Video Input | 32 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94) |
Network Video Input | 32 x IP inputs via NDI, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill |
SDI Video Input |
8 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 ● 1080i: 59.94, 50 ● 720p: 59.94, 29.97, 25 ● 576i 50 ● 480i 59.94 * Optionally supports up to 32 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 32 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422 and IP, with integrated controls and preset system |
Conference Calling | Support for multiple simultaneous video call inputs with Microsoft Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Meetings, GoToMeeting, Discord, and Tencent software integration using the Live Call Connect feature. |
Video Output | Configurable for up to 8 independent HD or 2 UHD video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI |
Network Video Output |
48 x IP outputs via NDI (HD and SD sessions only) ● 8 x video mix outputs in resolutions up to 1080p at frame rates up to 60fps (1080p 59.94) or 2 x UHD video mix outputs at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94) ● 8 x direct IP source outputs via NDI translation of local SDI inputs or 2 x upconverted UHD outputs at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94) ● 4 x direct IP source outputs via NDI translation of media players, with support for embedded alpha channel ● 15 x direct IP source outputs via NDI translation of media buffers, with support for embedded alpha channel ● 3 x Multiviewer outputs (if 3 monitors are connected).4K support on 2x Multiviewer outputs while the 3rd outputs in HD ● 1 x User Interface with dedicated multiviewer ● 1 x teleprompter output (LiveStory Creator) ● 8 x selectable IP outputs via internal NDI matrix router |
SDI Video Output |
● 8 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for: ● 8 x independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs supporting standard NTSC and PAL formats, resolutions, and frame rates* ● 2 x UHD video mix output via 3G-SDI quad-link grouping, supporting frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94) * Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
Stream Output |
3 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream recording. Support for SRT streaming has been enabled. |
Multiviewer Output |
4 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions, using any combination of available connections. Support for 4K on 2x DisplayPorts 1 x HDMI 3 x DisplayPort |
Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) |
8 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 ● 4 x DDR ● 1 x Sound ● 15 x media buffers ● 10 x animation buffers with GIF support ● 5 x graphic buffers |
Keyers |
Integrated LiveMatte chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses ● 32 x input keyers ● 4 x media player keyers ● 8 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 |
● 32 x total video recording channels ● 8 x configurable M/E channels for HD or 2 x for UHD ● 8 x physical SDI inputs ● 4 x DDR’s ● 2 x streaming encoders ● Support for growing file playback from DDR’s ● Instant Replay capability on each input ● 32 x total configurable inputs |
Storage |
1 x 4TB SSD internal storage ● Quantity varies by format, resolution and file specification ● Supports recording to external storage via 7 USB 3.2 type A, and 1 USB 3.2 type C, 1 USB 2.0 2(Gen2, Type A) ● 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 |
16 channels of audio passthrough Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x8x8 audio input routing |
Local Audio Input |
● 8 x SDI embedded ● 1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line) ● 3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line) |
Local Audio Output |
● 8 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 NDIinput and output video signals ● Integrated support* for Dante networking protocol from Audinate Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers** * Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) ** 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 4 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports. Support for 4K on 2 multiviewers while the other 2 multiviewers output in HD. |
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 |
● 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 | 250GB SSD |
NIC |
● 1 x 10 Gigabit SFP NIC* Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520 10Gbps PCI Express ● 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC * Requires customer-supplied copper or optical SFP's |
System Physical |
3RU chassis with 650W redundant PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe ● 19.0 x 5.25 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 13.34 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached ● 34 lbs (15 kg) |