🎬IMPORTANT🎬 Hello! 15 year veteran production sound mixer here. Just a heads up on the BNC cables for the timecode daisy chain. Make sure that you are using 50 ohm cables specifically for timecode and not 75 ohm cables for video or you may experience problems with drift. Love the build! Well done sir!🎉

@user-ji6nb4qf8h

3 ай бұрын

This is not quite correct. Blackmagicdesign equips all of its devices with 75 ohm connectors. According to BMD customer service, 75 ohm cables work without any problems.

@_vr

2 ай бұрын

A lot have changed on 15 years

@stereothrilla8374

2 ай бұрын

@@user-ji6nb4qf8h You are correct. I transposed the numbers.

@AllanVolcy

Ай бұрын

@@user-ji6nb4qf8h Oh wow really? Technology keeps advancing!!

It’s crazy how creative each of these builds are.

@dslrvideoshooter

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! They start out simple but usually end up a little over the top ha!

@Jsjsjjssjs

8 ай бұрын

This is literally a standard switcher/recorder, he did nothing new

@paleyosezi3122

8 ай бұрын

This guy is a beast. My only blame is every time he showcases something I ended up buying it whether I needed it or not. I bet you I already wanted one if those.

@JulienDeon

8 ай бұрын

@@Jsjsjjssjs actually he did! simplifying a multi dock and data switch making it extremely versatile

@itainteasy

8 ай бұрын

​@@Jsjsjjssjs you just don't understand, video professionals don't have to know what a 16 dollar ethernet switch is, or a 10 dollar amazon usb switch, that's for cOnSuMeRs that's beneath them and is "makeshift" "DIY" "creativity" when they do anything that LA film school didn't hand feed them from their sponsored curricula.

Do I need this? No. Did I watched everything with extreme interest? Hell ya. Nicely done! Another insane build

you could also add a powercon connector so you don't have a power cable hanging off the back of the case (fits perfectly into the D series slots). You can also loop it through, to add more equipment with another powercon out connector

@MrJrichall

8 ай бұрын

That’s what I did for a mobile streaming rig using a similar setup to Caleb, but focused more on multi-cam streaming. Got a custom designed d series panel from redco audio, and even added a fan that kicks on if it gets too hot in the box.

@dslrvideoshooter

8 ай бұрын

Genius!

Somehow you literally manage to outdo yourself, every time. Well done Caleb.

@behindthelenstv139

8 ай бұрын

In complete agreement with your entire statement, his builds literally starts diy trends inside the film world. Salute and director respect to you Caleb!

This is hands down the coolest builds I've seen so far. Wow... just wow!

THANK YOU! This is so helpful. We are beginning the planning on a portable system for our church, and what you have achieved in efficiency and economy hits a tremendous sweet spot! All of the detail is appreciated!

This is a great setup. I'm not a video guy. I'm an audio guy but I saw the thumbnail and I absolutely respect anyone who creates a great, streamlined rack for what they need to get the job done. Brilliant!

Are the USB hubs not bottlenecking the USB-C speeds? Great build 😎

@NavidGowani

8 ай бұрын

Also, I'd be concerned about the USB switcher button on the front fascia getting bumped in the middle of a recording and killing all recordings + possibly corrupting files mid-write.

@SimplestUsername

8 ай бұрын

Personally, I'd just buy the HyperDeck Extreme 4k. It inputs 4 cameras and cost the same as the four Studio HD Plus. That device plugs directly into the Multidock 10g with one USB C cable.

@toregresdal

8 ай бұрын

@@SimplestUsername I think you are confusing 12G SDI with 4 separate inputs. I looked up the Hyperdeck Extreme 4k as I got excited about the possibility you mentioned. But I found nothing about 4 inputs. I did however, find 12G SDI input and output which is run over 4 parallell SDI connections.

@SimplestUsername

8 ай бұрын

@@toregresdal yeah, I was wrong. On the BMD product page when you select the "HyperDeck Extreme 4k" it takes you to a joint product page with the 8k that shows a rear io containing 4 inputs. It turns out that 4 input rear io is only for the 8k and not the 4k.

I'm not an AV expert, but in IT. I use rack systems every day so I was curious. This is the personal hacked together, form & function, perfect device for a common or personal use case, designed from operational experience in mind. It's a brilliant little unit. You managed to keep the price for rigging it up extremely cheap, especially when I compare to IT rack installs. I'm now inspired to rethink my home rack use, where experimenting is easy. I could probably make use of 4U interface at my Workstation desk. I enjoyed learning about AV production side. I'll be checking out your other builds. Thanks Shooter!

This is insane! You've really put something amazing together.

@Jsjsjjssjs

8 ай бұрын

This is literally a standard switcher/recorder, he did nothing new

The thinking that went it to this and the execution ... fantastic. Also loved hearing how you would iterate on it and make it better. Amazing build

I absolutely love these builds. I probably would never need anything like these builds, but it's so cool to see just what you can do. You are incredibly creative. Definitely why I subscribe. Love supporting creators like this.

The whole thing is so satisfying to watch, it must be a blast to build. Such a clean design!

I’ve been building custom solutions for my remote recording biz for decades. The D-type panels, the short jumpers, the scotchlok - all so familiar. I would recommend to your audience to use a larger case, both taller and deeper than the actual requirement as you mentioned. What you didn’t mention is heat. (my bad, you mentioned it at the end👏🏽) Remote work takes place wherever and whenever and an air-conditioned room would be the exception rather than the rule. It’s very easy to underestimate the heat buildup resulting from a packed solid rack full of devices which on their own have no problem at all. For your setup, a blank space above the recorders should suffice, so 5 rack space if available. Extra depth not only accommodates wiring but also heat overload. I generally add a minimum of 5” depth to handle both. Nicely done.

We had a similar rack at my previous job. It was SDI instead of HDMI. I really liked what you did with the SSDs and the switcher. That was really clever.

Love, love, love this! I can easily think of endless practical uses for it. From my podcast setup to my paranormal investigations! Thanks for the detailed walk through and something that is very clean and finished and easy to use.

I love the new direction of your channel and direction in life. It literally took over a conversation with some friends this week. AND this kind of think feels so you. I am a huge fan. keep up the amazing work.

Caleb, you are SO creative! (...and you've made such a huge contribution to the industry and shooters everywhere!)

Dude ur vids are just out of this world! really loving this more complicated setups and custom builds u have been doing.

The creativity is next level!! I love to see it. Thank you for inspiring us

A. your builds are always amazing/creative solutions! Even though I'm not in this world anymore, I still love watching them. B. using a camera as a mic handle is such a wonderful flex, haha.

Cool build but I'm not clear on what problem this setup solves.Was there a particular situation you faced in your studio that drove this build? And what are the advantages of this setup - especially when compared to simply using an ATEM Mini with ISO to record the four cameras to a single SSD?

@neoswallow

8 ай бұрын

I was actually thinking the same. However, with ATEM Mini ISO series, you're limited to 1080p/60fps so if that's fine, I don't think you're bringing much value with this setup. However, if you want 4K source recording, there's nothing in this pricing range. ATEM TVS series starts at $4.6K for proper 4K support. @grahamkay4034 He's recording at ProRes 422 LT so clearly recording at higher quality wasn't his concern but you do have more quality options with HDS series.

@neoswallow

8 ай бұрын

@@grahamkay4034 So ProRes LT is like mid bit rate h.264. ATEM IOS does support up to h.264 70Mbs so it should be comparable to ProRes 422 or even HQ in terms of quality. Where ProRes excels is in editing mode speed as you don’t need to create proxy video.

@neoswallow

8 ай бұрын

I'll take back some here. I was thinking 70Mbps as 70MB/s. Yeah, 70Mbs h.264 should only match ProRes 422 LT in terms on quality.

@dirface

3 ай бұрын

@onocoffee Redundancy. Recording 4 cams to 4 drives means if one fails, there are still 3 left etc. In contrast to recording all cameras to one disk.

@topnotchchobbar

3 ай бұрын

I am allready using this system, it's really good ❤

You've really put something amazing together. The coolest builds I've seen so far. Well done 🙌

I was about to build something similar. (but way less organized to be honest) I decided to go with a Mac Mini Pro with Softron MovieRecorder Express and a Blackmagic Quad Decklink Card. Doesn’t save you money but cable management 😄 and heat. And the files are ingested right away. I’m curious if I can come anywhere near the reliability I would expect your solution to have

Bravo Caleb! As always, super nice and informative to watch !!

Awesome rig! We love how you've integrated the MixPre-3 into this setup!

@dslrvideoshooter

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! LOVE my MixPre-3 even though it’s been updated!

Caleb, It's hilarious you published this video just now. The last ATEM Case video you made, inspired me to create one for my church. We setup and tear down each week and I wanted a better and easier way to handle our live stream broadcast. Works perfect! And over the last 3 weeks I've been looking to upgrade our "Stream Kit" to a Rack Unit and fit a few more things in one case. Regarding your v2.0 of the rack, you may already have ventilation in mind, but I found these online which you might be interested in. "AC Infinity CLOUDPLATE T1 Quiet Rack Cooling Fan System (1 RU, Exhaust)" And there is an Intake version too, if you have the space. They seem quiet and effective for moving air in and out of the rack. I really like your 3D print and SSD solution! This is awesome and it has caused me to rethink a few aspects of my build. I may end up doing a similar thing. Question, how difficult would it be to modify the 3D SSD Holders to allow fro screws in the bottom? Like what if I only wanted to fill in half of a 1U with 2 bays.

@cepheus

8 ай бұрын

I have the AC Infinity Exhaust and while effective, it can get pretty loud beyond speed 3. However, it gives me a peace of mind that my rack won't overheat or lag.

My man! I have been waiting for a build like this in the video world. I come from the high-end audio scene where there are tons of rack builds like this, but I just couldn’t find any inspiration or someone on youtube on building this. This looks to be the next thing to Mcgyver for me! (With mentioned SDI ports ;)) Thanks Caleb!

Ingenious build. I expect nothing less from a DSLR shoot video.

This is insane!!! Caleb this is mind-blowing. This re-shapes my though process for video workflow. I got to reconsider getting a 3D Printer, indeed.

This is an awesome setup. This must make on-site jobs soooo quick and easy to setup and go.

Listening to you explain the entire build setup is like sitting infront of a former blackmagic design engineer from back to the future. Kudos man!

In terms of heat, you could move the 2U grill in the back to be at the top so as the heat rises up it can vent out the back easier instead of pooling behind that D-series mount

@wubbsy

8 ай бұрын

Had the same thought and the cables would be more towards the bottom so a bit less strain. Could even see building in a few small noctuas in the back for extra air movement.

man!! you're a legend with this kind of stuff! Love the build!

Nice build. Btw a larger USB matrix switcher (or managed switch) can often do the same thing as your setup without all the separate parts and modifications. Not all can do it, but many can. Really simple and there are rackmount variants available.

Really helpful. No words for how many hours I’ve wasted on timecode cable not connected properly. Going back to basics and double checking against someone else was helpful.

Nice little build. I like such specialized custom things. One Idea: Throw in a USB Ethernet adapter on the hub & switch inside the case, one less wire that needs to go to the PC.

Love your ingenuity! Thanks for sharing this with us.

On the first hyperdeck you can also set Timecode input to internal (take TC from internal generator); if you want to want to start timecode at for example 01:00:00:00 you set the preset tc accordingly and the use Timecode input = Preset (on first hyperdeck)

Incredible set up. You've given me so many ideas. Thank you!

Wow! Such a cool idea and execution! Very inspiring! Great Job!👍

Caleb, this might just be the exact setup I need to launch my live production side of my business. Thanks for the walkthrough!

Very crafty. I love the solutions you came up with!

This is awesome - I'm impressed and giving me a lot of ideas about our travel set up for producing conferences

Well done! Looks super professional!

Seems a bit overkill when the ISO models of the ATEMS are out there - all cameras and switch recorded to a single SSD drive with a multicam project in DaVinci. What is the benefit of this setup over the ISO ATEM?

I really appreciate this. Just yesterday i was searching for a rig build to create for a multi cam tv series I’m trying to put together and couldn’t find any information. Thank you so much.

Wow that thing is DEEP. But deff needed if you're doing the work. Had to come show another dope creator some love 🙏 Keep at it!!

Muy bueno que alguien se dedique a armar cosas "extravagantes" pero super útiles y lo comparta! Gracias!

Absolutely genius! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing! I am currently working on something similar with a total of 7 Hyperdecks and 3 Ultimatte for our virtual studio.

Fantastic build!

I am just in awe... this super awesome.

Nice work this is a beautiful case ! Maybe one little improvment would be to cut the power cord running out of the case and solder the cables to a D-series PowerCon connector, as it seems that you have one extra insert left on your rear panel.

This is not diy anymore. In this way everything is DIY. 😂 really appreciate it

Excellent video production tools!

This thing is on another level

I love these builds. I would really love to see multicam live streaming setup with replay features. more for sports events.

16:30 I saw a free slot on your D-mount panel in the back. So there is a possibility to use a powercon connector for your power instead of having it running through a cut out in your backdoor. There are powercons available that are able to be connected while powered.

That is pretty freaking awesome. Great build.

Real good build. That 4 SSD hot-swappable chassis unit is genius. I have something similar but its basically a enterprise grade EPYC NAS video editing and audio recording server over WiFi. The cameras shoots raw streams over the air and its dump to disk or I can realtime convert up to 6K resolutions with 5 cameras.

I just love the camera hand mic

Crazy Build Thanks for Sharing. Quite some genuis thinking in it.

Work of art.

Incredible. This is incredible.

Man !! I have been a subscriber of your channel since 2016 and I am a fan. However, your content has reached a beast level.

this is amazing. also TIL the HD video plus records 4k. WISH I' seen this sooner, i've switched to in-body recording and with that, no time code etc. Next upgrade for me is this exact rig! Thank you

Nice build!

This is freaking crazy man!

Great work! I have to stop watching your videos - every time I watch your setups, I end up buying something :) very inspiring. Thank you for sharing

Absolutely killer setup! That took some serious hours to figure out. My only suggestion is, have someone with a fiber laser etch your rear panel port labels. Thanks for putting this awesome project together.

If Blackmagic released a 4K ATEM Mini Pro ISO, it could potentially turn this whole setup into the size of just one of those hyperdecks 🤯

This is very nice and infomative video, thank you! I have worked in this industry (corporate/event broadcast) for a few years and hyperdecks are familiar, but that ssd switch trick is very nice. Might use that on a upcoming studio build! 💪🏼

This is an amazing how to video :) Thank you so much for making & sharing one :)

Bro, you are on another level!

You are always blowing my mind !!

This is pretty incredible

You are just so crazy creative with gear - WAU! :)

Really nice setup.

Great build

I love this stuff. Well done!!!

Very nice I will keep an Eye out when you release this kit for purchase !

I always watch your episodes and I have no clue why, cause videography is not my thing, but that said you are the McGuyver of KZread. Love the creativity and dyi you put in your channel. 10/10 🎉

Love it! Super nerdy-awesome! 🤙

Dude, you are CRAZY and that's a CRAZY in the most respectful way.. Kudos bro! :)

Your video absolutely made my day, mate! I've been searching for this kind of setup for years. Sending love from India! 🇮🇳

wow, we have a similar setup in the TV station I'm working in, just a different scale. The only thing I would change is the power strip, a powercon connector would be nice as it would be removable from the back of the case and not a danglie cable.

I’ve been thinking and researching something like this so this was extremely helpful! Thank you! Trying to build a convenient portable DIT station

nice build. I built a very similar case I went with a slide out 1RU monitor. I used a quad multiview. I decided to got with a POE switch to power the decks and rather then USB I just went with FTP file transfers. I also added a wifi router so it can go wireless. I also used the larger case with wheels. and you are right Fans did help a lot I found some variable speed fans that power with USB so you can adjust the speed for noise

Great setup.

This is cool and very creative!

Dope Build!

Awesome setup! 👍

Wow! That rig will really solve many production headaches not to mention the time savings in setup. For my purposes, I would need an 8k version of that. Using your blueprint, I will see if it is possible right now. Thank you so much for showing us your build.

@SimplestUsername

8 ай бұрын

Don't use his blueprint. Just buy one Blackmagic HyperDeck Extreme 8k and one Blackmagic Multidock 10G. The HyperDeck 8k handles four 8k inputs and will output it all the the Multidock through one USB-C cable the use the second USB-C port on the Multidock to run to your PC. This build actually makes no sense. He could have just purchased two HyperDeck Studio HD Pro's and plugged them into a USB C splitter, saved money and simplified everything.

Incredible.

You’re a genius. Thank you for this video. Just incredibly smart and impressive. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Wow, you have outdone yourself. I had some ideas like this, for self-contained video studio / live streaming setup, but using small PC with PCIe capture card (4k 4channel) instead... to get rid of visible ugly cable mess and also portability

this is unreal, really awesome stuff

@dslrvideoshooter

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Miles!

great video as usual. I love all of your work. would you please also share, the read and write speed you getting on your SSDs? thanks