Description

NewTek TriCaster TC1

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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 Input
– 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates

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, including tally and Talk Back communication

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

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
8 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
– 8 x NDI® recordings (scalable to higher number with Premium Access)
– 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (SHQ2 quicktime codec, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)
– 2 x H.264 IsoCorder™ distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
– 1 x MP3 audio recorder

Storage
– 4TB internal media storage

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 Mixing
– 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 support for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®
– Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers

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

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

MIDI
– Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control

System Drive
– 120GB SSD

NIC
– NIC 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
– 1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet