TAO 1 mini is a streaming node that can be used in different ways according to your needs. With a maximum Full HD input resolution, it is able to both stream on 4 platforms simultaneously through its App, once connected to the network, but it is also able to transmit through NDI to a control room that allows reception of this type of signals. Furthermore, it can be connected to a camera, or a smartphone, and stream on all the desired platforms because it uses, among others, an RTMP streaming codec.
It is therefore ideal as a first streaming encoder, especially if you intend to do it with a single camera, and to give the possibility of transmitting the signal of all the cameras with USB and HDMI outputs via NDI.
From an aesthetic point of view, it is characterized by its round display. Once turned on, all controls and monitoring functions will appear around the bezel and its simple and straightforward operation means that all adjustments for brightness, brilliance, input and output settings and network settings are are easily accessible.
The back houses input and output ports: HDMI IN/OUT, USB 3.0, USB-C (can also be set as input) to receive the signal from a webcam or PTZ and an RJ45 network port with PoE support . Alternatively, power is supplied via USB-C at 5 VDC.
Main features
Interface
Input | HDMI 1.3 (1 × HDMI-A) UVC (1 × USB-C) |
Output | HDMI 1.3 (1 × HDMI-A) |
Audio | Input: mini-jack 3.5 mm audio socket |
Communication | LAN PoE (1 × RJ45) USB 3.0 (1 × USB-A) |
Power | Type-C (1 × PD Type-C) LAN PoE (1 × RJ45) |
Performance
HDMI 1.3 input | Input resolution: 720p @ 50/60 | 1080i @ 50/60 | 1080p @ 30/50/60 1280×720 @ 50/60 | 1280×768 @ 60 | 1280×1024 @ 60 | 1360×768 @ 60 | 1366×768 @ 60 | 1600×900 @ 60 | 1920×1080 @ 50/60 Format RGB/YUV: 4:2:0/4:2:2 Bit depth: 8 bit/10 bit Pixel format BT.601 | BT.709 Image delay: 3 frames |
UVC/type C input | Input resolution: 1024×768 @ 60 | 1280×720 @ 50/60 | 1280×768 @ 60 | 1280×1024 @ 60 | 1360×768 @ 60 | 1920×1080 @ 24/25/30/50/60 Decoding performance MJPEG/YUV | H.264 | H.265 |
Audio input | Audio delay setting 0 ~ 160 ms Analog audio input MIC/line Maximum input level +6 dBV |
LAN | Coding performance: Support MJPEG/YUV, H.264, H.265 Speed mode CBR,VBR,FIXQP,AVBR,QPMAP RTMP coding: support streaming software Maximum output speed 125 Mbps |
HDMI 1.3 output | Output resolution 720×480 @ 30 | 1280×720 @ 30 | 1920×1080 @ 30/60 Audio Embedded audio output |