What is reference input video?

The “reference input” is indeed for syncing your cameras to your switcher (and each other) and is the same thing as genlock. Here’s an oversimplified explanation. What it does is tell each camera, and your switcher, when to send (camera) or expect (switcher) the first line of video to be sent down the cable.

What is ref in on a video switcher?

The switcher supports both internal and external references. An external reference is provided by an external device to the switcher through the REF IN BNC on the frame. An internal reference is generated by the switcher and can be fed out to other devices.

What is ref in Blackmagic Design?

A REF signal is nothing more than an analog composite video signal that’s all black (no picture) known as blackburst or tri-level sync.

What is a black magic switcher?

All ATEM switchers feature a powerful built in multi channel audio mixer! You can mix your camera audio and other video sources from both HDMI and SDI inputs, as well as external audio from the analog XLR and HiFi audio inputs. The analog audio inputs are great for microphones, audio mixers, music players and more!

What is reference signal in broadcast?

Although some high-definition broadcast systems may use a standard-definition reference signal as a generator-locking reference signal, the use of tri-level synchronising pulses directly related to the frame and line rate is increasing within HD systems.

How do I set up genlock?

Set up the genlock source in the camera: Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > GPIO/Sync….Set Up Genlock with the REDCAST Module

1. Ensure that the genlock device is off.
2. Use a 75 Ω coaxial cable to connect the SYNC port on the REDCAST Module to a compatible genlock device.
3. Turn on the genlock device.

How does a video switcher work?

The way it works is the video switcher selects between multiple incoming video signals from various sources (camera, PowerPoint feed, etc.) and directs one of those signals to a single output that could be a streaming device, video recorder, display device (i.e. a monitor or screen) or all the above.

What is the best video switcher?

The Best Video Switchers (2021)

• Blackmagic Design ATEM. Television Studio HD.
• Blackmagic Design. ATEM Mini Extreme.
• Blackmagic Design ATEM. Television Studio Pro 4K.
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• Blackmagic Design.

What does reference input mean?

From International Dictionary of Marine Aids to Navigation. 5-2-125. A signal external to a control loop which serves as the reference and standard of comparison for the directly controlled variable.

What does Atem stand for black magic?

I checked with the ATEM product manager and ATEM is just a family name of switcher products. ATEM is based on the name of the Egyptian god, Atum.

What is the meaning of ATEM?

Atem is a Muslim Boy Name. Atem name meaning is Perfect, Gracious. It has multiple Islamic meaning. The name is originated from Arabic. The lucky number of Atem name is 7.

What is reference signal in LTE?

The purpose of this Reference Signal is to deliver the reference point for the downlink power. When UE try to figure out DL power (i.e, the power of the signal from a eNode B), it measure the power of this reference signal and take it as downlink cell power.