Video Input |
12 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources |
Network Video Input |
12 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
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Digital Video Input |
8 x local video inputs supporting any combination of compatible connections (SDI, Component, Y/C, and Composite), formats, resolutions, and frame rates
- 1080p: 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
- 1080i: 59.94, 50
- 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
- 576i 25
- 480i 59.94
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PTZ |
PTZSupport for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system
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Video Output |
Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous local and IP delivery
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Network Video Output |
4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI
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Local Video Output |
4 x independently configurable local video outputs, with support for up to 10 simultaneous external connections
- 3 x SDI and/or Analog (configurable for Component or Y/C + Composite)
- 1 x HDMI
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Stream Output |
1 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive
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Monitor Outputs |
1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
1 x DVI multiviewer
1 x VGA display output
1 x HDMI display output
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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
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus
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DSK Channels |
4 x DSK channels
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Media |
5 x media players
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- 2 x DDR
- 2 x GFX
- 1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
- 10 x animation buffers
- 5 x graphic buffers
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Keyers |
Integrated LiveMatte chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses |
COMPs |
Integrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer configuration 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
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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
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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
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Recording |
9 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder technology
- 8 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)
- 1 x H.264 distribution video recorder (multiple profiles)
1 x MP3 audio recorder
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Internal Storage |
1 x 3TB internal drive (capacity varies by format, resolution, and file specification) |
External Storage |
Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 and integration with network-attached storage |
Removable Storage |
4 x trayless SATA III removable drive bays with hot-swap support
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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
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Audio Mixing |
Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with configurable DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing, and 4 independent output mixes |
Local Audio Input |
8 x SDI embedded
8 x AES3/EBU
8 x Balanced XLR stereo pairs (Mic/Line)
Phantom Power Support
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Local Audio Output |
3 x SDI embedded
2 x AES3/EBU
4 x Balanced XLR stereo pairs
1 x Stereo 1/4” (phones)
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Network Audio |
- Native support for network audio input and output via NDI
- Embedded audio supported for all NDI® input and output video signals
- Integrated support3 for Dante networking protocol from Audinate®
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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
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Signal Monitoring |
Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709
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Processing |
Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
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Throughput Latency |
~1.5-2.0 frames
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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
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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 |
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
MIDI |
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control |
NIC |
1 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
Control Panel |
Includes TriCaster 8000 hardware control panel
- Surface ~ 34.1 x 1.0 x 13.8 in (86.6 x 2.6 x 35.1 cm)
- Base ~ 34.1 x 2.2 x 12.8 (86.6 x 5.6 x 32.5 cm)
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System Physical |
4RU chassis with 550W redundant, removable PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
- 19.0 x 7.0 x 21.5 in (48.3 x 17.8 x 54.6 cm)
- 44 lbs (~20 kg)
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