| Video Input | 32 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94) |
| Network Video Input | 32 x IP inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill |
| SDI Video Input1 | 8 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
- 1080i: 59.94, 50
- 720p: 59.94, 29.97, 25
- 576i 50
- 480i 59.94
1 Optionally supports up to 32 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via network integration with NewTek NC1 conversion modules 2 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| PTZ | Support for up to 32 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422 and IP, with integrated controls and preset system |
| Conference Calling | Support for multiple simultaneous video call inputs with Microsoft Skype™, Microsoft Teams™, Zoom Meetings™, GoToMeeting™, Discord™, and Tencent™ software integration using the Live Call Connect feature, |
| Video Output | Configurable for up to 8 independent HD or 2 UHD video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI |
| Network Video Output | 48 x IP outputs via NDI® (HD and SD sessions only)- 8 x video mix outputs in resolutions up to 1080p at frame rates up to 60fps (1080p 59.94) or 2 x UHD video mix outputs at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94)
- 8 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of local SDI inputs or 2 x upconverted UHD outputs at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94)
- 4 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of media players, with support for embedded alpha channel
- 15 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of media buffers, with support for embedded alpha channel
- 3 x Multiviewer outputs (if 3 monitors are connected).
4K support on 2x Multiviewer outputs while the 3rd outputs in HD - 1 x User Interface with dedicated multiviewer
- 1 x teleprompter output (LiveStory™ Creator)
- 8 x selectable IP outputs via internal NDI® matrix router
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| SDI Video Output | 8 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for:- 8 x independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs supporting standard NTSC and PAL formats, resolutions, and frame rates3
- 2 x UHD video mix output via 3G-SDI quad-link grouping, supporting frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94)
3 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| Stream Output | 2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream recording. Support for SRT streaming has been enabled. |
| Multiviewer Output | 4 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions, using any combination of available connections. Support for 4K on 2x DisplayPorts |
| Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 8 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 players15 x media buffers- 10 x animation buffers with GIF support
- 5 x graphic buffers
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| Keyers | Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses- 32 x input keyers
- 4 x media player keyers
- 8 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 | 32 x total video recording channels- 8 x configurable M/E channels for HD or 2 x for UHD
- 8 x physical SDI inputs
- 4 x DDR’s
- 2 x streaming encoders
- Support for growing file playback from DDR’s
- Instant Replay capability on each input
- 32 x total configurable inputs
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| Storage | 1 x 4TB SSD internal storage- Quantity varies by format, resolution and file specification
- Supports recording to external storage via 7 USB 3.2 type A, and 1 USB 3.2 type C, 1 USB 2.0 2(Gen2, Type A)
- 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 | 16 channels of audio passthrough
Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and
4x8x8 audio input routing |
| Local Audio Input | - 8 x SDI embedded
- 1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
- 3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line)
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| Local Audio Output | - 8 x SDI Embedded
- 1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair
- 1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
- 1 x Stereo 1/4" (phones)
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| Network Audio | - Native support for network audio input and output via NDI®
- Embedded audio supported for all NDI®input and output video signals
- Integrated support5 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®
- Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers6
5 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
6 Requires 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 4 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports. Support for 4K on 2 multiviewers while the other 2 multiviewers output in HD. |
| 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
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| Throughput Latency | ~1.0-1.5 frames |
| A/V Standards | - 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 | 250GB SSD |
| NIC | - 1 x 10 Gigabit SFP NIC 7 Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520 10Gbps PCI Express
- 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
7 Requires customer-supplied copper or optical SFP’s |
| System Physical | 3RU chassis with 650W 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
- 34 lbs (15 kg)
7 Requires customer-supplied copper or optical SFP’s |