Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Network Video Input8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent
Digital Video Input4 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
1Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
PTZSupport 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 TXNative support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication
Network Video OutputIP video output via NDI, optionally configurable for:
• 4 x independent video mix outputs
• 1 x 4K UHD video mix output
Stream Output2 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 Channels2 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)
KeyersIntegrated 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 SetsIntegrated LiveSet technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included
DataLinkIntegrated 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
MacrosRecord, 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
Recording4 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
StorageCapacity varies by format, resolution and file specification Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
GrabGrab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs
ExportExport video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding
Audio MixingIntegrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP’s
Local Audio Input2 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 Output2 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 FormatsImport, 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
ProcessingFloating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4 Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
LatencyProcessing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
TallySupport for network tally via NDI®
MIDISupport for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
System Drive250GB SSD
NIC • 2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System PhysicalVizrt 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)
Subject to change without notice.
TriCaster® Mini X – front and back views