Content | The most complete production system available today, TriCaster TC1 represents the continued innovation of the iconic product that defined an industry. Designed with the way you work in mind and equipped with hundreds of advanced production capabilities, it has everything you need to do video your way today—and tomorrow.
Product Highlights
- 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
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, 24, 23.976
- 1080i: 59.94, 50
- 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
- 576i 50
- 480i 59.94
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
Apple® AirPlay®
Native support for input of compatible iOS mobile devices via Apple AirPlay
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
2 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
- 6 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
- 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)3
- 2 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
- 1 x MP3 audio recorder
- 3 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage
- 2 x 3TB internal 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)
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 drivers5
- 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:
- 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
2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical
TriCaster TC1
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
| Ki Pro GO is a portable multi-channel H.264 recorder offering up to 4-channels of simultaneous HD and SD recording to off the shelf USB drives with redundant recording capabilities, and now with new v3.0 firmware, recording to network storage.
4x 3G-SDI and 4x HDMI digital video inputs with flexible channel assignments provides connections to the latest video sources, including cameras and DSLRs. Incoming video sources do not have to be genlocked due to Ki Pro GO's input frame syncs. Ki Pro GO also features AJA's high quality de-interlacers on each input so progressive recordings can be made from interlaced inputs. High quality 2-channel embedded audio or balanced XLR analog audio can be assigned to any recording channel. Multi-Channel Matrix Monitoring enables multiple video channels to be viewed on any single HDMI or SDI display, and Enhanced Super Out offers timecode, media status and audio meter overlays over the SDI and HDMI monitor outputs.
Designed to be either portable or rackmountable with half rack wide, 2RU high dimensions, Ki Pro GO is well suited for use in any environment.
AJA Ki Pro GO Features
- Multi-channel H.264 recording
- 5x USB recording media ports, compatible with off-the-shelf USB 3.2 Gen 1 media
- In system exFAT drive formatting
- Redundant recording to user selectable USB ports
- Recording to network (SMB) storage (new in v3.0)
- Redundant recording to user selectable destinations – USB or SMB (new in v3.0)
- Genlock free inputs
- 4x 3G-SDI inputs
- 4x 3G-SDI outputs
- 1x 3G-SDI monitoring output
- 4x HDMI inputs
- 1x HDMI monitoring output
- HDMI and SDI multi-channel matrix monitoring
- HDMI and SDI Enhanced Super Out for monitoring: timecode, media status and audio levels
- Single-channel H.264 playback
- Selectable VBR recording settings with 5 options
- Timecode Input Support: Time of Day, Timecode Value, SDI RP-188, LTC (available using 1-channel of Analog Audio In)
- Balanced XLR analog audio inputs, mic/line/48v switchable
- 2-channel embedded audio per video input
- Easy-to-use web UI, compatible with standard web browsers
- Network web UI based file downloads
- Front panel button controls with integrated HD resolution screen
- Stand-alone operation
- 3 Year Warranty
| Blackmagic Design’s Ultimatte 12 goes beyond the power of even the most advanced keyers, also functioning as a high power real time compositing processor. Enjoy superb edge handling, color separation, color fidelity, spill suppression, and more. 12G-SDI technology supports work in HD and Ultra HD for real-time compositing of weather, sports, news, and entertainment in studio environments.
Control Ultimatte 12 keyers with the Ultimatte Smart Remote 4. The remote connects to the Ultimatte 12 via Ethernet. Set it on the desktop or rack mount it with other equipment. Chain up to eight Ultimatte 12 units together to control with one Smart Remote. In that setup, you get the same functions without adding a video router or hub.
Physical buttons on the Smart Remote 4 control and switch any attached Ultimatte 12 conveniently with on line and on air indicators. Dedicated buttons quickly load and save presets. Large touchscreen makes navigating menus and adjusting settings quick, and provides control over every parameter.
Create your own custom control solutions for Ultimatte 12 with the simple open text based protocol in the Smart Remote 4. Ability to Telnet into Ultimatte 12 over your network lets you develop and test custom control solutions.
Blackmagic Design Ultimatte Smart Remote 4 Features
- Control up to 8 Ultimatte 12s
- Connects via Ethernet
- 8 rotary knobs for adjusting parameters
- 10" touchscreen
- Open text based protocol
- Telnet into Ultimatte 12 over your network
| Designed for broadcasters and AV professionals, the ATEM Television Studio series can turn any live event into a professional HD or Ultra HD program. Switching between multiple cameras, game consoles, and computers happens in real time with broadcast quality support so changing sources won’t cause glitching. The ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K is a great switching solution for sporting events, concerts, seminars, video gaming competitions, episodic television, and more.
Streamline your workflow to handle more complex and faster paced productions with the ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K. The ideal combination of a professional control panel and switcher, it is faster to switch sources, add effects, efficiently manage and color grade remote cameras, mix audio, and key graphics.The ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K has all the features of the other models, adding Ultra HD capability and more SDI inputs. Eight independent 12G-SDI inputs support popular HD and Ultra HD formats up to 2160p60 automatically re-sync to the switcher.
Connect up to 8 cameras, game consoles, computers, or other sources from the 8 independent video inputs. Output sources include professional SDI program and aux outputs, with SDI and HDMI outputs supporting multiview monitoring. The ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K supports multiview in Ultra HD.
Broadcast quality transitions give you creative freedom throughout your live production. Choose and instantly apply transitions among mixes, wipes, dips, DVE, and more. Customize duration of transitions and add visual effects to the transitions with borders. The built in DVE powers adjustments to position, size, and scale of live video in real time.
ATEM advanced chroma keyer provides greater color control with clean green screen keying in real time for seamless multi-layer creations.
Talkback can be enabled to send audio to and from the camera. A professional audio mixer also gives the switcher the essential functions for mixing audio.
Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio Pro Features
- 8 12G-SDI inputs for popular HD and Ultra HD sources up to 2160p60
- Connected video sources re-sync to the switcher
- Multiview monitoring
- Power supply not included - requires IEC cable
- Broadcast quality transitions
- Built in 2D DVE
- ATEM advanced chroma key
- Talkback
- Audio mixer capabilities
- Software control panel for Mac or Windows included
| Power supply not included - requires IEC cable.
Smart Videohub 40x40 offers a revolutionary routing process. Mixed format router has built-in video monitoring and spin knob router control. The largest of the standard Smart Videohub series, it is still compact at a two rack unit size.
You get an extremely convenient routing process with visual routing. Router connections are shown as video on the LCD screen while you spin the knob to select your routing. Built-in monitor also displays crosspoint connection labels and TV formats. Visual routing makes the routing process faster than ever.
Monitor all the live video connected to the Smart Videohub 40x40 from the LCD screen. LCD supports video in nearly all TV formats, eliminating the need for a separate external monitor. Monitoring from the Videohub is helpful to confirm the correct video inputs are being sent to the correct video outputs.
6G-SDI connections work with standard frame rate Ultra HD video while keeping full compatibility with SD and HD-SDI equipment. You get the quality of SDI video connections with the flexibility to work in any television format, and 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 color sampling.
Multi format technology supports connecting compatible equipment to the router simultaneously. Seamlessly work in NTSC and PAL SD, 720, 1080HD, even 2160 Ultra HD at any frame rate and the router switches standards so inputs match.
Free software developer kit gives you the power to create your own custom router control. The included external software control lets you control the router via network on Mac and Windows. Hardware control panels are available with the Videohub Smart Control Pro and Videohub Master Control Pro (both sold separately). RS-422 protocol can also be used to control Videohub for router crosspoint switching.
Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub 40x40 Features
- 6G-SDI technology
- 40 inputs
- 40 outputs
- Spin knob control
- Work with SD, HD and Ultra HD formats simultaneously
- Visual routing
- Built-in LCD
- Ideal for large systems and OB van use
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Blackmagic Design’s ATEM production switcher series create stunning multi camera live production. ATEM switches between SD, HD, or Ultra HD video standards so your live production can use cameras, disk records, slide shows from computers, and more video sources. Features include chroma key, creative transitions, media pool, downstream keyers, audio mixer, multi view, and more. With a machined aluminum front panel and multi voltage power supplies, ATEM live production switchers can power live production needs at live concerts, sporting events, theater productions, and conferences around the world.
The ATEM 4 M/E has 20 12G-SDI inputs that allow embedded audio mixing and can be used on sources without genlock, such as laptops. Two balanced XLR audio inputs can connect to professional mixers, and a HiFi audio input can connect to an iPod. Thirteen video outputs can be used with any TV or monitor to connect with LED screens, projectors, disk recorders, and broadcast decks. Monitor up to 16 cameras simultaneously with the two independent multi view outputs. An independent aux output can feed big screens on stage, and pairs excellently with SmartScope Duo 4K for tech monitoring.
Let your creative expression take the lead with the ATEM 4 M/E. Creative transitions can be used in all resolutions, and the transition type, pattern, and length are customizable. Powerful digital video effects processor gives you the ability to position, resize, rotate, and scale live video in real time. Built in chroma, luminance, linear and pattern keyers, and two independent downstream keyers all come standard. The ATEM 4 M/E adds an advanced chroma keyer on each mix effects row for massive multi-layer effects. On-screen adjustable controls can select and sample a region of color. Chroma keyer also features foreground, background and edge adjustment controls, and chroma correction tools.
Add multi box compositions quickly and easily with SuperSource’s separate five layer switcher. SuperSource can be assigned to any ATEM video input, so you can produce multi camera interviews or picture in picture while the M/Es, keyers, and DVE are available for other uses. Compositions from SuperSource can be saved and automatically recalled.
Recall saved sequences with dual media players and HyperDeck SSD recorders. Dual media players support popular image formats for downloading still frames and graphics for keying. Set up and automatically start complex sequences with power macros. These macros are saved as XML files for instant recall and can even be copied to use on another switcher. For other pre-recorded sequences, connect up to four HyperDeck SSD recorders to the ATEM switcher.
Software control panel can be used on Mac or Windows computers. This included software panel offers a full visual switcher control panel and parameter palettes. For greater control access, add an ATEM advanced panel.
Blackmagic Design ATEM 4 M/E Features
- Switch between SD, HD, or Ultra HD video standards for ultimate flexibility in live production
- 3840 x 2160 frame size
- 12G-SDI performance
- 20 video inputs and 13 video outputs
- Dozens of effects and creative transitions
- Powerful digital effects processor
- Built in keyers
- Advanced chroma keyer to create multi-layer effects
- SuperSource function extends the ATEM’s power by adding a separate 5 layer switcher
- Dual media players with large graphic memory
- Power macros to save and instantly recall sequences
- Compatible with HyperDeck SSD recorders
- Included software control panel for Mac or Windows
- Add a hardware-based ATEM advanced panel for control in demanding live sound applications
In The Box
- ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K1
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