TriCaster Mini X TechSpecs
| Network Video Input | 8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent |
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| Digital Video Input | 4 x HDMI video connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rate1
• 2160p: 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
*Requires USB to serial adapter - sold separately |
| Skype TX | 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 Output | IP video output via NDI, optionally configurable for:
• 4 x independent video mix outputs • 1 x 4K UHD video mix output |
| Stream Output | 2 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
| Monitor Outputs | • 4 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 Channels | 2 x DSK channels |
| Media | • 5 x Media Players (2 x DDR, 2 x GFX, 1 x Sound)
• 15 x Media Buffers (10 x Live Link or Animation Buffers, 5 x Graphics Buffers) |
| Keyers | 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 |
| 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 | Recording4 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 |
| Storage | 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 | ExportExport 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 DSP’s |
| 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 inputs 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) |
| 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 |
| System Physical | NewTek Mini X system chassis, including adjustable handle and cable retention bracket
• 4.23 x 9.08 x 7.89 in (10.74 x 23.1 x 20.1 cm) • 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
