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In contrast, the Television Studio HD does not have these limitations, works like a charm over the WiFi thing. Note that for the Atem Mini (Pro) to work with Windows 10 in VirtualBox, you need to set the network of VirtualBox to bridge mode, which potentially exposes your Windows installation to the Internet and to the world of malware and viruses. ATEM Television Studio is a 1 rack unit chassis with software based control panel for Mac OS X or Windows. If customers require a broadcast grade hardware panel, then ATEM Television Studio is also compatible with the ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel. ATEM Software Control The world’s most advanced live production switcher control software! ATEM Television Studio can be used from the front panel, or you can control it using the included free ATEM Software Control for Mac or Windows. The ATEM Software Control gives you even more control and creative options! Simulates an ATEM Television Studio and enables the desktop application so you can peek around in the app and aren't stuck in the No Device Connected window. Written using Swift-Atem. This tool does not simulate the entire functionality of the Television studio but it keeps the connection alive so you can browse and discover the application.

Hi guys,
My ATEM Production Studio 4K (bought new a couple of months ago) isn't connecting via the ethernet port.
The Mac Pro's ATEM Software Control cannot see the switcher by ethernet connection. The ATEM setup utility sees the switcher via USB connection and apparently an assigned IP address.
When I check Networking in Mac, I see the ethernet has a self-assigned address (169.254.58.35). This isn't the address that pops up in the Setup Utility when I connect the USB cable (starting with 192.*.*.*). I'm not a networking expert, but I'm also not a novice.
It seems something's up with the ethernet in the switcher. The switcher outputs video without any problems via SDI and HDMI. But it's pretty much a paperweight now.
This happened after we left the switcher on for several days at a time, for the first time. We usually turn it off after each production, since we produce only 1-2 days per month and since we've been having some cooling issues in the control room (83-84 degrees).
Already tried:
-Updating firmware
-Downgrading firmware (per BMD staff advice on Black Magic forum)
-Swapping network cables
-Swapping network ports on the Mac Pro
-Rebooting MacPro more than once
-Rebooting switcher (waited with switcher off for more than two weeks for the most recent reboot)
-Connecting to another Mac (same issue)
Everything worked marvelously, before this.

This guide shows you how to setup OBS Studio for Live Streaming to Facebook Live. You will use a computer, Web Presenter, and an ATEM.

This is the first in a series of Church Technology How-To Guides. It has been prepared to assist people using a portable streaming kit I built for The Salvation Army. Rather than distributing these instructions as a PDF, I’m publishing the information here. There are many different ways to live stream, but this is how I recommend people approach simple live streaming situations.

UPDATE March 2020: If you are looking for a more general discussion around live streaming options for your church, please read my new article.

What You Need

  • Reliable internet connection
    • You need at least 4Mbps Upload
  • Windows or Apple Mac OS Computer
    • macOS 10.10 or newer, or Windows 7 or newer
    • Minimum 4GB RAM
    • 1x Ethernet Port
    • 2x USB Ports
    • Lower-grade CPUs (such as Pentium, Atom, Core 2 and i3) are not recommended
    • Dedicated graphics card is preferred
  • HDMI or SDI Capture Interface: Blackmagic Design Web Presenter
  • Video Switcher: ATEM Television Studio HD
  • HDMI and/or SDI Cameras in 1080i50 mode
  • Video Cabling (HDMI or SDI)
  • Network Router with LAN and WAN ports
  • Publisher or Admin permissions to a Facebook Page
  • Audio Console with XLR Outputs
  • Microphones
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Preparation – Software Installation

Before you begin, you need to download and install two free software applications:

These applications are both regularly updated, so make sure you update your software before the event.

Setup Instructions – Connections

Indesign playbill. Place your ATEM, Web Presenter, and Computer on a table in close proximity to each other, and make the following connections:

  • Web Presenter USB, to Computer USB
  • ATEM USB, to Computer USB
  • PGM Output on the ATEM (SDI/BNC), to the SDI Input on the Web Presenter
  • ATEM HDMI Multi-View Output, to HDMI Input on small monitor
  • ATEM Ethernet connection to a LAN port on your router
  • Ethernet port on your Computer to a LAN port on the router
  • LAN port on the wall, to Internet/WAN port on the router
  • ATEM, Web Presenter, Router, and Computer Power to Power Board
  • Audio Console XLR Output, to Analog Audio Input on ATEM
  • Camera HDMI and SDI output to ATEM HDMI and SDI Inputs
  • Microphones to Audio Console Inputs

ATEM Connection Diagram

Web Presenter Connection Diagram

Router Connection Diagram

Audio Console Connection Diagram

Setup Instructions – Connecting to the ATEM

In this step, we’ll connect the laptop to the ATEM switcher and check/change some connection settings.

  1. Make sure your computer is connected to the router via Ethernet
  2. Turn off any WiFi Connection
  3. Find your computer’s local IP address and take note
  4. Open the ATEM Setup software on your PC
  5. If your ATEM needs updating, you will be prompted to do so now
    1. DO NOT power off your Computer or ATEM while performing this step, or you can break the switcher
    2. Please make sure you have the latest version of the software, otherwise you will downgrade the ATEM switcher
  6. If the computer is successfully connected to the ATEM via USB, you will see the IP Address settings
    1. If the Router and ATEM have already been configured properly, the first three segments of the IP address will exactly match your computer’s IP address found in Step 3
    2. Take note of the ATEM’s IP Address
  7. Close ATEM Setup
  8. Open ATEM Software Control
  9. Enter the IP Address of the ATEM you found in Step 6b
  10. You will now be connected to your ATEM

Setup Instructions – Configuring the ATEM

Mac

In this step, we’ll check and change some format settings in your ATEM switcher.

  1. In ATEM Software Control, click the cog wheel in the bottom left of the screen
  2. In the General Tab, set the Resolution to “1080i50”
  3. In the Labels Tab, type in the names of each of your video inputs
  4. Save your settings
  5. In the File menu, press “Save Startup State”

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You will need to make sure your cameras are set to 1080i50 mode, or you will receive no video input.

Setup Instructions – ATEM Audio

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  1. In the ATEM Control software, go to the “Audio” tab
  2. Turn all Audio Inputs off
  3. Turn on the External Audio Input
  4. Set the External Audio input to 0dB (unity)
    1. This is roughly equivalent to putting the fader around 1/4 from the top of the range
  5. Speak into a microphone, turn up the channel on your Audio Console, and test the External Audio meters move in the ATEM software

Setup Instructions – Configuring OBS Settings

Music visualizer. In this section, we’ll configure all the settings in OBS.

  1. Open OBS Studio
  2. Open the “Preferences” menu
  3. Save the following settings:
TabSetting NameSetting Value
OutputModeSimple
Video BitrateOn slow connections, set ‘1024’.
On faster connections, set ‘4096’.
EncoderSoftware (x264)
Audio Bitrate96
Recording Path(Pick a folder on your computer. You’ll need around 2GB per hour)
Record QualitySame as Stream
Record Formatmkv
AudioSample Rate44.1Khz
ChannelsStereo
Desktop Audio DeviceDisabled
Desktop Audio Device 2Disabled
Mic/Auxiliary Audio DeviceWeb Presenter
VideoBase Canvas Resolution1280×720
Base Canvas Resolution1280×720
Output Scaled Resolution1280×720
Downscale FilterBicubic
Common FPS Values30
HotkeysDisable all hotkeys
AdvancedColor FormatNV12
YUV Color Space601
YUV Color RangePartial
Automatically ReconnectEnabled
Network – Bind to IPSelect the IP address of your Ethernet adapter on your PC (this is the one you found in the “Connecting to the ATEM” section)

Advanced Note: It’s possible to have your ATEM one one network, and your Streaming Internet Connection on another interface. To do this, you can set the “Network – Bind to IP” setting to your Internet-facing Ethernet/WiFi port. However, to access the internet in your web browser, you’re going to need to change the ‘Interface Metric’ in your computer’s network settings. This an advanced procedure. For simplicity, it’s recommended you keep everything on the same network.

Setup Instructions – OBS Video and Audio

In this section, we’re going to to get a video and audio input into OBS. Download bing browser.

  1. In the bottom left of OBS, find the “Scenes” pane and press the “+” button underneath
    1. Give your scene a name
    2. Select your Scene
  2. Find the “Sources” pane, press the “+” button underneath, and select “Video Capture Device”
    1. Enter any name
    2. Set the Device to “Blackmagic Web Presenter”
    3. Set the Preset to “1280 x 720”
  3. Under the Sources pane, press the “+” button, and select “Audio Input Capture”
    1. Enter any name
    2. Set the Device to “Blackmagic Web Presenter”

By this point, you should have Audio and Video Inputs working. You will be able to see your full-screen video in the preview screen, and monitor your audio input levels down the bottom.

Setup Instructions – Facebook Live

In this section, we’ll create a live video stream on Facebook and configure OBS to use it.

  1. In a Web Browser, go to Facebook and Login
  2. Navigate to the Page where you wish to stream your video
    1. In the top menu, click “Publishing Tools”
    2. On the left menu, press “Video Library”
    3. On the right, press the “+ Live” button
    4. Fill out a Title, Tags, and Description.
    5. Copy the “Stream Key” text
  3. In OBS, open the “Preferences Menu”
    1. Go to the “Streaming” section
    2. Select the service “Facebook”, leave the default server, and paste in the Stream Key
    3. Save your preferences
  4. In OBS, press “Start Streaming”
  5. In Facebook, wait for the video to buffer and ensure the video and audio are both working
    1. When you are ready to start the event, press “Go Live”

Monitoring your Live Stream

While you are live streaming, you will want to keep an eye on some things:

  • Audio Levels
    • Keep your audio as loud as possible, without clipping
    • Don’t be afraid to use the built-in compression on the desk
    • Use your ears to verify you’re not clipping (on the stream) and not over-compressing
  • Dropped Frames
    • Dropped Frames (bottom toolbar in OBS) will show you if your CPU and/or Internet Connection aren’t keeping up
    • If you drop too many frames, the stream will disconnect
    • It is a good idea to test the connection ahead of time, paying particular attention to the dropped frames
  • Bitrate
    • Your bitrate should always remain in the ballpark of your specified bitrate (1024Kbps or 4096Kbps)
    • If your bitrate drops, you may have issues with your CPU and/or network
  • CPU
    • Ideally, your CPU should remain under 50%
    • If your CPU runs consistently high, you may experience over-heating or dropped frames

If you run into performance issues during your event, first try lowering the bitrate.

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How to Find Your Computer’s IP Address

Windows 7

  1. Click the Start Menu, and select Run.
  2. Type “cmd” into the box and press “OK”
  3. At the prompt, type “ipconfig” and press “Enter”
  4. Information about your IP Address will be displayed

Windows 10

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  1. Click the search box next to the Start Menu
  2. Type “cmd” into the box and press “Enter”
  3. At the prompt, type “ipconfig” and press “Enter”
  4. Information about your IP Address will be displayed

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  1. Open the “Terminal” application (via Spotlight or Applications folder)
  2. At the prompt, type “ifconfig” and press “Enter”
  3. Information about your IP Address will be displayed