NewTek - TriCaster TC1

FEATURES: 

• Switching, streaming, recording in HD, 3G, and 4K UHD 60p
• Native software driven processing for maximum production power and flexibility
• Comprehensive camera coverage and compelling multi-source video mixing, including 16 external inputs and 4 M/Es
• Studio-grade Skype® video calling with multi-channel Skype TX software integration
• Integrated video servers allowing playback, replay, and live editing without any additional hardware
• Multi-channel ISO recording to full-resolution QuickTime® and H.264 files for VOD, post-production, and archive
• Dual-channel live streaming to Facebook Live, Microsoft® Azure®, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube™ Live, and more
• Real-time social media sharing to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more
• Powerful production automation with custom macro commands, sophisticated full-motion compositing, and flexible control options
• Advanced audio mixing with multi-source configuration and control, professional DSPs, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing
• Premier creative capabilities, including multi-bus mix effects, animated titles and transitions, advanced chromakeying, spectacular live virtual sets, and more

SPECIFICATIONS:

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 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

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

Apple AirPlay: 

• Native support for input of compatible iOS mobile devices via Apple AirPlay

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

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)

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

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

INCLUDED:

• (1) TriCaster TC1