Atem Extreme SDI with BMPCCs over bi-directional converter?

How can I use bi-directional SDI (using the appropriate converter) between our BMPCC 4K cameras and an ATEM extreme SDI, to maintain the remote control of the BMPCC in the ATEM software camera control tab?

Do I have to plug 2 SDI channels on the ATEM for each camera therefore losing half of my channels?

You need an output signal from the Atem to go to the cameras, with 4 outputs available on the Extreme SDI, you could just connect them directly, but you can also just use one and feed it through an SDI distribution amp to split the signal.

You need an output signal from the Atem to go to the cameras, with 4 outputs available on the Extreme SDI, you could just connect them directly, but you can also just use one and feed it through an SDI distribution amp to split the signal.

Thank you, I appreciate the suggestions.