TriCaster® TC1
Explore the full technical specifications to understand system requirements, performance capabilities, and integration options for TriCaster® TC1
| Category | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
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) |
SDI Video Input1 | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates21080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 1Optionally supports up to 16 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via network integration with applicable NewTek NC1 conversion modules |
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 |
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: |
SDI Video Output | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for: |
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 |
Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry |
DSK Channels | 4 x DSK channels |
Media | 5 x media players |
Keyers | Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses |
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 |
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 |
Recording | 8 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology |
Storage | 2TB internal media storage |
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: |
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 Standards | – 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) or HD (Tri-level) 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: |
System Physical | 2RU chassis with 500W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe |
Subject to change without notice. |

