The Vizrt TriCaster Mini X HDMI serves as an exceptional tool for live production, featuring multiple HDMI, NDI, mini DisplayPort, and USB connections that accommodate video resolutions of up to 4K for both switching and media playback. This device enables the integration of graphics, recording, live streaming, and other network-based functionalities concurrently, supported by four HDMI inputs that are compatible with a range of audio-visual equipment. Additionally, the Mini X is equipped with four mini DisplayPort outputs, accompanied by four HDMI adapters to enhance compatibility. A variety of internal software controls facilitate chromakeying, switching, streaming, and more sophisticated audio and video management, tailored to meet the specific needs of your production.
Product Features:
HD switching, streaming, and recording up to 4K30 video
Real-time social media publishing
4 x HDMI video connections, eight IP video inputs via NDI
IP video output via NDI and four mix outputs
Multi-channel recording, audio mixing, and internal storage
Compatible with major streaming platforms
Video playback without additional hardware
Built-in live titling and motion graphics
Live Link: Render web pages directly into the TriCaster and pull any web page elements into a production without third-party applications from graphics, to images, to videos from internal training platforms.
Supported I/O:
Two simultaneous Skype video call inputs via software integration
Up to 8 simultaneous PTZ cameras via serial and network protocols with integrated controls and preset system
Four Mix/effect buses supporting video re-entry
Five media players and 15 media buffers
Integrated LiveMatte chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and mix/effect buses
LiveSet technology with 30+ virtual sets and box effects
DataLink for real-time automated data input
Embedded digital audio outputs and inputs through HDMI conversion
TriCaster® Mini X gives producers at any level the freedom to create and share video wherever and whenever they want using anything from a smartphone to a 4K camera – truly demonstrating the power of software defined visual storytelling.
Network Video Input
8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent
Digital Video Input
4 x HDMI video connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates1
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
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 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 (5 x Live Link or Animation Buffers, 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
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
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
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 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 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)
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
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