ATEM to be on a network address that will work on your network so they can see each other. (The USB connection to the ATEM is just used to set the IP address, all control through the software is over the network.)
Ballast Media thanks for your response! Sounds great. Looking for a Wirecast replacement as the endless upgrade cycle is getting a little old at $250/year.
How do you set up OBS to stream the final video (what appears s MASTER on the ATEM) and not the whole screen showing different cameras
How are you getting your atem in to the computer? Sounds like you may be using the multiview output instead of the program (PGM) output.
@@BallastMedia we had input HDMI cable into the multiview thats why.So do we have to input into the PGM port.
We have the ATEM , intensity shuttle and blackmagic SDI to HDMI.
Is it okay to input PGM to the SDI to HDMI converter then the output HDMI into the intensity shuttle
@@AdilTwahir yes, that's the path you should take.
@@BallastMedia its still not working
We have 1) ATEM television studio pro HD 2) blackmagic design intensity shuttle 3)blackmagic design SDI to HDMI converter
Is there anything else that we need?
Or is there a video of yourself explaining how to setuP the ATEM with OBS
@@AdilTwahir What video standard is the atem set to?
I really like the video. I'm just starting to learn things to help my church present a better facebook live. Right now we are using an iPhone but I hope soon to use a camcorder. Thanks again.
Hi Stephen, so if I want to live stream from two cameras (using a program like OBS on my PC), and I buy an ATEM switcher, I should buy AJA U-Tap SDI and not the U-Tap HDMI? I see there is a sort of HDMI output on the ATEM, but it's a multiview output... That's not made for streaming with two cameras using software like OBS?
The thing is, one of my cameras will be Canon 80D, and if I use it alone, I should use it with U-Tap HDMI, so I'd have to buy both the SDI and the HDMI version of the U-Tap if I want to use it both alone, and with another camera via the ATEM. Unless there's a video interface that has both HDMI and SDI inputs, and supports any format, like the U-Tap...
Instead of buying an ATEM switcher, maybe it's best to buy two video interfaces? Maybe both the Canon 80D and the Canon Vixia HF R800 (or Canon XA11, the two cameras I'm considering buying) can be connected to the laptop via the Black Magic Ultrastudio Mini Recorder (two of them)? Can the video interface be connected to the laptop via USB or HDMI or only via Thunderbolt input?
Sorry for this many questions :)
Thanks!
I saw now on your channel that I could use two cameras with two U-Taps HDMI (that connect to the laptop via USB) and OBS: ruclips.net/video/8UtXvJq-l5M/видео.html
Still, if I go for the ATEM, I'd have to buy the U-Tap SDI?
@@lexington125djikan Yes, you would need the SDI u-tap for the ATEM. The Multiview HDMI output is not a program output, but a special display that shows you all the inputs at once like this: (images.app.goo.gl/M9j6SAFmYGuA7wRo7) You could get an HDMI version of the u-tap for use with your camera, and then get an SDI to HDMI converter to use with the ATEM. This would only add $60 additional cost, it just adds the additional piece of equipment in-between. amzn.to/2ZKefM9
We just bought a Sony Ipela and we are having trouble getting it to work with our ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio. My teacher and I have looked everywhere for help.
Most likely its a video standard issue. What video standard does the camera output? What video standard is your ATEM set to?
Ballast Media I’ll find out tomorrow morning and I’ll let you know.
Hi Stephen, we purchased this exact setup but the ATEM's image is flickering with all 3 R800's. What video standard should be used with these since the ATEM does not exactly have 30p or 60p?
Thanks!
Do you have an example I can see of the flickering? Can you send me a link on my facebook page messenger?
Great video. How do you get your stage camera to connect with your switcher?
Jeremy Byrd Convert to SDI. You can run a coax cable up to 300ft with SDI.
Or just start with sdi cameras to begin with like the little marshal cameras.
Are the XLR inputs Line Or Mic level? Thanks for another great video!
Elvis Presley Line level like from a mixer. Not a pre-amp.
Man we are ranting too about all those doubts we have, what if you make a video for the fastest easiest setup from scratch with Blackmagic switcher multi cameras and live stream? don't you thin is a good idea community?
I will do a similar thing, but i want to use roland v1hd instead atem, because of the missing hdmi output. But my question is, how do you record your stream? I want to use any videointerface that bring my stream to my pc and record at the same time. Because i can not use OBS for streaming/ textoverlay and recording at the same time. How do you do that?
Why can't you use OBS to record at the same time? As long as your computer is up to the task, it will do both.
Hello Stephan i Wold like to now if you can help set up one kitchen studio with 3 cameras thanks
Wonderful video. Well done!
Hi, what do transmitters and receivers do you use to get the video to the desk???
Epicocity If you need to go a long distance, convert to SDI and run RG6 coax cable. amzn.to/2wH90Bu
Would it be ok to use the same computer that you run the actual video stream on to also run the ATEM control software at the same time while steaming?
Or is that not a good idea and would recommend to run separate computers?
Similarly, what about if you were running software based audio mixer (DAW) during the live stream for audio mixing?
Would it be ok to run all three on one computer?
What combination might be ok to do and what’s be best scenario?
You can probably get away with running the atem software while streaming. I would not run a daw and stream, those two things each need their own computer.
Appreciate your insight. You’ve been very helpful
i just have a question, can i use 100 feet hdmi cable from camera to ATEM Switcher? or should i buy hdmi to sdi converters?
HDMI was only designed to go 15ft. Get a converter. amzn.to/2JZfrZh Any HDMI cable longer then that is a hack or converting the signal somehow anyways.
Awesome video. Super informative. Thanks!
What do I ask for when buying the RG6 cable to connect to the switcher and what should I use to record for distribution?
RG6 is a cable specification, so if it's RG6 your good. (It has slightly thicker cable and better shielding then RG59)
awesome Video. i was wondering if you can make a video on how to use multiple cameras with the web presenter thanks very much
The web presenter just functions as the video interface (as the AHA U-tap is shown in this video.) Just connect your ATEM switcher's output to the input of the web presenter and you're good to go.
What are the pros and cons of using the web presenter?
I'm stuck with my switcher SE-500, please i need procedures on how to set it up to my computer then projector and what are the right gears or tools to use
That's an analog switcher, so unfortunately it will cost more to do all the conversions to work with HD equipment then to just purchase a new Atem Mini line of switchers. If you need to drive a projector, you need an Aux output though, so you would need something like the Mini Extreme amzn.to/3pePwOC
If the camcorders I use only have HDMI output do I need hemlock to this atem?
Because the switcher I use for now will cause unstable lantacy for about 20 seconds.
I am wondering if I should change this atem.
TKS!
MyNews99 Are you using a physical switch to switch between HDMI devices? Yes, a real video switcher like the Atem will solve the problem of the devices having to resync when you use a physical switch.
Ballast Media I use Roland V-1HD. I don't know if it is a physical switch.
If so, do you have any suggestion for me? Or, if I can get the ATEM as a switcher to solve this problem.
Thanks again for answering my question so soon.
I haven't used the V1hd but it shouldn't cause sync to be lost like that, it's supposed to be a video switcher. You should be able to fade between inputs. What devices are you connecting to the V1hd?
Ballast Media Panasonic Camcorders with HDMI output
Ballast Media I use dissolve, which is also understood as fade effect between two video source.
Video very useful, thank you, I also registered for your Channel. How do I connect the SDI wire to the computer which adapter I need?
Aventure Nature / Serge Tonietto-Giguère Look at the AJA U-tap SDI.
Here is a link: amzn.to/2LoFqtC
thank you
I have a question for you. Can I use Blackmagic Design ATEM 1 M/E Studio 4K Switcher with my vMix application?
Yes, but you will still need a video interface to get the video from the switcher in to your computer running vMix.
How can I see the cameras that are not on program (able to see the cameras on the preview screen) with Vmix? Since the I'm only take the output of the ATEM SWITCHER to the AJA U TAP and from there to my pc? Is it possible to be able to see a preview screen before I program it on Vmix or obs?
Possibly a stupid question, but just curious why you need a video interface between the computer and the switcher? Why can’t you just use the switchers USB out?
genralaustin The USB is just for configuring the atem. It doesn't pass video. (The old tvs 1u rack version did, but even that was removed in a firmware update.)
How video standard in atem software can be adjusted? Is it possible to set video standard at 720p and camera's hdmi resolution at auto selection can bring the video on atem?
We are using the Canon R800's for our live broadcasts. Using the HDMI output, we are running that into a BM HDMI to SDI converter, and the SDI output to the BMTVSHD ATEM. We need to add field monitors to the cameras to follow the action, but how or can I get the single HDMI output from the camera to go to the HDMI/SDI BM mini and to the field monitor (Neewer 759's)on the camera?
Unfortunately, with that monitor the only way to make it work would be an HDMI splitter added at the camera. The better way would be to get a monitor with an Input and Output HMDI built in, like from Ikan. amzn.to/2pRw5xO
The ikan monitor I linked to above is actually discontinued. Here is an updated version. amzn.to/2GEMu2a
I have been looking for an HDMI splitter but have not been able to get a definitive answer as to what splitter would work, even BM didn't have much to offer other than to say it would have to be able to EDID signals.
If I could find the field monitor that will have the HDMI out pass the proper signal to the HDMI/SDI converter, I would actually prefer that solution. I'm looking. Your recommendation above I looked at and have asked on Amazon and waiting for a reply. Thanks for all your help. Great video too.
Will the BM ATEM Mini need configuring? And will it need a video interface? Thanks
Mini will need to be configured, select your output video standard, etc. You will not need an interface, it will perform that function.
Ballast Media Thanks for that. Do you think it would be possible to use my iPhone xmax as a second camera through the ATEM mini? Would a lightning cable be able to connect the atem min switcher?
I am using a Panasonic AG-HMX 100 audio and video mixer. If I send my video through SDI to the AJA U Tap is the audio following down the SDI cable into OBS OR do I need to get the audio into OBS in another way Thanks
Jeff Bridge Yes the audio from the mixer should be embedded in the SDI output.
How do you connect the audio for live stream to use the microphones that is be use by the Pastor and not the camera bild-in mic? Thanks
Laudelin Infante Do you have a video switcher? The quick method is to take an aux feed from your mixer and send that to your switcher. If you just have a subtle camera, send the audio from the mixer to your camera's audio inputs.
Dear Mr. Ballast, I have been following your highly educational lectures on setting up live streams to the stage of multiple camera via ATEM HD. With all the set up, I am not able to see video image at OBS. Here is my set up: Vixia R800 --> ATEM HD (set at 1080p 59.94) --> PGM SDI out to UltraStudio Mini Recorder set at SDI input --> thunderbolt 2 to iMac --> OBS (BM US Mini Recorder, format with Auto). This set up does not generate image in the OBS screen. There is video image detected via HDMI Out Muti View to external monitor (camera 1, preview and Program view). Appreciate if you can shed some light on the what could be the probable issue of lack of image at OBS. Thank you.
The mini recorder doesn't support 1080p60 video. the SDI connection won't take it. The HDMI gives you an image because the way HDMI works is that the two connecting devices negotiate a video format that they both support, so it's probably switching to 1080i60.
@@BallastMedia Thank you Mr. Ballast for your insight. I believe the once quick option for me to move forward is to replace the Mini Recorder with AJA U-tap SDI. And it should work out fine with the OBS connection compatibility. Would you support this option?
@@kennywong1024 correct, that will work.
@@BallastMedia Thank you!
How do you run cables from all of your camers to your switcher? Just use a lot of cables?
Yes, SDI cable.
am in Namibia am trying to set up a video stream for our church how do I go about it and what are the main components needed..
Where are you trying to stream to? Facebook Live? Do you have any equipment already? A Computer? Mac or PC?
How do you connect the cannon camcorder that you recommend in this video to the switcher from a long distance?
21ferebee Convert the HDMI to SDI (black magic design micro converterl and run a long SDI cable to the switcher.
Ballast Media
Awesome thx for advice. Great videos keep up the excellent work.
I connected canon VIXIA HF R800 to ATEM Television Studio switcher , but switcher is unable to detect the camera. I set ATEM switcher format 1080ip59.94 , whereas the camera output only 1080ip60 . How to fix this issue.
Thanks
Please can you recommend a wireless HDMI transmitter and Receiver (30m to 100m) for Atem production studio 4K .
Wireless is not cheap. The cheapest one I'd recommend is the Teradek Bolt 500: amzn.to/2E2LiUR
Ballast Media Thanks
Hi Stephen, I have Atem 2/M production 4k and we always use HD format, now I want to use the UHD format because we have 4k cameras and CCU 4k also, I already change all the format, in the cameras, ccu, atem II but I still can´t see the signal. Do you know how i cant resolve this problem?
Not exactly sure, my first guess would be that the camera format and the ATEM video standard aren't quite the same. The UHD formats that the ATEM is compatible with are pretty specific. What video standard do you have your camera's set to? I assume you're running this over SDI? What video standard is the ATEM set to?
This is quality, thank you
Are there low-cost switchers too for a multi-camera live stream?
Fimbi Foi The ATEM TVS HD is about as low cost of a video switcher as you can find.
HI, it is possible to connect BMCC pocket 4K to Atem TVS HD
Superb video!!!
hi can i use USB 2.0 as an audio input from Allen and heath digital mixer
How do you compare the Decimator HX cross converter to the datavideo DAC-70?
They do basically the same thing, the DAC-70 includes a VGA input that the Decimator doesn't have.
hello! i have two cameras 4k ultra hd 48 mp video. When i connect the cameras with my switcher (Black magic ATE Mini PRO), the screens of cameras close. Can you help me please?
Is that a mirror less or dslr camera? This is pretty common on some cameras to turn off the screen when the hdmi output is used. It's a "feature" of the camera, not much you can do but change cameras.
Can you use the ATEM and Stream with the same computer? Because in order to use the ATEM it needs to be Ethernet so how can you use 1 computer for the atem and OBS?
Yes you can, you just connect them through a switch. You'll need to configure the ip address of the atem to work on your network and be accessible to your computer.
Man, Is possible to connect three different models of cameras with different resolutions ? I mean, I have a Canon HD, a Sony non HD and a JVC everio HD all SD card cameras, Is possible to connect all to that device ?
The atem switchers require all cameras to be the same video standard coming in. You would be to pick one and use format converter to change the cameras that don't match. amzn.to/2UupKqs
Hi sir, I'm using this exact setup . This includes the ATEM Television Studio pro HD, Intensity Shuttle for USB 3.0 and Canon5dMK4. I'm using VMIX on Windows 10. The video signal come to Vmix software on and off, i check the Supported Hardware list from Vmix.com, i can't see Intensity Shuttle for USB 3.0 on the list ( it has Intensity Shuttle for thunderbolt only), could you tell me what should i need to do please. Thank you
Not exactly sure, The obvious thing.... Make sure you are using the latest desktop video version. Also, is the intensity shuttle connected directly to the computer or through some sort of hub?
@@BallastMedia yes, it's connected directly to laptop and i upgrade latest desktop video version already
Hi sir, Thank you for your video, My Name is Viko & i'm new in media. I have some question.
I wants to start live streaming. So i've bought some tools, like camcorders, blackmagic atem switcher TVS HD and AJA U-TAP HDMI. My question is:
1. Are the tools correct? Do I need another tool?
2. I tried to connect the sony HXR-NX100 camcorder directly to the switcher using the SDI cable but it does not display anything on the switcher? I've set the same standard video between camcorder and switcher.
do i need an SDI to HDMI converter from camcorder to switcher to display it in switcher?
English isn’t my first language, so please excuse any mistakes. Thanks. Gbu
Hello Viko! One thing I would change, if you are using the TVS HD switcher, it has SDI outputs, you should get the SDI version of the u-tap. amzn.to/2JxxpNQ So that camera does not have SDI outputs. The BNC connector is a composite video signal. So you'll need to use the HDMI output to connect to the switcher.
If you need to run the cable over a long distance (over 5 meters) then convert the HDMI output of the camera to SDI at the camera amzn.to/2I4vBfM and then run a long SDI cable to the switcher.
Hallo Sir, thank you for reply....so my HDMI U-Tap can not be used anymore?
& if I use HDMI to SDI Converter can I move with my camcorder from one position to another? I see on the converter using power suply?
You could still use it (u-tap hdmi) if you convert the output of the switcher to HDMI, the switcher just doesn't have HDMI program output. Yes the adapter at the camera needs power. You could create a loom with power and video cable and still be mobile.
Ballast Media I’m sorry Sir, i don’t understand about create a loom with power, can you explain about it?
Could we have the purchase links of all connection cables ???
A lot depends on your setup. What cameras are you using? What video interface? I have some setups on my webpage that link everything needed for that particular setup, you could take a look at that. Multi-camera: bit.ly/2IXOkJ4 and single camera: bit.ly/2EQ2HNf
You are amazing , Great tutorial and very very helpful , 10000000 likes , I want to ask you with Semi Pro camcorder supports wife and has Stream option with IP address , How can We stream Live Video From this camera to Live RUclips for our church ? Is there any Possibility to Stream Live to RUclips . Our 2cameras are Sony PXW Z-150 and also we have Another DSLR canon 5D Mark4 , How can we Stream Live to RUclips with out any wire if possible ,but if not what is your Recommendation???/
Many Thanks
I don't know what the WiFi capability of the camera is. Can you enter an rtmp server address and authentication key for it to connect to? If you have two cameras I'd recommend you get a switcher (like in the video) and run an SDI cable to each camera. Then stream using a computer and an AJA u-tap.
Does this switcher allow for video delay?
Basically, I have two cameras connected to my Mac using Blackmagic Mini Recorders. One is next to my Mac and the other is 100 ft away using an HDMI extender. I have noticed that the one using the HDMI extender comes in delayed compared to the one next to my Mac. I fixed this by delaying one video feed using my streaming software (OBS).
If I get the switcher, is it possible to delay the video feeds? If not are there other ways to avoid this problem?
The delay you are experiencing is from the HDMI extender, it's adding some processing time no doubt. A better way to do this (if you get a switcher) would be to convert your HDMI signal at the camera to SDI (using the pretty cheap BMD Micro Converter HDMI to SDI) Then run SDI cable the distance to your switcher.
Thank you, that is a good idea!
how do I reset the switcher, because the multiview display in my switcher is missing, there are eight frame boxes, and 2 preview boxes and PGM but there is no image display from each camera input
Did you by chance change the video standard of your switcher? (e.g. what resolution and frame rate it's operating at)
i have a 1080i camera and canon vixia which is only 1080p i'm using atem hd studio, how do i read? because I can't make the 2 work together
You need a format converter for one of the cameras, the UpDownCrossHD works well. amzn.to/329IeAC
Good job buddy!
I have an X32 going to my DAW, how do I send audio from it to my ATEM for my livestream?
How are you getting audio from the x32 to the DAW?
@@BallastMedia out of the USB from the X32
hi steve ever use the "remote" on it what is it for
is this just for live or can the footage be edited
You can record the feed as well. OBS can stream, or record, or both at the same time.
I would like to stream worship service to Facebook. I will use a video switcher with out hdmi and a laptop. I will use also a video capture device to connect the switcher to the laptop. I have two capture devices in my mind: AJA U-TAP HMDI or Elgato Camlink 4K. According to your experience, what would you suggest me to buy between these two cards?
U-tap is definitely better - but to be honest at the moment with COVID, most of these are hard to find, so get what you can find. The Elgato will work fine on PC, it does have issues on Mac.
Hello, i will buy two usb identical cameras , i want to record with this software two identical cameras with same framework and
synchorism at same time easily. i want to have side by side mp4 video and after make a 3d video. . wich soft do you recomend me?
Thanks! sorry for my english-
Sorry, I don't know any software that will do that.
Hi there! We have a Canon Vixia HF R800 and a Canon XA15 but can't get them to sync together into a Blackmagic Television Studio HD. We're having some trouble lining up the video frame rates into the switcher. Can someone please help us. Many thanks in advance!!
Have you tried 1080p59.94?
how to slove NLE fliker problem in Multy view . ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K
How do you set default settings so that everytime you boot the device up it doesn't reset settings such as transition timings and fade to black?
Save startup state in the file menu of the atem control software.
Could you tell me how to install intensity pro usb 3.0 in my HP ZBOOK 15 G3, there are some problems in any PC.....
Robert Kusiej You need to go to blackmagic's support page and download Desktop Video. (Look in the capture devices category.).
hey how much you think i will need to spend to start a 3 cameras streaming
Are you starting from scratch? Do you have a computer you can use already?
$600 3x VIXIA R800 (amzn.to/2FBaCQs)
$600 3x Tripods? (amzn.to/2CIYx8z)
$1000 Video switcher (amzn.to/2EUeeQr)
$100 Monitor for Switcher multi-view (amzn.to/2orRRY9)
$335 AJA U-tap Video Interface (amzn.to/2F8nX4U)
$590 PC for streaming (amzn.to/2CJnwZs)
$180 3x HDMI to SDI converters if you want cameras further then 15ft from switcher (amzn.to/2GKkQ0a)
~$200 cables: select SDI lengths needed here (amzn.to/2EQCfYB)
=$3605 and you are well on your way. Might need a few odds and ends for your environment, but that is the core of a 3 camera system to begin streaming.
yes i have a computer i have a mac and windows and also a few tablets all need is the cameras switchers ect
I am using a SDI to HDMI converter and then again HDMI recorder to take signal from ATEM to my PC. However, the converter is not BMD, but it is compatible for 1080p 60fps and still I am getting no signal when I tried to get Program output via SDI to HDMI converter. Do you know what might be the actual problem here?
Aditya Kuche Can you tell me what specific models you are using? My first guess is thatsomething isn't able to operate at 1080p60.
Hi again!! The problem was because of cheap SDI to HDMI converter. Just today I have received original Blackmagic-design and it is working absolutely fine. But I am facing another issue. Facebook live video is terribly lagging at 720p.
Are you using OBS to stream? What is the upload speed of your connection? What is your bit rate set to?
Yes I am using OBS to stream. Upload speed is roughly 22 mb/s and my video bit-rate is set to 2500.
If you have 22mbps upload that is great. (Your sure that's not your download?) As long as OBS isn't reporting dropped frames when you are streaming, then the lag is happening on the viewer end. You can help the viewer by sending a lower bit rate stream, try 2000 for your setting in OBS and see if that helps.
very helpfull. thankyou for share
Can I connect the switcher directly to my pc with a usb cable without the AJA utap device?
No, the USB on the ATEM switchers is just used to configure the IP address of the switcher. You'll need some sort of video interface to bring video in to the computer.
@@BallastMedia Thank you.