| Video Input | 16 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to 4K UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94)
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| Network Video Input | 16 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
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| SDI Video Input1 | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates2
- 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
- 1080i: 59.94, 50
- 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
- 576i 50
- 480i 59.94
1Optionally supports up to 16 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via network integration with applicable NewTek NC1 conversion modules
2Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| PTZ | Support for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422 and IP, with integrated controls and preset system |
| Skype TX | Native support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration
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| Video Output | Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI |
| Network Video Output | IP video output via NDI, optionally configurable for:
- 4 x independent video mix outputs
- 1 x 4K UHD video mix output
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| SDI Video Output | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
- 4 x independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs
- 1 x 4K UHD video mix output via 3G-SDI quad-link grouping
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| Stream Output | 2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
| Multiviewer Output | 3 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions
- 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
- 1 x HDMI multiviewer
- 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer
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| Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry
- 1 x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 4 sources
- 4 x KEY layers per bus
- 9 x memory slots per bus
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus |
| DSK Channels | 4 x DSK channels |
| Media | 5 x media players
- 2 x DDR
- 2 x GFX
- 1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
- 10 x animation buffers
- 5 x graphic buffers
30 x clip players (available for use as transitions or media depending on function) |
| Keyers | Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
- 16 x input keyers
- 4 x media player keyers
- 4 x M/E keyers
- 1 x PREVIZ keyer
- 15 x buffer keyers
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| COMPs | Integrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer configurations and DVE-style motion sequences
- 16 x configurable COMP presets per bus
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| Virtual Sets | Integrated LiveSet™ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included |
| DataLink | Integrated DataLink™ technology enabling real-time, automated data input from internal and external sources, including webpages, spreadsheets, scoreboards, databases, RSS feeds, watch files, XML, CSV, ASCII and more |
| Macros | Record, store, edit and automate commands and user-configured operation sequences
- Attach to control panel buttons, keyboard shortcuts, hotspots, MIDI and X-keys® buttons or GPI triggers
- Attach to internal events and state changes, including audio, media playback, tally and specific switcher actions
- Supports control via web-based interface
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| Recording | 6 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
- 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)3
- 2 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
- 1 x MP3 audio recorder
3 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications |
| Storage | 2 x 3TB internal drive
- Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification
- Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 and eSATA
- Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions
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| Grab | Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs |
| Export | Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding |
| Audio Mixer | Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for quad-channel audio, DSPs and 4x4x4 audio input routing |
| Local Audio Input | 4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line)
Support for USB audio device input via compatible WDM audio drivers |
| Local Audio Output | 4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair
1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
1 x Stereo 1/4" (phones) |
| Network Audio |
- Native support for network audio input and output via NDI
- Embedded audio supported for all NDI input and output video signals
- Integrated support4 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®
- Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers5
4Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
5Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately) |
| Supported Media File Formats | Import, store, and play back multimedia files, with optional transcoding, including:
- Video: AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, WebM, and more
- Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, JPEG-XR, JPEG2000, EXR, RAW, TIF, WebP, and more
- Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more
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| Monitoring | Support for up to 3 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports |
| Signal Monitoring | Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709 |
| Processing | Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
| Throughput Latency | ~1.0-1.5 frames |
| A/V Standards |
- 4K UHD video conforms to SMPTE 2036 (UHDTV1 using Square Division Quad Split)
- 3G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level A)
- HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M
- SD video conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656
- Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155
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| Tally | Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard |
| Genlock | Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals |
| GPI | Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface |
| MIDI | Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
| System Drive | 120GB SSD |
| NIC | 2 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
| System Physical | TriCaster TC1
2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
- 19.0 x 3.5 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached
TriCaster TC1 (Redundant Power Option)
3RU chassis with 500W redundant PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
- 19.0 x 5.25 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 13.34 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached
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