TriCaster® 1 Pro
Explore the full technical specifications to understand system requirements, performance capabilities, and integration options for the TriCaster® 1 Pro.
| Category | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|
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 1080i: 59.94, 50 |
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 |
SDI Video Output | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for: 4 x independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs |
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 1 x DisplayPort (v1.4a) |
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 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 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 |
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, MID,I and X-keys® buttons or GPI triggers |
Recording | 16x configurable video recording channels 16x NDI® recordings |
Storage | 2TB internal media storage 2 x 2TB Media Drive |
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 |
Local Audio Output | 4 x SDI embedded |
Network Audio | Native support for network audio input and output via NDI |
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 |
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: YCbCr + Alpha color space, using 4:2:2:4 |
Latency | Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames |
A/V Standardsv | 4K UHD video conforms to SMPTE 2036 (UHDTV1 using Square Division Quad Split) |
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 |
System Drive | 250GB SSD |
NIC | 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN |
USB | Front: 2 x USB 3.0 Type A Rear: 2 x USB 2.0 Type A |
System Physical | 2RU chassis with 500W 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 |
Subject to change without notice. |
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