NewTek TriCaster 1 Pro (2RU) – Centrale de Production

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)

16 x IP video inputs via NDI^®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill

4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates²

• 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 1080i: 59.94, 50
• 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 576i 50
• 480i 59.94

¹ Optionally supports up to 16 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via network integration with NewTek NC1 conversion modules ² Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)

Support for up to 16 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422 and IP, with integrated controls and preset system

Native support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication

Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI

IP video output via NDI, optionally configurable for:

• 4 x independent video mix outputs
• 1 x 4K UHD video mix 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

3 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive

3 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions

• 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
• 1 x HDMI multiviewer
• 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer

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

4 x DSK channels

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)

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

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

Integrated LiveSet^™ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included

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

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
• Variables support allowing operators to use logic in macros to deliver complex productions more easily

16x configurable video recording channels

• 16x NDI^® recordings
• 4 x QuickTime^® archival video recorders
• 3x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
• 1 x MP3 audio recorder

4TB internal media storage

• 2 x 4TB 7200 RPM, 128MB Cache, SATA 6.0Gb/s, 3.5″ Internal Hard 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 full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs

Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for quad-channel audio, DSPs and 4x4x4 audio input routing

• 4 x SDI embedded
• 1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
• 3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line)

• 4 x SDI embedded
• 1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair
• 1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
• 1 x Stereo 1/4″ (phones)

• 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

⁴ Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁵ Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)

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

Support for up to 3 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports

Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709

• Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
• Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz

~1.0-1.5 frames

• 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

Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI, and Blackmagic Design^® SDI tally standard

Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level), HD (Tri-level) or NDI^® reference signals

Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface

Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control

120GB SSD

• 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• 1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
• 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

TriCaster 1 Pro
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