The Vizrt TriCaster TC1 (2RU) is today's most comprehensive production system. The NewTek TC1 includes four physical connectors for 3G/HD/SD-SDI inputs and outputs, as well as the ability to support up to 16 IP video inputs through NDI, with key and fill support, and in any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to 4K UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94).
The TriCaster is a must-have for modern video production. NewTek is a 16-input, multi-source video workflow with out-of-the-box support for four SDI hardware inputs that gives everything you need to produce more spectacular content, make it available in more places, and reach viewers whenever and wherever they watch. The TriCaster TC1 2RU Server, USB keyboard, and mouse, as well as alternative control panels and control surfaces
TC1 (2RU) A la Carte Features:
The TriCaster TC1 also has Skype TX built-in. Without any additional equipment, you may now quickly hold a live Skype video conversation with any distant guest, anywhere in the globe. Skype TX is a studio-grade version of the popular program that adds broadcast-quality video and balanced audio to real-time interactions, allowing you to present production-ready discussions, interviews, reports, and more regardless of the caller's device.
The TriCaster TC1 provides an immersive viewing experience with remarkable clarity and detail for your audience. Produce 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) programs, performances, events, and live sports in genuine 4K UHD resolution with native 2160p video at 60 frames per second. Unlike other solutions that claim to support 4K UHD, only the TriCaster TC1 allows you to switch, stream, and record 4K UHD video without sacrificing frame rate or input count.
The TC1's built-in video servers let you add files for on-demand and automated viewings, such as auto-advancing playlists, once-instant replay, live-edited highlight reels, and more. You have everything you need to make magic with your stored media, including snappy player controls, presets, real-time editing tools, configurable transitions, and playlist effects.
Capable of 4K UHD 60p
Give your viewers an immersive viewing experience that is marked by remarkable clarity and detail. Produce 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) shows, performances, events, and live sports in genuine 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) resolution, including native 2160p video at 60 frames per second support. Unlike other solutions that claim to support 4K UHD, only the TriCaster TC1 allows you to switch, stream, and record 4K UHD video without sacrificing frame rate or input count.
Video Servers With Built–In Capabilities
There are no decks required; simply upload your files to the two built-in video servers for on-demand and automatic playing, which includes auto-advancing playlists, on-cue quick replay, live-edited highlight reels, and more. You have everything you need to make magic with your saved media, including snappy player controls, presets, real-time editing tools, configurable transitions, and playlist effects.
Video Mixing from Multiple Sources
Viewers can choose from a variety of devices. You, too, should have alternatives. You can easily create compelling content with any combination of compatible video sources, including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and PTZ cameras, mobile devices, Skype TX video calls, computers, gaming systems, streaming media, video files, graphics, images, animations, and more, thanks to the 36 source channels, including 16 external inputs.
Skype Multi-Channel
Make a live Skype video chat with any distant visitor, from any location on the planet. The TriCaster TC1 is the only video production equipment with built-in Skype TX software. Skype TX is a studio-grade version of the popular program that adds broadcast-quality video and balanced audio to real-time interactions, allowing you to deliver production-ready chats, interviews, reports, and more—regardless of the caller's device.
Replay and Recording
Record several channels of full-resolution video to QuickTime® or H.264 files to capture all viewpoints. TriCaster TC1 easily handles the work of multiple professional decks without the added expense, from archiving the master cut for your content library to ingesting raw camera footage for post-production to caching production extras and presentation materials for on-demand—even capturing real-time highlights for instant replay.
Live Streaming on Two Channels
Stream live to a variety of new media platforms, including Facebook Live, Microsoft® Azure®, Periscope, Twitch, YouTubeTM Live, and more, using user-friendly settings. You can quickly distribute platform-specific content with the two streaming encoders provided, while also expanding your sponsorship and income prospects.
Integration of social media
Upload photographs and video straight to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and other social networking accounts for real-time updates and on-demand material, complete with comments and hashtags. You may also include posts and photographs from your social networks in on-screen visuals with integrated DataLinkTM for a genuinely dynamic experience.
High-quality performance with a wide range of options
TriCaster TC1 is intended to suit the operator and environment for any production, with precise software-based control, your choice of two companion control panels, and an optional Web-based interface.
Sound Experience in Real-Time
Set the tone for your show with a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog, and USB audio devices, audio over IP networking with NDI®, DanteTM, and AES67, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing to four audio mix outputs.
In the palm of your hand, you have control
More individuals can handle the live production process thanks to NewTek LivePanelTM for TriCaster TC410 Plus and TC1. Allowing you to create a bespoke user interface with exactly the tools and features you want, available from any Web browser or operating system.
Next-Generation Automation
With a complete macro automation system that allows you to record, save, change, and automate your preferred settings and custom command sequences, you can achieve new levels of efficiency and productivity. You may also opt to manually execute macros from any combination of suitable control interfaces, or have TriCaster TC1 do tasks for you.
Creative Elements That Are Out Of This World
You have the tools with TriCaster TC1 to make every frame of video into an aesthetic masterpiece. Consider the screen a blank canvas, and let your creative side shine with multi-bus mix effects, zero-latency video re-entry, real-time animated titles, data-driven graphics, bespoke animation transitions, and more. Allow your creativity to run free.
Multiviewers and real-time monitoring
With completely customizable single-screen or multi-screen monitoring, you can see everything that happens throughout your production. You may easily customize the TriCaster TC1 environment to your liking with three customized multiviewers, adjustable windows and workspace layouts, operator confidence monitors, visual indications, scopes, and more.
Video Editing Software of the Highest Quality
Configurable color correction tools, 3D object placement, and smooth-edge cropping let you perfect your presentation. Use optional borders to create picture-in-picture effects. To make fresh composite scenes from diverse foreground and background objects, use key and fill. With real-time motion tracking, you can even map live video to moving objects and stage elements. And there's so much more.
Live Chromakeying is a sight to behold
Think beyond the box with real-time keying that is so clear and clear that your audience won't believe it's green screen. You have 40 completely programmable keyers to build composite scenes from live video, graphics, and virtual sets for reports, presentations, demos, and more with NewTek's powerful LiveMatteTM technology incorporated into every source channel and M/E.
Virtual Live Sets of World-Class Quality
Save money on studio and set costs without jeopardizing the quality of the finished output. TriCaster TC1 can transport your talent into professionally-designed virtual environments, complete with multiple angles, virtual camera movements, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated lens flares, and stunning augmented reality effects that blur the line between virtual and reality, thanks to integrated LiveSetTM technology. Choose from over 30 included virtual sets, purchase premium ready-made settings, or use the extra Virtual Set Editor program to build limitless bespoke surroundings (sold separately).
TriCaster® Live Production Systems – Comparison
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TriCaster TC1 |
TriCaster 1 Pro |
TriCaster 2 Elite |
Key Technical Specifications |
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Video Inputs |
Simultaneous video inputs supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to 4K UHD at up to 60fps (2160p 59.94) |
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16 |
32 |
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NDI Video Input |
IP video inputs via NDI™, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill |
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16 |
32 |
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SDI Video Input |
3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and |
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4 |
8 |
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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 |
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8 |
16 |
32 |
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Video Outs |
Configurable independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI |
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4 HD |
8 HD or 2 UHD |
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Network Video Output |
IP Outputs via NDI® with various configuration options |
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4 48 |
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SDI Video Output |
3G/HD/SD-SDI connections with various configuration options |
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4 8 |
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Media |
5 x media players (configuration below) and 15 x media buffers |
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2 x DDR |
4 x DDR |
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Recording |
Total number of video recording channels |
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8 |
16 |
32 |
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NDI®|HX Camera |
NDI® TriCaster Camera App for Android and iOS available free of charge; turning any mobile device into a live production camera |
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Y |
Y |
Y |
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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. |
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N/A |
Up to 4 Unique Callers |
Up to 9 Unique Callers |
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Selectable Audio & Video Return |
Enables operators to select Live Call Connect audio and video return allowing greater flexibility |
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N/A |
N/A |
Y |
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Variables Support in Macros |
A dynamic and powerful tool that allows operators to use logic in macros to deliver complex productions |
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N/A |
Y |
Y |
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Neural Voice |
Clean audio at the touch of a button. Using AI, TriCaster can cancel or reduce background noise and automatically detect voices; maintaining all-important production quality. |
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N/A |
Y |
Y |
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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. |
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2 |
3 |
3 |
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Quality Monitoring |
View the resolution / frame rate of every video source coming into their TriCaster to ensure they can always be confident of the quality of their sources |
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N/A |
Y |
Y |
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Alpha Channel |
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 |
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N/A |
Y |
Y |
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Customized |
Bring the LivePanel™ Builder into the TriCaster; create bespoke user interfaces and customize each preset |
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N/A |
Y |
Y |
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NDI Genlock |
Allows users to match outputs to a common sync pulse telling it exactly when to send a frame of video. |
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N/A |
Y |
Y |
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Live Graphics |
Design animated titles, motion graphics, and looping effects using popular Adobe® Creative Cloud® tools— |
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N |
Y |
Y |
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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. |
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N |
Y |
Y |
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LivePanel |
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. |
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N |
Y |
Y |
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Advanced Audio |
Process 64+ channels of Dante™ and AES67 audio, while extracting all incoming and outgoing audio |
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N |
Y |
Y |
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Virtual PTZ |
Expand shot selection by creating and accessing multiple shots from any individual video signal complete with live virtual zoom and real-time pan and scan effects |
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N |
Y |
Y |
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Live Matte Ultra |
Get the highest quality chroma keying with LiveMatte™ Ultra for virtual sets and other compositing |
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N |
Y |
Y |
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As-run Logs |
Retrieve a log of what clips or branding events played at what times to check operation and reconcile billing |
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N |
Y |
Y |
In the Box
Vizrt TriCaster TC1 2RU System
Keyboard & Mouse Registration Card Quickstart Guide 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty 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 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.9761080i: 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, including tally and Talk Back communication
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 outputs1 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 multiviewer1 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 sources4 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 15 x media buffers 10 x animation buffers5 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 keyers4 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 busVirtual 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 triggersAttach 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)2 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles) 1 x MP3 audio recorder 3 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications Storage
2 x 3TB internal drive Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specificationSupports 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(4) for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers(5) (4) Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) (5) 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 moreImage: 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 Genlock
Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
Tally
Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard
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
19.0 x 3.5 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached TriCaster TC1
2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe |