Read the article below to learn how to connect your Atem Mini encoder to your Switchboard account.
Create a NEW WORKFLOW
- Log into your Switchboard Account.
- Create a New Workflow.
- Narrow down type > External > Black Magic Design Encoder
Download the Streaming XML file on your machine.
- Use this Streaming.XML file on your machine.
- Install the Atem Control Software and connect your Atem mini to your computer.
- ⭐️ If possible, try connecting directly with a cable.
- ⭐️Make sure internet sharing is enabled for the network adapter on your computer.
Edit the "Streaming.xml" file
Locate the "Streaming.xml" file on your machine.
Recommendations and tips when editing the "Streaming.xml" file.
- Make a copy of the "Streaming.xml" file and rename it so that you are not making changes directly to the original streaming profile - in case you make an error.
- Edit the "Streaming.xml" file using a code editor, not a Word document editor ( like Microsoft Word).
- Note the URL in the "Streaming.xml" file is pulled from your Switchboard Account.
Please review the XML profile below; you can copy and use the code below.
Or scroll to the bottom of this page for DOWNLOADABLE XML File.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<streaming>
<service>
<name>Switchboard Next Gen</name>
<servers>
<server>
<name>Default</name>
<url>rtmp://live2.sb.zone/live</url>
</server>
</servers>
<profiles>
<profile>
<name>Streaming High</name>
<config resolution="1080p" fps="60">
<bitrate>4000000</bitrate>
<audio-bitrate>128000</audio-bitrate>
<keyframe-interval>2</keyframe-interval>
</config>
<config resolution="1080p" fps="30">
<bitrate>2700000</bitrate>
<audio-bitrate>128000</audio-bitrate>
<keyframe-interval>2</keyframe-interval>
</config>
</profile>
<profile>
<name>Streaming Medium</name>
<config resolution="1080p" fps="60">
<bitrate>2000000</bitrate>
<audio-bitrate>128000</audio-bitrate>
<keyframe-interval>2</keyframe-interval>
</config>
<config resolution="1080p" fps="30">
<bitrate>1300000</bitrate>
<audio-bitrate>128000</audio-bitrate>
<keyframe-interval>2</keyframe-interval>
</config>
</profile>
<profile>
<name>Streaming Low</name>
<config resolution="1080p" fps="60">
<bitrate>1000000</bitrate>
<audio-bitrate>128000</audio-bitrate>
<keyframe-interval>2</keyframe-interval>
</config>
<config resolution="1080p" fps="30">
<bitrate>700000</bitrate>
<audio-bitrate>128000</audio-bitrate>
<keyframe-interval>2</keyframe-interval>
</config>
</profile>
</profiles>
</service>
</streaming>
Atem Control Software
Restart the Atem Software Control.
Navigate to the Live Stream setting under Output.
- Click on the platform to open the drop-down window.
- Switchboard should now display as a streaming option.
- Select Switchboard as the option.
- Open a new tab in your web browser and log into your Switchboard account.
- Navigate to the appropriate workflow.
- Copy the Stream Key and paste it into the corresponding field in the ATEM Control Software.
Press "ON AIR" inside the Atem Control Software.
The Video will be displayed inside the Switchboard confidence monitor.
Success! You've connected Atem Mini with your Switchboard Account and are now ready to start multistreaming!
Download the Streaming XML file and PDF guide 👇