Atomos CONNECT – $79 HDMI to USB Converter for Streaming

Live Streaming

by Tong ZhangSeptember 28^th, 2020

Atomos brought a new solution for UVC (USB Video Class) Streaming – the Atomos CONNECT. It’s an HDMI to USB converter, works with any HDMI device, and converts videos of up to 4Kp30 to UVC Streaming up to 1080p60. It has universal support for all popular streaming platforms.

Tiny Bridge

With 64 x 28 x 13mm (L x W x H) and 21.4g, the Atomos CONNECT is bridging the world between any HDMI device such as Atomos Video Capture devices and UVC Streaming via Mac or PC. It allows the user to take 4K(up to 30p), HD(up to 60p) or 720p (up to 60p) sources and output up to a maximum of 1080p60(YUV.JPEG). The CONNECT supports 8, 10 and 12-bit deep color and supports HDMI Cables up to 15 meters.

Simple operation, universally supported

Simply connect the HDMI of any Atomos Video Capture device or any Camera, plug the USB into your Mac or PC, open any UVC application such as OBS or Wirecast and you are ready to go live. The Atomos CONNECT also supports CDN (Content delivery network) and Social Media platforms such as Skype, MS Teams, Zoom or Twitch. It can turn your favorite camera into a live webcam.

Multi-camera Streaming Solution with Shogun 7

With the last Firmware Update, the Atomos Shogun 7 Monitor/Recorder allows multi-camera recording and switching up to four 1080p60 sources. The Touchscreen of Shogun allows you to cue and switch cameras with one touch. With the support of CONNECT, you can directly stream the multi-camera video from the Shogun 7. The package solution with CONNECT and Shogun 7 is a super simple, compact multi-camera video capture and live streaming solution.

To get more information about the Atomos CONNECT, you can visit the Atomos CONNECT product site.

The Atomos CONNECT is available immediately for $79/€79 from the Atomos retail partners such as B&H and CVP, links see below.

What live streaming set-up are you using now? What do you think about this new HDMI to USB converter from Atomos? Let us know your thoughts by leaving comments below.