Switcher Channels | 16 – 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses |
Video Input | 4 simultaneous live video sources via SDI, in any combination of supported resolutions and frame rates
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Network Sources | 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
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Robotic Camera Support | Access up to 4 live Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via standard serial and network protocols, with preset system and user interface control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris |
Media | 5 integrated digital media players for video, graphics and sounds
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Buffers | 15 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, title editing and presets
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 freely configurable M/E buses for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each supporting independent key layer, TransWarp effects, and Adobe® Photoshop® blending modes between layers
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Macros | Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to control surface buttons, keyboard shortcuts, MIDI buttons, GPI triggers or on-screen hotspots for recall and automation
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DSKs | 2 primary DSK channels, plus 1 additional key layer per M/E bus, each with independent transition controls, 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and integrated TransWarp effects |
Effects and Transitions | Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supporting standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects
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Virtual Sets | 30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights
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Holographic Live Virtual Sets | Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images
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Hotspots | Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control |
Video Output | Configurable for up to 7 output connections, with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
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Recording | Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
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Recording Capacity | Includes 3TB internal drive accommodating ~70 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
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Grab | Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from Program output, and freely choose to add grabs to Publish queue, Media Player presets and Buffer destinations |
Media Publishing | Supports direct content upload to Facebook, Twitter™, YouTube™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers |
Live Streaming | HD live streaming with simultaneous stream file archive
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Audio Inputs | 4 x SDI embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Line) 1 x 2 Balanced 1/4” (Line) |
Audio Outputs | 2 x SDI embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR 1 x 2 Balanced 1/4” (AUX) 1 x Stereo 1/4” (phones) |
Audio Mixing | Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully independent stereo output mixes
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Supported Session Formats | NTSC model:
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Supported Media File Formats |
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Media Import |
Media Import
Import Media application for batch import of files with optional transcoding to file formats suitable for live production use
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Media Export | Export Media application for batch export of files with optional transcoding to compatible formats for different applications and devices |
Monitoring | DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiviewer displays
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Signal Monitoring | Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 |
Session Management | Setup and store session settings in reusable template sessions |
Throughput Latency | ~1.0-2.0 frames |
Processing | Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
A/V Standards |
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Tally | Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard |
MIDI | Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control of TriCaster operations via macros |
GPI | Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBOX GPI interface |
System Physical | 2RU chassis with 430W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
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