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Vizrt TriCaster Mini HD-4 (Base Model)

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Vizrt TriCaster Mini HD-4 (Base Model)

  • 16 Channels / 4 HDMI Camera Inputs
  • Designed for Do-it-Yourself Live Video
  • Live Switching, Streaming, Recording
  • Social Media Publishing
  • Overlay Graphics, Charts, Titles, Animations
  • Virtual Sets
  • 4-Channels ISO Recording
  • 750GB Storage Drive
  • 2 HDMI Program Outputs
  • All-in-one studio-style system

Make your ordinary presentations, extraordinary.

If you have ever wanted to create and publish video, stream live to the Web, or make even the smallest presentation look like network television—then you are going to love TriCaster Mini. Whether you are new to video, adding or expanding media production activities, or searching for a practical way to produce a multi-camera video program, no other solution will get you where you want to be like TriCaster Mini. From the streamlined design to the familiar cable connections, getting your content online and in front of your audience so beautifully has never been faster or easier. But don’t let the size and simplicity fool you. TriCaster Mini delivers the power, performance and professional-quality results that NewTek is known for and that you won’t get anywhere else. What are you waiting for? Go make your show.

From the office, an event, or from anywhere... with TriCaster Mini, anyone using everyday camcorders can create and publish great video content in minutes, stream it live, and make even the smallest presentation captivate audiences like network-style TV.

You don’t have to be a video expert, own a studio, lug any complicated equipment around, or use expensive professional cameras to make great content quickly and stream it live in minutes. With everyday camcorders and TriCaster Mini, anyone can make a show with professional results.

  • Create your own great multimedia content
  • Fast, straightforward, and easy to set up
  • All-in-one studio-style system
  • Most-complete creative toolset available
  • Sized to make and stream content from anywhere
  • No need for professional crews or expensive equipment
Specs
In the Box

TriCaster Mini HD-4
Keyboard
Mouse
Limited 1-Year Warranty

   
Switcher Channels

16 - 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses

Video Input

4 simultaneous live video sources over HDMI, with per-input auto-detection of format, resolution, and frame rate

Per-input scaler (including 3:2 intelligent pull-down) and frame synchronizer enabling intermixing of formats
Per-input color correction, crop and LiveMatte keyer controls
Support for Key + Fill input pairing
Network Sources

2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel

Supported sources include networked computers via included NewTek iVGA client application; wireless Apple® AirPlay® devices; TriCaster 8000, 860, 460, 410 or Mini; 3Play 4800, 440 or 425; USB video sources; video over IP sources; RTMP or RTSP streams; HTTP streaming video sources; and a variety of third-party partner solutions
Robotic Camera Support

Access up to 4 live Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via standard serial and network protocols, with native preset system and user interface control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris

Media

5 integrated digital media sources for video, graphics and sounds (2 DDRs, 2 GFX and Sound) + 15 buffers

Buffers

15 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, title editing and presets

Shareable across a network for watch folder application, with real-time edit and update of content
Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)

4 freely configurable M/E channels for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each supporting independent Key layer, TransWarp effects, and Adobe® Photoshop® blending mode effects

Mix mode: Enables secondary switcher operation for output, submix or recording, with Program/Preview workflow and transitions
Effects mode: Enables multi-layer compositing, effects generation and virtual set application, with per-source 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and keying
Macros

Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to keyboard shortcuts, control surface actions, MIDI controllers, or on-screen hotspots for recall and automation

Macro editor for modifying user-defined macro configurations and sequences
Augment and extend TriCaster operation using macro plug-ins to control external devices and applications
Enable cross-platform commands and automation between TriCaster and 3Play
Downstream Keyers

2 primary DSK channels, plus 1 additional Key layer per M/E bus, each with independent transition controls, 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and integrated TransWarp effects

Effects and Transitions

Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supports standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects

Animation Store Creator for custom animations
Supports per-pixel alpha blending between sources and real-time 3D warping of video or graphic
Virtual Sets

30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights

Live pan and zoom of virtual camera and customizable virtual camera presets with animated pan, zoom and pedestal moves
Support for up to 2 switchable live sources, with per-source 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and keying
Supports custom-created virtual sets generated using NewTek Virtual Set Editor or third-party partner solutions
Holographic Live Virtual Sets

Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images

Select sets included; custom sets require Virtual Set Editor 2.5
Hotspots

Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control

Video Output

Configurable for up to 6 output connections (plus Case Display**), with support for key output and per-connection signal settings

2 x HDMI (primary)
1 x DVI and 1 x HDMI (video only) display ports for driving displays or projectors
Network output for live streaming
A/V output to network-connected TriCaster over local network
Recording*

Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology

Native recording in up to 1080p with timecode
Encoding format selectable from: QuickTime® (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio), MPEG-2 (high or normal profile), AVI (SpeedHQ), and H.264 (high or Web quality)
Freely choose to add recordings to Publish queue and DDR destinations
Recording Capacity*

TriCaster Mini HD-4: 1 x 750GB internal drives accommodating a total of ~15 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)

Simultaneous recording of up to 4 channels (2 channels per drive) to included storage or other supported storage configurations

Note: Attached USB 3.0 external storage drive required for full 4-channel ISO recording

Grab

Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from Program output, and freely choose to add grabs to Publish queue, Media Player presets and Buffer destinations

Media Publishing

Supports direct content upload to YouTube™, Facebook, Twitter™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers

Live Streaming

HD live streaming with simultaneous archive
Presets in up to 720p, supporting most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles, including RTMP streaming using H.264 (ex. Adobe® Flash® Media Server), Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull, and browser-based streaming applications, with Ustream® and Livestream® native integrated support
Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser 

Audio Inputs

4 HDMI Embedded
1/4” Mono (Mic)
1 x 2 Stereo 1/4” (Line)

Audio Outputs

2 HDMI Embedded
1 x 2 Stereo 1/4” (Line)
1/4” Stereo (phones)

Audio Mixing

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, record, stream and headphones, with support for Master and Aux output mixes

Pan control, solo auditioning, seven-band equalizer and stereo compressor/limiter per input and output, with per-input audio delay control
Multi-bus routing of audio source channels to any combination of outputs, with independent level control over channels 1/2 and 3/4 for quad sources
Audio Follow Video system enabling audio to follow multiple video sources, with support for unlimited audio grouping combinations
Digital audio inputs equipped with audio time-base synchronizers
Supports companion iPad® audio mixing app and Avid® Artist Mix audio control surface
Supported Session Formats NTSC model: 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/60i
Multi-Standard model: NTSC 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/60i; NTSC-J 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/60i; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i
Playback Media Formats

AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG (1, 2, all profiles, program or transport streams), MP4, WMV, WebM, PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more, with Import Media application for batch import with optional transcoding of files (including Apple ProRes)

Export Media Formats

Export media application for batch copying with optional transcoding of files to compatible formats for different applications and devices: Apple ProRes, AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVD, H.264, MOV, MPEG-2, MJPEG, MP4, WebM and more

Post Production NewTek SpeedEDIT 2 non-linear editor available via download for Add-On installation
NewTek SpeedHQ codecs for Mac and PC included for extended file compatibility
Monitoring

DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview preview displays

Preview all sources or select sources in a variety of layouts and dual-monitor display combinations via Workspaces control panel
UI video windows freely configurable for any combination of input sources, Program, Preview, M/E buses, clocks or images
A/V indicator and guide overlays configurable per UI video window
External monitor required
Signal Monitoring

Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709

Session Management

Setup and store session settings in reusable template sessions

Latency

Ultra-low, between 1 and 2 frames

Processing

Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point
Audio: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point

MIDI Control

Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party MIDI device control of TriCaster operations via macros

Built-In WiFi

Supports wireless connection to local network for streaming, publishing and networking with external devices

Built-In Bluetooth

Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology

System Physical 4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm)
9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Multi-tiered software fail-safe
Included cable retention bracket may double as handle

Subject to change without notice.
*Recording and recording capacity specifications vary between models. 
**Case display not available on all models.

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