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NewTek TriCaster Mini™
From the office, an event, or from anywhere... with TriCaster Mini, anyone using everyday camcorders can 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. With everyday camcorders and TriCaster Mini, anyone can make a show with professional results.
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 some 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.
No matter how simple or sophisticated your vision - or your skill level - TriCaster Mini's complete creative toolset allows you to work with the media content you want, mix it into a production you design, and deliver it to the audiences you serve.
Click image for larger view.The TriCaster Mini is also available to rent. Check out our Equipment Rental Page for rates for this and other equipment.
| 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.
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| Network Sources | 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Macros | Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to keyboard shortcuts, control surface actions, MIDI controllers, or on-screen hotspots for recall and automation.
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| 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.
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| Virtual Sets | 30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights.
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| Holographic Live Virtual Sets | Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images.
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| Hot Spots | 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.
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| Recording* | Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology.
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| Recording Capacity* | TriCaster Mini HD-4i: 2 x 750GB internal drives accommodating 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 YouTube™, Facebook, Twitter™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers. |
| Live Streaming | HD live streaming with simultaneous archive.
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| 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.
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| Supported Session Formats |
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| 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. |
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| Montioring | DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview preview displays.
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| 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** | 7.0 in (17.8 cm) LCD screen with configurable output (source or output only; external monitor required for user interface) (Case display available only on TriCaster Mini HD-4i model) |
| Built-in WiFi | Supports wireless connection to local network for streaming, publishing and networking with external devices.
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| Built-in Bluetooth | Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology. |
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| Subject to change without notice. *Recording and recording capacity specifications vary between models. **Case display not available on all models. |
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Click image for larger view.| 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. |
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