TriCaster Mini S

Video Input 44 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94)
Network Video Input 44 x IP inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
SDI Video Input1 12G/3G/HD SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates2
  • 2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
  • 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
  • 1080i: 59.94, 50
  • 720p: 59.94, 29.97, 25

1 Up to 16 configurable ports depending on hardware version. These ports can be configured for input or output. Up to 8 ports support 12G signals.

2 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)

Video Output Configurable for up to 8 independent HD or 2 UHD video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI
Network Video Output

56 x IP outputs via NDI® (HD sessions only)

8 x video mix outputs in resolutions up to 1080p at frame rates up to 60fps (1080p 59.94) or 2 x UHD video mix outputs at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94)

  • Up to 16 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of local SDI inputs
  • 4 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of media players, with support for embedded alpha channel
  • 15 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of media buffers, with support for embedded alpha channel
  • 3x Multiviewer outputs (if 3 monitors are connected). 4K support on 2x Multiviewer outputs while the 3rd outputs in HD
  • 1x User Interface with dedicated multiviewer
  • 1x teleprompter output (LiveStory™ Creator)
  • 8 x selectable IP outputs via internal NDI® matrix router
SDI Video Output 12G/3G/HD SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
  • 8 x independent 12G/3G/HD video mix outputs supporting standard NTSC and PAL formats, resolutions, and frame rates3
3 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
Audio 44 channel integrated audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x8x8 audio input routing SSD
Local Audio Input Up to 16 x SDI embedded
Local Audio Output Up to 8 x SDI Embedded
Network Audio
  • Native support for network audio input and output via NDI®
  • Embedded audio supported for all NDI®input and output video signals
  • Integrated support5 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®
  • Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers6

5 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)

6 Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)

Media 5 x media players
  • 4 x DDR
  • 1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
  • 10 x animation buffers with GIF support
  • 5 x graphic buffers
Keyers Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
  • 44 x input keyers
  • 4 x media player keyers
  • 8 x M/E keyers
  • 1 x PREVIZ keyer
  • 15 x buffer keyers
COMPs Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
  • 16 x configurable COMP presets per bus
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
  • 8 x configurable M/E channels
  • Up to 16 x physical SDI inputs
  • 4 x DDR’s
  • 3 x streaming encoders
  • Support for growing file playback from DDR’s
  • Instant Replay capability on each input
  • 44 x total configurable inputs
Storage 4 TB SSD internal storage
  • Supports recording to external storage via 7 USB 3.2 type A, and 1 USB 3.2 type C, 1 USB 2.0 2(Gen2, Type A)
  • Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions
PTZ Support for up to 44 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422 and IP, with integrated controls and preset system
Conference Calling Support for multiple simultaneous video call inputs with Microsoft Skype™, Microsoft Teams™, Zoom Meetings™, Slack, Discord™, and Tencent™ software integration using the Live Call Connect feature
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
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
Monitoring Support for up to 4 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports. 4 outputs are via Display port connection
Signal Monitoring Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709
Processing

Video: YCbCr + Alpha color space, using 4:2:2:4

Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz

Latency
  • Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
  • Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
AV Standards
  • 12G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE ST 2082
  • 3G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level A)
  • HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M
Tally Network tally via NDI®, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard
Genlock Genlock input per I/O board supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
GPI Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface
MIDI Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
System Drive 500GB SSD
NIC
  • 1 x 10 GbE
  • 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical 1RU chassis with redundant 675W PSU and multi-tiered hardware fail-safe Tower chassis with 1 x 1125W PSU
  • Tower – 17.5 x 15.2 x 6.65″ / 44.5 x 38.6 x 16.89 cm – 27.8 lb / 12.6 kg
  • 1RU Rack – 25.7 x 17.2 x 1.7″ / 654 x 438 x 43 mm – 26.7 lb / 12.1 kg
  • x 1 Gigabit NIC (RJ45)
Viz Flowics Basic Plan
  • 4 Users
  • 5GB Asset Library
  • 1 Output
  • 1 Team
  • Graphics Editor
    • Timeline-based Animations
    • Text Crawler
    • Assets Library
    • Custom Fonts
    • 140 ready-to-use free graphics
  • Data Integrations
    • Google Sheets Data Provider
    • RSS / Atom Data Provider
    • JSON REST Connector
    • JSON WebSocket Connector
    • Data Bridge
  • Security – MFA
  • Control API
  • 24/7 Live Chat & Knowledge Base Support
  • Viewer Engagement – X (Twitter) & Instagram Search
  • Viz Flowics runs in cloud, rendered locally via TriCaster Live Link.

Subject to change without notice.