RGBlink mini-edge Overview
The mini-edge SDI 10-Channel All-in-One Switcher from RGBlink is a portable, all-in-one switcher with support for 1080p HD video I/O and for 24/7 operation. This versatile mini-edge SDI switcher features transition effects, HDMI/SDI/NDI|HX3 input for professional broadcast productions, graphics/logo insertion, IP and TAO Cloud remote control, chroma keying, and PTZ camera control.
Full-Color Display and Interface
The mini-edge SDI features an onboard 5.5" HD full-color display that monitors all input channels and outputs images in real time.
 
Its full-featured keyboard allows fast control of any function using fast-select buttons with color LEDs, knobs, a joystick, and a fader.
Versatile 10-Channel Input
The 10-channel switcher features four 3G-SDI inputs, four HDMI inputs, and an Ethernet connection for NDI|HX3 input.
 
You can also connect the mini-edge SDI to a laptop for instant recognition as a webcam to enable capture for apps such as Zoom, Teams, vMix, OBS, and more.
PTZ Camera Control
The mini-edge supports industry-standard VISCA and NDI|HX3 protocols for PTZ control directly from the mixer. Control up to four separate cameras with pan, tilt, zoom, and focus.
 
Together with the toggle on the front panel, the integrated joystick provides tactile control for each PTZ camera. The joystick and toggle are also dynamically assigned to settings including scale, position, and crop when a layer being controlled.
Streaming and Output Options
The mini-edge SDI supports streaming output via NDI|HX3 and IP as well as USB-C output for streaming to Teams, Zoom, or any collaboration platform. You can stream up to four multiple platforms simultaneously as well as directly to the internet without a laptop. Using TAO cloud, you can stream up to 32 platforms or connections simultaneously. It supports advanced H.265 compression and encoding for high-performance streams.
 
Other output options include configurable program (PGM), preview (PVW), and multiview outputs as well as a USB-C output for recording. You can also output in smartphone and tablet vertical format for social media streaming such as Instagram.
Recording
The USB-C 3.0 recording output interface can be directly connected to a hard drive or flash drive with a maximum capacity of 2TB.
 
The mini-edge SDI can simultaneously record while streaming, and you can record up to 100 hours of 1080p video using a 160 Mb/s data rate. Audio and video can be imported into your streams by connecting a USB drive.
Audio Features
The mini-edge SDI features external balanced mic and line-level audio inputs using TRS 1/4" jacks, and there is also an XLR mic input. The XLR input also features 48V phantom power to enhance compatibility with a wide range of studio mics.
 
The audio automatically switches when using any HDMI embedded audio video source to PVW and PGM outputs. You can also configure audio delay for the mic or camera inputs to keep the audio in sync with the video. The professional audio console with dynamic button operation provides precise control, allowing for easy volume adjustment and enabling one-key mute and monitoring.
Layers and Color Rendering
The switcher enables presenters to be in virtual studios and environments with the chroma key function.
 
Select from standard key colors and enable chroma key directly on mini-edge SDI without the need for an app. It allows you to refine color selection and optimize tolerances right from the touchscreen.
Video Features
Assemble your visuals with multiple layers of video and graphics. The mini-edge SDI offers two full video layers plus background image and two graphic overlays from the media pool.
 
Each of the two assignable video layers maybe scaled, positioned, and cropped with these placed over the background. Besides dual video sources, you can also add media pool graphic overlays for lower thirds and branding logos and seamlessly switch between graphic elements.
Presets, Effects, and Transitions
Select any source or preset with control-panel thumbnails and icons that are an intuitive way to present and stream. It supports saving and quick recall of 16 preset scenes, including graphics, audio, and even the parameters of the PTZ position and focus, enabling smooth transitions between scenes.
 
The mini-edge SDI also includes multiple DVE transition effects from preset to program.
TAO Cloud
Web app companion apps for laptop and mobile devices allow remote control and streams on the mini-edge SDI. Fully integrated with RGBlink's TAO Cloud, you can control remote streaming configurations via the internet.