User's Manual

ATEM switchers include a built-in audio mixer that lets you use the embedded HDMI and SDI
audio from your cameras, media servers and other inputs without the need for an external
audio mixer. This is perfect when using your ATEM switcher 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 SDI program output.
Your ATEM switcher also features built in XLR 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.
Camera Control
The 'camera' tab in the software is where you can control cameras remotely, in a similar way to
how traditional external camera control units can control cameras, however with
ATEMswitchers, this functionality is built into the software so it’s always available.
Settings such as iris, gain, focus, detail and zoom control are easily adjusted using compatible
lenses, plus you can color balance cameras and create unique looks using the DaVinci Resolve
primary color corrector that’s built into the Blackmagic cameras.
For detailed information on how to use the powerful camera control features, refer to
'usingcamera control' in this section of this manual.
The ATEM camera control lets you
control Blackmagic Design cameras
Switcher Settings
Click on the settings cog icon to open the settings window which allows you to change the
video input selections and labels. Setting labels is important, and they are visible in the multi
view output as on screen labels and on ATEM advanced panels in the source names row.
34Using ATEM Software Control