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NewTek TC2E3RU TriCaster 2 Elite 40-Input 4K/60 Multi-Definition Production Switcher / Graphics / Streaming System

TriCaster 2 Elite is a digital media production system with IP connectivity through NDI®. TriCaster 2 Elite moves beyond being only a live video production system to an all-encompassing digital media environment to create content for Internet, mobile, and television distribution.

The agile software driven operation, IP native technology, and production functionality of TriCaster 2 Elite provides extensive capabilities, connectivity, and control. With flexible implementation, integration of standard network infrastructures, a more complete set of capabilities, and a unique capacity for distributed production, TriCaster 2 Elite removes the traditional boundaries of media formats, I/O, channels, and delivery.

Complete Digital Media Production

Produce digital media content with multi-channel recording, multi-channel remote guest conferencing, upload of clips, multiangle instant replay functionality, packaging of media content including multi-cam acquisition, compositing of sophisticated static and animated graphics, multimedia and visual effects, advanced audio processing, input and output of video in nonstandard aspect ratios, frame rates, and resolutions for any platform and destination. Deliver with up to 8 3G or 2 UHD configurable mix outputs.

Limitless IP Processing

NDI® video, audio and data transmission over IP with near-zero latency and instant access to and seamless interchange with essentially unlimited IP sources from anywhere across the network in real time. Linking of multiple locations over IP to create sophisticated multi-system, multi-site workflows. Support for up to 32 video input sources and up to 48 output signals over IP, all independently configurable through software.

Interconnected Production

Inputs, outputs, and media assets are readily available and accessible by any user in any location on the network. Configure custom user interfaces accessible with LivePanel™. A comprehensive macro automation system automates settings and supports custom command sequences. Integrate production automation with Live Story Creator to run shows from formatted Microsoft Word scripts.

Distributed Operation

Use NDI® technology to move video, audio, and data from one TriCaster 2 Elite system to another. Encompass compatible systems, devices, and applications available to the network. Communicate with other systems and compatible edge devices over IP and become accessible for operation from any location on your network—even from multiple remote locations.

NewTek TriCaster 2 Elite 40-Input 4K/60 Multi-Definition Production Switcher / Graphics / Streaming System

Complete Digital Media Production

Limitless IP Processing

Interconnected Production

Distributed Operation

Tricaster 2 Elite Technical Specifications
General
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 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)
Stream Output	Stream Output2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream recording. Support for SRT streaming has been enabled.
Multiviewer Output	Multiviewer Output4 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)	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	4TB Media Storage (4 x 1 TB SSD in RAID 0) 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 support5 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers6
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 GbE NIC 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical	System Physical3RU 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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Tricaster 2 Elite Technical Specifications
General
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 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)
Stream Output	Stream Output2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream recording. Support for SRT streaming has been enabled.
Multiviewer Output	Multiviewer Output4 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)	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	4TB Media Storage (4 x 1 TB SSD in RAID 0) 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 support5 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate® Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers6
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 GbE NIC 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical	System Physical3RU 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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