NewTek - TriCaster Mini HD-4

FEATURES: 

• Designed for do-it-yourself live video
• Hundreds of built-in capabilities for switching, streaming, recording, and publishing
• Essential hardware and storage (750 GB) for streamlined workflows
• Supports off-the-shelf HDMI cameras

SPECIFICATIONS:

Switcher Channels

• 16 – 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses

Video Input: 

• 4 simultaneous live video sources (HDMI or SDI; connection type varies by model):
  • 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

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 NDI™-compatible and AirSend™-compatible systems, devices and applications, networked computers via iVGA™, USB video sources, video over IP sources, RTMP and RTSP streams, HTTP streaming video sources, and video and CG sources from compatible 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 preset system and user interface control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris

Media: 

• 5 integrated digital media players for video, graphics and sounds
  • 2 x DDR
  • 2 x GFX
  • 1 x Sound

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 buses for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each supporting independent key layer, TransWarp effects, and Adobe® Photoshop® blending modes between layers
  • 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 control surface buttons, keyboard shortcuts, MIDI buttons, GPI triggers 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 supported systems

DSKs: 

• 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 supporting standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects
  • Supports per-pixel alpha blending between sources and real-time 3D warping of video or graphics
  • Includes Animation Store Creator for custom animations

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 (sold separately)

Hotspots: 

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

Video Output: 

• Configurable for up to 6 output connections(plus case display5), with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
  • 2 x digital video outputs (HDMI or SDI; connection type varies by model)
  • 2 x supplemental Display outputs (1 x DVI and 1 x video-only HDMI) for additional screens or projectors
  • 1 x Stream output
  • 1 x Network output via NDI or AirSend to compatible receiving device(s)

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
  • 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 recording to external storage via USB 3.0
  • Supports shared storage integration via third-party partner solutions

• 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 Facebook, Twitter™, YouTube™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers

Live Streaming: 

• HD live streaming with simultaneous stream file archive
  • Support for RTMP streaming, Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull, and browser-based streaming applications
  • Support for most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles, including presets up to 720p
  • Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser

Audio Inputs: 

• 4 x embedded digital audio via video inputs (HDMI or SDI; connection type varies by model)
• 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic
• 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line

Audio Outputs: 

• 2 x embedded digital audio via video outputs (HDMI or SDI; connection type varies by model)
• 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line
• 1 x 1/4” (6.35mm) stereo headphone jack

Audio Mixing: 

• Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully independent stereo 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 hardware control via Avid® Artist Mix audio control surface (sold separately)

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

Supported Media File Formats: 

• Video
  • 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
  • and more
• Images
  • PSD
  • PNG
  • TGA
  • BMP
  • JPEG
  • EXR
  • RAW
  • TIF
  • and more
• Audio
  • AIFF
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • and more

Media Import: 

• Import Media application for batch import of files with optional transcoding to file formats suitable for live production use

Media Export: 

• Export Media application for batch export of files with optional transcoding to compatible formats for different applications and devices

Monitoring: 

• DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiviewer displays
  • Preview all sources or select sources in a variety of layouts and dual-monitor display combinations via Workspaces control panel
  • Multiviewer 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 multiviewer window
  • Integrated case display5 (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

Throughput Latency: 

• ~1.0-2.0 frames

Processing: 

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

Tally: 

• Support for network tally via NDI

MIDI: 

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

Case Display: 

• Case display not available

Built-In WiFi: 

• Supports wireless connection to local network
  • 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)
• Includes adjustable handle and cable retention bracket

INCLUDED:

• (1) TriCaster Mini HD-4