NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i
If you have ever wanted to create and publish video, stream live to the Web, or make even the most ordinary presentation look extraordinary then you are going to love TriCaster Mini.
Whether you are new to video, adding live events or streaming to your production activities, or searching for a practical way to produce a multi-camera video program, no other all-in-one solution for capturing, mixing, and presenting your own productions will get you network-television results like the ultra-portable TriCaster Mini.
But don’t let the size and simplicity fool you. There’s a whole studio’s worth of capabilities packed into the TriCaster Mini, delivering the power, performance, and professional-quality results that NewTek is known for and that you won’t get anywhere else.
What are you waiting for? Go make your show.
NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i Promo Video.
NewTek TriCaster Advanced Edition Demonstration Video.
It’s For Everyone
You don’t have to be a video expert, own a studio or expensive broadcast cameras, or know your way around professional video production equipment. (But if you do, there’s a Mini for you, too!)
- Use everyday camcorders or professional gear with plug-and-play ease
- Get started and explore further with a simple software interface
- Straightforward controls to start creating video immediately
- Room to grow your show with dozens of built-in capabilities
It’s Easy to Set Up
The do-it-yourself setup of TriCaster Mini gets you up and running in minutes.
- All-in-one design eliminates racks of equipment
- Simple auto-detecting camera connections
- No complicated software installation or hardware configuration
- Ready to start using, right out of the box
It Has Everything You Need to Create
The most-complete creative toolset available lets you create and deliver amazing presentations to screens and audiences of all sizes.
- Switch cameras, build video playlists, add graphics and titles, mix audio, and dazzle with effects like virtual sets and animated transitions
- Network with computers and wireless iOS devices for presentations and screen sharing
- Stream to the Web, record for on-demand viewing, and publish in real time to FacebookTM, Twitter and YouTubeTM
It Goes Anywhere
Save space and travel light with the smallest TriCaster ever.
- Compact design sized just right for any office, event space, or desktop
- Lightweight and ultra-portable for making your show on the go
NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i
| Video & Audio
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Video Input*
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Plug-and-play input of up to 4 live cameras
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Network Inputs
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Choose from any number of supported devices on the same network, including computers, IP sources, wireless Apple AirPlay devices, NewTek TalkShow, 3Play, webcams, and more
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Audio Inputs*
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Embedded audio from each of the 4 live video inputs, plus 1/4” jacks for a microphone and stereo audio mixer
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Video Outputs*
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Deliver to 4 different destinations, with 2 live video outputs and 2 video-only display ports (HDMI and DVI)
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Network Outputs
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Ethernet port for HD streaming live to the Web, publishing to social media platforms, distributing content to servers and storage locations, and output to other TriCaster systems
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Audio Outputs*
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Embedded audio on both video outputs, plus 1/4” jacks for stereo output and headphones
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Video Resolutions*
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NTSC: 1080p, 1080i, 720p and SD
Multi-Standard supports NTSC-J and PAL video standards
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| Real-Time
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| Streaming
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HD live streaming with presets up to 720p, support for most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles (including RTMP streaming and browser-based streaming applications), and auto-save of Web-ready stream file for video on demand (VOD) upload
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| Recording*
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Full-resolution recording of up to 4 simultaneous video input or output signals in QuickTime®, MPEG-2, AVI, or H.264 file formats
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| Publishing
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Upload video and images directly to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, export content to FTP servers, and copy files to storage locations
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| Tools
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Video Switching
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16-channel video mixer with 2 overlay channels for mixing sources and creating multi-layer compositions
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Audio Mixing
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Multi-channel software audio mixer for managing camera audio plus internal and external audio sources, outputs, recorded audio, stream audio, and headphones
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Multimedia
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5 digital media players for video, graphics, and sounds, plus 15 buffers for still images and titles
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Mix Effects
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4 M/E channels, each with independent switcher and key layer, for advanced video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets
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Transitions & FX
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Built-in effects engine for transitions, animation stores, and real-time 3D video warping, plus included Animation Store Creator for custom effects
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Virtual Sets
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30+ HD live virtual sets with multiple camera angles, shot presets, realistic virtual camera movements, and real-time reflections, plus support for custom holographic virtual sets
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Macros
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Record your favorite go-to settings, commands, or operation sequences, then create custom one-step shortcuts to simplify or automate control
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| Physical
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Size
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4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm)
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Weight
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9 lbs (4.1 kg)
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Case Display*
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7.0 in (17.8 cm) LCD screen for output display
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Monitoring
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DVI and HDMI monitor outputs to display user interface and multiview preview, with selectable layouts and customizable video windows
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Storage*
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2 x 750GB internal drives accommodating a total of ~30 hours of HD video (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using external supported storage)
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Optional Hardware Control Surface
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Professional, studio-style workflow for live video productions of any size
Dimensions: 16.56" x 2.25" x 8" (42.1 x 20.3 x 5.7 cm)
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Subject to change without notice.
* Input, output, recording, storage and SD session format specifications vary.
NewTek TriCaster Comparison Chart
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TriCaster 8000
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TriCaster 460
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TriCaster 410 |
TriCaster Mini HD-4 SDI
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TriCaster Mini HD-4i |
TriCaster MiniHD-4
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TriCaster 40 v2
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Digital I/O (SDI) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Digital I/O (HDMI) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Analog I/O (Component, Composite, Y/C) |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Yes |
Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ)
Camera Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
External Video Router Support |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Switcher Channels |
24 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
14 |
External Switcher Video Sources |
10 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Internal Switcher Video Sources |
5 + Black |
5 + Black |
5 + Black |
5 + Black |
5 + Black |
5 + Black |
3 + Black |
Re-Entrant M/E Buses |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Standard M/E Buses |
- |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
- |
M/E-Style Virtual Inputs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
Output Connections (max) |
14 |
11 |
7 |
6 + Case Display |
6 + Case Display |
6 |
5 |
Recording Channels (max) |
8 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
Base Recording
Capacity (HD) |
~220 hrs |
~70 hrs |
~70 hrs |
~30 hrs |
~30 hrs |
~15 hrs |
~20 hrs |
Animation Buffers |
10 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Still & Title Buffers |
5 |
10 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
- |
Live Virtual Sets |
30+ |
30+ |
30+ |
30+ |
30+ |
30+ |
24 |
Media Publishing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
IsoCorder Recording
Technology |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
TransWarp Effects |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Animation Store Transitions |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Holographic Live Virtual
Set Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Macros |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Hot Spots |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Real-Time Motion
Tracking |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
MIDI Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Avid Artist Mix Audio
Control Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Apple AirPlay Device Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Multi-View Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Individually Configurable MultiView Monitor Viewports |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Frame Sync Toggle |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Genlock |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tally Connector |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Network Output |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Supplemental HDMI Output |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Supplemental Display Ports |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Built-In WiFi |
- |
- |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Built-In Bluetooth |
- |
- |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Case Display |
- |
- |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
Included Storage (internal) |
3TB |
3TB |
3TB |
2 x 750GB |
2 x 750GB |
750GB |
1TB |
Included Storage (removable) |
3 x 2TB |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Removable Drive Bays |
4 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Redundant PSU |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Hardware Fail-Safe |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Software Fail-Safe |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
System Mirroring |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Form Factor |
4U Rack Mount |
2U Rack Mount |
2U Rack Mount |
Mini |
Mini |
Mini |
Desktop |
* Subject to change without notice.
- NewTek TriCaster Mini HD-4i with integrated 7" monitor
- NewTek backlit keyboard
- NewTek backlit mouse
- Cable retention bracket
- Misc. adapters and connectors
- Limited 1-Year Warranty