ATEM Mini Pro - Audio Inputs

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ATEM Mini Pro - Audio Inputs

PostMon Apr 20, 2020 8:19 pm

How are the the two 3.5mm audio input jacks configured? Are they un-balanced stereo inputs or balanced minature TRS. Can these inputs handle +24dbm professional audio levels? I see no data in the specs about this.
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Re: ATEM Mini Pro - Audio Inputs

PostMon Apr 20, 2020 10:03 pm

Hello Richard. The two inputs labeled Mic are both unbalanced stereo or could be configured 2 Channel Mono. Additionally they could each be configured as Mic at a -55 dBu level or Line at a -15 dBu level. This is basically HiFi levels so they will not take +24 signals. As they are unbalanced, proper use of shielding or transformers is recommended. Stay safe.

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Re: ATEM Mini Pro - Audio Inputs

PostMon Apr 20, 2020 10:33 pm

So you would need a mic preamp mixer like the Sound Devices MixPre/D or new version, that has an unbalanced stereo mic/line out on a 3.5 TRS to use professional balance +24dB mics.
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Re: ATEM Mini Pro - Audio Inputs

PostMon Apr 20, 2020 11:13 pm

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Re: ATEM Mini Pro - Audio Inputs

PostTue Apr 21, 2020 12:32 am

Yes, that works as well, but I prefer the control a small field production mixer affords. Even used one,with my ENG cameras in the field, even though they had balanced mic inputs.
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