Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Video InputVideo Input
4 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources
Network Video Input4 x resolution-independent IP video inputs via NDI®
SDI Video Input4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates1
• 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
1Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
Video Output2 x session-format video outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI
Network Video Output2 x session-format IP video outputs via NDI®
SDI Video Output4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting redundant delivery of 2x session-format video outputs
Multiviewer Output• 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
• 1 x HDMI multiviewer
• 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer
Recording4 x simultaneous recording channels
Recording FormatQuickTime® (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)2
2QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage3 x 3TB internal drive (capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification)
GrabGrab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from inputs and outputs
ExportExport video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding
DSK1 x DSK channel per output, with independent source selection and transition
TransitionsSupports custom transitions between output channels and playlist clips
TelestrationIntegrated NDI® Telestrator Pro technology supporting real-time telestration and transport control from compatible devices over the network
Asset ManagementAsset management system supporting metadata entry, tagging, filtering, organization, navigation, bookmarking, and integration with compatible MAM platforms
Local Audio Input4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line)
Local Audio Output4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair
1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
1 x Stereo 1/4″ (phones)
Network AudioNative support for network audio input and output via NDI®
ProcessingVideo: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Throughput Latency~1.0-1.5 frames
A/V Standards• 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
GenlockGenlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
MacrosRecord, store, edit, and automate commands and user-configured operation sequences, including support for cross-platform automation between supported systems
AMPSupports Advanced Media Protocol for remote control via compatible third-party production systems
GPISupports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface
MIDISupport for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
System Drive120GB SSD
NIC1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
System Physical3Play 3P1
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
• ~ 26 lbs (~12 kg)
Subject to change without notice.

NewTek 3Play 3P1 Backplane (2RU)

3Play® 3P1 - 2RU backplane

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