Description
NewTek TriCaster TC2 Elite Live Production System.
The NewTek TriCaster TC2 Elite is a 3RU dual redundant live production system. It’s Transformative. It’s Setting New Standards.
It’s Better Than Broadcast.
The TriCaster TC2 Elite a 32-input, multi-source video workflow with out-of-the-box support for 8 SDI inputs, 8 M/E, 8 SDI outputs.
Live video platform inputs from Zoom, Teams, Skype, Facebook Live, Slack, Microsoft Teams.
* 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 32 external inputs and 8 M/Es
* 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
TC2 SPECIFICATIONS | |
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 |
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 · 3x Multiviewer outputs (if 3 monitors are connected). 4K support on 2x Multiviewer outputs while the 3rd outputs in HD · 1x User Interface with dedicated multiviewer · 1x 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) |
Stream Output | 2 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 NDI®input and output video signals · Integrated support for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® · Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers |
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 |
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) |
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