METAControl is an app by BayCom GmbH in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 7 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: modify shared storage and write settings. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
What's new in v0.996
- fixed auxillary output selection
Description
From the listing uploaded by “bcrpower”.
This App controls Blackmagic Design ATEM™ switchers from your Android device.
Supported devices: ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1 M/E, ATEM 2 M/E and Production Studio 4K.
Requirements: Minimum software version 4.2 (Firmware 2.12)
Features:
All buttons are fully configurable with a long press:
phones: 14 buttons, 21 buttons optional on high resolution devices
tablets smaller than 10": 21 buttons, 28 buttons optional on high resolution devices
tablets with 10" and more: 40 buttons
inputs: Every input can be mapped to a button showing its current state (preview, program or not used).
auxiliary outputs: Every available input can be assigned to an auxiliary output.
transition control: Transition styles MIX, DIP, WIPE, STING and DVE can be selected.
upstream key control: Selection of upstream on air and on next transition.
downstream key control: Selection of downstream on air, tie and auto transition.
media player control: Full control over still & clip selection and media player operation
audio tally: Device says "Cam1 on preview", "Cam1 on air" or "Cam1 off", depending on the tally state.
Tally control via GPIO
Some of these features are available only in the pro version that can be purchased through the App.
METAControl requests these permissions:
'full network access' is needed to communicate with the switcher via network.
'view network connections' is needed to find out if the device is currently connected to any network.
'modify or delete the contents of your USB storage' is currently unused but will provide a way to store, import and export settings and macros.
'modify system settings' is being used to control the WiFi power saving function. In order to properly receive UDP packets in real time which is necessary for the ATEM protocol.
'prevent device from sleeping' allows the App to keep the screen on.
'control vibration' enables haptic feedback when touching buttons on the screen.
Privacy:
This App does NOT access, store nor transmit any personal information. This App does NOT make use of any advertisement frameworks nor user trackers.
Development:
The developer of this App is not related to Blackmagic Design. This App is a spare time project and comes without any warranty. If you want to take part in beta testing please visit the corresponding G+ community: https://plus.google.com/communities/117221306286394065935
Please make sure to load the latest official software on the ATEM device (current version is 6.4) as previous versions could lead to serious stability issues of your ATEM device! The support page can be found here: http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
Certificate issued to “BayCom GmbH”The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
Developer signature verifiedOct 15, 2016
Antivirus scan passedApr 1, 2020
Signed byCN=Android Developer, OU=Software Department, O=BayCom GmbH, L=Munich, ST=Bavaria, C=de
Uploaded by “bcrpower”Silver tier · 25,989 followers · uploading since 2016
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Permissions (7)
METAControl requests 7 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is METAControl free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the METAControl APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b26189d554a657821ae8d0adb4207ce0.
