The Middle Things APC Controller allows you to control your BMPCC 4K/6K camera over SDI with your ATEM switcher. Take full advantage of your BMPCC 4K / 6K for your live productions by remote control possibilities.
With the APC, you can use the Blackmagic ATEM Software Control or the ATEM Camera Control Panel to adjust your BMPCC 4K & 6K settings remotely! Which means minimal changes in your Live Production workflow. You can control the same settings as the URSA Mini Pro or URSA Broadcast, which includes Shutter / Iris / WB / Gain / Some Primary color correction, Focus, and Zoom.
Since the BMPCC 4K / 6K doesn't have an SDI input connector like the other Blackmagic studio cameras, the APC converts the SDI program feed from the switcher into a Bluetooth signal that the BMPCC can read.
Middle Things iOS app
Pair your BMPCC and APC with the Middle Thing iOS App. It also allows you to select which ATEM camera ID corresponds to the camera. You can configure up to 8 APC with a single app. Once the camera is paired to the APC and you have set the proper ATEM ID, there is of course no need to keep the app open.
Turn your Gimbal into a PTZ head
Another great feature of the APC is that you can operate your DJI Ronin-S/SC/RS2 or Ronin 2 directly from the Blackmagic 1 M/E Advanced Panel. The magic happens by wiring the S-BUS port of the DJI Focus Wheel to the corresponding data port on the APC. Check out the complete Gimbal Setup Guide for more info. If you wish to use the Ronin-S/SC/RS2/2 Gimbals as a PTZ Head, you need to purchase the APC with the Ronin-S 4pin to 3pin control cable. The standard length is 3m/9.8feet. Bear in mind that you need to use the small DJI R Focus Wheel.
Simple connectivity
The APC only requires a 12V DC connection to operate. It also features an SDI loop-out port if you want to daisy chain another Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Please note that you still have to take the pocket HDMI signal and send it to the switcher.
Compatible Blackmagic Design Cameras:
Compatible Blackmagic Design ATEM Switchers:
