AtomX Cast is an accessory that fits onto the back of a Ninja and turns it into a fully functional stand-alone switcher, multiview monitor and broadcast quality recorder. Furthermore, it doesn’t require a computer to function. Using the Ninja’s high quality 5-inch HDR touchscreen monitor, it adds 4 x HDMI inputs and physical buttons, to make the ultimate portable live switching and streaming solution. AtomX Cast works with Ninja, Ninja Ultra, Ninja V and Ninja V+.
The flexible control options of a Ninja fitted with AtomX Cast allow you to use either the touchscreen or the physical buttons to switch between HDMI sources to select the output for your webcast. The illuminated buttons for each input and colored LED lighting for Program and Preview status further simplifies operation and allows you to easily switch and livestream, even in dimly lit environments.
Connect mirrorless or DSLR cameras, video cameras, computers, consoles or even pre-recorded content via HDMI. There’s no need to worry about synchronization, as you can mix and match frame rates up to 60p.
Learn how Melbourne filmmaker James Morris integrates the AtomX Cast into his live performances. Flowing from one angle to the next, James queues up the camera and makes cuts on the fly using the multiview, at the same time recording a ProRes HQ master.
With the Ninja docked, the AtomX Cast connects via USB-C to your computer and appears as a high-quality webcam. Because it’s plug and play it will work immediately with all your video applications like Zoom, Teams and Skype without the need to install drivers on the computer first. Add up to 4 camera inputs to bring your presentation or meeting to the next level.
Having an integrated monitor allows you to see the video feeds as a multiview display, without having to connect an additional monitor. With the Ninja docked into the AtomX Cast, you can utilize its high quality 5-inch touchscreen for setup as well as use all the great Atomos monitor-assist tools for exposure, focus and image analysis to really nail your shots.
Having an integrated monitor allows you to see the incoming signals as a multiview display, without having to connect an additional monitor. With the Ninja docked into the AtomX Cast, you can utilize its high quality 5-inch touchscreen for setup and monitoring.
Sophisticated features like logos, mast head graphics and lower third titles will make your productions look incredible, and the dedicated controls for these functions make them easy to use. Add custom graphics for branding your content, with support for transparency, sponsors’ logos and other on-screen information to your production and configure the layout on the Ninja touchscreen.
One of the benefits of using Ninja and AtomX Cast in a multi-camera setup is that you can use the Picture-in-Picture function to display two inputs at the same time. Any of the four HDMI inputs can be used for a Picture-in-Picture effect over the Program output with controls for size and location of the overlaid image. You can display a close-up of a product on your desk and add your face as a Picture-in-Picture at the same time while you talk about the product.
As AtomX Cast is so compact and versatile, you can just as easily work alone or with a team. Solo operators can transport the equipment in a small backpack and then use it discreetly with compact mirrorless cameras for productions of any size.
For larger setups, the Ninja HDMI output can be used as a secondary output that can be set up as a duplicate Program out, to preview monitoring for the crew or talent, or to connect to a larger multiview display.