Getting Started; Introducing Atem Converters - Blackmagicdesign ATEM Camera Converter Installation And Operation Manual

Getting Started

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ATEM Camera Converter
ATEM Studio Converter

Introducing ATEM Converters

ATEM Camera and ATEM Studio Converters connect to switchers, including ATEM production switchers,
and allow cameras to be connected over long distances using low cost, fiber optic cable.
ATEM Camera Converter connects to any camera with SDI or HDMI output. It is used to send video,
audio, tally and talkback signals via optical fiber, between the camera unit and a remote unit, for
connection to a switcher. It can be battery operated or run on mains power.
When only one camera is being used, a pair of ATEM Camera Converters is required to extend the camera
over a long distance and provide talkback between the camera operator and the switcher operator.
When multiple cameras are being used, the ATEM Camera Converters can be partnered with an ATEM
Studio Converter. Each ATEM Studio Converter supports connections to four ATEM Camera Converters.
If the switcher operator needs to communicate with more than four cameras, additional ATEM Studio
Converters can be linked together and connected to more ATEM Camera Converters. ATEM Studio
Converter can also be used in a standalone manner to provide four, independent, bidirectional SDI to
Optical Fiber converters in a 1 RU chassis less than four inches thick.
Single mode optical fiber cable with LC connectors is used to connect ATEM Camera Converter, ATEM
Studio Converter and other optical fiber SDI products from Blackmagic Design.
When connecting an ATEM Camera or ATEM Studio Converter to a switcher, SDI or HDMI cables can be
used. HDMI should only be used for short cables of around 6 feet or 2 meters. SDI should be used for longer
cables of up to 100 meters.