Blackmagicdesign ATEM Mini Installation And Operation Manual page 23

Media Player View
This view displays the graphic currently loaded in the media player. To load a graphic,
simply go to the media pool in ATEM Software Control and drag a still into the media player.
You can read more about how to use the media player and the media pool in the section
'using ATEM Software Control/'using the media page'.
Streaming View
This view displays the streaming on air status, including the broadcast data rate and the
cache status. You can also see what streaming platform you are currently broadcasting to as
it is displayed at the bottom of the view.
On Air Indicator Prior to recording, the on air status indicator will display 'off' to let you
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know ATEM Mini Pro is standing by and ready to broadcast. When streaming begins, the
indicator will display a bright red 'on air' status until streaming is stopped.
If there is an interruption during the stream, for example the internet connection speed
becomes too slow and the cache is depleted, the on air indicator will begin flashing.
Broadcast Data Rate The data rate is measured in megabits per second. For ATEM
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Mini Pro to broadcast 1080p60 video without losing frames, the data rate needs to be
approximately 5 to 7 Mb per second.
Cache Status The cache status displays the capacity of ATEM Mini Pro's built in memory
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buffer. The cache is a small amount of internal memory that continuously records and plays
the program output. It acts as a safety measure if the broadcast data rate decreases below
a level able to sustain video. The variable nature of the internet is mostly due to network
activity or wireless signal strength, so if the broadcast data rate decreases, the buffer data
will increase accordingly. If the connection speed becomes slow enough that it cannot
support the video stream, the cache will fill with video frames to compensate. However,
once the cache is 100% full, the video stream will be compromised, so you will want to
avoid a full cache where possible. You can do this by testing the connection speed when
you set up your stream. During a broadcast test, watch the cache display in the multiview.
If the cache frequently approaches 100%, choose a lower quality in the live stream settings.
Recording View
If you are recording to external drives via USB-C, this view will display the current recording
status.
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