Portable ATEM Live Streaming / Switching Kit

We chose the Mini Pro ISO version of the Blackmagic ATEM switchers because it records all individual input sources in the same codec and resolution. This makes changing the edit a breeze because every video source is timecode synced and edit-ready.

The Pelican 1170 is a very compact and strong case that is great for the ATEM dimensions.

In retrospect I would choose a thicker case in order to also fit the power adapter inside the case. Optionally an SSD (if you chose to record to disk) and the ATEM streaming bridge would also be nice to have in the same case as the ATEM.

In order for the ATEM to sit securely inside the Pelican case, there are brackets that need to be 3D printed (you can print with your own 3D printer or have the parts printed at a nearby 3D print shop).

You can download the files from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4429238

The Blackmagic Video Assist is what we had on hand when building the case but you can use any monitor you like as long as it physically fits in the case.

What's great about the Video Assist is that it has both HDMI and SDI in- and outputs which can also cross convert. This means I can connect one SDI monitor and one HDMI monitor and still have the image on the Video Assist.

For plugging in just the stock Blackmagic ATEM power connector into the case and powering the switcher and monitor from the same source.

The ATEM doesn't have a power switch so it is powered on as soon as you plug in the power. These power switches let you individually power on/off the monitor and the ATEM switcher.

You will route the HDMI cable for the HDMI output so you can attach a larger monitor and have the Multiview image displayed.

You don't want to bend the HDMI cable going from the ATEM to the Video Assist monitor, that's why you'll be using a flexible and thin ribbon cable. This way the ATEM HDMI output is protected and you can easily set down the Pelicase.

The DC cable for the ATEM doesn't stick out of the back of the case this way. This protects the power cable and you can easily set down the Pelicase.

You can 3D print threads but they will wear very quickly. That's why you will use brass thread inserts in order to connect all the 3D printed pieces together.

These will hold the 3D printed parts together and screw into the brass inserts.

This will connect the ATEM's HDMI output with the Video Assist Monitor.

This will connect the Video Assist's HDMI output with the HDMI coupler.

This will let you route the headphone output from the monitor to the outside of the case.

This is essential for mobile use since you can rig the case to any stand or arm.

When using the cheese plate on the bottom of the case, you need to use rubber feet to raise the case, otherwise the case will not sit evenly on a table.

If you have to send a live image to an audience or a client via Zoom, Skype or any other video conferencing software, then you have to connect the ATEM to your Laptop via USB-C.

This is necessary in order make the ATEM available as a webcam. Since the ATEM only has one USB-C connector, this removes the possibility to record to disk. You can either record the stream with software like OBS, or you can free up processing power and attach a recorder like the Atomos Ninja V to the ATEM streaming box via HDMI or SDI and record. The ATEM streaming box connects to the ATEM Mini via Ethernet.