CASTUS Mini is a condensed form factor playback server. Equipped with a single HD/SDI input and output for your channel along with support for IP protocols such as HLS, RTMP, NDI, SRT, MPEG2-TS and more. Feature rich, affordable, easy-to-use paired with top-notch support is what makes the Mini stand out. Visit our testimonials page to see for yourself why broadcast professionals choose CASTUS.
Schedule and Play with CASTUS Mini. The CASTUS Mini is a Linux based operating system that requires zero transcoding. Upload any file regardless of the resolution, framerate or format and Mini will play your file with no rendering or transcoding. The 100% browser based interface allows you to schedule, add overlays and crawls, edit video in our basic non-linear editor ‘CASTUS Cuts’, switch to default media between scheduled shows and so much more. Connect with us to see first hand how Mini will streamline your workflow and allow you to focus on producing content; let our server do the rest.
Mini provides total support for HD/SDI as well as IP ingest and playout. Ingest Zoom Meetings, RTMP feeds, NDI from your video switcher, SRT, HLS, MPEG2-TS or even a feed direct from your cell phone, all without any additional hardware. Use and control your routing switcher to expand the number of inputs with ease. Mini comes with 250GB of local SSD storage with options to upgrade.
Mini provides total support for captioning on cable, web, and more including 608, 708, as well as sidecar files such as .mcc, .scc, and .vtt. Connect to CASTUS Cloud Services (CCS) and integrate the Live Captioning service to caption your live events with 95% accuracy and record embedded or sidecar caption files for replay on both cable and web. There is additional support for SCTE-35 markets and EAS support including integration with our partners Digital Alert Systems.
CASTUS Mini can be found in Public Education and Government (PEG) stations, local municipalities, houses of worship, hospitality centers, health care, at-home broadcasters and more.
There is no limit to what you can achieve with CASTUS Mini. Output your channel to cable and web, including your website, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Roku and Amazon FireTV (OTT), custom mobile apps and more, all from one box. Schedule a demo with our team to see how CASTUS can streamline your operation.
| QuickRoll | QuickCast | CASTUS Mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3RU video server (rack mounted) | 2RU video server (rack mounted) | Small form factor video server (not rack mounted) |
| Multi channel, multi input, and scalable | Single channel & single output | Single channel & single output |
| 2 mirrored multicast IP outputs per channel | 2 mirrored multicast IP outputs | 1 mirrored multicast IP output |
| 8TB RAID1 on premise storage (12TB, 16TB & 20TB storage upgrade available) | 4TB on premise storage (8TB, 12TB, 16TB & 20TB storage upgrade available) | 250GB SSD on premise storage |
| Hot-swap drive bays | Drive bays are not hot-swappable | Drive bays are not hot-swappable |
| Dual redundant power supplies | Single power supply | Single power supply |
| Linux operating system | Linux operating system | Linux operating system |
| Web browser based user interface | Web browser based user interface | Web browser based user interface |
| Native input/output support: HD/SDI, IP, NDI, HLS, MPEG2TS, H.264, RTMP, & SRT | Native input/output support: HD/SDI, IP, NDI, HLS, MPEG2TS, H.264, RTMP, & SRT | Native input/output support: HD/SDI, IP, NDI, HLS, MPEG2TS, H.264, RTMP, & SRT |
| Powerful and scalable processor with support for additional channels & inputs | Processor supports single channel playout (not scalable) | Processor supports single channel playout (not scalable) |
This is an incredible opportunity for the Department of Communication and Frostburg State University to showcase the talent and skills of students who work towards creating original programming for the area.
Katy, your training yesterday was perfect. You fielded the questions from Judy and myself with clarity, accuracy and honesty. You explained what you would be getting back to us about. Through past interactions with you – that las become your hallmark – excellent customer service! We look forward to future customer interactions with you and others of the fine Castus
I just want to say I was looking at your website just now and CASTUS has kept busy and constantly improving above and beyond. We knew when we first saw your product, many years ago now, that you had something special and you continue to not disappoint. When I recommend CASTUS to others I always mention that you are always
It was so easy to add live captioning to our existing system. No expensive hardware or installs with this integrated cloud based service. CASTUS staff had us up and captioning quickly.
This is an incredible opportunity for the Department of Communication and Frostburg State University to showcase the talent and skills of students who work towards creating original programming for the area. We were limited to cable before, and we were not getting robust viewership, but the new app should reconnect us with the community and the world! The app is
Updating to the CASTUS technology allows more flexibility with quality and control of the channel’s signal. Many stations and networks are going over the top by offering apps for their programming and I am excited that our educational access channel is able to join with the other major content producers.
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