ATEM TV Studio: Successful HDMI cables?

[Steven Orsinelli]

As a high school video teacher trying to upgrade all my studio analog gear to HD, I also am thinking of purchasing the Black magic ATEM $995.00 unit for our student run studio. However, after reading and searching countless reviews of this product, it seems to be a big headache setting this thing up. I think Black magic should be more clear on what it takes to run this product. I agree it is a great price for a high quality switcher but I had to do tons of research to find out that their are audio sync problems and that I need to buy the Behringer SRC unit to fix this, as well as other items like the HDMI lengths and work arounds.

Has anyone purchased the Panasonic AG-HMX 100 HD switcher? From what I understand it seems to work right out of the box, simple and straight forward. Or does anyone have any other suggestions other than the Black Magic unit?

Thanks Steve

[Bruce Colgate]

Based on what you’ve said, I agree that the BMD ATEM TVS is not the product for your application. It seems you’d want a box that it straightforward and can take a beating – something with knobs and buttons that is easily understood. Though I’ve never used the HMX100 HD unit, I’ve never been unhappy with any of the Panny switchers.

– Bruce Colgate

[Steven Orsinelli]

Thanks, I appreciate it pal.
Steve

[Jyotibrata Dey]

just connect hdmi splitter amplifier..increase input cable length upto 15 meter but output length 5 meter(max)..it wiil work nicely..i have tested using a cheap 1to4 way hdmi splitter amplifier