Video switchers
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme HDMI Switcher lists at $1,249.00. Published figures: video inputs 8, maximum resolution 1080p60, video outputs 4. It suits four or more cameras, or a service with real on-screen graphics.
Eight inputs, four chroma keyers and two media players, which covers a multi-camera room with lower thirds and lyrics without a separate graphics computer.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme specifications
The Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme publishes video inputs 8, maximum resolution 1080p60, video outputs 4, at a listed price of $1,249.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Video inputs | 8 |
| Maximum resolution | 1080p60 |
| Video outputs | 4 |
| Streaming output | Direct to RTMP |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Four or more cameras, or a service with real on-screen graphics.
Category: video switchers. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI Switcher
$585.00The Pro with isolated recording of all four inputs plus a project file, so a bad camera cut can be fixed afterwards instead of living forever in the archive.
Best for: Churches that re-edit the service for a podcast or a highlights reel
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Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher
$349.00 Specs and sizingFour HDMI inputs, a hardware encoder that streams straight to YouTube or Facebook with no computer, and a multiview output so the operator sees every camera at once. The no-computer part is what makes it work with volunteers.
Best for: The standard church livestream: two or three cameras plus slides
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Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 8-Input HDMI Live Production Switcher
$2,249.00The current generation Extreme with isolated recording of every input. The most capable switcher here, and more than most churches will ever use.
Best for: A multi-campus broadcast operation with a dedicated video team
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| Model | Price | Video inputs | Maximum resolution | Streaming output | Video outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme HDMI Switcher | $1,249.00 | 8 | 1080p60 | Direct to RTMP | 4 |
| Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI Switcher | $585.00 | 4 | 1080p60 | Direct to YouTube, Facebook and RTMP | - |
| Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher | $349.00 | 4 | 1080p60 | Direct to YouTube, Facebook and RTMP | 2 |
| Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 8-Input HDMI Live Production Switcher | $2,249.00 | 8 | 1080p60 | Direct to RTMP | - |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Blackmagic Design published specifications for the ATEM Mini Extreme
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme cost?
It was listed at $1,249.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme right for our church?
Four or more cameras, or a service with real on-screen graphics. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.