Atomos AtomX Cast 4-Input HDMI Switcher for Ninja V

Atomos AtomX CAST 4-Input HDMI Switcher for Ninja ATOMXCST01

The Atomos AtomX CAST is a modular multi-input HDMI switcher that turns a Ninja, Ninja Ultra, Ninja V or Ninja V+ into a compact live production studio. It attaches to the AtomX expansion slot and accepts up to four HDMI sources, such as cameras, computers or consoles, up to 1080p60, switched in real time with the hardware buttons on the CAST or from the Ninja touchscreen.

The program is output over HDMI and over USB-C as a UVC webcam source, recognised without drivers by Zoom, Teams, OBS or vMix, and can be recorded on the Ninja in Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD. The Ninja screen shows a multiview of all four inputs, picture-in-picture places any input over another in four positions and two sizes, and custom 1920 x 1080 PNG graphics with transparency can be used for logos, lower thirds and titles. When the CAST is not in use, the Ninja works as a standalone monitor-recorder.

Key features

• 4 x HDMI inputs up to 1080p60 with real-time switching
• HDMI program output and USB-C UVC webcam output
• Hardware buttons: 4 input and 4 function buttons
• Multiview of all inputs on the Ninja screen
• Picture-in-picture: any input over any input, 4 positions and 2 sizes
• Graphic overlays: up to 8 PNG graphics with alpha transparency
• Switched program recording on the Ninja

Compatibility

• Atomos Ninja, Ninja Ultra, Ninja V, Ninja V+

Notes

• Requires a Ninja, Ninja Ultra, Ninja V or Ninja V+ as host device
• Not compatible with Ninja TX and Ninja TX GO

Specifications

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 129 x 49 x 160 mm (without Ninja)
• Weight: 485 g (without Ninja)
• Mounting: 1 x 1/4"-20 or 3/8" on the bottom, with anti-rotation points
• Body: ABS polycarbonate with locking arm for the Ninja; passive cooling
• Tally: record tally on the Ninja screen, program and preview illumination on the CAST buttons
• Power: 6.2-16.8 V; locking DC jack (5.5 mm OD, 2.1 mm ID); D-Tap via optional cable
• Video inputs: 4 x HDMI 1.4b, 8/10-bit, YCbCr 4:2:0 and 4:2:2, up to 1080p60 (1080i converted to progressive)
• Video outputs: 1 x HDMI 1.4b on the CAST (program); 1 x HDMI on the Ninja (program, preview or multiview), 4:2:2 10-bit
• Web streaming: USB UVC via USB-C
• Audio: 24-bit 48 kHz PCM; HDMI 2 channels; 3.5 mm analogue input and headphone output on the Ninja
• Recording (via Ninja): Apple ProRes HQ, 422, LT; Avid DNxHD 220x, 220, 145, 36 (program recording)
• Media (via Ninja): Master Caddy II and III, SSDmini with AtomX SSDmini handle; exFAT

In the box

• AtomX CAST
• USB-C cable
• AtomX SSDmini handle adapter