ATEM SuperSource Layout Builder

Draft SuperSource box positions, scale, and crop values in a visual worksheet. The preview and exported XML are starting points—not a guarantee of compatibility with a particular ATEM model or software release.

Draft XML boundary: the export is a TransferProfile Version="1.6" MacroPool fragment for SuperSource 0 box enable, position, size, and crop operations. It does not assign box sources. Back up your switcher settings, inspect the XML, and validate it on the exact model and ATEM Software Control version before production use.

Start with a layout

Draft Macro XML

Validation workflow

  1. Download the draft and inspect its MacroPool operations in a text editor.
  2. Back up the current configuration from ATEM Software Control.
  3. Add source assignments and any model-specific operations outside this tool.
  4. Test import and recall on a non-production switcher or isolated setup using the exact target model and software version.

Why SuperSource is Difficult to Configure

This worksheet models a center-origin coordinate space where the visible frame spans -16 to +16 horizontally and -9 to +9 vertically. That differs from top-left web pixel coordinates, so a visual draft can make box relationships easier to reason about.

Blackmagic Design's product information identifies which switchers include SuperSource. Capabilities and accepted XML can vary by model and software release; the preview here is not an emulator of the switcher's final raster.

How to Use SuperSource in ATEM Mini Extreme

SuperSource acts as an extra video input on your switcher. To use it effectively, you must first enable the boxes and assign their sources (HDMI 1-8). Once the sources are assigned, you need to set the position, size, and crop for each box. For high-end productions, it is also important to consider system-wide latency by using our streaming latency calculator.

FAQ: ATEM SuperSource Configurations

Does this work with ATEM Mini Pro?

No. Check the current Blackmagic Design specifications for your exact model; SuperSource is available on ATEM Mini Extreme variants and selected larger ATEM models, while ATEM Mini Pro models use a different DVE feature set.

How do I handle A/V sync with complex layouts?

When using many layers in SuperSource, minor processing delays can occur. Validate the final output against a real recording or programme capture so your guests' video remains in sync with the audio mixer.

What are the storage requirements for recording complex layouts?

Recording SuperSource as part of your Program feed increases the visual complexity of your H.264 stream. Check your target data rates with our video bitrate calculator to ensure your SSD can handle the throughput.