Over the April 2026, two minor updates of SRTMiniServer have been released — versions 2.6.4 and 2.6.5. Therefore, we decided to combine the review of these updates into a single article. In these releases, we continue to improve the usability of video signal sources, expand connection scenarios, and enhance the stability of everyday server operations.
1. Caller Improvements
Many of our users utilize SRTMiniServer not only in Listener mode but also in Caller mode. This scenario allows the server itself to initiate connections to video signal sources, such as media servers, and receive content from them for further delivery to the broadcast chain.
SRTMiniServer can connect not only to SRT sources. The call dialog also supports connections to RTMP, HLS and RTSP sources, making it a convenient entry point for different types of streams and various production tasks.
For a number of our clients, the pool of such sources is quite large, and during operation they periodically need to switch between them — connecting to one source, then another. From this need, the idea of creating a sort of address book using presets naturally emerged. Now, in the call dialog, you can save a ready-made connection configuration in advance and quickly recall it when needed, without having to enter the parameters each time.
We have also implemented this functionality in the web version of the management interface, so that using saved presets is equally convenient both from the desktop application and when working remotely with the server via a browser.
2. TalkBackManager Improvements
Our clients actively use TalkBackManager to organize communication with reporters in the field. Initially, we planned for TalkBackManager to be used only for two-way audio communication — allowing a director or producer to give comments to a correspondent working in the field.
In previous versions, it was possible to send video back through the return channel, but only on the condition that the video and audio originally arrived in a single signal — meaning they were encapsulated together in SDI or NDI. If the video and audio came from different sources, it was impossible to combine them into a return signal.
In this new release, we have added the ability to select a video source more flexibly. This is especially useful in composite configurations: for example, when video comes from a webcam and audio comes from a virtual Dante device. Now, after selecting an audio source, you can additionally specify which video source will be used to form the return video signal.
GaraninApps Team — srtminiserver.com