NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i Bundle with Control Surface & Case

The NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i Bundle with Control Surface & Case enable anyone using everyday camcorders to 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.

Nowhere else will you find another solution that includes a complete suite of tools for creativity, control, and content publishing, all in one turnkey package. Just plug in your cameras, a mouse and a keyboard, and you can turn the smallest productions into engaging video content and stream it live in minutes, in the office or on the go.

Features:

• All-in-one studio-style system
• Most-complete creative toolset available
• Sized to make and stream content from anywhere
• Ideal for creating live and on-demand video with prosumer HDMI camera connections
• Hundreds of built-in capabilities for switching, streaming, recording, and publishing
• Space-saving case display for real-time video monitoring
• Full capacity multimedia storage (1.5 TB) for playback and capture
• Fast, straightforward, and easy to set up
• No need for professional crews or expensive equipment
• Use up to four camcorders for live, on-camera action
• Plug in a microphone, or a small audio mixer if you want multiple mics
• Include your own video clips, graphics, music and sound files
• Capture a computer screen, video call, or files from an AirPlay device
• Mix your files and sources in real-time with the TriCaster Mini software
• Output live video to display, projection, live stream, social media
• Save the final production to disk for later viewing
• Record all the camera feeds so you can edit the program later

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 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 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 4 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
  • 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)
• 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, et al.
  • Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, et al.
  • Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, et al.
• 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 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
• 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
  • 7" LCD screen with configurable output (source or output only; external monitor required for user interface)
• Integrated WiFi: Supports wireless connection to local network (802.11ac WiFi standard)
• Integrated Bluetooth: Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology
• System Physical Dimensions
  • 4.6" x 9.2" x 7.9" (11.7cm x 23.4cm x 20.1cm)
  • 9 lb (4.1 kg)
  • Includes adjustable handle and cable retention bracket