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TECH SPECS

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)

 

Network Video Input

16 x IP video inputs via NDI^®, resolution-independent, with
support for key and fill

 

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

¹

Optionally 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

²

Available 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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

⁴

Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold
separately)

⁵

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

 

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

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