Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design SWATEMMINIBPRISO ATEM Mini Pro ISO Streamer

Four simultaneous HDMI sources, ISO recording of every input, and H.264 streaming in a single unit that replaces an entire live production rack.

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Overview

The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO is a four-input HDMI live production switcher with integrated H.264 streaming, multiview output, and simultaneous ISO recording of all four inputs plus the program mix — five recording channels running in parallel. The ISO recording capability is the defining technical differentiator from the standard ATEM Mini Pro: every source feed is captured as a discrete file, enabling a full re-edit of the live cut in DaVinci Resolve or any NLE post-production. This transforms the unit from a live-only switcher into a hybrid live production and post-production tool. The H.264 encoder handles stream encoding in hardware, eliminating the need for a dedicated encoding computer in the signal chain.

The ATEM Mini Pro ISO is the standard choice for corporate broadcast, multi-camera live event production, church streaming, and professional content creator setups running panel shows or interview formats with multiple cameras. It replaces what would traditionally be a multi-component rack — separate switcher, encoder, and per-channel recorder — with a single portable unit. For indie film and run-and-gun documentary crews who need a clean program mix with ISO safety files, it delivers broadcast-standard functionality at a fraction of traditional live switching costs. The HDMI-only input architecture is a deliberate compact-market decision; productions requiring SDI integration would step up to the ATEM Mini Extreme or full ATEM Production Studio range.

Key Features

FEATURE RICH: Includes Cut, Mix, Dip, Wipe, DVE transitions; Luma, Linear, Chroma, Pattern Upstream keys; Downstream Keyer; Built-in 6-Input 2-Channel Audio Mixer; 4 Camera Multiview; Recording of up to 5 separate H.264 video streams in real time.

APPLICATIONS: Multicamera live streaming to the Internet or broadcast applications. Perfect for education & training, business presentations, livestream eSport events and more.

INPUTS: 4 x HDMI Type A (10-Bit 4:2:2: YUV), 2 channel embedded audio; 2 x 3.5mm Stereo Analog Audio; 1 x RJ45 Ethernet.

OUTPUTS: 1 x HDMI Type A (10-Bit 4:2:2 YUV), 2 channel embedded audio; Multivew Output; 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 (webcam out, panel connection external drive recording).

INCLUDES: ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI live stream switcher and external 12V DC power supply with international socket adapters.

Specifications

Product Type
Video Blender
Function
Live Production and Live Streaming
Model Name
ATEM Mini Pro ISO Streamer
HDMI Inputs
4
HDMI Outputs
1
Streaming Functionality
H.264
Key Feature
Integrated multiviewer
Recording Capability
Recording of inputs and PGM as clean feed

Frequently Asked Questions

ISO recording captures each of the four HDMI inputs as separate, full-resolution video files simultaneously alongside the program mix. In post-production, this means you can re-edit the live switch entirely — if a take was missed or a cut was wrong, the raw isolated sources are recoverable. For broadcast and event work, ISO changes the switcher from a live-only tool to a hybrid live-and-post tool.
The ATEM Mini Pro ISO records to a USB-C connected SSD or high-speed flash drive. Recording four HDMI inputs at full quality simultaneously generates substantial data — a fast USB 3.1 SSD is required; slow USB drives will cause dropped frames. SanDisk Extreme or Samsung T7 class drives are the commonly tested reference standard for this unit.
The unit streams to one destination at a time via its USB-C Ethernet adapter (sold separately). Multi-platform simultaneous streaming requires a third-party software relay (such as Restream or Castr) receiving the single outbound H.264 stream and re-distributing it.
Basic switching can be performed via the hardware buttons on the unit itself. Full control — transitions, macros, keying, audio mixing, and streaming configuration — requires ATEM Software Control, which is free software from Blackmagic Design. For advanced multi-camera production, the software is effectively required.
The four HDMI inputs accept standard video formats up to 1080p60. 4K input sources are not supported — 4K cameras must be set to output 1080p or downscaled externally before connecting. All four inputs must be the same frame rate for clean switching.