Description
A Portable Live Production Bundle with WiFi Enabled IP Video Capability
Bundle Includes:
- TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4i
- TriCaster Mini Control Surface
- TriCaster Mini Case
- 2 x Connect Spark HDMI for WiFi-enabled IP video conversion
About TriCaster Mini HD-4i
Now with NDI® Technology and TriCaster Advanced Edition Software
With TriCaster Mini Advanced, you gain more than 100 additional video production capabilities compared to the original TriCaster Mini—at no additional cost!
- HDMI video connectivity
- Native NDI® integration
- Hundreds of built-in capabilities
- 1.5 TB internal storage
- Space-saving case display
Portable, Professional, and Equipped for End-to-End IP
Produce and publish extraordinary video content for screens and audiences of all sizes with the most complete, compact multimedia studio in the world—TriCaster® Mini Advanced.
Real Video Production. No Experience Required.
You don’t have to be a video expert, own a studio, or know your way around a broadcast control room to deliver your message through video with network-quality results. With an all-in-one design, do-it-yourself setup, and hundreds of entry-level and advanced production capabilities, you can be on your way to captivating audiences from anywhere within minutes of opening the box.
- HD switching, streaming, and recording
- 8 external video inputs and 4 mix outputs
- Connect to compatible IP devices via NDI®
- Streaming to Facebook Live, Twitch, and more
- Real-time social media publishing
- Multi-channel recording and internal storage
- Video playback without any additional hardware
- Built-in live titling and motion graphics
- Multi-channel audio mixing
- SDI, HDMI, and case display options available
About Mini Control Surface
You don’t have to be a video expert to work like one. With TriCaster Mini CS, you have hands-on control of every show you make with TriCaster Mini. Featuring an attractive, compact design and responsive controls, it’s the ideal way to produce a show with professional results…from the office, an event, or anywhere.
- Professional, studio-style workflow for live video productions of any size
- Intuitive control layout mapped to the TriCaster Mini Live Desktop
- Faster, more accurate interaction than point and click
- Large, backlit buttons and premium T-Bar for confident, comfortable performance
- Simple plug-and-play setup
About Connect Spark HDMI to NDI Converter
Portable, WiFi-enabled IP video converter that delivers your HDMI video into any setup instantly. Wireless.
NewTek Connect Spark gives you the ability to easily send and receive video using your existing network. Get rid of all those cables that are required to get video into your computer. Through NDI, NewTek Connect Spark allows you to connect your 1080p60 video to your network—no matter where it is located—wired or even via WiFi.
Features
- HDMI video input with embedded audio
- Simultaneous HDMI video loop out with embedded audio
- Support for 1080p and 720p video at up to 60 frames per second
- Remote configuration and monitoring via Web-based user interface
- Remote recording onto SD or USB storage media, with control via web-based interface
- Tally support via NDI, with built-in program/preview tally lights
- Compatible with professional and prosumer production solutions including NewTek live production systems and third-party video switchers, as well as software-based video tools like Livestream Studio, OBS, Streamstar SW, Telestream Gameshow and Wirecast, VidBlaster, vMix, XSplit, and all other NDI-compatible products (NDI version 2.0 or higher)
- Compatible with popular desktop video applications via included software driver, including Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, Skype, Skype for Business, WebEx, Zoom, and more
Bundle Includes:
- TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4i with integrated display and 1.5TB internal storage
- TriCaster Mini Control Surface
- TriCaster Mini Case
- 2 x Connect Spark HDMI for WiFi-enabled IP video conversion
Tricaster Mini Specs |
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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 digital video connections (HDMI or SDI, depending on model) supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates(1)
(1)Available frame rates determined by model and 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 |
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 digital video outputs (HDMI or SDI, depending on model) |
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 | 5 x media players
15 x media buffers
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Keyers
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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
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Recording | 5 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
1 x MP3 audio recorder |
Storage | TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4sdi and HD-4i: 2 x 750GB internal drive TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4: 1 x 750GB internal drive
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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 configurable DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing, and 4 independent output mixes |
Local Audio Input | 4 x embedded digital audio inputs (HDMI or SDI, depending on model) 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 (HDMI or SDI, depending on model) 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphones jack |
Network Audio |
(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:
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Signal Monitoring | Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709 |
Processing | Video: Floating Point YCbCr A 4:4:4:4 Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
Throughput Latency | ~1.0-2.0 frames |
A/V Standards |
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Tally | Support for network tally via NDI® |
MIDI | Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
NIC | 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
Case Display | TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4sdi and HD-4i 7.0 in (17.8 cm) LCD screen with configurable output (source or output only; external monitor required for user interface)TriCaster Mini Advanced HD-4 Case display not available |
Built-In WiFi | Supports wireless connection to local network
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Built-In Bluetooth | Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology |
System Physical | NewTek Mini system chassis, including adjustable handle and cable retention bracket
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Connect Spark Specs
NewTek Connect Spark (SDI) | NewTek Connect Spark (HDMI) | |
Input | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI | 1 x HDMI |
Loop Out | 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI | 1 x HDMI |
Audio | SDI embedded 3.5mm Line Level |
HDMI embedded 3.5mm Line Level |
Encoding | NDI|HX | NDI|HX |
Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 port for 10/100 M Ethernet networking | 1 x RJ-45 port for 10/100 M Ethernet networking |
Wireless | Built-in WiFi radio 2 x 5db 2.4G/5.8G dual-band antennas IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Built-in WiFi radio 2 x 5db 2.4G/5.8G dual-band antennas IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Interface | Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring | Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring |
Tally | Tally support via NDI, with built-in program/preview tally lights |
Tally support via NDI, with built-in program/preview tally lights |
Formats | 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 1080i: 59.94 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 |
1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 |
Standards | SDI: SMPTE ST-424M, ST-292M | HDMI: 0.8Vp-p |
Recording* | Video: MPEG-TS Audio: AAC *Optional USB or Micro SD card required (not included) |
Video: MPEG-TS Audio: AAC *Optional USB or Micro SD card required (not included) |
BNC | 75 Ohm impedance | — Not applicable — |
USB | 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Mini-USB |
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Mini-USB |
Power | External DC 12V 1A adapter included 4W max power consumption | External DC 12V 1A adapter included 4W max power consumption |
Environmental | Operating temperature: -20°C to 80°C Relative humidity: 20% to 90% |
Operating temperature: -20°C to 80°C Relative humidity: 20% to 90% |
Physical | 5.0 x 4.25 x 1.125 in (127 x 108 x 28 mm) 7.76 oz (220g) |
5.0 x 3.5 x 1.125 in (127 x 89 x 28 mm) 7.76 oz (220g) |