Video Input
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8 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources |
Network Video Input
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8 x IP video inputs via NDI, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill |
SDI Video Input
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4 x HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates 1
1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
1080i: 59.94, 50
720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
576i 25
480i 59.94
1 frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
PTZ
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Support for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system |
Skype TX
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Native support for Skype® video call input via Skype TX software integration |
Network Video Output
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4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI® |
SDI Video Output
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2 x independently configurable HD/SD video outputs, with support for up to 4 simultaneous external connections |
Stream Output
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2 x resolution-independent streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
Multiviewer Output
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- 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
- 1 x HDMI multiviewer
- 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)
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4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry:
- 1 x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 2 sources
- 2 x KEY layers per bus
- 1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus
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DSK Channels
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2 x DSK channels |
Media
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5 x media players:
- 2 x DDR
- 2 x GFX
- 1 x Sound
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Media Buffers
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15 x media buffers
- 5 x animation buffers
- 10 x graphic buffers
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Keyers
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Integrated LiveMatte® chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
- 8 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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Virtual Sets
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Integrated LiveSet® technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included |
DataLink
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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
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6 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder® technology
- 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (SHQ2 quicktime codec, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)2
- 2 x H.264 local video recorder (multiple profiles)
2 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications |
Storage
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1 x 3TB internal drive
- Capacity varies by format, resolution, and file specification
- Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
- Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions
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Grab
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Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs |
Export
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Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding |
Audio Mixing
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Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for quad-channel audio, DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing |
Local Audio Input
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- 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
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Local Audio Output
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- 4 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 support3 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®
- Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers
3 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) |
Supported Media File Formats
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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
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Support for up to 3 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports |
Signal Monitoring
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Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709 |
Processing
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- Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
- Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
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Latency
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- Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
- Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
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A/V Standards
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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
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Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI®, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard |
Genlock
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Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals |
GPI
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Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface |
MIDI
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Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
System Drive
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250GB SSD |
NIC
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2 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
System Physical
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- 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
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