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  • 1.  ME/MiniME setup

    Posted 10-19-2021 19:31
    I am back to the very basics on this question. After years of learning on and using the configuration originally setup, I've realized as I learn more, that there are more efficient and powerful ways to use our Carbonite+ frame / Carbonite Black panel with regards to ME/MiniME setup. Obviously everything has been built around the current config (macros, memories, etc.)

    Is there any commonality or industry preference or hierarchy in the way folks use these or is it just whatever works for you. As shown below, we are using MEs/MiniMe's in a way that locks them out from being used in more flexible ways.

    Aux1 feeds campus to campus streaming platform via ME1
    Aux 2 feeds in room L/R projectors via ME1
    Aux 3 feeds stage displays
    Aux 4 feeds LED wall
    Aux 5 feeds center projector for virtual teaching needs via MME3
    Aux 6 feeds online/record feed via MME4
    Aux 7 feeds all displays/TVs around the building via ME2

    Obviously we are dedicating MEs / MiniMe's to things some may normally use only Aux cuts for but in these cases, I need dissolve transitions at times as we sometimes mix separately on ME1, ME2, MME3, and MME4 depending on the moment in a gathering (preservice digital signage, online hosting, wide online cuts, etc...though many times ME1, ME2, and MME4 are all matching.

    It was recently mentioned to me that I could use a custom control to make some of these MiniME transitions to the Aux and then clear out the MiniMe for another use.  Maybe that is the way. I guess I'm trying to learn from the community what is normal if anything. As of today, I haven't needed the added capability as its been pretty simple, but if I wanted to use MiniMe's for further DVE functionality, black and white effect, etc I may find I don't have the resources I'd need.

    Thank you for any further knowledge on the matter.

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    Kian Sedighi
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  • 2.  RE: ME/MiniME setup

    Posted 10-19-2021 20:48
    So yes you could look at having Custom Controls that will Cut the MiniME onto the Aux (with the same source ie PGM..) and then transition to a different source then set the Aux to that Source..

    This would free up the MiniMEs or even ME 1 from where you don't need Key layers and just want to transition with dissolves from time to time..

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    Les O'Reilly
    Director - Switcher Product Management
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  • 3.  RE: ME/MiniME setup

    Posted 10-20-2021 16:01
    Okay, thanks for the confirmation on that suggestion Les.

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    Kian Sedighi
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