FEATURES: 

 

• Mix-and-match SDI and analog I/O
• Analog and digital output connections up to 11 max
• Removable drive bay & built-in Genlock

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Switcher Channels

• 16 – 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses

 

Video Input: 

• 4 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of supported connection types, resolutions and frame rates:
  • Direct input of cameras and video devices in any combination of HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C or Composite connections
  • Per-input format configuration, scaler (including 3:2 intelligent pull-down) and frame synchronizer enabling intermixing of formats
  • Per-input color correction, crop and LiveMatte™ keyer controls
  • Support for Key Fill input pairing

 

Network Sources: 

• 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
  • Supported sources include NDI™-compatible and AirSend™-compatible systems, devices and applications, networked computers via iVGA™, USB video sources, video over IP sources, RTMP and RTSP streams, HTTP streaming video sources, and video and CG sources from compatible third-party partner solutions

 

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
  • 2 x DDR
  • 2 x GFX
  • 1 x Sound

 

Buffers: 

• 15 media buffers to store and playback video, animations, still images and graphics
  • 5 animation buffers and 10 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, animation preview, title editing and presets
  • Shareable across a network for watch folder application, with real-time edit and update of content

 

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
  • Mix mode: Enables secondary switcher operation for output, submix or recording, with Program/Preview workflow and transitions
  • Effects mode: Enables multi-layer compositing, effects generation and virtual set application, with per-source 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and keying

 

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
  • Macro editor for modifying user-defined macro configurations and sequences
  • Augment and extend TriCaster operation using macro plug-ins to control external devices and applications
  • Enable cross-platform commands and automation between supported systems

 

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
  • Supports per-pixel alpha blending between sources and real-time 3D warping of video or graphics
  • Includes Animation Store Creator for custom animations

 

Virtual Sets: 

• 30 HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights
  • Live pan and zoom of virtual camera and customizable virtual camera presets with animated pan, zoom and pedestal moves
  • Support for up to 2 switchable live sources, with per-source 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and keying
  • Supports custom-created virtual sets generated using NewTek Virtual Set Editor or third-party partner solutions

 

Holographic Live Virtual Sets: 

• Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images
  • Select sets included; custom sets require Virtual Set Editor 2.5 (sold separately)

 

Hotspots: 

• Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control

 

Video Output: 

• Configurable for up to 11 output connections, with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
  • 2 x SDI
  • 2 x Analog (configurable for Component or Y/C Composite)
  • 1 x HDMI output
  • 2 x supplemental Display outputs (1 x VGA and 1 x video-only HDMI) for additional screens or projectors
  • 1 x Stream output
  • 1 x Network output via NDI or AirSend to compatible receiving device(s)

 

Recording: 

• Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
  • Native recording in up to 1080p with timecode
  • Encoding format selectable from: QuickTime® (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio), MPEG-2 (high or normal profile), AVI (SpeedHQ), and H.264 (high or Web quality)
  • Freely choose to add recordings to Publish queue and DDR destinations

 

Recording Capacity: 

• Includes 3TB internal drive accommodating ~70 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
  • Trayless SATA III removable drive bay with hot-swap support for unlimited storage and backup
  • Simultaneous recording of up to 2 channels to internal drive; support for up to 4 channels with removable, external or shared storage connected
  • Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
  • Supports shared storage integration via third-party partner solutions

 

Grab: 

• Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from inputs and outputs, 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
  • Support for RTMP streaming, Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull, and browser-based streaming applications
  • Support for most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles, including presets up to 720p
  • Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser

 

Audio Inputs: 

• 4 x SDI embedded
• 3 x 2 Balanced 1/4” (Mic/Line)
• 1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
• Phantom Power Support

 

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
  • Pan control, solo auditioning, seven-band equalizer and stereo compressor/limiter per input and output, with per-input audio delay control
  • Multi-bus routing of audio source channels to any combination of outputs, with independent level control over channels 1/2 and 3/4 for quad sources
  • Audio Follow Video system enabling audio to follow multiple video sources, with support for unlimited audio grouping combinations
  • Digital audio inputs equipped with audio time-base synchronizers
  • Supports hardware control via Avid® Artist Mix audio control surface (sold separately)

 

Supported Session Formats: 

• NTSC model:
  • 1080/30p
  • 1080/24p
  • 1080/60i
  • 720/60p
  • 720/30p
  • 720/24p
  • 480/60i
• Multi-Standard model:
  • NTSC
    • 1080/30p
    • 1080/24p
    • 1080/60i
    • 720/60p
    • 720/30p
    • 720/24p
    • 480/60i
  • NTSC-J
    • 1080/30p
    • 1080/24p
    • 1080/60i
    • 720/60p
    • 720/30p
    • 720/24p
    • 480/60i
  • PAL
    • 1080/25p
    • 1080/24p
    • 1080/50i
    • 720/50p
    • 720/25p
    • 720/24p
    • 576/25i

 

Supported Media File Formats: 

• Video
  • AVI
  • DV
  • DVCPro
  • DVCProHD
  • FLV
  • F4V
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MKV
  • MJPEG
  • MPEG (1, 2, all profiles, program or transport streams)
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • WebM
  • and more
• Images
  • PSD
  • PNG
  • TGA
  • BMP
  • JPEG
  • EXR
  • RAW
  • TIF
  • and more
• Audio
  • AIFF
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • and more

 

Media Import: 

• Import Media application for batch import of files with optional transcoding to file formats suitable for live production use

 

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
  • Preview all sources or select sources in a variety of layouts and dual-monitor display combinations via Workspaces control panel
  • Viewports freely configurable for any combination of input sources, Program, Preview, M/E buses, clocks or images
  • A/V indicator and guide overlays configurable per viewport

 

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: 

• 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

 

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

 

Control Surface: 

• Optional TriCaster 460 hardware control surface
  • Surface ~ 23.5 x 0.5 x 11.6 in (59.7 x 1.3 x 29.5 cm)
  • Base ~ 22.5 x 2.0 x 10.8 in (57.2 x 5.1 x 27.4 cm)

 

System Physical: 

• 2RU chassis with 430W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
  • 19.0 x 3.5 x 21.5 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 54.6 cm)
  • 26 lbs (11.8 kg)

 

 

 

INCLUDED:

 

• (1) TriCaster 460