| 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, 50, 29.97, 25
- 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 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 TX, Microsoft Teams™, Zoom Meetings™, Slack, 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
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| 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
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| DSK Channels |
4 x DSK channels |
| Media |
5 x media players:
15 x media buffers
- 10 x animation buffers
- 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 |
Recording Capabilities (maximum recording capabilities depend on storage performance, network bandwidth and video format)
- 8 x configurable MIX output channels for HD or 2 x for UHD
- 8 x physical SDI inputs
- 4 x DDR’s
- 3 x streaming encoders
- 32 x configurable inputs
- Support for growing file playback from DDR’s
- Instant Replay capability on each input
- Ability to record alpha channel
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| Storage |
4TB Media Storage (4 x 1 TB SSD in RAID 0)
- 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 external audio inputs supporting 8 channels each
- Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x8x8 audio input routing
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| 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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| Latency |
- Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
- Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
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| 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 GbE NIC
- 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
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| System Physical |
3RU chassis with 700W redundant PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
- 19.0 x 5.25 x 21.12 in (48.3 x 13.34 x 53.65 cm) with rack ears attached
- 34 lbs (15 kg)
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