| Video Processing |
4:4:4:4
32-bit Floating Point |
| Audio Processing |
4 channels, 96 kHz
32-bit Floating Point |
| Video Input |
4 simultaneous inputs
Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite.
HD-SDI Video Conforms to SMPTE 292M and SD Video Conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656 |
| Audio Input |
4 SDI Embedded
3 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (Mic/Line)
1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
Analog Audio Levels Conform to SMPTE RP-155
Phantom Power Support
Every input supports seven-band equalizer and full stereo compressor/limiter
Sources can be grouped and routed to multiple buses
Digital audio inputs include audio time-base synchronizers to support unmatched digital audio time-bases |
| Video Output |
2 simultaneous outputs
HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, Y/C (BNC)
HDMI, DVI and VGA output for monitors and/or projector
Output sources include Program out and AUX out (configurable for Program, Program clean, Preview, any input, Effects, any frame-store, alpha out) |
| Audio Output |
2 SDI Embedded
1 x 2 Balanced XLR
1 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (AUX)
1 Stereo 1/4" (Phones)
Every output supports seven-band equalizer and full stereo compressor/limiter |
| Supported Formats |
NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
Multi-Standard: NTSC-J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p 576/25i |
| Source Mixing |
Mix HD/SD resolution and 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios |
| Recording |
4 simultaneous recording channels using proprietary IsoCorder multi-track video recording technology, with adjustable audio headroom
Support for multi-format recording: MPEG-2 (high and normal profiles), QuickTime, H.264, AVI, MP3
Full HD recording of any output or input source in all resolutions up to 1080p |
| Recording Capacity |
40 Hours (1080i)
1 trayless SATA III removable drive bay with hot-swap support for unlimited storage and backup |
| Live Streaming |
Full HD live streaming in resolutions up to 720p (16:9 aspect ratio), with simultaneous archive
Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser for access to online CDN accounts to manage or view shows |
| Supported Stream Types |
Adobe Flash to Flash media server connections or through browser based plug-ins
Microsoft Windows Media Push/Pull
Support for most common stream profiles
Support for custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles |
| Network Connection |
1 Gigabit connection for network inputs and streaming output |
| Network Source Support |
2 dedicated channels for access to external network sources
PC and Mac displays mirrored via NewTek iVGA technology, iTunes and wireless iOS devices via Apple AirPlay on any supported apps, including audio, photos and video |
| Animation Store |
Animation store builder with support for animation transitions with embedded audio on all 7 effects channels in the switcher |
| Virtual Inputs |
4 independent, mix/effect-style channels, each with presets, overlay and dedicated channel for titles, frame-buffer or watch folder |
| Virtual Input Overlay |
1 per channel, upstream with keying, transitions and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation
Support for full animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel |
| Live Virtual Sets |
24 HD live TriCaster virtual sets, with animated zoom and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation |
| Overlay |
Dual downstream keys (DSK) with matting, transitions and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation
Support for full animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel |
| Media Players |
4 integrated digital media players, including 2 DDRs, Graphics and Sounds players, with presets and alpha channel support, with individually adjustable audio levels for all clips |
| Preview Monitors |
Full field rate displays, including Program, Look-Ahead Preview and source windows configurable for All Monitors, External Monitors, Internal Monitors and Preview Scopes
Advanced alpha channel preview (alpha sources displayed against checkerboard) |
| Multi-View Monitor Output |
Layout choices include All Monitors, External Monitors, Internal Monitors, Program, Preview, Effects, Preview/Program and Waveform/Vectorscope |
| Projector Output |
16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, up to 1920 x 1200 resolution |
| Integrated Character Generator |
LiveText2 |
| Nonlinear Editor |
SpeedEDIT 2 |
| Playback Media Formats |
Movie files: DNxHD, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG (1,2 in all profiles, program or transport streams), AVI, MOV, DV, H.263, H.264, FLV, WMV, MP4, WebM and more
Still formats: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF and more
Audio formats: WAV, MP3, AIFF and more
Import module is included for batch copying with optional transcoding of files (including Apple ProRes) onto TriCaster |
| Export Media Formats |
Export module is included for batch copying with optional transcoding to a wide variety of different file formats and for a wide variety of different applications and devices
Media types: AVI, DV, DVCPro, MJPEG, MP4, H.264, MPEG-2, DVD, WebM, MOV and more
Presets for external NLEs: Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Apple FinalCut Pro and more
Presets for all mobile platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and more |
| Signal Monitoring |
Waveform and Vectorscope displays
Full field rate with color preview |
| Timecode |
External LTC timecode input feeds on-screen monitoring, show clock and embedded per-frame time-code in recorded files |
| Fail-Safe |
Multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe (audio and video) |
| Tally |
DB 15 connector for 4 PGM row tally lights |
| Form Factor |
2U Rack Mount |
| Dimensions |
19 x 3.5 x 22.5 (in) / 48.3 x 8.9 x 57.2 (cm) |
| Weight |
28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
