Blackmagicdesign ATEM mini Installation And Operation Manual page 43

Mix Effects
The Mix Effects block of the switcher tab contains all the source select buttons for the program
and preview buses, allowing external inputs or internal sources to be selected for next
transition previewing or switching to air.
ATEM mix effects
Program Bus Source Select Buttons
The program bus source select buttons are used to hot switch background sources to the
program output. The source currently on air is indicated by a button that is illuminated red.
Preview Bus Source Select Buttons
In program preview switching mode, the preview bus source select buttons are used to select a
background source on the preview output, this source is sent to the program bus when the next
transition occurs. The currently selected preview source is indicated by a button that is
illuminated green.
The source select buttons for the program bus match the preview bus.
INPUTS Input buttons match the number of external switcher inputs.
BLACK Black color source internally generated by the switcher.
BARS Color bars source internally generated by the switcher.
COLOR 1 and 2 Color sources internally generated by the switcher.
MEDIA 1 Internal media player that display stills stored in the switcher.
Transition Control and Upstream Keyer
CUT
The CUT button performs an immediate transition of the program and preview outputs,
overriding the selected transition style.
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