Livestream high-quality UHD 4K content using the Vizrt TriCaster TC1 Pro Rental. You can rent The TC1 Pro enhances professional features from the TC1, including Live Call Connect for adding live callers from popular social apps like Zoom, Teams, WhatsApp, Facetime, or Skype. The TriCaster camera app for Android/iOS can turn any mobile device into an NDI camera, offering neutral voice isolation, live publishing, and source quality monitoring.
16 video sources can be used simultaneously, regardless of resolution. With NewTek's NDI, various video sources can connect via standard network infrastructure. The unit has four SDI inputs and outputs for direct connection of broadcast video and audio sources. HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI for multiview screens. Mix and manipulate embedded audio and local XLR or 1/4" balanced audio with the internal digital audio mixer.
The Newtek TriCaster 1 Pro offers high performance in a compact 2 RU size, perfect for securing with other equipment in a standard rack. Buy control surfaces, monitors, and NDI video converters to enhance TC1 Pro's capabilities. The TriCaster TC1 Pro is a reliable hub for all your broadcasting needs, including sports, talk shows, concerts, worship services, and more.
Remote Calling
Offering the revolutionary Live Call Connect for seamless integration of remote callers.
Distributed Production
Countless features allow users anywhere on the planet to deliver the most complex productions, with ease.
Integrated Flexibility
Opening a world of opportunities with the tightest integration of NDI available in any product.
Where The Magic Happens
TriCaster 1 Pro is the perfect balance of investment and power, fully equipped with the industry's leading software-driven production technology and hundreds of future-ready capabilities.
Incredible Future-Ready Capabilities
TriCaster 1 Pro allows today’s professionals to take advantage of established and emerging workflows to produce more of the incredible content their viewers crave and deliver it whenever and wherever they watch.
Advanced Features As Standard
TriCaster 1 Pro offers countless new elements that can truly elevate your production – perfect for mid-sized productions with intense demands on quality and feature set.
Live Call Connect
Seamless integration of multiple remote callers from popular video communication applications like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom, Skype TX, Microsoft® Teams, Discord, Slack, and Tencent as unique video inputs.
Advanced Macros
A dynamic and powerful tool that allows operators to use variables in their macros to deliver complex productions more easily.
Live Streaming & Publishing
Supporting encoding of 3 channels; 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.
Alpha Channel Outputs
Operators can send Alpha Channel through one of the MIX outs. Bringing post-production closer to live, users can use the keying on TriCaster to feed graphics or real-time 3D creation tools.
Convenient Connectivity Options
TriCaster 1 Pro offers an array of convenient connectivity options for anything from SDI and Audio I/O to multiviewers not only through the powerful 10G network interface but also directly with dedicated ports.
Customize Your Space
For the first time, LivePanel can be used to build bespoke functions directly within the TriCaster user interface.
Multi-Source Video Mixing
Comprehensive camera coverage and compelling multi-source video mixing, including 16 external inputs and 4 M/Es.
Live Sound Experience
Set the tone for your production with comprehensive audio integration, including a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog, and USB audio devices, audio over IP networking with NDI®, Dante™, and AES67, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing to four audio mix outputs.
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 1 Pro (2RU)
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 1080i: 59.94, 50 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 576i 50 480i 59.94 PTZ
Support for up to 16 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
3 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 Variables support allowing operators to use logic in macros to deliver complex productions more easily Recording
16x configurable video recording channels
16x NDI® recordings 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders 3x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles) 1 x MP3 audio recorder Storage
4TB internal media storage
2 x 4TB 7200 RPM, 128MB Cache, SATA 6.0Gb/s, 3.5" Internal Hard 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 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 support4 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers5 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), HD (Tri-level) or NDI® reference signals
GPI
Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface
MIDI
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
Physical
System Drive
120GB SSD
NIC
1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A System Physical
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 |