Vizrt TriCaster® Live Production Systems – Comparison Matrix
Comparison between Vizrt TriCaster TC1, TriCaster 1 Pro, and TriCaster 2 Elite
TriCaster® Live Production Systems – Comparison Matrix Key Technical Specifications
| Features | TriCaster TC1 | TriCaster TC1 Pro | TriCaster TC2 Elite |
| Key Technical Specifications | |||
| Video Inputs | Simultaneous video inputs supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to 4K UHD at up to 60fps (2160p 59.94) | ||
| 16 | 16 | 32 | |
| SDI Video Inputs | 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates up to 1080p at 60fps | ||
| 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| NDI Video Inputs | IP video inputs via NDI™, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill | ||
| 16 | 16 | 32 | |
| Audio In SDI Embedded | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Video Outs | Configurable independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI | ||
| 4 HD | 4 HD | 8 HD or 2 UHD | |
| PTZ Control | 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 | ||
| 8 | 16 | 32 | |
| SDI Video Outputs | 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections with various configuration options | ||
| 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| Network Video Outputs | IP Outputs via NDI® with various configuration options | ||
| 4 | 4 | 48 | |
| HD | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| UHD | 1 (SDI quad-link ) | 1 (SDI quad-link ) | 2 |
| Live Streaming & Publishing | Configure and launch live streaming video to the Web with built-in streaming encoders supporting a choice of connection types, resolutions, and streaming providers, including multiple preset options and custom profile settings. | ||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Recording | Total number of video recording channels | ||
| 8 | 16 | 32 | |
| Multiviewer Outputs | 3 DVI, HDMI, DP |
3 DVI, HDMI, DP |
4 HDMI, 3x DP |
| Mis/Effects Buses (M/E) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| DDR Media Players | 5 x media players (configuration below) and 15 x media buffers | ||
| 2 x DDR 2 x GFX 1 x Sound | 2 x DDR 2 x GFX 1 x Sound | 4 x DDR 1 x Sound | |
| Keyers | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Live Call Connect | N/A | Up to 4 unique callers |
Up to 9 unique callers |
| LivePanel Builder | Create your own software-based control panels and operate your NewTek live production system from any compatible desktop or mobile device—anywhere on the network. | ||
| - | Yes | Yes | |
| LiveGraphics | Design animated titles, motion graphics, and looping effects using popular Adobe® Creative Cloud® tools—then import them directly into your NewTek live production system. | ||
| - | Yes | Yes | |
| Advanced Macros | - | Yes | Yes |
| Alpha Channel Outputs | Operators can now send Alpha Channel through one of the MIX outs. Bringing postproduction closer to live, users can use the keying on TriCaster to feed graphics or real-time 3D creation tools | ||
| - | Yes | Yes | |
| NDI Genlock | Allows users to match outputs to a common sync pulse telling it exactly when to send a frame of video. | ||
| N/A | Yes | Yes | |
| Neural Voice Isolation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Story Creator | Simply and easily build a script in Microsoft Word® with triggers for actions, once loaded into your NewTek live production system the show is easily executed. | ||
| - | Yes | Yes | |
| NDI®|HX Camera Apps | NDI® TriCaster Camera App for Android and iOS is available free of charge; turning any mobile device into a live production camera | ||
| Y | Y | Y | |
| Live Call Connect | Seamless integration of multiple remote callers from popular video communication applications like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and FaceTime, Zoom, Skype TX, Microsoft® Teams, Discord, Slack and Tencent as unique video inputs. | ||
| N/A | Up to 4 Unique Callers | Up to 9 Unique Callers | |
| Selectable Audio & Video Return | Enables operators to select Live Call Connect audio and video return allowing greater flexibility | ||
| N/A | N/A | Y | |
| Selectable Audio & Video Return | NDI® TriCaster Camera App for Android and iOS available free of charge; turning any mobile device into a live production camera | ||
| N/A | N/A | Y | |
| NDI®|HX Camera Apps | NDI® TriCaster Camera App for Android and iOS available free of charge; turning any mobile device into a live production camera | ||
| Y | Y | Y | |
| Redundant Power Supply | No | No | Yes |
| Rack Units | 2 | 2 | 3 |
