NEWTEK TriCaster 1 Pro 2RU

MSRP Price : $21,995.00

Price : $21,995.00

Company:

Newtek

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MPN:

TC1P2RU

SKU:

NEW-FG003245R001

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Description

Engineered for Live video switching, graphics, streaming, broadcast and built with a commitment to ensuring you have everything you need to create amazing productions, NewTek live production systems provide the most comprehensive set of tools and capabilities for modern workflows and the most value for your investment of any video solution.

See why they are the most complete video production systems on the planet.

Shown with optional monitors and control surface

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 Input¹

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)

PTZ

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

Skype TX

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

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

3 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
Variables support allowing operators to use logic in macros to deliver complex productions more easily

Recording

16x configurable video recording channels

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

Storage

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

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

⁴ Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁵ Requires 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), HD (Tri-level) or NDI^® 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

1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet

USB

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

System Physical

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

UPCCode:

8471809000

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