NewTek Tricaster Mini Advanced is an easy to use compact video creation system to let anyone with a story to tell make fun and exciting shows without needing production expertise.
You don’t have to be a video expert to tell your story with television-quality results. With TriCaster Mini Advanced, you can be on your way to making a show within minutes of opening the box. Tricaster Mini Advanced delivers you all the benefits of IP based production using NDI® for easy connectivity to media components while leveraging simple one-to-one connections to your HDMI or SDI cameras and devices without cable length limitations.
No other portable video creation system offers so many easy and enjoyable ways to tell stories in such a small package for the price than Tricaster Mini Advanced. The compact unit is easy to transport and set up with all the features you need to deliver high quality shows to screens and displays of any size or shape. With NDI®, TriCaster Mini Advanced connects to a wide variety of NewTek and third-party systems over IP like cameras, converters, and custom software applications.
Complete Production
Produce amazing content with hundreds of advanced production capabilities for video switching, playback, mix effects, graphics, audio mixing, virtual sets, and more.
Native IP Processing
NDI® video, audio and data transmission over IP with near-zero latency. Instant access to and seamless interchange with essentially unlimited IP sources from anywhere across the network.
Multi-Source Video Mixing
Use any combination of 8 external compatible IP video sources including cameras, mobile devices, computers, streaming media, audio/video files, graphics, and more.
Multi-Destination Delivery
Produce digital media content in various aspect ratios, resolutions, and frame rates for any screen or schedule, with 2 IP live outputs, multi-channel recording, multi-platform live streaming, social media publishing, transfer to storage volumes or network locations, and more.
Recording and Replay
Record 4 channels of full-resolution video to NDI® or QuickTime® files. Archive the master cut, ingest raw camera footage for post-production, cache production extras and presentation materials for on-demand, and capture real-time highlights for instant replay.
Control and Automation
Configure custom user interfaces that deliver exactly the tools and functions needed with LivePanel™ *. Perform simple production automation with Live Story Creator* to run shows from MS Word scripts with switching, graphics, and teleprompter control. (* Premium Access functions)
Live Sound Experience
A software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog and network audio, Talk Back communication, and stereo audio mix to the output.
Get Creative
Use any combination of compatible video sources, including cameras, mobile devices, computers, gaming systems, streaming media, videofiles, graphics, images, animations, and more
Let your imagination run wild with multi-bus mix effects,custom animated transitions, data-driven graphics, green screen compositing,live virtual sets, and more
Personalize your production environment with customizable control and monitoring options, and automate live operations with a versatile macro automation system
Reach Your Audience
Live stream to multiple destinations simultaneously,including Facebook Live, Microsoft Azure, Periscope, Twitch, Ustream, YouTubeLive, and more
Share media to multiple user accounts on your favoritesocial networks, like Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, andmore
Capture and export QuickTime® and H.264 video files for VOD,post-production, replay, and archive
TriCaster Mini HD-4Specific Features
· HDMI video connectivity
· Native NDI® integration
· Hundreds of built-in capabilities
· 750 GB internal storage
NewTek Tricaster Mini Specs
Video Input 8 x Simultaneous External Video Inputs, Supporting Any Combination of Compatible Sources
Network Video Input 8 x IP Video Inputs via NDI, Resolution-Independent, with Support for key and Fill
Digital Video Input 4 x HDMI Video Connections Supporting Video Input in Any Combination of Standard Formats, Resolutions, and Frame Rates
1080p: 29.97, 25 fps
1080i: 59.94, 50 fps
720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps
SD: 59.94, 50, 25 fps
PTZ Support for up to 8 Simultaneous PTZ Robotic Cameras via Serial and Network Protocols, Including RS-232, RS-422, and IP, with Integrated Controls and Preset System
Skype Video Calling Native Support for up to 2 Simultaneous Skype Video Call Inputs via Skype TX Software Integration, Including Tally and Talkback Communication
Video Output Configurable for up to 4 Independent Video Mix Outputs, with Simultaneous Digital and IP Delivery
Network Video Output 4 x Independent IP Video Mix Outputs via NDI
Digital Video Output 2 x Independently Configurable SDI Video Outputs
Stream Output 1 x Streaming Video Output, Independently Configurable, with Simultaneous Stream Archive
Monitor Outputs 1 x DVI User Interface with Multiviewer
1 x HDMI Multiviewer
1 x DVI Display Output
1 x HDMI Display Output
Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) 4 x M/E Buses, Each Supporting 2 Configurable Sources and 2 Configurable Key Layers
1 x PREVIZ Configuration and Preview Bus
DSK Channels 2 x DSK Channels
Media 4 x Media Players:
2 x DDR
1 x GFX
1 x Sound
15 x Media Buffers:
5 x Animation Buffers
10 x Graphic Buffers
Keyers Integrated LiveMatte Chroma and Luma Keying Technology on All Source Channels and M/E Buses
Virtual Sets Integrated LiveSet Technology with 30+ Live Virtual Sets and Box Effects Included
DataLink Integrated DataLink Technology Enabling Real-Time, Automated Data Input from Internal and External Sources, Including Webpages, Spreadsheets, Scoreboards, Databases, RSS Feeds, Watch Files, XML, CSV, ASCII, and More
Macros Record, Store, Edit, and Automate Commands and User-Configured Operation Sequences
Attach to Control Panel Buttons, Keyboard Shortcuts, Hotspots, MIDI, and X-Keys Buttons or GPI Triggers
Attach to Internal Events and State Changes, Including Audio, Media Playback, Tally, and Specific Switcher Actions
Supports Control via Web-Based Interface
Recording 5 x Configurable Video Recording Channels via NewTek IsoCorder Technology
4 x QuickTime Archival Video Recorders (XDCAM HD Compatible, 4:2:2 Encoding, 24-Bit Audio, with Timecode) (QuickTime Player Not Required for Playback in Common NLE Applications)
1 x H.264 Distribution Video Recorders (Multiple Profiles)
1 x MP3 Audio Recorder
Signal Monitoring Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, Full Field Rate with Digital Calibration, Color Preview, and Support for ITU-R Rec. 709
Storage 750 GB Internal Drive
Capacity Varies by Format, Resolution and File Specification
Supports Recording to External Storage via USB 3.0
Supports Shared Storage Integration and Third-Party Partner Solutions
Grab Grab Full-Resolution, Deinterlaced Still Images from External Video Sources and Outputs
Export Export Video and Image Files to Social Media, FTP, Local, or External Volumes, and Network Servers, with Optional Transcoding
Audio Mixing Integrated Multichannel Audio Mixer with Configurable DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 Audio Input Channel Routing, and 4 Independent Output Mixes
Local Audio Input 4 x Embedded HDMI Audio Inputs
1 x 1/4" Balanced Mic
2 x 1/4" Balanced Lines
Local Audio Output 2 x Embedded HDMI Audio Outputs
2 x 1/4" Balanced Lines
1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphones Jack
Network Audio Native Support for Network Audio Input and Output via NDI
Embedded Audio Supported for All NDI Input and Output Video Signals
Integrated Support for Dante Networking Protocol from Audinate (Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard License from Audinate, Sold Separately)
Supported Media Formats Import, Store, and Play Back Multimedia Files, with Optional Transcoding, Including:
Video: AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, WebM, and More
Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, JPEG-XR, JPEG2000, EXR, RAW, TIF, WebP, and More
Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, and More
Processing Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Throughput Latency ~1.0 - 2.0 Frames
Tally Support for Network Tally via NDI
MIDI Support for Standard MIDI Protocol Enabling Third-Party Device Control
NIC Dual Gigabit NICs
Dimensions Approx. 4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9" / 11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm
Weight 9 lb / 4.1 kg
NewTek TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4
Keyboard
Mouse
Cable Retention Bracket
Limited 1-Year Warranty