TriCaster 1 Pro is a remarkable production solution that empowers modern producers, publishers, and content creators. It strikes the ideal equilibrium between investment and power, catering to mid-sized productions with high standards for quality and an extensive range of features. With its cutting-edge software-driven production technology and a multitude of forward-thinking capabilities, TriCaster 1 Pro enables professionals to leverage established and emerging workflows. This empowers them to create an abundance of captivating content that their audience yearns for, and distribute it seamlessly across various platforms and devices.

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 rates2
• 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 1080i: 59.94, 50
• 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 576i 50
• 480i 59.94
1 Optionally supports up to 16 simultaneous 3G/HD/SD-SDI video inputs or quad-link 3G-SDI video inputs (4K UHD) via
network integration with NewTek NC1 conversion modules
2 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
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, 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 3 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream
archive
Multiviewer Output 3 x multiviewer outputs supporting standard display resolutions
• 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
• 1 x HDMI multiviewer
• 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer
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
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• Variables support allowing operators to use logic in macros to deliver complex productions more
easily
Recording 16x configurable video recording channels
• 16x NDI® recordings
• 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders
• 3x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
• 1 x MP3 audio recorder
Storage 4TB internal media storage
▪ 2 x 4TB 7200 RPM, 128MB Cache, SATA 6.0Gb/s, 3.5" Internal Hard 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: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Latency Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames
Practical Throughput Latency: 4 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 120GB SSD
NIC 1 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet
USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
System Physical TriCaster 1 Pro
2RU chassis with 400W 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