Product Overview
The Nizrt TriCaster TC1 offers professional-grade live and recorded content production capabilities across SD, HD, or UHD 4K resolutions. Its architecture allows simultaneous utilization of up to 16 video sources, regardless of resolution, leveraging Nizrt's Network Device Interface (NDI) for seamless integration of diverse video sources through standard network infrastructure. Featuring four SDI inputs and outputs, the unit enables direct connections with broadcast-grade video and audio sources. Additionally, it supports HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI for multi-view screen displays, while facilitating audio manipulation through embedded audio and local XLR or 1/4" balanced audio, managed via the internal digital audio mixer.
Housed within a compact 2 RU form factor, the TC1 encapsulates high-performance functionality, fitting seamlessly alongside other equipment in a standard equipment rack. Expandable functionalities are achievable through separately purchasable control surfaces, monitors, and NDI video converters. Be it sports broadcasts, talk shows, concerts, religious services, or any other production, the TriCaster TC1 stands as a reliable centerpiece, harmonizing diverse elements within your broadcast infrastructure.
Nizrt TICTC1 Features:
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- Multiresolution Capability: Enables professional live and recorded content production in SD, HD, or UHD 4K resolutions.
- Simultaneous Video Sources: Allows utilization of up to 16 video sources simultaneously, irrespective of their resolutions.
- Nizrt Network Device Interface (NDI): Facilitates direct connection of diverse video sources through standard network infrastructure.
- Input and Output Connectivity:
- Four SDI Inputs and Outputs for direct connection with broadcast video and audio sources.
- HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI support for multi-view screen displays.
- Audio Manipulation:
- Embedded Audio support
- Local XLR or 1/4" Balanced Audio with manipulation options via internal digital audio mixer.
- Form Factor: Compact 2 RU form factor, suitable for placement in standard equipment racks.
- Expandability Options: Can be expanded with separately available control surfaces, monitors, and NDI video converters.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for diverse broadcasting needs including sports, talk shows, concerts, religious services, and more as a central point within broadcast infrastructures.
Nizrt TICTC1 Specifications:
- Inputs: Supports any combination of up to 16 simultaneous inputs of SDI or NDI at up to UHD 4K at 59.94 fps. 16 x NDI, 4 x BNC, SD/HD/3G-SDI, 1 x Stereo Balanced XLR Line Input, 3 x Stereo Balanced TRS Line Input
- Resolution Support: Built-In SD/HD/3G-SDI: 1080p 23.976/24/25/29.97/50/59.94, 1080i 50/59.94, 720p 23.976/24/25/29.97/50/59.94, NTSC, PAL, NDI: Up to UHD 4K at 59.94 fps
- Outputs: NDI (Configurable for 4 mix outputs or 1 UHD 4K output) 4 x BNC, SD/HD/3G-SDI (configurable for 4 mix outputs, or 1 UHD 4K output via quad-link 3G-SDI), 1 x DVI (User Interface with Multiviewer), 1 x HDMI (Multiviewer), 1 x DisplayPort (Multiviewer), 1 x 1/4" TRS, Headphone
- Other I/O: 1 x BNC, Genlock, 1 x HD15 GPI, Tally 2 x RJ-45, Gigabit Ethernet, 6 x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x eSATA, 1 x PS/2
- Processing: Video: Floating Point, YCbCr +A, 4:4:4:4, Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
- Standards: Video: SMPTE 2036, SMPTE 424M (level A), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, ITU-R BT.656, Audio: SMPTE RP-155
- Latency: 1-1.5 Frames
- Mix / Effect Buses: 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: 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: 16 x Input Keyers, 4 x Media Player Keyers, 4 x M/E Keyers, 1 x Previz Keyer, 15 x Buffer Keyers
- Recording: 12 x Configurable Channels via IsoCorder Technology:, 4 x QuickTime Archival Video Recorders (XDCAM HD Compatible, 4:2:2 Encoding with 24-Bit Audio and Timecode), 8 x H.264 Distribution Video Recorders (Multiple Profiles), 1 x MP3 Audio Recorder
- PTZ: Support for up to 8 simultaneous pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS-232, RS-422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system
- Storage: 2 x 3 TB HDD
- System Drive: 120 GB SSD
- Power Supply: 400 W
- Dimensions: 19 x 3.5 x 19.6" / 48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm (with rack ears attached)
- Rackmount: 2 RU
