Video Input |
8 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources |
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Network Video Input |
8 x IP video inputs via NDI, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill |
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SDI Video Input |
4 x HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates 1 |
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1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976 |
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1080i: 59.94, 50 |
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720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 |
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576i 25 |
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480i 59.94 |
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1Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL) |
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PTZ |
Support for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system |
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Skype TX |
Native support for Skype® video call input via Skype TX software integration |
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Network Video Output |
4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI® |
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SDI Video Output |
2 x independently configurable HD/SD video outputs, with support for up to 4 simultaneous external connections |
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Stream Output |
2 x resolution-independent streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive |
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Multiviewer Output |
1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer |
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1 x HDMI multiviewer |
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1 x DisplayPort multiviewer |
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) |
4 x M/E buses supporting video re-entry |
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1 x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 2 sources |
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2 x KEY layers per bus |
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1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus |
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DSK Channels |
2 x DSK channels |
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Media |
5 x media players |
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2 x DDR |
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2 x GFX |
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1 x Sound |
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Media Buffers |
15 x media buffers |
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5 x animation buffers |
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10 x graphic buffers |
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Keyers |
Integrated LiveMatte® chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses |
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8 x input keyers |
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4 x media player keyers |
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4 x M/E keyers |
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1 x PREVIZ keyer |
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15 x buffer keyers |
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COMPs |
Integrated video composition engine on the switcher and each M/E bus to create, store, and apply layer configuration and DVE-style motion sequences |
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16 x configurable COMP presets per bus |
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Virtual Sets |
Integrated LiveSet® technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included |
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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 |
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Macros |
Record, store, edit, and automate commands and user-configured operation sequences |
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Attach to control panel buttons, keyboard shortcuts, hotspots, MIDI, and X-keys® buttons or GPI triggers |
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Attach to internal events and state changes, including audio, media playback, tally, and specific switcher actions |
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Supports control via web-based interface |
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Recording |
6 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder® technology |
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4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (SHQ2 quicktime codec, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)2 |
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2 x H.264 local video recorder (multiple profiles) |
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Ability to trigger up to 6 additional recordings on select NDI-enabled devices |
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1 x MP3 audio recorder |
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2 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications |
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Storage |
1 x 3TB internal drive |
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Capacity varies by format, resolution, and file specification |
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Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 |
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Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions |
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Grab |
Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs |
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Export |
Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding |
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Audio Mixer |
Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for quad-channel audio, DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing |
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Local Audio Input |
4 x SDI embedded |
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1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line) |
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3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs Line) |
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Support for USB audio device input via compatible WDM audio drivers |
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Local Audio Output |
4 x SDI embedded |
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1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair |
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1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair |
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1 x Stereo ¼” (phones) |
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Network Audio |
Native support for network audio input and output via NDI® |
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Embedded audio supported for all NDI® input and output video signals |
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Integrated support3 for Dante® networking protocol from Audinate® Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers 3 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately) 4Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately) |
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Supported Media File Formats |
Import, store, and play back multimedia files, with optional transcoding, including: |
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Video: AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, WebM, and more |
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Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, JPEG-XR, JPEG2000, EXR, RAW, TIF, WebP, and more |
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Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more |
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Monitoring |
Support for up to 3 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports |
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Signal Monitoring |
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Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709 |
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Processing |
Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4 Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz |
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Throughput Latency |
~1.0-1.5 frames |
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A/V Standards |
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 |
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Tally |
Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI®, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard |
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Genlock |
Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals |
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GPI |
Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface |
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MIDI
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Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
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System Drive 250GB SSD |
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NIC
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2 x 1 Gigabit NIC |
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System Physical
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2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
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19.0 x 3.5 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached |