Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Video Input8 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to 1080 up to 60fps
Network Video Input8 x IP video inputs via NDI, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
SDI Video Input4 x HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates 1
1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25,
1080i: 59.94, 50
720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
576i 25
480i 59.94
1Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
PTZSupport 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 TXNative support for 1 Skype® video call input via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication
Video OutputConfigurable for 2 x pairs of independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI
Network Video OutputIP Video output via NDI® optionally configurable for:
• 2 x pairs independent video mix outputs
SDI Video Output4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
• 2 x pairs independent 3G/HD/SD video mix outputs
Stream Output2 x resolution-independent streaming video output, 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 Channels2 x DSK channels
Media5 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)
KeyersIntegrated LiveMatte® chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
• 8 x input keyers
• 4 x media player keyers
• 4 x M/E keyers
• 1 x PREVIZ keyer
• 15 x buffer keyers
COMPsIntegrated 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 SetsIntegrated LiveSet® technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included
DataLinkIntegrated 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
MacrosRecord, 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
Recording8 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
• 8 NDI® source recording
• 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
Storage1 x 2TB internal drive
• Capacity varies by format, resolution, and file specification
• Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
• Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions
GrabGrab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs
ExportExport video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding
Audio MixerIntegrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for quad-channel audio, DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing
Local Audio Input4 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 AudioNative 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 FormatsImport, 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
MonitoringSupport for up to 3 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports
Signal MonitoringIntegrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709
ProcessingVideo: Floating Point YCbCr + Alpha Color Space, using 4:2:2:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
LatencyProcessing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames
A/V Standards • 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
TallySupport for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI®, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard
GenlockGenlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
GPISupports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface
MIDISupport for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
System Drive250GB SSD
NIC1 x 10 Gigabit LAN
1 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1 x 1 Gigabit LAN
System Physical2RU 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
• 26 lbs (12kg)
Subject to change without notice.

Chassis Dimensions

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Chassis Dimensions

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