TriCaster Mini 4K | NDI®
The power of visual storytelling is bigger, brighter, better and bolder than ever.
- Take it anywhere, it’s small and light weight.
- Set up and get started in 5 minutes. Don’t believe us? Check this out.
- Plug-n-Play NDI®, no external networks. Add your NDI® device and its live.
- 2 Spark Plus IO input modules directly connect HDMI devices instantly as NDI® sources.
- 4 NDI® connections with PoE makes video, audio, tally, power and control as easy as plugging in an ethernet cable.
- 8 live video inputs, supporting any combination in resolutions up to 4K UHD.
- Stream to all your favorite social channels with the push of a button.
- 2 simultaneous live Skype inputs bring guests in from anywhere in the world.
- Grab a couple of cameras, including your iPhone®, and you’re on your way.
Live Link for TriCaster®
Live Link allows users to render web pages directly into the TriCaster and pull any web page elements into a production without the need for a 3rd party application. From graphics or images on a web page to videos from your organization’s internal training platforms – Live Link offers the ultimate in production agility and freedom. Available now on all current TriCasters – ensure you have the very latest update to take advantage of this exciting feature.
True Resolution Independence
Present your audience with an immersive viewing experience defined by amazing clarity and incredible detail. Produce programs, performances, events and live sports in the resolution of your choice, all the way up to true 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition)+
Simplified IP Connectivity with NDI®
Say goodbye to the tangled mess of bulky video cables and take advantage of the plug and play simplicity of NDI® IP video protocol. Connect to a wide variety of NDI®-enabled products, along with the world’s largest ecosystem of third-party IP video products using a single network cable for video, audio, key, control, tally, and in some cases power over Ethernet.
Skype TX Integration
Conduct two simultaneous live Skype video calls with any remote guest, anywhere in the world. TriCaster systems are the only video production systems to feature direct Skype TX software integration with broadcast-quality video and balanced audio, allowing you to present production-ready conversations, interviews, reports, and more—regardless of the caller’s device.
Multi-screen Delivery & Streaming
It’s more important than ever to deliver content to ALL of today’s screens. You can output 16×9 video for traditional video applications. Or, change your aspect ratio to square or vertical video with no compromise in production power and stream that content using the built-in dual encoders to multiple destinations simultaneously. Unlike other products, only TriCaster allows you to switch, stream, and record into a wide array of formats, resolutions, aspect ratios, and frame rates.
Social Media Publication
Share real-time updates and on-demand content across your social media accounts, uploading images and video directly to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube and more—complete with comments and hashtags.
Multichannel Audio Mixing
Set the tone for your production with comprehensive audio integration, including a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog, and USB audio devices, audio over IP networking with NDI®, Dante™, and AES67, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and 2 x 2 x 2 stereo audio with two audio mixes.*
*Dante™ and AES67 require compatible virtual sound card licenses (sold separately)
Real-Time Monitoring and Multiviewers
See everything happening during your production with fully adjustable single-screen or multi-screen monitoring. With three customizable multiviewers, configurable windows and workspace layouts, operator confidence monitors, visual indicators, scopes, and more, you can easily personalize the environment to your preference.
Revolutionary Automation & Teleprompter from MS Word®
With Live Story Creator, script the entire production in your favorite word processor, including production cues (camera takes, transitions, effects, graphics, clips, and more), and export as a .docx file. Load the file into your TriCaster system and run the teleprompter control to execute the entire production. Virtually anyone can run quality and consistent productions without experience or training.
Software Control Panels
Create your own software-based control panels and operate your TriCaster system from any compatible desktop or mobile device—anywhere on the network with LivePanel. Easily accessible through any Web browser or operating system, LivePanel includes production-ready control panels for remote video mixing, media playback, audio mixing, and macro automation, plus the LivePanel Builder tool to design your own custom panels geared toward your unique productions and workflows.
World-Class Live Virtual Sets
Save on studio and set expenses without sacrificing production value. With integrated LiveSet™ technology, TriCaster can transport your talent into professionally-designed virtual environments, complete with multiple angles, virtual camera movements, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated lens flares, and stunning augmented reality effects that blur the line between virtual and reality.
Built-in Video Players
Add your files to the built-in video players for on-demand and automated playback, including auto-advancing playlists, live-edited highlight reels, and much more. With responsive player controls, presets, real-time editing tools, selectable transitions, and playlist effects, you have everything needed to make magic from your stored media.
Unlimited Recording & Replay
Capture all your sources during production in any resolution or frame rate for fixes in post or archiving for later use. You can also trigger replays from the Program or Preview bus on any input without using a separate replay system.*
| Network Video Input | 8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, NDI inputs supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates1 • 2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 • 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 24 • 1080i: 59.94, 50 • 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 • SD: 59.94, 50, 25 1Available frame rates determined by model and session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| PTZ | Support for Pan-TiSupport for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset systemlt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system |
| Skype TX | Native support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication |
| Network Video Output | 4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI® |
| Stream Output | 2 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
| Monitor Outputs | 4 x mini display port with output adapters 3 x of the outputs support multiviewers using standard display resolutions |
| Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | • 4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry • 1 x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 2 sources • 2 x KEY layers per bus |
| DSK Channels | 2 x DSK channels |
| Media | 4 x media players • 2 x DDR • 2 x GFX • 1 x Sound 15 x media buffers • 5 x animation buffers • 10 x graphic buffers |
| Keyers | Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses • 8 x input keyers • 2 x media player keyers • 4 x M/E keyers • 15 x buffer keyers |
| COMP | Integrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer configurations and DVE-style motion sequences 16 x configurable COMP presets per bus |
| Virtual Sets | Integrated LiveSet™ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included |
| DataLink | Integrated DataLink™ technology enabling real-time, automated data input from internal and external sources, including webpages, spreadsheets, scoreboards, databases, RSS feeds, watch files, XML, CSV, ASCII and more |
| Macros | Record, store, edit and automate commands and user-configured operation sequences • Attach to control panel buttons, keyboard shortcuts, MIDI and X-keys® buttons. • Supports control via web-based interface |
| Recording | 4 x recording channels from either NDI® inputs or Mix outputs • Records and retains alpha channel data |
| Signal Monitoring | Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709 |
| Storage | • Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification • Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 |
| Grab | Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs |
| Export | Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding |
| Audio Mixing | Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP’s |
| Local Audio Input | 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line |
| Local Audio Output | 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphones jack |
| Network Audio | • Native support for network audio input and output via NDI® • Embedded audio supported for all NDI® input and output video signals • Integrated support3 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® 3 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) |
| Supported Media File Formats | Import, store, and play back multimedia files, with optional transcoding, including: • Video: AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, WebM, and more • Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, JPEG-XR, JPEG2000, EXR, RAW, TIF, WebP, and more • Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more |
| Processing | • Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4 • Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
| Latency | Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames |
| A/V Standards | HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M SD video conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656 Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155 |
| Tally | Support for network tally via NDI® |
| MIDI | Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
| System Drive | 250GB SSD |
| PoE | 4 PoE+ (802.3at) Ports* 60 Watt power capability** |
| NIC | 2 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
| System Physical | System chassis, including adjustable cable retention bracket • 4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm) • 9 lbs (4.1 kg) |
