My new favorite video switcher just came in. I watched the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO product announcement with some interest, but didn’t think it was for me. I have been checking out the possibilities of this upgrade, and decided that it was time to jump on board. I am glad that I did!
Comparing this new switcher with the ATEM Mini Pro. The Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO cost is slightly over twice as much, at $1295. Is it worth it? I say a big fat yes! There are so many new features, some surprises and some requests listened to in the new model.
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro – I paid $595 for a switcher/video encoder with 4 inputs, and 1 recording track.
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO – I paid $1295 for a switcher/video encoder with 8 inputs, and 9 recording tracks. It features 201 buttons, SuperSource and many digital video features inherited from more expensive models.
Pictured here is the ATEM Mini Extreme ISO on a laptop stand, with a Feelworld 15 inch broadcast display, and Elgato Stream Deck. I am using the HP 22 inch display for the Program View. I use the Feelworld display for the Multi View.
I was an early adopter of the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, and am happy to see this newer product expand the limitations of the earlier models. In addition to the two Audio Inputs, there is the long-awaited Headphone Output jack. There are two USB-C ports, which allows using one as a webcam signal, and the other to record to SSD.
Hey Blackmagic Design, could you add a power switch? I use this type of in-line cable switch, but it doesn’t lock. It holds pretty snuggly and is very convenient.
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