Thanks for your great videos. I love them. One question: Which lenses can I use for a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to control the zoom? I've heard that this would not be possible with all lenses. Thanks.
Alex Pettitt what lenses do you use for the black magic 4k? Or at least for this video? What lenses do recommend for the black magic 4k for a video podcast?
I'm getting error messages from Periscope. They don't like 1080p or bitrates higher than 4000. I know we can change the bitrate, but 720p? The original manual for my ATEM mini had a 720p stream output option but it was apparently a mistake. However, with access to the xml...... could we get a 720p stream out from the ATEM mini pro?
Just here to say a huge THANK YOU for your super-clear and easy to understand guidance. You are a natural teacher! I've been wanting to upgrade my CZcams live streaming to other platforms and you helped me get it done in no time. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for this video! I've been working with the ATEM Mini Pro for about a month now, and a few days ago found myself needing to set up a custom streaming service (previously it had all been Facebook or CZcams). I had seen this video a few weeks ago and remembered that you showed how to modify the xml file, and following your directions worked perfectly and I was able to get the ATEM setup for the new service within minutes. Anyway, just wanted to come back to the video and thank you.
Thanks for this video. I think many people myself included, are interested to know more things about graphics, downstream and upstream keys and similar things that will improve our streams.
The delay on CZcams depends on the stream’s latency settings. It’s in the bottom left of the livestream page on YT. The lower the latency, the faster the stream shows up on the website. This is ideal for when you have lots of people in the chat you want to frequently engage with in real time. However, higher latency results in a better quality stream as it’s taking time to properly process the stream before putting in on YT.
Hi Alex, thank you for this video, you have truly helped me. After emailing Blackmagic Design they politely said "find it on CZcams", I now have managed to add my own server URL and stream key following your instructions, which is what i wanted initially. However, i had problems with streaming to Twitch as my Internet speed was not able to carry the recommended ATEM mini Pro bit rate for Twitch, so i decided to lower the bit rate on the streaming.xml and now i can stream to Twitch with no intermittent video & audio interruptions. Thank you.
hi does atem mini pro support the webcam Function (on Laptop or Computer) and recording function (on external drive) at same time on both devices.. please answer this question...
Followed everything exactly and it was working great. Tested feeds to youtube and fb - all good. Came back to it a few days later and "On Air" is blinking and not solid. Double checked the stream key in ATem output and it was all good. Don't know what could be the problem. Ideas on how to solve this?
In the upper top right corner I do not have a Livestream Option . The Goal for me would be to livestream Facebook and CZcams at the same time do I have to put info in the xml file first to see the live stream option ?
Hi Alex, first of all thank you for all the amazing videos - it's been a god send! I have a bit of a weird problem which may make me look really dumb haha! I'm using the ATEM mini pro through USB C into my macbook. It's going through a converter so I can have a HDMI out as well. fI want to use the same laptop I'm running the ATEM software on as another video source. When I connect the HDMI cable from the laptop running the Software Control into the ATEM source 1-4 it completely cuts the internet off for the laptop. If I unplug the HDMI the internet works again. I can't for the life of me understand why this is! Thanks again and all the best
Hey Alex, interesting video but are you sure you are live on YT at 13:48. Up to me you are only connected as the "GO LIVE" button in the right upper corner still needs to be hit.
I am considering this device, I don’t have it yet. I am planning to use it to restream from Zoom to a 2nd device for Zoom and also multicasting. In the beginning of the video you show how to configure the xml file for multiple outputs and then you go on to talk about Castr, but it’s unclear to me if the ATEM Mini Pro software isn’t capable of sending out the stream to multiple outputs simultaneously. I am guessing It does not, which is why you turn to Castr to do that. Is this right?
Thanks a lot for those details. I am in Taiwan and curious to know if Castr has a good bandwidth here, if not I'd be happy to hear suggestions for another choice for similar service.
Hi Alex! Thanks for your tutorial. When Blackmagic going to update they software like Yolobox streaming in multi platform? like big company they are, we as a customers, we do not need to pay extra for another software to start livestreaming... Thanks
Thanks for ALL your great videos. How would you setup a scheduled live event with Castr to CZcams and Facebook Live. The Castr site explains how to schedule a prerecorded event but I can’t find an explanation for a scheduled multi site live stream.
I want to simultaneously record to SSD and livestream (sending to iMac then thru ECamm). I am using an Anker A8383 data hub. The Mac doesn’t recognize the signal from Atem. SSD is fine. Suggestions? Thanks.
Hi ! very interesting and helpful video ! Why not make another video on how to feed program and multi view at the same time. I was thinking of pluging the hyperdeck studio min in the usb port and use it as a recorder and a signal distribution. Thank you
Hi Alex. Just wish to start by saying your videos are so brilliant and informative. Thank you so much for doing them. On the strength of your brilliant videos I have ordered a ATEM Mini pro yesterday. Please could you help me with a question? I’m wishing to use this in the future (after this strange time) for streaming live acoustic guitar shows to CZcams. In an ideal world as the nature of the shows I don’t want to take lots and lots of gear to stream live. My wish list is... Use my ATEM Mini pro with a DI from my AER amp to the xlr on my canon XF105. This will be my only audio and have a couple of go pros for more angles. I would really like to stream live to CZcams and also a usbc drive at same time. I really don’t want to take my laptop along also. Could you explain the best way to do all this and what may and may not be possible? Also I have been doing a little testing with CZcams and a little unclear on if the generated key lasts for one recording or can use again and again? One other thing I would really like to do is be able to get the cameras to cycle around automatically so I can just get on with the show. Could I for example somehow set an action for camera 1 to go live for 15seconds then go to camera 2 for 10 seconds then back to camera 1 for 15 seconds then to camera 3 for 10 seconds and just infinitely cycle until I stop the broadcast? I apologise it’s a long question but you are the person best to help. Thank you once again for any help and your time Alex. Dean
Hey Dean - Lots of questions here so let me do my best to answer: 1) You should have no issue recording and streaming to CZcams at the same time. Use USB-C to record to a hard drive and then ethernet to stream and control ATEM Mini Pro. 2) I would highly recommend you take a small laptop with you to control / setup the ATEM Mini Pro. Technically you could just save the start up state of the device how you want it, and then not take a laptop. But if you rock up to a gig and the need to change something at last minute, you're screwed without the laptop. 3) You can set up in CZcams a permanent stream key and use the same one every time. Just make sure no-one else knows it. 4) Auto cycling through cameras can be done with a Macro that cuts around - However getting that macro to repeat continuously might be a little tricky. Might require some third party software.
Would streaming like this through the Atem mini pro iso be better and more beneficial rather than streaming directly from Restream? I have the Atem mini pro iso mainly for multi cam purposes but I use Restream to set up all the streaming stuff. I’ve noticed that it lowers the quality of the video, even with it set to the highest quality of streaming. I’m just wondering if streaming from the Atem would help that.
Very helpful! This is exactly what I was looking for today when I logged in to CZcams lol. Do you know where I can get a hold of one of these switchers? I’m in the US and can’t find them anywhere. Also, does anyone know if there’s a way to stream to instagram as well?
Me too! We ordered one from B&H but are being told Mid-June at least before it will ship. So jealous of all these folks who already have one posting videos!
We have been using the atem mini pro and teradek vidiu pro for streaming. We duplicate the stream on site: Stream 1 (atem mini pro) ---> HDMI OUT ---> Stream 2 (teradek vidiu pro) My plan: Stream 1 (atem mini pro) ---> going to restream or castr ---> youtube & facebook. (microphone plugged in on atem mini pro for english translation) Stream 2 (teradek vidiu pro) ---> going to restream or castr ---> youtube & facebook. Stream 3 ( duplicate of stream 2 on restream or castr) ---> (add live French translation) ---> youtube & facebook. Is it possible to plug in microphone to my computer and start live translation the stream 2 into another language. any ideas guys? Or do i have to buy another atem mini pro? i hope not. OBS is not an option, this setup is too heay on the system, we use fullframe DSLR for livestreaming. Thank you all for your help. Jeroen
Hi' thanks for your videos/ do you know how to do this workflow with version 8.7.1? it seems that this .xml doesn't exist anymore in that version. thanks
I copied the original file. I then opened the new file and tried to make and save changes but MacOS Big Sur won't let me! it says "You don’t own the file “Streaming.xml” and don’t have permission to write to it." What do I do please?
I managed to figure it out. I copied the original file to the desktop, altered the file there. Changed the name of the original file in the switchers folder and then dragged the new version from the desktop into the Switchers folder. There are some strict file permissions in play which makes it a pain in the behind.
Very useful, i do have a question can i have 2 different youtube livestreams at the same time in youtube? I have a 24/7 feed and i want to do a weekly livestram from a separate pc with out cutting off the 24/7 feed. Thank you
Thanks very much! To answer your question, yes is is absolutely fine to have 2 CZcams Live Streams coming from the same channel at the same time, just make sure to use two separate stream keys :)
Is it possible to stream via castr and say the default CZcams at the same time? Without using Castr to stream CZcams? Or say Castr and another platform that Castr doesn’t support yet?
is it possible to stream from both usb-c ports to 2 different computers ? or if i connect usb-c to one computer can i use it simultaneously for zoom and for streaming ?
Thank you Alex! This was very helpful! I'm using the ATEM Mini Pro. I successfully connected the mini pro to Castr. Can you tell me how to go from Castr to my website to livestream? Thanks!
Hi. Am new here. Just enquiring if its possible to live stream with OBS without using the USB C port// or at the same time use USB C port for external recording...
Great tutorial. I have a very unusual question that hopefully I can explain. I have my ATEM MiniPro running fine and I understand most all of the settings. I can stream to youtube live fine and I understand how to edit the XML file. But the tricky part is I would like to stream locally on a private network. My ATEM Mini Pro is connected DHCP to a network and there is a internet gateway on this network but I would rather stream directly to an IP address on my network. I have a couple of options here, but I am not sure what to change the URL to for this. Any tips would be appreciated.
This is a very informative and interesting video, thank you, can I ask how much PC processing power would be used/needed for a multicast stream such as this?
Thanks Martyn. And the answer to your question is none.I'm using the internet streaming encoder on the ATEM Mini Pro to push the stream to Castr and they are doing the distribution to multiple platforms....so not using my PC or Mac at all for the output of the stream
@@AlexPettitt That's very cool then, so the only thing that will determine any problems within a stream is just personal Broadband bandwidth and the individual site restrictions yes?
How are you dealing with latency issues when using the mic inputs? I found a solution running the audio through Logic Pro and increasing the audio buffer deliberately at latency - wondered if you had any other solutions?
I tend to run my audio directly into my camera which helps, or if I'm using an external mixer for multiple audio sources, I will add the delay in the mixer before taking the output to the ATEM Mini Pro
Hi Alex - thank you so much for your tutorials. Much appreciated!! I have a question. If I have the Mini Pro set up via OBS.. does this mean the encoder in the Mini Pro becomes useless? Does it mean that now my Cat5/Ethernet cable must be connected to my laptop instead of Mini Pro? Does it mean I cannot simply hit "stream" button on the Mini Pro? Please advise. Thank you in advance.
Thanks Alex!!! Would be awesome to edit the key in the streaming.xml file to stream multi stream direct from the ATEM mini... Just wondering about how you got into making videos etc Is this what you studied after school or just fell into the streaming world... Keep up the excellent work...!!!
Hi Alex Really useful tutorial - thanks very much. I am having a problem editing the XML file. Basically it will not let me save it as the original file name - it says I do not have permission? Even when I duplicate it and try and save it will not let me save. Any thoughts? Thanks Adam
dear Alex thank you for the excellent tutorial. Am I understanding correctly that if you use a service like caster for multi casting then there is no need to also be using OBS? that you can go ATEM Mini to Caster to all the other platforms? is there anything that OBS or Wirecast offer that Caster or Restream don't offer? many thanks
You can only steam with the ATEM Mini Pro. If you don't have the pro version you have to use something like OBS or a different hardware encoder. OBS is very different to this because it allows you to capture lots of other sources like NDI streams as well as create your own graphics to overlay
"Twitter, Facebook, wherever, Twitch, Mixer" why do I feel like I'm to blame for you mentioning Mixer there? Haha. But yeah, good to see it get mentioned.
Paladinleeds haha got to admit, I totally thought of your comment on my last video as I said it in this one! I’m totally looking into that low latency option for you. RTMP working well at the moment.. just need to do some delay tests
Did you setup your ATEM Mini Pro with ethernet control? If so, what steps did you do, and are you able to do a full setup on how to control the Mini Pro with Ethernet, share you internet connection (WiFi) with the ATEM, connect to live and record to a SSD drive. I know it’s a lot, but Grant Petty from BM demonstrates this when he introduced this, but I see he skipped a few steps, as to why I’m having a hard time right now with shattering my internet connection to the ATEM.
Have you tested, or do you know if adding or changing a stream spec line (in the XML file) to 720p as an option works? So if always streaming to Facebook in 720p, would changing the line from 1080 to 720 make any difference to quality or data rate? I’m loving my Mini Pro, and your videos too.
Hey Alex, Great Tutorial. One Question, Can we Live Stream using only the Atem Mini Pro individually without a PC or a laptop, by just connecting the Ethernet wire (internet) to the Ethernet port on the Atem Mini and pressing the "Go Air" Button ?? (that is, Setting all the details on the Atem Software Priorly on a Computer, then disconnecting the Computer and just using the Atem Mini Pro to Go live.) Thanks In Advance.
Hey Mahadev, good question. In theory I believe the answer is yes, as long as you set everything up beforehand, including inputting your streaming key etc.... and then save the startup state of the ATEM (Also save a restore file just in case). Then when you next power on the ATEM Mini Pro, you should just be able to hit the on air button and that's it. However, I would always advise you have a computer there just in case you need to change settings at last minute. IE, what happens if you have to change your live streaming platform at last minute...without the software control, you wouldn't be able to. Hope this helps :)
Hi Alex, we are a religious organisation please using the Atem Mini Pro. Is it possible to multicast on the basic subscription to social sites like facebook page and CZcams? Using the method you explained in this tutorial. Would appreciate a clarification before we make a subscription, thanks Alex for all you do. I appreciate you.
Hey Damilare, yes, both Restream and Castro’s free plans do allow for limited mutlicast streaming. If you look on their websites, they have more details about their paid and free plans :) Hope this helps
Hey Alex. So now that we have multi view, some of us want to buy this for small corporate operations. We need to send a Program feed to other monitors. So can any of these two work? 1. Mini Pro conected to a router. One Router port converts to USB-C connected to Mac (normal). Another router port with an ethernet to HDMI converter connected to HDMI splitter for displays. 2. Connect to Mac as usual. While streaming through the BMD software, Use OBS to pick up the course and point it to an HDMI hub connected to the Mac. What do you say?
In the stream.xml you can change the bitrate. Then I can rename «hyperdeck» high to «local rec» or whatever and increase the bitrate to get a higher quality local recording to disk. My question is then, how high can i set this number? And when will you start/stop te see a increase in quality?
Loving your channel and have recently subbed! I am a huge Blackmagic fan and use the BMPCC4K cameras. Very new to streaming though.... I want to start a new live streaming landing page on my wordpress site. Am I able to use the Atem mini pro ISO to stream to a wordpress site via Restream, Dacast or Castre? Also, can the Atem mini pro ISO receive a 4K signal from the Pocket 4K or does it need to be 1080 only? Off topic... FYI... I was directed here by the Blackmagic Design service team :)
Hello Alex , 🙆🏾♀️ I’m really trying to understand the sound part of this whole thing. I like the idea of use the ATEM Mini Pro to stream and not using OBS but I want to use the RODECASTER Pro for sound but I’m hearing that’s not the best option.... could you do a video on this please lol or maybe a comment because I’m not getting it lol
I have never had an issue using the RodeCaster Pro with my ATEM Mini - If you check out my "live streaming backpack" video, I detail this exact setup :)
Hi Alex! EG streaming keys: If I am live streaming daily - Are streaming keys permanent? -OR- do individual platform keys have to be generated all the time for every show
Very good question. I think on youtube live create event it ask if you want to reuse the key.....so I think it will be the same. Me I m using 2 devices of Webcaster X2 to not pay any cents for restream
what about the output resolution? I tried to change 1080 in the xml to 720 and even change the bitrate.. It didnt work. for some reason the output was 1080 60 fps allthough it is setup to be 25/50 PAL?! where else can I change those settings? or is it even possible?
New ATEM mini pro user here. I had a live stream set up for CZcams. A news station at the event wanted to tap into the multicam feed/stream. So would I need them to have them proide their RTMP /stream key or would I give them the Castr link? I gave them the CZcams web url so they could embed it. But They wanted a clean feed without the CZcams visible CZcams info on the screen. Just curious what you would advise.
Hi, I'm using a atem mini pro to send my source to castr. When I go live from the atem I can see the video go live on the castr dashboard and then my two platforms displays connected to facebook and youtube from the castr dashboard, but it never go live on either social media sites. Any suggestions?
I have fellow the steps to add restream to ATEM mini pro but can’t make it work, please just can you explain it well, first l duplicate the xml file and Facebook.
Dont know if you will receive this because of the age of this content, but here is my question.. Would the procedure be the same if you use streamyard software? Do you have content for the streamyard software platform you could point me to? Which is better, Castr or Streamyard?? ATEM mini extreme iso user.
If streamyard has a way of accepting RTMP feeds as an input, then yet. If not, you may need to use the USB out from the ATEM into a computer and run it that way :)
Let me know if you found this video useful and what future tutorials you'd like to see ⬇️
Alex Pettitt the video was awesome. Super helpful.
Thanks for your great videos. I love them.
One question: Which lenses can I use for a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to control the zoom? I've heard that this would not be possible with all lenses. Thanks.
Alex Pettitt what lenses do you use for the black magic 4k? Or at least for this video? What lenses do recommend for the black magic 4k for a video podcast?
How did you have your Picture in Picture appear like a Square image?
I'm getting error messages from Periscope. They don't like 1080p or bitrates higher than 4000. I know we can change the bitrate, but 720p? The original manual for my ATEM mini had a 720p stream output option but it was apparently a mistake. However, with access to the xml...... could we get a 720p stream out from the ATEM mini pro?
from my church to you THANK YOU for teaching us how to get the most out of the ATEM MINI PRO! Such a champion your videos are so helpful!
Just here to say a huge THANK YOU for your super-clear and easy to understand guidance. You are a natural teacher! I've been wanting to upgrade my CZcams live streaming to other platforms and you helped me get it done in no time. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Glad the videos have been useful for you :)
Thank you for this video! I've been working with the ATEM Mini Pro for about a month now, and a few days ago found myself needing to set up a custom streaming service (previously it had all been Facebook or CZcams). I had seen this video a few weeks ago and remembered that you showed how to modify the xml file, and following your directions worked perfectly and I was able to get the ATEM setup for the new service within minutes. Anyway, just wanted to come back to the video and thank you.
Awesome. So helpful Alex. Your advice is worth its weight in gold right now.
Yeah!!! I still got it even though I learned it to three years ago. Thanks to good teaching! Great video!
Thanks for this video. I think many people myself included, are interested to know more things about graphics, downstream and upstream keys and similar things that will improve our streams.
The delay on CZcams depends on the stream’s latency settings. It’s in the bottom left of the livestream page on YT.
The lower the latency, the faster the stream shows up on the website. This is ideal for when you have lots of people in the chat you want to frequently engage with in real time.
However, higher latency results in a better quality stream as it’s taking time to properly process the stream before putting in on YT.
Hi Alex, thank you for this video, you have truly helped me.
After emailing Blackmagic Design they politely said "find it on CZcams", I now have managed to add my own server URL and stream key following your instructions, which is what i wanted initially. However, i had problems with streaming to Twitch as my Internet speed was not able to carry the recommended ATEM mini Pro bit rate for Twitch, so i decided to lower the bit rate on the streaming.xml and now i can stream to Twitch with no intermittent video & audio interruptions.
Thank you.
Solid content. This will help me eliminate a laptop in our soundbooth. Keep up the good work!
Now that was a much better lighting on you Alex, great step up! And a very good video!
Dragan Ruzic thanks Dragan. Yep, constantly trying to better the setup with each video :)
Excellent production, explanation and overall usefulness of this video. very good! thank you!
Nice! Waiting for the graphics!!!
Great explanation, as usual , many thanks from France !
One Shot Video Merci 🙏
Great video Alex! Thanks for sharing how to edit the .xml file. I found it useful because I use Restream and am pre-orderong the Atem Mini Pro.
Hey you!! Great to hear you have a Mini Pro in order, you’ll love it :)
Thanks for all of your EXCELLENT content. So appreciated!
File structure is so easy in Windows there is no explanation needed.
Another great simple to understand video thank you Alex😀
THANK YOU! Would love to see a hack for multiview monitoring from a Mac or PC.
Thank you again, Alex! Great video. Now I only need to have my ATEM Mini Pro arrive!
as usually you are imazing thank you so much and I hope to you the best allways
hi does atem mini pro support the webcam Function (on Laptop or Computer) and recording function (on external drive) at same time on both devices.. please answer this question...
Excellent Video, was considering buying atem mini pro, this sealed it. got a new sub. great lighting.
Awesome! Thank you so much for the comment about the lighting too :)
Very Helpful video, would you still rate it as current for 2023? Are there better options then castr now?
Great video.. thank you - nice and clear, well produced.
Heads up Tip: Be sure to end the PASTE right before the . Do not just PASTE and call it a day.
Bravo! Another great video chock full of info.
Create. Consume. Repeat. Thanks very much 👍 Glad you found it useful
Followed everything exactly and it was working great. Tested feeds to youtube and fb - all good. Came back to it a few days later and "On Air" is blinking and not solid. Double checked the stream key in ATem output and it was all good. Don't know what could be the problem. Ideas on how to solve this?
Did you get it figured out?
@@djvibedjservices not yet
@@jonasrc123 did you figure it out?
@@georgebillortiz nah.
In the upper top right corner I do not have a Livestream Option . The Goal for me would be to livestream Facebook and CZcams at the same time do I have to put info in the xml file first to see the live stream option ?
How to multi stream using Castr would have been the honest title of this video.
Hi Alex, first of all thank you for all the amazing videos - it's been a god send! I have a bit of a weird problem which may make me look really dumb haha!
I'm using the ATEM mini pro through USB C into my macbook. It's going through a converter so I can have a HDMI out as well. fI want to use the same laptop I'm running the ATEM software on as another video source. When I connect the HDMI cable from the laptop running the Software Control into the ATEM source 1-4 it completely cuts the internet off for the laptop. If I unplug the HDMI the internet works again. I can't for the life of me understand why this is!
Thanks again and all the best
Hey Alex, interesting video but are you sure you are live on YT at 13:48. Up to me you are only connected as the "GO LIVE" button in the right upper corner still needs to be hit.
I am considering this device, I don’t have it yet. I am planning to use it to restream from Zoom to a 2nd device for Zoom and also multicasting. In the beginning of the video you show how to configure the xml file for multiple outputs and then you go on to talk about Castr, but it’s unclear to me if the ATEM Mini Pro software isn’t capable of sending out the stream to multiple outputs simultaneously. I am guessing It does not, which is why you turn to Castr to do that. Is this right?
cant save the xlm file on win10 - also removed read only for the folder permission any idea
VERY, VERY helpful!! Thank you so much!
Thanks a lot for those details. I am in Taiwan and curious to know if Castr has a good bandwidth here, if not I'd be happy to hear suggestions for another choice for similar service.
Hi Alex!
Thanks for your tutorial.
When Blackmagic going to update they software like Yolobox streaming in multi platform? like big company they are, we as a customers, we do not need to pay extra for another software to start livestreaming... Thanks
Thanks for ALL your great videos. How would you setup a scheduled live event with Castr to CZcams and Facebook Live. The Castr site explains how to schedule a prerecorded event but I can’t find an explanation for a scheduled multi site live stream.
I want to simultaneously record to SSD and livestream (sending to iMac then thru ECamm). I am using an Anker A8383 data hub. The Mac doesn’t recognize the signal from Atem. SSD is fine. Suggestions? Thanks.
Hi ! very interesting and helpful video !
Why not make another video on how to feed program and multi view at the same time. I was thinking of pluging the hyperdeck studio min in the usb port and use it as a recorder and a signal distribution.
Thank you
The Hyperdeck Studio mini can not be plugged into the USB sadly
@@AlexPettitt so there is no way to have program and multiview at the same time ?
Hi Alex. Just wish to start by saying your videos are so brilliant and informative. Thank you so much for doing them. On the strength of your brilliant videos I have ordered a ATEM Mini pro yesterday. Please could you help me with a question? I’m wishing to use this in the future (after this strange time) for streaming live acoustic guitar shows to CZcams. In an ideal world as the nature of the shows I don’t want to take lots and lots of gear to stream live. My wish list is...
Use my ATEM Mini pro with a DI from my AER amp to the xlr on my canon XF105. This will be my only audio and have a couple of go pros for more angles. I would really like to stream live to CZcams and also a usbc drive at same time. I really don’t want to take my laptop along also. Could you explain the best way to do all this and what may and may not be possible? Also I have been doing a little testing with CZcams and a little unclear on if the generated key lasts for one recording or can use again and again? One other thing I would really like to do is be able to get the cameras to cycle around automatically so I can just get on with the show. Could I for example somehow set an action for camera 1 to go live for 15seconds then go to camera 2 for 10 seconds then back to camera 1 for 15 seconds then to camera 3 for 10 seconds and just infinitely cycle until I stop the broadcast? I apologise it’s a long question but you are the person best to help. Thank you once again for any help and your time Alex. Dean
Hey Dean - Lots of questions here so let me do my best to answer:
1) You should have no issue recording and streaming to CZcams at the same time. Use USB-C to record to a hard drive and then ethernet to stream and control ATEM Mini Pro.
2) I would highly recommend you take a small laptop with you to control / setup the ATEM Mini Pro. Technically you could just save the start up state of the device how you want it, and then not take a laptop. But if you rock up to a gig and the need to change something at last minute, you're screwed without the laptop.
3) You can set up in CZcams a permanent stream key and use the same one every time. Just make sure no-one else knows it.
4) Auto cycling through cameras can be done with a Macro that cuts around - However getting that macro to repeat continuously might be a little tricky. Might require some third party software.
Would streaming like this through the Atem mini pro iso be better and more beneficial rather than streaming directly from Restream? I have the Atem mini pro iso mainly for multi cam purposes but I use Restream to set up all the streaming stuff. I’ve noticed that it lowers the quality of the video, even with it set to the highest quality of streaming. I’m just wondering if streaming from the Atem would help that.
Very helpful! This is exactly what I was looking for today when I logged in to CZcams lol. Do you know where I can get a hold of one of these switchers? I’m in the US and can’t find them anywhere. Also, does anyone know if there’s a way to stream to instagram as well?
Me too! We ordered one from B&H but are being told Mid-June at least before it will ship. So jealous of all these folks who already have one posting videos!
We have been using the atem mini pro and teradek vidiu pro for streaming. We duplicate the stream on site: Stream 1 (atem mini pro) ---> HDMI OUT ---> Stream 2 (teradek vidiu pro)
My plan:
Stream 1 (atem mini pro) ---> going to restream or castr ---> youtube & facebook. (microphone plugged in on atem mini pro for english translation)
Stream 2 (teradek vidiu pro) ---> going to restream or castr ---> youtube & facebook.
Stream 3 ( duplicate of stream 2 on restream or castr) ---> (add live French translation) ---> youtube & facebook.
Is it possible to plug in microphone to my computer and start live translation the stream 2 into another language. any ideas guys? Or do i have to buy another atem mini pro? i hope not. OBS is not an option, this setup is too heay on the system, we use fullframe DSLR for livestreaming.
Thank you all for your help.
Jeroen
Hi' thanks for your videos/ do you know how to do this workflow with version 8.7.1? it seems that this .xml doesn't exist anymore in that version. thanks
Thank you, that was super helpful! I have setup Restream for my ATEM Mini Pro following your video advice. - Prashant
Great to hear! Hope all is working well for you
I copied the original file. I then opened the new file and tried to make and save changes but MacOS Big Sur won't let me! it says "You don’t own the file “Streaming.xml” and don’t have permission to write to it." What do I do please?
I managed to figure it out. I copied the original file to the desktop, altered the file there. Changed the name of the original file in the switchers folder and then dragged the new version from the desktop into the Switchers folder. There are some strict file permissions in play which makes it a pain in the behind.
Thanks mate. Great video.
Hi Alex! Love your videos. This one was especially helpful. I am wondering what camera did you use to make this video?
Very useful, i do have a question can i have 2 different youtube livestreams at the same time in youtube?
I have a 24/7 feed and i want to do a weekly livestram from a separate pc with out cutting off the 24/7 feed.
Thank you
Thanks very much! To answer your question, yes is is absolutely fine to have 2 CZcams Live Streams coming from the same channel at the same time, just make sure to use two separate stream keys :)
Is it possible to stream via castr and say the default CZcams at the same time? Without using Castr to stream CZcams? Or say Castr and another platform that Castr doesn’t support yet?
is it possible to stream from both usb-c ports to 2 different computers ? or if i connect usb-c to one computer can i use it simultaneously for zoom and for streaming ?
Hi Alex.
I don't know why I can not Live Stream to CZcams from ATEM mini extreme ISO.
I've tried all sorts of things, but it just won't stream.
My Application Support Folder for Blackmagic Design is EMPTY - any ideas?
Thank you Alex! This was very helpful! I'm using the ATEM Mini Pro. I successfully connected the mini pro to Castr. Can you tell me how to go from Castr to my website to livestream? Thanks!
Hi. Am new here. Just enquiring if its possible to live stream with OBS without using the USB C port// or at the same time use USB C port for external recording...
thank you,
I'm having trouble saving the doc to the blackmagic folder on pc. please help (I tried saving as xml)
I have the same issue. I don't seem to have permission to save files in the ATEM software control directory. I am sure it is a Windows thing...
Beyond helpful! Thanks mate!
Great tutorial. I have a very unusual question that hopefully I can explain. I have my ATEM MiniPro running fine and I understand most all of the settings. I can stream to youtube live fine and I understand how to edit the XML file. But the tricky part is I would like to stream locally on a private network. My ATEM Mini Pro is connected DHCP to a network and there is a internet gateway on this network but I would rather stream directly to an IP address on my network. I have a couple of options here, but I am not sure what to change the URL to for this. Any tips would be appreciated.
Is it possible to stream via ethernet while using the usb to record at the same time?
This is a very informative and interesting video, thank you, can I ask how much PC processing power would be used/needed for a multicast stream such as this?
Thanks Martyn. And the answer to your question is none.I'm using the internet streaming encoder on the ATEM Mini Pro to push the stream to Castr and they are doing the distribution to multiple platforms....so not using my PC or Mac at all for the output of the stream
@@AlexPettitt That's very cool then, so the only thing that will determine any problems within a stream is just personal Broadband bandwidth and the individual site restrictions yes?
How are you dealing with latency issues when using the mic inputs? I found a solution running the audio through Logic Pro and increasing the audio buffer deliberately at latency - wondered if you had any other solutions?
I tend to run my audio directly into my camera which helps, or if I'm using an external mixer for multiple audio sources, I will add the delay in the mixer before taking the output to the ATEM Mini Pro
Awesome stuff. Thank you.
Thank you for the video.
Question...... some of us want to add permanent keys to the xml file. Is there a way and where in the definitions does it go?
great video, pls advise to me which software can edit xml file for pc, thanks
Hi Alex - thank you so much for your tutorials. Much appreciated!! I have a question.
If I have the Mini Pro set up via OBS.. does this mean the encoder in the Mini Pro becomes useless? Does it mean that now my Cat5/Ethernet cable must be connected to my laptop instead of Mini Pro? Does it mean I cannot simply hit "stream" button on the Mini Pro? Please advise. Thank you in advance.
Your Mini Pro will stream without OBS or will act as Video Capture Device with OBS if you connect via USB.
THANKS X 100000000000000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So.. if my internet is not so good i can make a profile to stream in 720p?
Good stuff! Keep on going!
Thanks, will do! Appreciate you taking the time to send this comment :)
Hi Alex Thank you again.
one question is this also possible with streamyard?
Hi There, straight forward video and steps but for some reason nothing appears in my CASTR stream. it says offline even after GOING LIVE. Any advice
Thanks Alex!!!
Would be awesome to edit the key in the streaming.xml file to stream multi stream direct from the ATEM mini...
Just wondering about how you got into making videos etc Is this what you studied after school or just fell into the streaming world...
Keep up the excellent work...!!!
Hi Alex
Really useful tutorial - thanks very much. I am having a problem editing the XML file. Basically it will not let me save it as the original file name - it says I do not have permission? Even when I duplicate it and try and save it will not let me save. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Adam
Same problem here on windows 10...
I am having this same issue. Has anyone been able to solve it?
dear Alex thank you for the excellent tutorial. Am I understanding correctly that if you use a service like caster for multi casting then there is no need to also be using OBS? that you can go ATEM Mini to Caster to all the other platforms? is there anything that OBS or Wirecast offer that Caster or Restream don't offer? many thanks
You can only steam with the ATEM Mini Pro. If you don't have the pro version you have to use something like OBS or a different hardware encoder. OBS is very different to this because it allows you to capture lots of other sources like NDI streams as well as create your own graphics to overlay
"Twitter, Facebook, wherever, Twitch, Mixer" why do I feel like I'm to blame for you mentioning Mixer there? Haha. But yeah, good to see it get mentioned.
Paladinleeds haha got to admit, I totally thought of your comment on my last video as I said it in this one! I’m totally looking into that low latency option for you. RTMP working well at the moment.. just need to do some delay tests
I planning buy atem mini pro... which software is used good
Did you setup your ATEM Mini Pro with ethernet control? If so, what steps did you do, and are you able to do a full setup on how to control the Mini Pro with Ethernet, share you internet connection (WiFi) with the ATEM, connect to live and record to a SSD drive. I know it’s a lot, but Grant Petty from BM demonstrates this when he introduced this, but I see he skipped a few steps, as to why I’m having a hard time right now with shattering my internet connection to the ATEM.
Have you tested, or do you know if adding or changing a stream spec line (in the XML file) to 720p as an option works? So if always streaming to Facebook in 720p, would changing the line from 1080 to 720 make any difference to quality or data rate? I’m loving my Mini Pro, and your videos too.
But how do you send the program feed to another monitor (say a church screen) while streaming to Facebook or CZcams at the same time?
Great info! Any idea how to capture stream within local network from ATEM Mini Pro using e.g. VLC?
Hey Alex, Great Tutorial.
One Question, Can we Live Stream using only the Atem Mini Pro individually without a PC or a laptop, by just connecting the Ethernet wire (internet) to the Ethernet port on the Atem Mini and pressing the "Go Air" Button ??
(that is, Setting all the details on the Atem Software Priorly on a Computer, then disconnecting the Computer and just using the Atem Mini Pro to Go live.)
Thanks In Advance.
Hey Mahadev, good question. In theory I believe the answer is yes, as long as you set everything up beforehand, including inputting your streaming key etc.... and then save the startup state of the ATEM (Also save a restore file just in case). Then when you next power on the ATEM Mini Pro, you should just be able to hit the on air button and that's it. However, I would always advise you have a computer there just in case you need to change settings at last minute. IE, what happens if you have to change your live streaming platform at last minute...without the software control, you wouldn't be able to. Hope this helps :)
I've done this, it works fine. Had issues with laptop, and needed to go live (10:30am church stream).
@@wasbeen try YoloBOX
great tutoriel, thanks a lot!
Hi Alex, we are a religious organisation please using the Atem Mini Pro. Is it possible to multicast on the basic subscription to social sites like facebook page and CZcams? Using the method you explained in this tutorial. Would appreciate a clarification before we make a subscription, thanks Alex for all you do. I appreciate you.
Hey Damilare, yes, both Restream and Castro’s free plans do allow for limited mutlicast streaming. If you look on their websites, they have more details about their paid and free plans :) Hope this helps
Hey Alex. So now that we have multi view, some of us want to buy this for small corporate operations. We need to send a Program feed to other monitors. So can any of these two work?
1. Mini Pro conected to a router. One Router port converts to USB-C connected to Mac (normal). Another router port with an ethernet to HDMI converter connected to HDMI splitter for displays.
2. Connect to Mac as usual. While streaming through the BMD software, Use OBS to pick up the course and point it to an HDMI hub connected to the Mac.
What do you say?
Alex, what lenses do you use for the black magic 4k? Or at least for this video? What lenses do recommend for the black magic 4k for a video podcast?
In the stream.xml you can change the bitrate. Then I can rename «hyperdeck» high to «local rec» or whatever and increase the bitrate to get a higher quality local recording to disk. My question is then, how high can i set this number? And when will you start/stop te see a increase in quality?
Loving your channel and have recently subbed!
I am a huge Blackmagic fan and use the BMPCC4K cameras. Very new to streaming though.... I want to start a new live streaming landing page on my wordpress site. Am I able to use the Atem mini pro ISO to stream to a wordpress site via Restream, Dacast or Castre?
Also, can the Atem mini pro ISO receive a 4K signal from the Pocket 4K or does it need to be 1080 only?
Off topic... FYI... I was directed here by the Blackmagic Design service team :)
is there a way to stream to multiple platforms any other way
Hello Alex ,
🙆🏾♀️ I’m really trying to understand the sound part of this whole thing. I like the idea of use the ATEM Mini Pro to stream and not using OBS but I want to use the RODECASTER Pro for sound but I’m hearing that’s not the best option.... could you do a video on this please lol or maybe a comment because I’m not getting it lol
I have never had an issue using the RodeCaster Pro with my ATEM Mini - If you check out my "live streaming backpack" video, I detail this exact setup :)
Solid video!
Thanks Steve!
Hi Alex! EG streaming keys: If I am live streaming daily - Are streaming keys permanent? -OR- do individual platform keys have to be generated all the time for every show
Very good question. I think on youtube live create event it ask if you want to reuse the key.....so I think it will be the same. Me I m using 2 devices of Webcaster X2 to not pay any cents for restream
what about the output resolution? I tried to change 1080 in the xml to 720 and even change the bitrate.. It didnt work. for some reason the output was 1080 60 fps allthough it is setup to be 25/50 PAL?! where else can I change those settings? or is it even possible?
New ATEM mini pro user here. I had a live stream set up for CZcams. A news station at the event wanted to tap into the multicam feed/stream. So would I need them to have them proide their RTMP /stream key or would I give them the Castr link?
I gave them the CZcams web url so they could embed it. But They wanted a clean feed without the CZcams visible CZcams info on the screen. Just curious what you would advise.
Yes I would ask them if they could provide an RTMP ingest URL and Key that you want them to send the feed to directly :)
Can I do this without using restreaming services?
why can't we multi stream from the atem mini s/w itself ?
Hi, I'm using a atem mini pro to send my source to castr. When I go live from the atem I can see the video go live on the castr dashboard and then my two platforms displays connected to facebook and youtube from the castr dashboard, but it never go live on either social media sites. Any suggestions?
I have fellow the steps to add restream to ATEM mini pro but can’t make it work, please just can you explain it well, first l duplicate the xml file and Facebook.
Dont know if you will receive this because of the age of this content, but here is my question..
Would the procedure be the same if you use streamyard software?
Do you have content for the streamyard software platform you could point me to?
Which is better, Castr or Streamyard??
ATEM mini extreme iso user.
If streamyard has a way of accepting RTMP feeds as an input, then yet. If not, you may need to use the USB out from the ATEM into a computer and run it that way :)
Really great videos.
Glad you think so! Thanks