I can configure all the aspects of the Atem mini with Bitfocus Companion and StreamDeck XL except the Fairlight Dynamics. Anything else I have access to at the Push of the button. I have integrated Behringer X-TOUCH compact and I have a full physical Realtime Audio Control of the FaderGain. All the input Gains I am setting them from the StreamDeck. You can do 1000 more options with the StreamDeck. This is limited. It has its use case in the field.
I’d forgotten this existed! I’m a big stream deck/companion user too, but I know that if I’m catering for another director, they’d much rather have a “standard” Blackmagic panel to work with. This would be a nice middle ground between a Stream Deck and a panel that costs double what the switcher does…!
Exactly that and I totally agree, this is where the Micro Panel can really shine. I have so many clients and directors who aren't a fan of using a Stream Deck to cut cameras, so to be able to give them this (at it's affordable cost) for cutting, and then having a Stream Deck along side for everything else is a winning combination :) Glad you found the video helpful :)
It looks like a great piece of kit! I don't like that macros selection are on the program line, i would like it to be on the preview line for extra safety. it does light up blue so its no big deal. I also agree with the wifi and ethernet suggestions. great video, i look forward to watching more
I agree with you, my preference would be for Macro's to take over the preview row as well, just incase I haven't pushed the macro button down far enough. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the comment 👍
It can be customised even further, when used with Bitfocus Companion. I've already touched on that subject. But yes, it really is mostly for those with rackmounted Atems.
Yeah, I thought about including in this video how to use it as a Surface in Bitfocus Companion but decided against it as personally I feel right now that the experience is clunky (especially having to create a 4 x 20 something canvas). Didn’t want to confuse people by going into it.. but agreed, for people who are happy to tinker around and spend a bit of extra time customising then it can absolutely be made to be more flexible :)
I haven’t tested it personally with an older 2M/E but it absolutely should do, as effects the Micro Panel is taking to ATEM Software Control, so as long as you have that running on your computer, it should work fine with your 2ME
I love the ATEM Mini series, but if I could buy this micro panel just to avoid using the ATEM Mini's buttons to cut or auto a transition, I would purchase it for that feature alone..
I think this panel would work well with atem minies in a live setting where you are doing a lot of transition on the fly and don't really want to go from a panel to a mouse to laptop back to a mouse You could do the camera selecting on an atem mini extreme, then do the transition on micro panel A couple of things I would like is macros lock, so if using it like suggested, you can lock into macros permanently then turn it back when you want to also the available to be able to power it through the atem minis usb so if your using just for set-ups you can recharge it during the show and use Bluetooth to connect it to software and ethernet to connect the atem mini
Blackmagic always does things by halves: why didn't they include the standard T-Bar in the ATEMMicroPanel? It is possible to make the replacement considering that they sell the standard T-bar separately. Thanks
I think it probably come down to form factor, the normal T-Bar would have stuck out quite a bit on this small device, making it hard to just thrown in a bag and transport. That's my thinking anyways :)
I do wonder if BM might be convinced to create a little wifi / battery operated nano panel will just very basic camera cutting and T bar. What would you use it for?
Ideally functionally a streamdeck with a small preview screen of the inputs over WiFi but integrated with Blackmagic for a more streamlined quick setup.
@ Yeah it's just confounding because it's essentially an overpriced usb keyboard. I wish they'd put out an Ethernet enabled one, which would 1. Justify the price and 2. Be infinitely more useful, for example as an extra M/E or assistant switcher. I run a Constellation and the 4 M/E panel and it would be awesome to add these in. 😉
Let me know below if you have any specific questions you wanted answered about the ATEM Micro Panel ⬇
Have you tried using it with Bitfocus Companion?
Glad to see you’re back!! 👍🏼
Thanks so much! Good to be back and lots of videos already in the pipeline for this year 👍
Great to see your back creating content.
Thanks :) Good to be back and will be posting a couple of videos in the future showing what I've been up to!
I can configure all the aspects of the Atem mini with Bitfocus Companion and StreamDeck XL except the Fairlight Dynamics. Anything else I have access to at the Push of the button. I have integrated Behringer X-TOUCH compact and I have a full physical Realtime Audio Control of the FaderGain. All the input Gains I am setting them from the StreamDeck. You can do 1000 more options with the StreamDeck. This is limited. It has its use case in the field.
As a one-man band with eight cameras, this could be a lifesaver when framing and setting up my shots.
Welcome back Brother!
Thanks so much! Lots more videos to come, including some about what I’ve been up to since I last posted :)
I’d forgotten this existed! I’m a big stream deck/companion user too, but I know that if I’m catering for another director, they’d much rather have a “standard” Blackmagic panel to work with. This would be a nice middle ground between a Stream Deck and a panel that costs double what the switcher does…!
Exactly that and I totally agree, this is where the Micro Panel can really shine. I have so many clients and directors who aren't a fan of using a Stream Deck to cut cameras, so to be able to give them this (at it's affordable cost) for cutting, and then having a Stream Deck along side for everything else is a winning combination :) Glad you found the video helpful :)
It looks like a great piece of kit! I don't like that macros selection are on the program line, i would like it to be on the preview line for extra safety. it does light up blue so its no big deal. I also agree with the wifi and ethernet suggestions. great video, i look forward to watching more
I agree with you, my preference would be for Macro's to take over the preview row as well, just incase I haven't pushed the macro button down far enough. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the comment 👍
Nice! Do the buttons a similar feel like the Advanced Panel?
Hey Jamie, yep the feel the same as the larger Advanced Panels :)
It can be customised even further, when used with Bitfocus Companion. I've already touched on that subject. But yes, it really is mostly for those with rackmounted Atems.
Yeah, I thought about including in this video how to use it as a Surface in Bitfocus Companion but decided against it as personally I feel right now that the experience is clunky (especially having to create a 4 x 20 something canvas). Didn’t want to confuse people by going into it.. but agreed, for people who are happy to tinker around and spend a bit of extra time customising then it can absolutely be made to be more flexible :)
@@AlexPettitt It made perfect sense, not to include it in a basic review.
hello alex, thank you for the informations and video! could i use it on a old ATEM 2 M/E production studio 4K
please?
I haven’t tested it personally with an older 2M/E but it absolutely should do, as effects the Micro Panel is taking to ATEM Software Control, so as long as you have that running on your computer, it should work fine with your 2ME
I love the ATEM Mini series, but if I could buy this micro panel just to avoid using the ATEM Mini's buttons to cut or auto a transition, I would purchase it for that feature alone..
I think this panel would work well with atem minies in a live setting where you are doing a lot of transition on the fly and don't really want to go from a panel to a mouse to laptop back to a mouse
You could do the camera selecting on an atem mini extreme, then do the transition on micro panel
A couple of things I would like is macros lock, so if using it like suggested, you can lock into macros permanently then turn it back when you want to also the available to be able to power it through the atem minis usb so if your using just for set-ups you can recharge it during the show and use Bluetooth to connect it to software and ethernet to connect the atem mini
Blackmagic always does things by halves: why didn't they include the standard T-Bar in the ATEMMicroPanel? It is possible to make the replacement considering that they sell the standard T-bar separately. Thanks
I think it probably come down to form factor, the normal T-Bar would have stuck out quite a bit on this small device, making it hard to just thrown in a bag and transport. That's my thinking anyways :)
For my use I need a Nano panel, something handheld - the size of Dirtywave M8 or smaller.
I do wonder if BM might be convinced to create a little wifi / battery operated nano panel will just very basic camera cutting and T bar. What would you use it for?
Ideally functionally a streamdeck with a small preview screen of the inputs over WiFi but integrated with Blackmagic for a more streamlined quick setup.
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I love it but i think it needs a stinger button. 😅
Haha, the dreaded Stinger button!
It doesn't actually work with the larger switchers unless connected to a computer through the control software.
Yes correct, as clearly stated in the video, this works with all ATEM’s and requires you to be running ATEM Software Control.
@ Yeah it's just confounding because it's essentially an overpriced usb keyboard. I wish they'd put out an Ethernet enabled one, which would 1. Justify the price and 2. Be infinitely more useful, for example as an extra M/E or assistant switcher. I run a Constellation and the 4 M/E panel and it would be awesome to add these in. 😉