How to Build a Studio Around a TriCaster Mini X Under $20K – Videoguys

On today’s Videoguys Live, join us live as we reveal the secrets to building a professional-grade studio with a Tricaster Mini X, all within a budget of $20,000. Discover cost-effective strategies, essential gear, and expert tips to elevate your production value. Don’t miss out on this comprehensive guide to creating a top-notch studio setup without breaking the bank. Tune in to transform your vision into reality!

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On today’s show:

  1. WorkFlow Slide​
  2. TriCaster Mini X and why to build around it.​
  3. Why Do I need a network switch?​
  4. What Is a PTZ?​
  5. Understanding PTZ Zoom ​
  6. Expanding the Studio With NDI:​ Using Encoders/Decoders​ and Kiloview X1 and Cube R1

Workflow

 

TriCaster Mini X

The best mix of hardware IO and NDI production capabilities and test software

  • HD & 4K switching, streaming, and recording up to 4Kp30​
  • 4 HDMI inputs (8 total external video inputs) and 4 mix outputs
  • Connect to compatible IP devices via NDI®​
  • ​Compatible with all major streaming platforms​
  • Real-time social media publishing​
  • Multi-channel recording, audio mixing and internal storage​
  • Video playback without additional hardware
  • ​Built-in live titling and motion graphics​
  • Live Link brings the power of the internet directly into TriCaster

TriCaster Mini X and Control Surface Bundle

The ideal traveling partner for TriCaster Mini X, the TriCaster Mini Control Surface provides studio-style control and a small footprint to deliver professional results​

Bundle Includes:​

  • Tricaster Mini X​
  • TriCaster Mini Control Surface​
  • Carrying Case

Why Do I Need a Network Switch in an NDI Workflow?

You need a network switch for an NDI production workflow because it acts as a central hub that connects all your NDI-enabled devices, such as cameras, computers, and production equipment, together.

  1. Connect Devices: Links cameras, computers, and production gear together.​
  2. Smooth Data Sharing: Ensures easy sharing of video and audio data.​
  3. Organized Workflow: Helps in managing devices for a smooth production process.​
  4. Real-Time Collaboration: Enables instant collaboration between devices.​

NETGEAR M4250 Switch’s Are Designed for AV over IP

  • Out-of-the-box support for every networked AV solution.​
  • ​NDI Allows for Power, Control and Video to be sent through 1 cable​
  • ​Gives the power for NDI workflows with PoE​
  • ​Built for 1G AV over IP installations​
  • ​Designed for a clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment.​

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Total ports​

1G​

SFP​

PoE Ports​

Total Power​

Form Factor​

Price​

GSM4210PD​

M4250-9G1F-PoE+​

10​

9​

1​

8xPoE+​

110W​

Desktop​

$599.99​

GSM4210PX​

M4250-8G2XF-PoE+​

10​

8​

2xSFP+​

8xPoE+​

220W​

Desktop​

$899.99​

​​

Total ports​​

1G​​

SFP​​

PoE Ports​​

Total​

Power​​

Form ​

Factor​​

Price​​

GSM4212P​​

M4250-10G2F-PoE+ ​​

12​​

10​​

2​​

8xPoE+​​

125W​​

1U​​

$609.99​​

GSM4212PX​​

M4250-10G2XF-PoE+​​

12​​

10​​

2xSFP+​​

8xPoE+​​

240W​​

1U​​

$979.99​​

GSM4212UX​​

M4250-10G2XF-PoE++​​

12​​

10​​

2xSFP+​​

8xPoE++​​

720W​​

1U​​

$1,199.99​​

What is a PTZ Camera?

  • PAN. TILT. ZOOM.​
  • A robotic video camera controlled by a remote operator ​
  • Easy, automated production workflow with other software technologies for recording and live streaming directly to content delivery networks like Facebook and YouTube.
  • NDI with 1 Cable to Do it All: Cat 6 cable provides power from POE switch, Control over IP, NDI video anywhere on the network​
  • 1080 60P​
  • 20X Zoom​
  • NDI|HX 3, 3G SDI, HDMI​
  • H.265 encoding​
  • XLR to XLR Mini Adapter included​
  • PoE+

The NDI®|HX PTZ3 Camera is the very best and easiest way to acquire live video for input into any workflow and is the world’s first camera to offer NDI|HX3 – deliver low latency transmission with reduced bandwidth while remaining visually lossless. In addition, the all-new PTZ3 is the very first NewTek camera to offer Professional XLR audio connectivity as well as Tally, control, power, audio and video all using a single cable.

How Much Optical Zoom Do I Need?

  • 12x PTZ Camera: 25 feet from subject
  • 20x PTZ Camera: 50 feet from subject
  • 30x PTZ Camera: 75+ feet from subject​

Expand Your NDI Workflow with Encoders/Decoders

NDI Encoder:​

  • Capture AV from HDMI or SDI and convert to NDI​
  • Transmit NDI over a network​
  • Use with cameras, mixers, displays, and more​

NDI Decoder:​

  • Converts NDI to SDI/HDMI​
  • Decodes the signals back into video and audio data to be viewed, recorded, streamed, or used in live or recorded production​
  • Use with any NDI device on the same network

Kiloview CUBE X1

Distribute the NDI outputs with Kiloview CUBE X1

  • 13 channels NDI inputs
  • 26 channels NDI outputs

Kiloview CUBE R1

  • 9 channels HD high bandwidth
  • 4 channels 4K NDI high bandwidth

Viz Flowics

  • Broadcast-quality HTML5 graphics engine 
  • ​All-in-one solution for creating live HTML5 graphics​
  • Cloud-native, web-based​
  • Create, preview and playout directly from any browser​
  • Code free native data connectors for sports, weather, finance, esports and more ​
  • Viewer engagement tools: social media and second screen participation mechanics​
  • Supports all production workflows​
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