Description
Complete Production. Like Never Before.
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- Switching, streaming, recording in HD, 3G, and 4K UHD 60p
- Native software driven processing for maximum production power and flexibility
- Comprehensive camera coverage and compelling multi-source video mixing, including 16 external inputs and 4 M/Es
- Studio-grade Skype® video calling with multi-channel Skype TX software integration
- Integrated video servers allowing playback, replay, and live editing without any additional hardware
- Multi-channel ISO recording to full-resolution QuickTime® and H.264 files for VOD, post-production, and archive
- Dual-channel live streaming to Facebook Live, Microsoft®Azure®, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube™ Live, and more
- Real-time social media sharing to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more
- Powerful production automation with custom macro commands, sophisticated full-motion compositing, and flexible control options
- Advanced audio mixing with multi-source configuration and control, professional DSPs, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing
- Premier creative capabilities, including multi-bus mix effects, animated titles and transitions, advanced chromakeying, spectacular live virtual sets, and more
Multi-Source Video Mixing
Viewers have their choice of devices. You should have options, too. With 36 source channels, including 16 external inputs, you can easily create compelling content using any combination of compatible video sources, including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and PTZ cameras, mobile devices, Skype TX video calls, computers, gaming systems, streaming media, video files, graphics, images, animations and more.
Your Workflow. Interconnected.
You don’t work in a silo. Neither should your equipment. With native integration of NDI®, NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology, TriCaster TC1 connects to the most prolific IP-based workflow in the industry right out of the box, networking seamlessly with compatible products from hundreds of manufacturers and developers.
Live Sound Experience
Set the tone for your production with comprehensive audio integration, including a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog, and USB audio devices, audio over IP networking with NDI®, Dante™, and AES67, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing to four audio mix outputs.
Dante™ and AES67 require compatible virtual sound card licenses (sold separately)
Complete Production
Engineered with a purpose 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.
Features and capabilities as described refer to TriCaster® TC1 and NewTek IP Series Video Mix Engine functionality and are subject to change without notice. For more detailed information regarding features and capabilities for these and other NewTek live production systems.
What’s New in Live Production Systems
Subject to change without notice.
NewTek TriCaster TC1 Backplane (2RU)
NewTek TriCaster TC1 Backplane (3RU)
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
1Optionally supports up to 16 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via network integration with applicable NewTek NC1 conversion modules 2Available 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 |
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:
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SDI Video Output | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
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Stream Output | 2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
Multiviewer Output | 3 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus |
DSK Channels | 4 x DSK channels |
Media | 5 x media players
15 x media 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
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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
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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
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Recording | 12 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
3 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications |
Storage | 2 x 3TB internal drive
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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 |
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)Support for USB audio device input via compatible WDM audio drivers |
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 |
4Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) 5Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately) |
Supported Media File Formats | Import, store, and play back multimedia files, with optional transcoding, including:
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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 |
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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 | 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 | 2 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
System Physical | TriCaster TC1 2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
TriCaster TC1 (Redundant Power Option)
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Professional control for modern production.
With TriCaster TC1, you have your choice of companion control panels to suit your workflow, environment, and budget. The TriCaster TC1LP and TC1SP control panels are expertly engineered to combine the comprehensive functionality, precision controls, premium hardware mechanics, and ergonomic design that operators need, with modern styling that appeals to clients and executives.
Technical Specifications
TriCaster TC1LP Control Panel | TriCaster TC1SP Control Panel | |
Stripes | 2 x panel stripes | 1.5 x panel stripes |
Source Buttons | 24 x switcher source buttons 24 x M/E source buttons |
14 x switcher source buttons 11 x M/E source buttons |
Joystick | 1 x multi-mode joystick (3-axis) | 1 x multi-mode joystick (3-axis) |
T-Bar | 2 x multi-mode T-Bars | 1 x multi-mode T-Bar |
Connectivity | 1 Gigabit NIC | USB |
Physical | TriCaster TC1LP chassis with 25W PSU 34.69 x 13.96 x 5.47 in (88.11 x 35.46 x 13.9 cm) |
TriCaster TC1SP chassis 23.31 x 12.01 x 5.28 in (59.2 x 30.51 x 13.41 cm) |