Connecting Video Outputs
Connecting Video Outputs
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Production Switcher Outputs
There are multiple video outputs on your ATEM switcher which can be used to connect to a wide range
of video equipment. ATEM Production Studio 4K models include Ultra HD, HD and SD via SDI and HDMI.
ATEM Production Switcher models, excluding ATEM Television Studio, include analog component and
composite video outputs, so you should be able to connect to equipment at any location. Descriptions of
each output connection are listed below.
SDI Program Output
This SDI output switches between Ultra HD, HD and SD. It outputs the main program video output of your
ATEM switcher and can be connected to any SDI based video device. The audio on this output can use
embedded HDMI and SDI audio from your cameras as well as external audio via the switcher XLR inputs.
ATEM Production Switcher models include a breakout cable for external audio.
HDMI Program Output
Similar to the SDI program output, this output switches between Ultra HD, HD and SD. It outputs the
main program video output of the switcher and can be connected to televisions, video projectors or even
Blackmagic Design's H.264 Encoder or HyperDeck Shuttle. The audio on this output can use embedded
HDMI and SDI audio from your cameras as well as external audio via the switcher XLR inputs. ATEM
Production Switcher models include a breakout cable for external audio.
Multi View SDI and HDMI Output
This SDI and HDMI output is always high definition and includes 8 video input views, with preview and
program views. Tally is included with red for sources on air, and green for preview. You can connect this
output to televisions and computer monitors with SDI or HDMI connections.
Component Video Program Output
ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Production Switchers feature three BNC component connectors that switch
between SD and HD from the main program output. Component lets you to connect to equipment such as
encoders and video projectors, and provides greater compatibility with older analog equipment.
Down Converted SDI Program Output
This SDI output always feeds the program video as standard definition on ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E production
switchers. It is perfect for connecting to older SD equipment or even generating simultaneous SD and HD
streams. The ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K has a dedicated HD SDI program output.