The Blackmagic ATEM switcher can record each video source (cameras and computer) separately from each other . These are called ISO recordings. These ISO recordings are stored on the Samsung SSD that is plugged into the back of the ATEM switcher. These recordings will serve as a backup recording to the switched final output from the switcher.
There are two ways to initiate an ISO recording to the Samsung SSD. You can begin a recording from the buttons on the ATEM switcher, or you can start the recording from the ATEM software controller (virtual switcher) that is installed on the iMac sitting on the desk.
Start a recording from the ATEM switcher
Make sure the Samsung SSD is present and plugged into the Blackmagic ATEM switcher. On the top right corner of the ATEM switcher, look for the illuminated green light labeled DISK. If you see the green light, this indicates the SSD is connected and ready for recording. |
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To begin recording, press the button labeled REC. |
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When the recording begins, the green light will turn red and the REC button will illuminate red. |
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You can monitor the record status from the Multi-viewer monitor that is mounted above the Windows PC monitor.
The information displayed about the recording consist of the record status, timecode for current recording, total hours recordable to the SSD, and space (in GB) remaining on the SSD. |
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To STOP the recording, press the STOP button just below the REC button on the top right corner of the ATEM switcher. |
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Start a recording from the ATEM Software Controller
Launch the ATEM Software Controller from the dock or the applications folder. |
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Click on the OUTPUT tab on the top right corner of the Software Controller. Then click on RECORD STREAM. Here you can start and stop a recording. You can name the file that will be recorded, as well as see the status of the current file recording. Make sure that, Display Status Record in all cameras ISO record all inputs are all checked. Record in all cameras will also record to the SSD that is mounted on top of the camera. ISO record all inputs will record each video source independently of each other. Along with the ISO recording of each camera\video source, a switched PROGRAM OUT will also be recorded to the SSD. |
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Whether you start a recording from the ATEM switcher or the ATEM Software Controller, you can still monitor the recording from the Multi-viewer. |
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Copy/Backup recorded files
Once a recording session has concluded, you can unplug the SSD from the ATEM switcher and plug it into the iMac. The SSD will mount on the Desktop for accessing the files. | |
On the SSD, you will find a folder with the filename you entered before recording. In that folder will be the Switched Program video file, an Audio Source Files folder containing separate audio files of the session, and the Video ISO Files folder containing the separate video files of each camera and the stimuli PC.
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| Once you have copied/backed up the recorded files, delete the files from the SSD, unmount it from the iMac, and plug it back in to the ATEM switcher. |
