Which Capture Card Is Best for Streaming? ATEM Mini vs. Elgato Cam Link
Which HDMI capture card is best: the ATEM Mini or the Cam Link 4k? Let's break down some of the differences and advantages of each to see which one is right for your workflow! • Cam Link 4K: https://geni.us/XtEo7 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3xzRLjb (B&H) • ATEM Mini: https://geni.us/p3Um56 (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/3gPeDFl (B&H) • ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon) https://bhpho.to/2RVGI42 (B&H) •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom 📼 ATEM Review: • Multi Camera Podcasts, Livestreams, & Zoom... 📼 Cam Link Review: • Connect Your Camera to Your Computer: Elga... 🎙 Ever thought of starting your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show! https://podcasterplaybook.com ⏱ Chapter Markers: 0:00 - An ATEMpt Was Made 0:22 - Basic Feature Comparison 1:43 - The ATEM’s Greatest Strength 2:14 - Different ATEM Models 3:47 - Multiple Sources With Cam Link 4:41 - Which One To Choose? 7:17 - Fan & Operating Noise 7:54 - Frame Rates (Cam Link Wins) 9:01 - What About Cheaper Alternatives? 9:41 - Final Thoughts ——————————————————————— Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram & Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts —————————— SUPPORT THE CHANNEL —————————— Patreon: / tombuck Become a Channel Member: https://geni.us/joinchannel ——————————— MUSIC ——————————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): https://geni.us/ArtlistTom •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthus... ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom •Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H) •Sony FX3: https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H) •Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon) •Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon) •Canon EOS R: https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon) •Sigma 24 1.4 Art: https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon) •Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon) •Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon) •GoPro Hero 10: https://geni.us/gopro10 (Amazon) ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) •Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon) •Rode NT1 Condenser: https://geni.us/fRIqw (Amazon) •Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon) •Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon) •Earthworks Icon: https://bhpho.to/3vkZEYZ (B&H) •Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon) •Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) •FetHead Signal Booster: https://geni.us/dNus7 (Amazon) •Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) —————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS —————————— •Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon) •Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H) •Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon) •Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon) •Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon) •Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon) •Impact C-Stand: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon) •Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&h) •Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon) •Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H) •Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon) •GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon) •YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://geni.us/yoloboxpro (Amazon) ——————————————————————— – Who Am I? – Hi! My name is Tom Buck. As a lifelong A/V nerd, I’m here to help you level up the audio and video quality of your streams, podcasts, puns, and videos. I was a high school Digital Media teacher for 11 years, and I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for digital media and teaching others while having fun along the way. New videos are uploaded every Thursday morning, and more often when possible! •Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://himynameistom.com/ethics ——————————————————————— #streaming #ATEM #Elgato ——————————————————————— Episode 276: Which Capture Card Is Best? ATEM Mini vs Elgato Cam Link

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