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Vizrt TriCaster Mini 4K
TriCaster® Mini 4K – Technical Specifications
Network Video Input
8 x total IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent
Includes 4 x direct source input connections that support Power over Ethernet (802.3af or 802.3at)
NDI inputs supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates 1
• 2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 1080i: 59.94, 50
• 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• SD: 59.94, 50, 25
1 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
PTZ
Support 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 TX
Native support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication
Network Video Output
IP video output via NDI, optionally configurable for:
• 4 x independent video mix outputs
• 1 x UHD video mix output
Stream Output
2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable and controllable, with simultaneous stream archive
Monitor Outputs
4 x mini display port with output adapters
Up to 3 x of the outputs can support multiviewer displays depending on video resolution
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 Channels
2 x DSK channels
Media
4 x media players
• 2 x DDR
• 1X GFX
• 1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
• 5 x animation buffers including GIF support
• 10 x graphic buffers
Keyers
Integrated 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
COMPs
Integrated 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 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
4 x recording channels from either NDI® inputs or Mix outputs
• Records and retains alpha channel data
• 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (Native NDI Codec for recording)2
2 QuickTime 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
1 x 1 TB SSD internal drive
• Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification
• Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
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 multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSPs
Local Audio Input
2 x embedded digital audio inputs through HDMI conversion
1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line
Local Audio Output
2 x embedded digital audio outputs through HDMI conversion
2 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®
3 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
5 Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)
Supported Media File 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
Latency
Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
Tally
Support for network tally via NDI®
MIDI
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
NIC
2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
Connectivity
5 x USB 3.1 Type A maximum cable length of 3 meters
1 x USB 3.1 Type C maximum cable length of 3 meters
2 x USB 2.0 maximum cable length of 3 meters
2 X HDMI
1 x DisplayPort
System Physical
NewTek TriCaster Mini 4K system chassis, including adjustable handle and cable retention bracket
• 4.23 x 9.08 x 7.89 in (10.7 x 23.0 x 20.0 cm)
• 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)
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