Overview
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
- 4 simultaneous live video sources (HDMI or SDI; connection type varies by model)
- 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
- 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
- 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
- 5 integrated digital media players for video, graphics and sounds
- 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
- 15 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, title editing and presets
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supporting standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects
- 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
- 30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights
- 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)
- Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images
- 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)
- Configurable for up to 6 output connections(plus case display5), with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
- 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)
- Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
- Recording Capacity
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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)
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- 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
- HD live streaming with simultaneous stream file archive
- 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)
- Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully independent stereo output mixes
- 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
- NTSC model:
- 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)
- DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiviewer displays
- 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
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Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control of TriCaster operations via macros
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- 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
What's in the Box
- Travel Case
- TriCaster Mini Power Cable
- NewTek Keyboard and Mouse
- TriCaster Mini Control Surface
- TriCaster Mini HD-4i with Cable Retention Device
Specifications
Key Highlights
- TriCaster Mini Live Production Switcher
- (2) 750GB internal storage HDDs
- Includes dedicated control surface
- Includes Travel Case
- (16) channels
- (4) HDMI inputs
- (2) HDMI outputs
- 7" integrated LCD screen