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Now your sports shows can be everything you imagined.
Thrill your clients, fans and sponsors. Now sports producers at all budget levels can produce sports shows that look like the national networks.
NewTek solutions offer complete multi-camera production systems with video mixing, amazing graphics, replay effects, live streaming, social media publishing, virtual sets, and much more. Break ahead of your competition with TriCaster Mini and 3Play.
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.
- Use everyday camcorders with plug-and-play ease
- Software interface for any level of experience to get started and explore further
- Straightforward controls to start creating video immediately
- Room to learn, grow and evolve your show with hundreds of built-in capabilities
It’s Easy to Set Up
The do-it-yourself setup of TriCaster Mini is as simple as setting up a game console, or home media center.
- All-in-one design with the same plugs and ports you know from your home electronics
- No complicated software installation or hardware configuration
- Ready to go live right out 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 Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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 portable for making your show on the go
Why 3Play Mini?
It Goes Anywhere
- Compact design fits in a backpack
- Minimal footprint
- Carry-anywhere lightweight package
Quick Set-Up
- No difficult software or hardware to install
- One-person set-up
- Start producing right out of the box
Everything You Need
- Switch cameras live and tag highlights
- Customizable graphics and overlays
- Record, edit, and share in real time
- Built-in preview screen
Create audience-engaging coverage with a multi-camera replay and slow-motion system that fits in a backpack and captures all the action, wherever it’s happening. With 3Play Mini, home court advantage is yours!Sports video producers can deliver a top-level fan experience from any location with the ultra-portable 3Play Mini. With instant replay, hi-resolution slow motion replay, transitions, high-end graphics, and more, the 3Play Mini live sports production suite is as powerful as it is portable.
- Produce instant replays, super-resolution slow motion, highlights, and more
- Add pro-level transitions and graphics into your programs
- Do much more than expensive replay systems for a fraction of the price—and size
- Plug into a switcher or video board and serve up every angle of excitement
- Control via a Web browser—just use a mobile device; no bulky hardware controller or additional cabling to pack
- Save time with a quick and easy set up
- Hand-carry size makes even the smallest or most extreme venues accessible
Don’t be constrained to a rack, booth, or truck. 3Play Mini gives you dozens of fan-favorite tools you can carry anywhere in one small solution. Plug in a few cameras, feed into a switcher or a video board, and you’re ready to produce championship-level productions in just moments.
- Capture the game’s greatest moments with slow motion, replay, and multi-angle camera switching
- With a Web-based control UI that you can access from any mobile device, keep your footprint small and your workflow fluid.
- ISO recording captures all angles for instant replay and saves them for real-time highlights editing or postproduction of later shows
- Clip, store, tag, and edit plays while recording live action
- Add graphics with names, scores, sponsor logos, and more without adding hardware
- Reach more fans with instant social sharing
- Monitor the live output with confidence on a built-in 7-inch LCD screen
- Cover more games with a solution that can be operated by a stringer
- Small size, easy-to-carry shape, and quick setup
Keep spectators excited about coming to your games—or watching them on screen. 3Play Mini is your all-access pass into tight, remote locations to bring the action to your fans, keep them engaged, and build loyalty with every production.
- Plug in a few HD cameras to capture all the angles
- Reduce equipment and setup time with video and audio on the same cable
- Output to a switcher or video board to bring fans close to the action
- Produce game-winning sports media with a complete creative toolset—graphics, camera switching, audio, and special effects
- Set your show apart by including super-resolution slow motion, custom 3D graphics, stingers, and overlays
- Grow your fan-base with the ability to instantly share clips to social media
- Use just the tools you want or use the total package to take your productions to the extreme
- Get out there! And carry 3Play Mini with you anywhere.
Interface
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Replay Desktop
Provides complete control over recording, playback, and publishing operations. -
Live Cameras
Connect up to 4 HDMI cameras or video sources, with automatic detection of resolution and frame rate for simple setup. -
Live Desktop Monitors
View the action from every angle in real time using the built-in multiviewer. -
Output Monitors
Output video from live cameras, Clips List, or Play List to upstream switcher or display using one or both playout channels. -
Grab
Capture full-resolution freeze frames of the action, then post to social media using the built-in publishing app. -
Record Button
Record video from all four cameras simultaneously for instant replay and archive. -
Overlays
Layer titles, graphics, video, or other visuals over live action or replays. -
FastClip Window
Manage media assets, input and edit descriptions, search, filter, and categorize clips, and more. -
Transitions
Use animated effects to transition between A and B playout channels in real time. -
Clips List
Manage all marked events and clips for playback. -
Play List
Build highlight reels with transitions and background music for playback and export. -
Tags
Create a custom code system to label clips with just a few quick keystrokes.
Tricaster Mini HD-4i
Intergration Features | |
HDMI Connectivity | Plug-and-play input of up to four, everyday HDMI camcorders to produce live video with professional-quality results. |
Network In | Access virtually limitless video sources and content applications from 2 live network inputs, with the ability to connect to networked computers, iOS devices, cloud-based media, IP cameras, streaming servers and more |
Audio Mixer | Full-featured audio mixing, with sophisticated routing, customization, control and flexibility—and without the investment in scores of external hardware. |
Creative Tools | |
4 M/E Banks | Expand creative possibilities for your production. In Mix mode, M/Es can use program/preview transitions and overlay to create full-featured sub-mixes. In Effect mode, create multiple video layers for real-time compositing, or transform your green screen setup into an elaborate virtual set. |
Network In | The most powerful integrated effects engine available in live production delivers full-color, animated transitions with alpha channel and embedded audio, real-time cloth dynamics, 3D video warping, and transformations with TransWarp effects and motion overlays. |
Virtual Sets | Next-generation virtual sets, complete with pan and scan shot framing, animated virtual camera moves and customizable presets, for studio-style presentation and on-the-fly adjustments—without touching the live camera. |
Holographic Virtual Sets | Next-generation virtual sets, complete with pan and scan shot framing, animated virtual camera moves and customizable presets, for studio-style presentation and on-the-fly adjustments—without touching the live camera. |
Buffers | Access up to 15 additional graphics and title sources – instantly – during live production, with integrated multiviewer, title editing and presets. Buffers are also shareable across the network for watch folder application (real-time edit and update of content). |
Versatile Output | |
Social Media Publishing | Real-time publishing links you with your social networks – like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube – so you can share, distribute, and engage instantly. |
FTP & File Copy | Duplicate and transfer saved files and recordings for internal and external distribution. |
Live Streaming | Encode and broadcast A/V output to the Web during production, with CDN presets and one-button live streaming. |
Recording | Capture full-length live production, source footage, or clips for live playback at full resolution, replacing decks or media servers dedicated to recording. |
Network Out | Send an A/V output signal over the network to another TriCaster or supported third-party applications for display, rebroadcast or encoding. |
ON-AIR OPERATION | |
16-Channel Switcher | 16 switcher channels with 6 external sources, 6 internal sources, and 4 M/E buses |
Macros | Make commonly used series of commands automatic, or just simplify complex ones. Record any sequence of operations as a macro event, then trigger with a mouse click, keystroke, control surface action, MIDI button or gesture-based onscreen hotspots. |
Flexible Control | Breakout live production control to any number of supported devices, including TriCaster control surfaces, Avid Artist Mix audio consoles, MIDI controllers (including smart devices with MIDI apps)—and let talent trigger automated sequences with on-camera hot spots. |
Hot Spots | Turn on-screen areas into interactive controls and let your talent trigger macros with live motion - even run your one-person show from in front of the camera. A wave of a hand or a walk to a mark, and the next action sequence happens automatically. |
Remote Camera Control | Control robotic PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras directly from the User Interface, including camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris, plus position presets with thumbnail preview to set up shots remotely and change angles on the fly. |
Video & Audio | |
Video Input | Plug-and-play input of up to 4 HDMI camcorders |
Network Inputs | Choose 2 live sources from any number of supported devices on the same network, including computers, wireless Apple® AirPlay® devices, USB webcams, and more |
Audio Inputs | Embedded audio from 4 HDMI inputs, plus 1/4” jacks for a microphone and stereo audio mixer |
Video Outputs | Deliver to 4 different screens with 2 HDMI outputs, plus video-only HDMI and DVI display ports |
Network Outputs | 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 |
Audio Outputs | Embedded audio from 2 HDMI outputs, plus 1/4” jacks for stereo output and headphones |
Video Resolutions | NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i (Multi-Standard also includes: NTSC-J 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i; and PAL 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 720/24p, 576/25i) |
Tools | |
Video Switching | 16-channel video mixer with 2 overlay channels for mixing sources and creating multi-layer compositions |
Audio Mixing | Multi-channel software audio mixer for managing camera audio plus internal and external audio sources, outputs, recorded audio, stream audio, and headphones |
Multimedia | 5 digital media players for video, graphics and sounds, plus 15 buffers for still images and titles |
Mix Effects | 4 M/E channels, each with independent switcher and key layer, for advanced video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets |
Transitions & FX | Built-in effects engine for transitions, animation stores, and real-time 3D video warping, plus included Animation Store Creator for custom effects |
Virtual Sets | 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 |
Macros | Record your favorite go-to settings, commands, or operation sequences, then create custom one-step shortcuts to simplify or automate control |
Tricaster Mini Specs | |
Switcher Channels | 16 – 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses |
Video Input | 4 simultaneous live video sources over HDMI, with per-input auto-detection of format, resolution, and frame rate
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Network Sources | 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
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Robotic Camera Support A | Access up to 4 live Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via standard serial and network protocols, with native preset system and user interface control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris |
Media | 5 integrated digital media sources for video, graphics and sounds (2 DDRs, 2 GFX and Sound) + 15 buffers |
Buffers | 15 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, title editing and presets
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 freely configurable M/E channels for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each
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Macros | Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to keyboard shortcuts, control
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DSKs | 2 primary DSK channels, plus 1 additional Key layer per M/E bus, each with independent transition controls, 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and integrated TransWarp effects |
Effects and Transitions | Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supports standard transitions,
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Virtual Sets | Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supports standard transitions,
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Holographic Live Virtual Sets | Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or
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Hotspots | Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control |
Video Output | Configurable for up to 6 output connections (plus Case Display), with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
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Recording* | Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
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Recording Capacity* | 2 x 750GB internal drives accommodating a total of ~30 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
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Grab | Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from Program output, and freely choose to add grabs to Publish queue, Media Player presets and Buffer destinations |
Media Publishing | Supports direct content upload to YouTube™, Facebook, Twitter™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers |
Live Streaming | HD live streaming with simultaneous archive
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Audio Inputs | 4 HDMI Embedded 1/4” Mono (Mic) 1 x 2 Stereo 1/4” (Line) |
Audio Outputs | 2 HDMI Embedded 1 x 2 Stereo 1/4” (Line) 1/4” Stereo (phones) |
Audio Mixing | Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, record, stream and headphones, with support for Master and Aux output mixes
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Supported Session Formats |
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3Play Mini
Video Inputs | 4 simultaneous live video sources over HDMI, with per-input auto-detection of format, resolution, and frame rate
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Video Outputs | 2 fully independent HDMI playout channels
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Output Modes | A; B; A+B with transitions between playout channels |
Recording | Standalone recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels |
Recording Format | Native recording up to 1080p resolution in high-quality QuickTime format (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio) |
Recording Capacity | 2 x 750GB internal drives accommodating a total of ~30 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
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Playback | Variable-speed playback from -200% to 200% via on-screen controls, companion Web CS, or optional hardware control surface |
Grab | Grab still images from output or all inputs and outputs |
Media Publishing | Supports direct content upload to YouTube™, Facebook, Twitter™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers |
Overlays | 1 overlay per playout channel, with independent transition, positioning, scaling and cropping, and support for picture-in-picture layering of live camera, playback angle, game clock signal, and more |
Network Inputs | 2 live inputs for overlay application via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio, and alpha channel
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Buffers | Content buffers to store and playback animations, still images, and graphics for overlay application
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Effects and Transitions | Standard transitions and customizable animation store transitions supported for transitioning between playout channels and playlist clips
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Asset Management |
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Scoreboard Integration | Display real-time scoreboard data in on-screen graphics over local network via NewTek LiveText or third-party partner solutions |
Live Desktop |
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Multi-Viewer | Supported with 2nd display, including playback data |
Audio Inputs | 4 HDMI Embedded |
Audio Outputs | 2 HDMI Embedded |
Supported Session Formats |
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Session Management | Set up and store session settings in reusable template sessions |
Processing | Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point |
Time Code | Internal system clock |
Tally Display | Supports tally display from NewTek TriCaster system (or other supported system via NewTek SDK) over local network |
Macros | Record commands and operation sequences for recall and automation using keyboard, mouse, or compatible control device supporting macro assignment
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External Control |
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Optional Hardware Controller | Supports tactile control via optional 3Play hardware control surface
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Monitoring | DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview preview displays |
Case Display | 7.0 in (17.8 cm) LCD screen with configurable output (A or B playout channel; external monitor required for user interface) |
Built-In WiFi | Supports wireless connection to local network for publishing and networking with external devices
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Built-In Bluetooth | Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology |
System Physical |
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System Electrical | AC Mains:
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Includes
- TriCaster Mini HD-4i
- TriCaster Mini Control Surface
- 3Play Mini (does not include 3Play mini control surface)
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