Complete Production. Like Never Before.
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.
Present your audience with an immersive viewing experience defined by 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 allows you to switch, stream and record 4K UHD video without compromising the frame rate or the number of available inputs.
No decks needed—just 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 make magic from your stored media.
Viewers have their choice of devices. You should have options, too. With 36 source channels, including 16 external inputs, you can easily create compelling 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.
Conduct a live Skype video call with any remote guest, anywhere in the world. TriCaster TC1 is the only video production system to feature 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, allowing you to present production-ready conversations, interviews, reports, and more—regardless of the caller’s device.
Capture all the angles, record multiple channels of full-resolution video to QuickTime® or H.264 files. From archiving the master cut for your content library, to ingesting the raw 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 easily handles the work of multiple professional decks without the added expense.
Stream live to your choice of new media platforms, including user-friendly presets for Facebook Live, Microsoft® Azure®, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube™ Live, and more. With two streaming encoders included, you can easily deliver platform-specific content, while opening up new sponsorship and revenue opportunities.
Share real-time updates and on-demand content across your social media accounts, uploading images and video directly to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube and more—complete with comments and hashtags. Plus, with integrated DataLink™, you can add posts and photos from your social networks in on-screen graphics for a truly interactive experience.
Live Sound Experience
Set the tone for your production with comprehensive 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.
*Dante™ and AES67 require compatible virtual sound card licenses (sold separately)
Vizrt LivePanel™ for TriCaster TC1, makes it easier for more people to have control of the live production process. Providing the ability to configure a custom user interface that delivers exactly the tools and functions you need, accessible through any Web browser or operating system.
Experience new levels of efficiency and productivity with a comprehensive macro automation system that allows you to record, store, edit, and automate your favorite settings and custom command sequences. You can even choose to run macros manually from any combination of compatible control interfaces—or set TriCaster TC1 to perform actions automatically.
With TriCaster TC1, you have the tools to turn every frame of video into an artistic masterpiece. Consider the screen a blank canvas and unleash your inner artist 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. Let your imagination run wild.
See 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 easily personalize the TriCaster TC1 environment to your preference.
Perfect your presentation with configurable color correction tools, 3D object positioning, and smooth-edge cropping. Apply 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 so much more.
Think outside the box with real-time keying so crisp and clean, your viewers will never 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.
Save on studio and set expenses without sacrificing production value. With integrated LiveSet™ technology, TriCaster TC1 can transport 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. 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).
You don’t work in a silo. Neither should your equipment. With native integration of NDI™, NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology, TriCaster TC1 connects to the most prolific IP-based workflow in the industry right out of the box, networking seamlessly with compatible products from hundreds of manufacturers and developers.
Complete your workflow with Vizrt Remote Storage – Powered by SNS. Powerful, scalable, shared storage solutions with optional chassis and network connectivity expansion, Vizrt Remote Storage systems are designed to meet the high-capacity, high-performance demands of today’s live production environments and readily adaptable to your media needs.
From systems and workflow engineering, to operator training and technical support, NewTek’s industry expertise will help ensure your success from design to installation to production. With Vizrt Professional Services optimizing your purchase, you can invest in TriCaster TC1 with confidence.
Complete Production
Engineered with a purpose and built with a commitment to ensuring you have everything you need to create amazing productions, Vizrt live production systems provide the most comprehensive set of tools and capabilities for modern workflows and the most value for your investment of any video solution.
See why they are the most complete video production systems on the planet.
The Latest Capabilities for Vizrt Live Production Systems
Video Input | Video Input16 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 | Network Video Input16 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
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PTZ | Support for up to 16 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 |
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:
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SDI Video Output | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
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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
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus |
DSK Channels | 4 x DSK channels |
Media | 5 x media players
15 x media 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
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COMPs | COMPsIntegrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer configurations and DVE-style motion sequences
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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
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Recording | 12 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
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Storage | 2 x 3TB internal drive
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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 |
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Supported Media File Formats | Import, store, and play back multimedia files, with optional transcoding, including:
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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 |
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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
TriCaster TC1 (Redundant Power Option) 3RU chassis with 500W redundant PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
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