Technical Specifications
| Network Video Input | 8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, NDI inputs supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates1 • 2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 • 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 24 • 1080i: 59.94, 50 • 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 • SD: 59.94, 50, 25 1Available frame rates determined by model and session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| PTZ | Support for Pan-TiSupport 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 systemlt-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 |
| Network Video Output | 4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI® |
| Stream Output | 2 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
| Monitor Outputs | 4 x mini display port with output adapters 3 x of the outputs support multiviewers using standard display resolutions |
| 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 2 sources • 2 x KEY layers per bus |
| DSK Channels | 2 x DSK channels |
| Media | 4 x media players • 2 x DDR • 2 x GFX • 1 x Sound 15 x media buffers • 5 x animation buffers • 10 x graphic buffers |
| Keyers | Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses • 8 x input keyers • 2 x media player keyers • 4 x M/E keyers • 15 x buffer keyers |
| COMP | 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, MIDI and X-keys® buttons. • Supports control via web-based interface |
| Recording | 4 x recording channels from either NDI® inputs or Mix outputs • Records and retains alpha channel data |
| Signal Monitoring | Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709 |
| Storage | • Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification • Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 |
| 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 Mixing | Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP’s |
| Local Audio Input | 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line |
| Local Audio Output | 2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line 1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphones jack |
| Network Audio | • Native support for network audio input and output via NDI® • Embedded audio supported for all NDI® input and output video signals • Integrated support3 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® 3 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) |
| 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 |
| Processing | • Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4 • Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
| Latency | Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames |
| A/V Standards | 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 network tally via NDI® |
| MIDI | Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
| System Drive | 250GB SSD |
| NIC | 2 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
| System Physical | System chassis, including adjustable cable retention bracket • 4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm) • 9 lbs (4.1 kg) |
For product safety, do not use direct cable connections external to the building where the TriCaster is operating.
Subject to change without notice.
Chassis Dimensions
Vizrt Product Drawings
Chassis Dimensions
Vizrt Product Drawings