BlackMagic ATEM Television Studio Quiet Fan Upgrade

Written By: Kevin Krautle

Comments: 5

BlackMagic ATEM Television Studio Quiet Fan Upgrade

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

The BlackMagic ATEM Television Studio Switcher has a terribly bad design with a loud fan. This procedure will help you upgrade your device to make is quiet.

WARNING - THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!

Tools

Parts

Step 2

Remove Both Fans
2 - Screws each
1 - Pull cable each

Step 3

Leave some length to solder with and to reach connector on main board.

Step 4

Strip Wires, Tin Wires, and prep by adding heat shrink tubing on wires (before shrinking).

Step 5

For Both Fans
Solder the new fan to the old connector using the following pinout.
Adjust heat shrink tubing so it covers the solder joints and use heat gun to shrink tubing.

Step 6

Re-assemble fans to device with fan label facing out.

Step 7

OPTIONAL - Use Small Round Nose Pliers to break off case grill to make fan even quieter.

Step 8

Re-Assemble Case

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

5 comments

I have an ATEM Production Studio 4K which had the same issue. This guide was helpful to know how to map the exhaust fan wiring. There are 2 12v heat sync fans that have the same color scheme. I just crimped the wires strait across, and everything worked. I’m now able to live edit without the distraction of a loud switch!

Thank you!!

longears - 16/01/19

I just did the same on my atem m/e production 4k but the side fans (exhaust) are not on. I wonder if there’s a threshold at which they power on? Any recommendation? The heat sink fans work right away.

Beto Gudiño -

Can I have a schematic diagram for this product ?

Jay Makwana - 24/10/20

Awesome video, thanks! Do you have a similar iFixit kit and video for the ATEM Mini Pro?

Al Rodriguez - 11/01/21

Great mod! Did this on my TV Studio HD, nearly non hearable now :)

Andi M - 09/04/21