Technical Specifications

Network Video Input8 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)
PTZSupport 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 TXNative support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication
Network Video Output4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI®
Stream Output2 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive
Monitor Outputs4 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 Channels2 x DSK channels
Media4 x media players
• 2 x DDR
• 2 x GFX
• 1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
• 5 x animation buffers
• 10 x graphic buffers
KeyersIntegrated 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
COMPIntegrated 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 SetsIntegrated LiveSet technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included
DataLinkIntegrated 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
MacrosRecord, 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
Recording4 x recording channels from either NDI® inputs or Mix outputs
• Records and retains alpha channel data
Signal MonitoringIntegrated 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
GrabGrab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs
ExportExport video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding
Audio MixingIntegrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP’s
Local Audio Input1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line
Local Audio Output2 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 FormatsImport, 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
ProcessingVideo: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
LatencyProcessing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
A/V StandardsHD-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
TallySupport for network tally via NDI®
MIDISupport for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
System Drive250GB SSD
PoE4 PoE+ (802.3at) Ports*
60 Watt power capability**
NIC2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System PhysicalSystem 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)
*PoE devices must be connected indoors and in the same building as the TriCaster.
**Devices can be connected on all four ports, and an ideal setting is either all 4 ports via PoE or two ports connected and supplying PoE+, or some combination of the two.

Subject to change without notice.

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