| In the Box |
TriCaster TC1 3RU System (w/500W Redundant Power Supply)
Keyboard & Mouse
Registration Card
Quickstart Guide
1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
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| 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, 23.976
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, 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 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
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| 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)
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| 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)
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
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| 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(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)
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| 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
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| 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 5.25 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 13.34 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached
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| TriCaster TC1 |
3RU chassis with 500W redundant PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
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