What’s new with the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme?

While the past year was quite difficult in many regards, it did not lack it’s share of positive results in the way of innovation and improvements. Those in the industry were forced to be creative and as a result we saw many breakthroughs in technology. Streaming and broadcasting saw a huge surge as many churches, theaters and other venues turned to implementing tools to facilitate a live, at-home experience for their viewers. A multitude of new gaming streams, livecasts and home studios popped up leading many to seek out the best and most affordable equipment to use.

Blackmagic Designs was geared up and ready for them

So many soon discovered Blackmagic’s amazing product line designed to provide high quality and affordable solutions for any venue, including the affordable ATEM mini line of video switchers. Compact, affordable and easy to use these consoles have been flying off stock shelves as a favorite among streamers and broadcasters everywhere. While the ATEM Mini provides an excellent entry-level option for those new to the game, the ATEM Mini Pro offers advanced features suited for more experienced users.

And just recently, the ATEM Mini Extreme was released providing even more features perfect for the true professional! You get all the ATEM Mini Pro features PLUS 8 HDMI inputs, 2 separate HDMI outputs, 2 USB ports and a headphone connection. There are also 4 chroma keyers, 6 picture in picture DVEs, 2 media players, and a multiview with up to 16 views! In addition, the ATEM Mini Pro and ATEM Mini Extreme offer ISO models which allow for recording of 5 to 9 streams, respectively, including all input as clean feeds for editing.

Whatever your streaming and broadcasting needs are, Blackmagic has it. For a side-by-side comparison of each console, see below. And if you want to take a look at the ATEM Mini in action, check out this video and watch Peter and the crew’s demonstration!

	ATEM Mini	ATEM Mini Pro	ATEM Mini Extreme
Connections
Total Video Inputs	4	4	8
Total Outputs	2	2	2
Total Aux Outputs	1	1	2
Total Audio Inputs	2 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack.	2 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack.	2×3.5mm stereo mini jack
Total Audio Outputs	None, embedded audio only.	None, embedded audio only.	1×3.5mm stereo mini jack
HDMI Video Inputs	4 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable.2 channel embedded audio.	4 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable.2 channel embedded audio.	8 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable.2 channel embedded audio.
Video Input Re-Sync	On all 4 HDMI inputs.	On all 4 HDMI inputs.	On all 8 HDMI inputs.
Frame rate and format converters	On all 4 HDMI inputs.	On all 4 HDMI inputs.	On all 8 HDMI inputs.
HDMI Program Outputs	1	1	2
Ethernet	Ethernet supports 10/100 BaseT for software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection.	Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection.	Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection.
Computer Interface	1 x USB Type-C 2.0 for webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection.	1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection.	2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection.
Product Specifics
Upstream Keyers	1	1	4
Downstream Keyers	1	1	2
Advanced Chroma Keyers	1	1	Up to 4
Linear/ Luma Keyers	2	2	Up to 4
Transition Keyer	DVE Only	DVE Only	DVE Only
Total # of Layers	5	5	9
Pattern Generators	1	1	5
Color Generators	2	2	2
DVE with Borders and Drop Shadow	1	1	2
Interface	Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768	Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768	Minimum monitor resolution of 1366 x 768
Pricing
	$295	$595	$995