Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| 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 Input1 | 4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates21080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 • 1080i: 59.94, 50 • 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 • 576i 50 • 480i 59.94 1Optionally supports up to 16 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via network integration with applicable NewTek NC1 conversion modules 2Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
| 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, including tally and Talk Back communication |
| 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 DisplayPort (v1.4a) • 2 x HDMI™ (HDMI™ v2.1) |
| 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 | 8 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology • 8 x NDI® recordings (scalable to higher number with Premium Access) • 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (SHQ2 quicktime codec, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)3 • 2 x H.264 IsoCorder™ distribution video recorders (multiple profiles) 3 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications |
| Storage | 2TB internal media storage • 2 x 2TB Media 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 4 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) 5 Requires 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: YCbCr + Alpha color space, using 4:2:2:4 • Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
| Latency | Processing 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 | 250GB SSD |
| NIC | • 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN • 1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN • 1 x 1 Gigabit LAN |
| USB | Front: • 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A Rear: • 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C |
| System Physical | 2RU chassis with 500W 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 |
