NewTek TriCaster TC1 2RU Unit Ala Carte

NewTek TriCaster TC1 2RU Unit Ala Carte

The most complete production system available today, TriCaster TC1 represents the continued innovation of the iconic product that defined an industry. Designed with the way you work in mind and equipped with hundreds of advanced production capabilities, it has everything you need to do video your way today-and tomorrow.

Key Features

• Switching, streaming, recording in HD, 3G, and 4K UHD 60p
• Native software driven processing for maximum production power and flexibility
• Comprehensive camera coverage and compelling multi-source video mixing, including 16 external inputs and 4 M/Es
• Studio-grade Skype video calling with multi-channel Skype TX software integration
• Integrated video servers allowing playback, replay, and live editing without any additional hardware
• Multi-channel ISO recording to full-resolution QuickTime and H.264 files for VOD, post-production, and archive
• Dual-channel live streaming to Facebook Live, Microsoft Azure, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube Live, and more
• Real-time social media sharing to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more
• Powerful production automation with custom macro commands, sophisticated full-motion compositing, and flexible control options
• Advanced audio mixing with multi-source configuration and control, professional DSPs, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing
• Premier creative capabilities, including multi-bus mix effects, animated titles and transitions, advanced chromakeying, spectacular live virtual sets, and more

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, 24, 23.976
1080i: 59.94, 50
720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
576i 50
480i 59.94
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
Apple AirPlay
Native support for input of compatible iOS mobile devices via Apple AirPlay
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
1 x 4K UHD video mix output
SDI Video Output
4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
4 x independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs
1 x 4K UHD video mix output via 3G-SDI quad-link grouping
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
1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
1 x HDMI multiviewer
1 x DisplayPort multiviewer
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
4 x KEY layers per bus
9 x memory slots per bus
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus
DSK Channels
4 x DSK channels
Media
5 x media players
2 x DDR
2 x GFX
1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
10 x animation buffers
5 x graphic 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
4 x media player keyers
4 x M/E keyers
1 x PREVIZ keyer
15 x buffer 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, MIDI and X-keys buttons or GPI triggers
Attach to internal events and state changes, including audio, media playback, tally and specific switcher actions
Supports control via web-based interface
Recording
6 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder technology
4 x QuickTime archival video recorders (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)3
2 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
1 x MP3 audio recorder
3 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage
2 x 3TB internal drive
Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification
Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 and eSATA
Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions
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
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line)
Local Audio Output
4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair
1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
1 x Stereo 1/4” (phones)
Network Audio
Native support for network audio input and output via NDI
Embedded audio supported for all NDI input and output video signals
Integrated support4 for Dante networking protocol from Audinate
Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers5
4Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
5Requires third-party virtual sound card license (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
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: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Throughput Latency
~1.0-1.5 frames
A/V Standards
4K UHD video conforms to SMPTE 2036 (UHDTV1 using Square Division Quad Split)
3G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level A)
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 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
120GB SSD
NIC
2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical
TriCaster TC1
2RU chassis with 400W 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