Using Audio; Connecting Other Audio Sources - Blackmagicdesign ATEM Live Installation And Operation Manual

Using Audio

Connecting other Audio Sources

All ATEM production switchers feature standard balanced XLR or TRS audio inputs and outputs.
TRS connectors are also known as 1/4 inch jacks. XLR and TRS inputs are balanced, designed
to reduce interference and noise, especially when long cable lengths are required.
If your ATEM switcher has unbalanced RCA audio inputs, you can connect your external audio
source directly. RCA audio connectors are useful when using audio from consumer equipment
such as a HiFi system or iPod.
Plug external HiFi audio into your switcher via the RCA inputs
Unique to ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K and ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K are line
level, balanced XLR input and output for talkback, designed for connecting to existing talkback
systems. This model also features XLR input and output for timecode. Standard SMPTE linear
timecode is supported and the output is frame synchronized for reliable video and audio timing.
ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K features built
in XLR connectors for timecode, audio and talkback
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