The following TriCaster Mini Quick Start Guide videos help demonstrate how you can seamlessly connect new and existing equipment by bridging both conventional and IP-based production in your video workflow.

Network Video Input8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, NDI inputs supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates1

2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976

720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

480p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

SD: 59.94, 50, 25

1Available frame rates determined by model and session video standard (NTSC or PAL)

PTZSupport for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system

Skype TXNative support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication

Network Video Output4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI®

Stream Output2 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive

Monitor Outputs4 x mini display port with output adapters

3 x of the outputs support multiviewers using standard display resolutions

Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)

4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry

1 x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 2 sources

2 x KEY layers per bus

DSK Channels2 x DSK channels

Media4 x media players

2 x DDR

1 x GFX

1 x Sound

15 x media buffers

5 x animation buffers

10 x graphic buffers

KeyersIntegrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses

8 x input keyers

2 x media player keyers

4 x M/E keyers

15 x buffer keyers

COMPIntegrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer

configurations and DVE-style motion sequences

16 x configurable COMP presets per bus

Virtual SetsIntegrated LiveSet™ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included

DataLinkIntegrated 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

Recording4 x recording channels from either NDI® inputs or Mix outputs (10 x with Premium Access)

Records and retains alpha channel data

4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (Native NDI Codec for recording)2

2QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications

Signal Monitoring

Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709

Storage

Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification

Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0

GrabGrab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs

ExportExport video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding

Audio MixingIntegrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP’s

Local Audio Input1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic

2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line

Local Audio Output2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line

1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) 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 support3 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®

3Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)

5Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)

Supported Media File FormatsImport, 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

ProcessingVideo: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4

Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz

Throughput Latency~1.0-1.5 frames

TallySupport for network tally via NDI®

MIDISupport for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control

NIC2 x 1 Gigabit NIC

System Physical

System chassis, including adjustable cable retention bracket

4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm)

9 lbs (4.1 kg)