Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 58 minutes ago
I've been using this compact 19" rack for some time both in my home studio or on location for live production, DIT and post production jobs. I originally used several of Blackmagic Designs 4K/6G units including an Atem 1M/E production switcher, Hyperdeck studio and UltraStudio. But, while these units worked well, even though I changed to internal fans for quieter ones they were still noisy and generated a lot of heat. So, with som big jobs coming up I decided to update the units to the latest Blackmagic Constellation switcher, 12G Hyperdeck Studio Pro and Ultrastudio Mini. The new units are a lot quieter and use a lot less power so I can use the rack in my camper van or run it of a Solar Generator for mobile production for much longer. In this video I take a look at what's in the rack and the update to the new units.
00:00 Introduction and what do I use the rack for?
00:29 When using it as a DIT.
01:00 Live production with the ATEM 1M/E switcher.
01:25 Using it for Post Production.
01:35 The importance of having a dedicated video output for grading and post production.
02:05 What else is in the box - thunderbolt, network, UVC capture.
02:50 Why I wanted to upgrade.
04:20 What new models did I get?
04:31 The Constellation 4K vision mixer
04:41 New Thunderbolt hub
05:15 Ultrastudio 4K mini.
06:03 Hyperdeck Studio 12G
06:25 Using the Constellation as a 10 input 6 out router for DIT tasks
07:10 The ATEM Micro Control Panel.
07:50 Controlling the switcher using the MixEffect App
08:25 Using an Accsoon SeeMo Pro to convert the multiview output to an iPAD input.
09.10 Using it with an iPAD pro.
09:40 Using the MixEffect App with a MacBook and cheap UVC USB capture device.
10:35 Summary.
I've been using this compact 19" rack for some time both in my home studio or on location for live production, DIT and post production jobs. I originally used several of Blackmagic Designs 4K/6G units including an Atem 1M/E production switcher, Hyperdeck studio and UltraStudio. But, while these units worked well, even though I changed to internal fans for quieter ones they were still noisy and generated a lot of heat. So, with som big jobs coming up I decided to update the units to the latest Blackmagic Constellation switcher, 12G Hyperdeck Studio Pro and Ultrastudio Mini. The new units are a lot quieter and use a lot less power so I can use the rack in my camper van or run it of a Solar Generator for mobile production for much longer. In this video I take a look at what's in the rack and the update to the new units.
00:00 Introduction and what do I use the rack for?
00:29 When using it as a DIT.
01:00 Live production with the ATEM 1M/E switcher.
01:25 Using it for Post Production.
01:35 The importance of having a dedicated video output for grading and post production.
02:05 What else is in the box - thunderbolt, network, UVC capture.
02:50 Why I wanted to upgrade.
04:20 What new models did I get?
04:31 The Constellation 4K vision mixer
04:41 New Thunderbolt hub
05:15 Ultrastudio 4K mini.
06:03 Hyperdeck Studio 12G
06:25 Using the Constellation as a 10 input 6 out router for DIT tasks
07:10 The ATEM Micro Control Panel.
07:50 Controlling the switcher using the MixEffect App
08:25 Using an Accsoon SeeMo Pro to convert the multiview output to an iPAD input.
09.10 Using it with an iPAD pro.
09:40 Using the MixEffect App with a MacBook and cheap UVC USB capture device.
10:35 Summary.
