ATEM Audio

BlackMagic ATEM switches have a surprising depth of audio functionality. We'll discuss many of the essentials such as signal flow, sync, routing etc.

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Description: In this segment, we delve into various aspects of audio production, from getting the best audio from a mixer into an ATEM extreme/mini to managing ATEM audio I/O in a networked environment. We also discuss the use of MADI I/O on the ATEMs, the impact of the quality of the power supply on the digital signal chain, and the limits on the types of audio signals that can be sent to an ATEM Mini. Tune in for an enlightening discussion!

00:00:00 Intro
00:12:45 How can I get the best audio from a mixer into an ATEM extreme/mini?
00:25:41 Is using the phono out RCA jacks from the Mackie Pro fx v2 mixer into the ATEM the best option?
00:26:59 Is there a way of configuring a mix minus within the ATEM mini for a hybrid event?
00:29:42 On the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO (HDMI or SDI) how does one turn off the MASTER OUT Buss…?
00:30:43 What does the “Mic+Plug in power” option in the mixer settings mean
00:32:19 Can we talk a little about AFV - when to use it and when not to use it?
00:37:24 When would you use the MADI I/O on the ATEMs instead of feeding a stereo mix to it?
00:39:09 If we are using a camera with a XLR input - for example a Sony FX6 - do you think it is worth taking the audio from a mixing desk into the camera, rather than from the mixer into the ATEM?
00:43:35 Is there a hardware delay for camera input?
00:44:51 What is the +4 vs -10 dB?
00:46:28 On the ISO Minis, the audio is also ISO recorded at 24-bit 48 KHz as wave files. Would you ever use this as a poor man’s multi-channel recorder?
00:53:49 Would a DirectOut PRODIGY or similar device be useful for managing ATEM audio I/O in a networked (Dante/SoundGrid/et al) environment? ([link])
00:54:41 How does the quality of the power supply affect the quality of the digital signal chain?
00:56:53 To remove ground hum, is it best to plug the mixer into its own power supply like a battery backup? Or the ATEM into iso power or ???
00:59:42 What are the limits on the types of audio signals that can be sent to an ATEM Mini as HDMI is also a consumer delivery connection that carries many different types of audio streams?
01:00:17 End of Part 1 of ATEM Audio

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