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TriCaster 2 Elite

Model: TriCaster 2 Elite

• Selectable audio and video return for Live Call Connect applications including the addition of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Facetime.
• Global and Local variable support in the macro engine giving operators the ability to use logic statements when automating complex operations.
• Neural Voice Isolation to cancel out unwanted noise and background sounds from voice in the audio mixer.
• Feedback in the input windows for framerate and resolution information even on NDI sources
• LivePanel™ built directly into the user interface, allowing each event to have truly customized control

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The TriCaster 2 Elite continues as the flagship TriCaster offering, with powerful production enhancements including:

Selectable audio and video return for Live Call Connect applications including the addition of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Facetime.
Global and Local variable support in the macro engine giving operators the ability to use logic statements when automating complex operations.
Neural Voice Isolation to cancel out unwanted noise and background sounds from voice in the audio mixer.
Feedback in the input windows for framerate and resolution information even on NDI sources
LivePanel™ built directly into the user interface, allowing each event to have truly customized control
Alpha channel available on NDI outputs which are useful for sending keyed sources to other devices or real-time 3D creation tools like Unreal Engine.
NDI Genlock and much more

The update to TriCaster 2 Elite serves to cement its position as a transformative platform that truly takes video production to another level. The NewTek TriCaster 2 Elite update is free and available to download now for all existing TriCaster 2 Elite users.

• Selectable audio and video return for Live Call Connect applications including the addition of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Facetime.
• Global and Local variable support in the macro engine giving operators the ability to use logic statements when automating complex operations.
• Neural Voice Isolation to cancel out unwanted noise and background sounds from voice in the audio mixer.
• Feedback in the input windows for framerate and resolution information even on NDI sources
• LivePanel™ built directly into the user interface, allowing each event to have truly customized control
• Alpha channel available on NDI outputs which are useful for sending keyed sources to other devices or real-time 3D creation tools like Unreal Engine.
• NDI Genlock and much more
• SRT Streaming
• 4K UHD

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Depth: 19 in
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 19.57 in
Product Weight: 33.07 lbs
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 rates2
•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 rates3
•2 x UHD video mix output via 3G-SDI quad-link grouping, supporting frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94)
Stream Output: 2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream recording. Support for SRT streaming has been enabled.
Multiviewer Output:
•4 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) :
•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