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Overview Product Sheet

Numbered MINI Interface

  1. Live Desktop
    Provides complete control over live production, streaming, recording, and media publishing operations.
  2. Live Desktop Monitors
    Observe your choice of live video sources in real time with customizable monitors and selectable layouts.
  3. Live Cameras
    Connect up to 4 HDMI cameras or video sources, with automatic detection of resolution and frame rate for simple setup.
  4. Preview Monitor
    Set up and preview your next shot or video composition.
  5. Program Monitor
    Monitor the output of your live video program as it is being broadcast, recorded or streamed live.
  6. Stream Button
    Launch live streaming video to the Web in resolutions up to 720p, with presets for many popular streaming providers and profiles.
  7. Record Button
    Record your live program from beginning to end, or capture the footage from every camera simultaneously.
  8. Live Production Switcher
    Switch between multiple cameras, video feeds, network sources, stored media, and graphics, with transitions and effects, to produce live video programs in resolutions up to 1080p.
  9. Transitions
    Use animated effects to switch between sources and apply overlays, with button or T-Bar control.
  10. DSK Overlays
    Layer titles, graphics, video or other visuals over your live video program.
  11. Graphics
    Display images, apply titles or present graphics. Choose from ready-made title templates or load your own designs.
  12. DDR
    Load and playback video clips, packages and motion graphics in virtually any file format.

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
TriCaster Mini HD-4i:
Standalone recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels to internal storage (see Recording Capacity for more details)

TriCaster Mini HD-4:
Standalone recording of up to 2 simultaneous channels to internal storage (see Recording Capacity for more details)
Recording Capacity*

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

  • Supports shared storage integration via third-party partner solutions
TriCaster Mini HD-4i:
2 x 750GB internal drives
  • Supports standalone recording of up to 4 channels simultaneously
  • Accommodates a total of ~30 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
TriCaster Mini HD-4:
1 x 750GB internal drive only
  • Supports standalone recording of up to 2 channels simultaneously; up to 4 channels with external drive attached (not included)
  • Accommodates a total of ~15 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
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, 480/60p
  • Multi-Standard model: NTSC 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/60p; NTSC-J 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/60p; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/50p
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 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
  • Integrated case display** (source or output monitor only; external monitor required for user interface)
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

Case Display**

TriCaster Mini HD-4i:
7.0 in (17.8 cm) LCD screen with configurable output (source or output only; external monitor required for user interface)

TriCaster Mini HD-4:
Case display not available

Built-In WiFi

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

  • 802.11ac WiFi standard
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.

System Diagram