Media Manager
The media manager allows you to upload graphics to the media pool in ATEM Mini. Your
ATEM Mini has memory for graphics that's called the media pool and holds up to 20 still
graphics with alpha channel that can be assigned to a media player for use in your production.
So, for example, you could have the maximum 20 still graphics loaded that will be used on your
live production and then assign various stills to the media player as you work. As you take a
graphic off air, you can change the media player graphic to the next graphic you want, and then
you can put that media player back on air with the new graphic.
When a still is loaded into the media pool, the alpha channel is loaded automatically if one is
included in the image. When a still is loaded into a media player, the output of the media player
will include both key and fill outputs. If you select the media player as a key source, for example
Media Player 1, both the fill and the key are automatically selected so you don't have to select
them separately. However the key can still be routed separately so you can use a different
key source if you wish. To learn more about keying, refer to the 'keying using ATEM Mini'
section of this manual.
Audio Mixer
The audio tab in ATEM Software Control contains a powerful audio mixer interface which
becomes active when controlling your ATEM switcher.
ATEM Mini includes a built in audio mixer that lets you use the embedded HDMI audio from your
cameras, media servers and other inputs without the need for an external audio mixer. This is
perfect when using your ATEM Mini on location or in small spaces within modern OB vehicles as
you don't have to find room for an external audio mixer. The audio is mixed in the audio tab of
ATEM Software Control and output via the USB webcam and Ethernet outputs. You can also
route the program output via HDMI if you want to record your broadcast.
Your ATEM Mini also features built in mic inputs for mixing external audio.
If you prefer to use an external audio mixer, it's easy to disable the audio for all inputs and you
only need to leave the external audio active in the audio mixer interface. More information on
how to use the audio mixer is included in the next sections.
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