Vizrt TriCaster TC1 Live Production System
Vizrt TriCaster TC1 Switching, streaming, recording in HD, 3G, and 4K UHD 60p, Integrated video servers
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Live Production System
Iconic InnovationThe Vizrt TriCaster TC1 is the most complete production system available today, it represents the continued innovation of the iconic system that defined an industry. Designed with your workflow in mind and packed with hundreds of advanced production capabilities, it has everything you need to do video your way.
Designed with a purpose and created with a commitment to making sure you have everything you need to create amazing productions, Vizrt live production systems deliver the most diverse set of tools and capabilities for modern workflows and the most value for your investment of any video solution.
~1.0-1.5 framesThroughput Latency
120GB SSDSystem Drive
4TBInternal Media Storage
Amazing Features
• Switching, streaming, recording in HD, 3G, and 4K UHD 60p
• Native software driven processing for maximum production power and flexibility
• Studio-grade Skype® video calling with multi-channel Skype TX software integration
• Real-time social media sharing to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more
• Integrated video servers allowing playback, replay, and live editing without any additional hardware
Feel Invincible
Improved WorkflowIt is noticeable when you have confidence in what you’re doing. The TriCaster TC1 gives you the proven improved workflows and future-proof production abilities. The TC1 allows you to do production the way you need to and the way you want to when you are ready.
No Compromise, Real 4K Ultra HD
Amazing ClarityGive the audience an immersive viewing experience pieced together with amazing clarity and incredible detail. Produce programs, performances, events and live sports in true 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) resolution with support for native 2160p video at 60 frames per second.
Unlike other products that promise 4K UHD, only TriCaster TC1 lets you switch, stream and record 4K UHD video without compromising the frame rate or the number of available inputs.
Built–In Video Servers
Ultra-Responsive ControlSimply add your files with two built-in video servers for on-demand and automated playback, including auto-advancing playlists, on-cue instant replay, live-edited highlight reels, and much more.
With responsive player controls, presets, real-time editing tools, selectable transitions, and playlist effects, you have everything needed to create a masterpiece from your stored media.
Multi-Source Video Mixing
A Wide Range of OptionsWith the TC1 you get many options. Including 36 source channels and16 external inputs, you can effortlessly create stand out 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.
Multi-Channel Skype
Direct IntegrationCreate a live Skype video call with any guest from anywhere in the world. The TriCaster TC1 is the only video production system to include direct Skype TX software integration.
The studio-grade version of the popular app, Skype TX enhances the real-time interaction with broadcast-quality video and balanced audio, which lets you present production-ready conversations, interviews, reports, and more regardless of the caller’s device.
Recording & Replay
Capture With EaseCapture all the angles, record multiple channels of full-resolution video to QuickTime® or H.264 files. From archiving the finished product for your content library, to ingesting the original camera footage for post-production.
To caching production extras and presentation materials for on-demand—even capturing real-time highlights for instant replay TriCaster TC1 handles the work of multiple professional decks at ease without any added expense.
Social Media Integration
Dual-Channel Live StreamingYou can share real-time updates and on-demand content across all of your social media accounts, uploading images and video directly to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube and with comments and hashtags. Also, with integrated DataLink™, you can add posts and photos from your social networks in on-screen graphics for an even more interactive experience.
Premium Performance. Choice Control.
Live Sound ExperienceThe TriCaster TC1 is designed to suit the operator and environment for any production. With precise software control and the choice of two companion control panels and an option web-based interface, the TC1 will suit your needs.
Create your production with diverse 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.
Control In The Palm of Your Hand
Your Interface, Your WayThe NewTek LivePanel™ for TriCaster TC1, makes it easy for more people to have control of the live production process. Offering the ability to configure a custom user interface that delivers the exact tools and functions you need which are all accessible through any Web browser or operating system.
Next-Level Automation
More ProductivityThe TC1 allows you to experience new levels of efficiency and productivity with a comprehensive macro automation system that allows you to record, store, edit, and automate your favourite settings and custom command sequences, allowing for quick recall and editing of future projects.
You can even choose to run macros manually from any combination of compatible control interfaces or set TriCaster TC1 to work automatically.
Phenomenal Creative Elements
Master The ArtWith the Vizrt TriCaster TC1, you have the tools to turn every frame of video into a work of art. Spark your artistic creativity with multi-bus mix effects, zero-latency video re-entry, real-time animated titles, data-driven graphics, custom animated transitions, a full-motion composition engine, and more.
Real-Time Monitoring & Multiviewers
Fully AdjustableWitness everything happening during your production with fully adjustable single-screen or multi-screen monitoring. With three customizable multiviewers, configurable windows and workspace layouts, operator confidence monitors, visual indicators, scopes, and more, you can effortlessly personalize the TriCaster TC1 environment to your preference.
Studio-Grade Video Tools
Edit To PerfectionComplete your presentation with editable colour correction tools, 3D object positioning, and smooth-edge cropping and add picture-in-picture effects with optional borders.
Use key and fill to produce new composite scenes from different foreground and background elements. Even map live video to moving props and set pieces with real-time motion tracking and many more options.
Spectacular Live Chromakeying
Crystal ClearThe Vizrt TriCaster C1 delivers real-time chromakeying so crystal clear, viewers wont ever believe it’s green screen. With NewTek’s powerful LiveMatte™ technology built into every source channel and M/E, you have 40 fully configurable keyers to create composite scenes from live video, graphics and virtual sets for reports, presentations, demonstrations, and more.
World-Class Live Virtual Sets
Incredibly RealisticWith integrated LiveSet™ technology, the TriCaster TC1 can transform your talent into professionally-designed virtual environments, complete with multiple angles, virtual camera movements, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated lens flares and stunning augmented reality effects that blur the line between virtual and reality, saving you on studio and set expenses.
Select from more than 30 included virtual sets, purchase your choice of premium ready-made sets, or create endless custom environments with the optional Virtual Set Editor software (sold separately).
Your Workflow. Interconnected.
Seamless NetworkingVizrt’s innovative NDI (Network Device Interface) technology found in the TriCaster TC1 connects to the most prolific IP-based workflow in the industry right out of the box, networking effortlessly with compatible products from hundreds of manufacturers and developers.
Store & Serve
Powerful & ReliableFinalize your workflow with Vizrt Remote Storage, powered by SNS. Powerful, scalable, shared storage solutions with optional chassis and network connectivity expansion, NewTek Remote Storage systems are engineered to meet the high-capacity, high-performance demands of today’s live production environments and comes readily adaptable to your media needs.
Professional Services
Efficient SupportFrom systems and workflow engineering, to operator training and technical support, Vizrt’s industry expertise will help makes sure you gain success from design to installation to production.
With Vizrt Professional Services optimizing your purchase, you can invest in TriCaster TC1 with confidence.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 Input | 4 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, 50, 29.97, 25, 576i 50, 480i 59.94 Optionally 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 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| PTZ | Support for up to 8 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, including tally and Talk Back communication |
| 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: 4 x independent video mix outputs, 1 x 4K UHD video mix output |
| SDI Video Output | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for: 4 x independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs, 1 x 4K UHD video mix output via 3G-SDI quad-link grouping |
| Stream Output | Stream Output2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
| Multiviewer Output | 3 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions: 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer, 1 x HDMI multiviewer, 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer |
| Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 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: 2 x DDR, 2 x GFX, 1 x Sound 15 x media buffers: 10 x animation buffers, 5 x graphic 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: 16 x input keyers, 4 x media player keyers, 4 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 | 8 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology: 8 x NDI® recordings (scalable to higher number with Premium Access), 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (SHQ2 quicktime codec, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode), 2 x H.264 IsoCorder™ distribution video recorders (multiple profiles), 1 x MP3 audio recorder QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications |
| Storage | 4TB internal media storage: 2 x 4TB 7200 RPM, 128MB Cache, SATA 6.0Gb/s, 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification, Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 and eSATA, 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 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 | Native support for network audio input and output via NDI, Embedded audio supported for all NDI input and output video signals, Integrated support4 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 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 | 4K 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 | 120GB SSD |
| NIC | NIC 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet 1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet |
| System Physical | 2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe 19.0 x 3.5 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached |
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