Connecting to an ATEM switcher
Connecting to an ATEM switcher lets you switch multiple studio cameras in your live production
and control them using the switcher or ATEM Software Control. Tally signals are sent back to
your camera so your camera's tally light illuminates when it is switched on air.
Connecting via HDMI
Plug your Blackmagic Studio Camera's HDMI output into the corresponding HDMI input on
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corresponding input number. For example, camera 1 to input 1 and camera 2 to input 2.
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Connect your studio camera to ATEM Mini's HDMI input 1
When connected via HDMI, all tally and camera control data is sent back to your camera using
the same HDMI cable.
Connecting via SDI
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Plug your Blackmagic Studio Camera's SDI output into the corresponding SDI input on the
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ATEM switcher, for example ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K.
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When connected via SDI, the tally and camera control data is sent back to your camera using
a separate SDI program return feed. Keep reading for more information.
NOTE
On ATEM Television Studio HD and ATEM Television Studio HD Pro models that
have both HDMI and SDI inputs, the first SDI input is actually input 5, so you may need to
set your studio camera ID to 5 for tally to work when input 5 is selected on the switcher.
More information on changing the ATEM camera ID is provided later in this section.
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