TriCaster Mini S Tech Specs

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TriCaster Mini S
TriCaster Mini S
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TriCaster Mini S

Technical Specifications

Network Video Input
8 x total 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
  • 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. Control connections will vary based on hardware
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
UI and multiview outputs available via onboard GPU outputs
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
  • 4x channels NDI|HX 2 in HD H.264 or HEVC codec
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 Set
Integrated LiveSet™ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included
DataLink
Integrated DataLink™ technology enables 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
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
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 playback 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 | YCbCr + Alpha color space, using 4:2:2:4 Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Latency
Processing Latency | ~1.0-1.5 frames
Tally
Support for network tally via NDI®
MIDI
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
HTML 5 Graphics
2 Users
2GB Asset Library
1 Output
1 Team
Graphics Editor
  • Timeline-based Animations
  • Text Crawler
  • Assets Library
  • 140 ready-to-use free graphics
Data Integrations
  • Google Sheets Data Provider
  • RSS / Atom Data Provider
  • JSON REST Connector
  • JSON WebSocket Connector
Security – MFA
Control API
Knowledge Base Support
Powered by Viz Flowics running in cloud, rendered locally via TriCaster Live Link
Subject to change without notice.

So what does TriCaster Mini S have to offer?

Superior Accessibility

Downloadable from Vizrt.com, TriCaster Mini S offers users the choice of selecting their own hardware following our hardware requirements. In addition, choosing a Vizrt certified platform gives the user access to our Standard Support offering making it the perfect way to start a journey with TriCaster

Supercharged Subscription

TriCaster Mini S includes a robust support package as part of the subscription as well as guaranteed product updates as soon as they are released. TriCaster Graphics, powered by Viz Flowics also comes as standard giving users industry leading graphics at their fingertips.

Sophisticated Production

Built with NDI at its core, Mini S offers powerful 4Kp60 quality, perfect for streaming, podcasting, small corporate townhalls and live events. Equipped with 8 live inputs, 2 DDR players, 4 MEs, and vertical sessions all built in. Plus, many more sophisticated production features.

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