NewTek TriCaster Mini X HDMI

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 (10 x Live Link or Animation Buffers, 5 x Graphics 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

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)