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Vizrt TriCaster TC1 Video Switcher & Flex Control Panel Kit

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Vizrt TriCaster TC1 Video Switcher & Flex Control Panel Kit
Key Features
  • TriCaster TC1 16-Channel Video Switcher
  • Flex Control Panel with PTZ Control, NDI
  • Supports SD to UHD 4K/60 Mixed
  • 16 x NDI and 4 x SDI Inputs
The NewTek TriCaster TC1 Video Switcher & Flex Control Panel Kit from B&H provides you with an end-to-end IP video production solution supporting UHD 4K switching, live streaming, recording, data-driven graphics, virtual sets, social media publishing, and more.
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The NewTek TriCaster TC1 Video Switcher & Flex Control Panel Kit from B&H provides you with an end-to-end IP video production solution supporting UHD 4K switching, live streaming, recording, data-driven graphics, virtual sets, social media publishing, and more.

The TC1 is a 2 RU switcher that supports up to 16 simultaneous video sources via SDI and NDI inputs in any mix of resolutions up to UHD at 60 fps. NDI is NewTek's innovative royalty-free IP connectivity standard that lets you seamlessly interact with any other NDI-capable device on the network. The TC1 is also upgradeable with optional modules to support 16 SDI inputs.

The Flex Control Panel offers tactile manual control buttons, a T-bar, a mini joystick, faders, dynamic LCD label displays, and supports talkback mic/headphone communication and NDI / IP connectivity to the TriCaster.

Vizrt TriCaster TC1 (2 RU)

Produce professional live and recorded content in SD, HD, or UHD 4K with the NewTek TriCaster TC1. Its 16 potential video sources can be used simultaneously, regardless of resolution. And with NewTek's Network Device Interface (NDI), many types of video sources can be connected directly via standard network infrastructure. The unit itself contains four SDI inputs and outputs for direct connection of broadcast video and audio sources. HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI can be used for displaying multiview screens. Embedded audio and local XLR or 1/4" balanced audio can be mixed and manipulated using the internal digital audio mixer.

All the performance of the TC1 is available in a compact 2 RU form factor which can be secured with other equipment in a standard equipment rack. Control surfaces, monitors, and NDI video converters can be purchased separately to expand the functionality of the TC1. Whether broadcasting sports, talk shows, concerts, worship services, or anything else, the TriCaster TC1 is a solid center point with which to bring together your broadcast infrastructure.

Quick Features
Native software-driven processing, for increased production power and flexibility.
Comprehensive camera coverage and multi-source video mixing, including 16 external inputs and four M/E buses.
Integrated video servers allow playback, replay, and live editing without any additional hardware.
Multichannel ISO recording to full-resolution QuickTime and H.264 files for VOD, post-production, and archival.
General Features
UHD 4K Support
Produce programs, performances, events, and live sports in UHD (Ultra High-Definition) 4K resolution with support for native 2160p video at 60 fps. TriCaster TC1 allows you to switch, stream, and record UHD video without compromising the frame rate or the number of available inputs.
Built-In Video Servers
No decks aare needed—just add your files with two built-in video servers for on-demand and automated playback, including auto-advancing playlists, on-cue instant replay, live-edited highlight reels, and much more. With responsive player controls, presets, real-time editing tools, selectable transitions, and playlist effects, you have everything needed to cue from your stored media.
Multi-Source Video Mixing
With 36 source channels, including 16 external inputs, you can easily create content using any combination of compatible video sources, including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and PTZ cameras, mobile devices, Skype TX video calls, computers, gaming systems, streaming media, video files, graphics, images, animations, and more.
Multichannel Skype
Conduct a live Skype video call with any remote guest, anywhere in the world, with the TriCaster TC1's direct Skype TX software integration. The studio-grade version of the popular app, Skype TX enhances real-time interaction with broadcast-quality video and balanced audio, allowing you to present production-ready conversations, interviews, reports, and more—regardless of the caller's device.
Recording and Replay
Capture different angles and record multiple channels of full-resolution video to QuickTime or H.264 files. From archiving the master cut for your content library, to ingesting the raw camera footage for post-production, to caching production extras and presentation materials for on-demand—even capturing real-time highlights for instant replay—the TriCaster TC1 easily handles the work of multiple professional decks without the added expense.
Dual-Channel Live Streaming
Stream live to your choice of new media platforms, including user-friendly presets for Facebook Live, Microsoft Azure, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube Live, and more. With two streaming encoders included, you can easily deliver platform-specific content while opening new sponsorship and revenue opportunities.
Social Media Integration
Share real-time updates and on-demand content across your social media accounts, uploading images and video directly to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more—complete with comments and hashtags. Plus, with integrated DataLink, you can add posts and photos from your social networks in on-screen graphics, for a truly interactive experience.
Multiple Control Options
With software-based control, a choice of two separately available companion control panels, and an optional web-based interface, the TriCaster TC1 is designed to suit the operator and environment for nearly any production.
Live Chroma Key
With NewTek's powerful LiveMatte technology built into every source channel and M/E, you have 40 fully configurable keyers to create composite scenes from live video, graphics, and virtual sets for reports, presentations, demonstrations, and more.
Live Sound Experience
Set the tone for your production with comprehensive audio integration, including a software-based audio mixer, support for digital, analog, and network audio, professional DSPs, fader control, VU metering, Talk Back communication, and 4x4x4 channel routing to four audio mix outputs.
Macro Automation
Increase efficiency and productivity with a comprehensive macro automation system that allows you to record, store, edit, and automate your favorite settings and custom command sequences. You can even choose to run macros manually from any combination of compatible control interfaces—or set the TriCaster TC1 to perform actions automatically.
Creative Elements
Consider the screen a blank canvas and unleash your inner artist with multi-bus mix effects, zero-latency video re-entry, real-time animated titles, data-driven graphics, custom animated transitions, a full-motion composition engine, and more.
Real-Time Monitoring and Multiviewers
See everything happening during your production with fully adjustable single-screen or multi-screen monitoring. With three customizable multiviewers, configurable windows and workspace layouts, operator confidence monitors, visual indicators, scopes, and more, you can easily personalize the TriCaster TC1 environment to your preference.
Video Tools
Perfect your presentation with configurable color correction tools, 3D object positioning, and smooth-edge cropping. Apply Picture in Picture effects with optional borders. Use key and fill to produce new composite scenes from different foreground and background elements. Even map live video to moving props and set pieces with real-time motion tracking.
Video Output
Configurable for up to four independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI
Built-In Virtual Sets
Save on studio and set expenses without sacrificing production value. With integrated LiveSet technology, the TriCaster TC1 can transport your talent into professionally designed virtual environments, complete with multiple angles, virtual camera movements, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated lens flares, and stunning augmented reality effects. Select from more than 30 included virtual sets, purchase your choice of premium ready-made sets, or create endless custom environments with the separately available optional Virtual Set Editor software.
Other Features
Apple AirPlay
Native support for input of compatible iOS mobile devices via Apple AirPlay.
Stream Outputs
Dual resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive.
Export
Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding.
DataLink
Integrated DataLink technology enabling real-time automated data input from internal and external sources, including web pages, 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
Frame Grab
Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs.
Audio Mixer
Integrated multichannel audio mixer with support for quad-channel audio, DSPs, and 4x4x4 audio input routing.
Network Audio
  • Native support for network audio input and output via NDI
  • Embedded audio supported for all NDI input and output video signals
  • Integrated support for Dante networking protocol from Audinate (requires separately available Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate)
  • Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers (requires separately available third-party virtual sound card license)
Wide Media File Format Support
Import, store, and play 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 three multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports.
Signal Analysis
Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview, and support for ITU-R Rec. 709.
Vizrt Flex Control Panel for TriCaster Devices

Use this NewTek Flex Control Panel in tandem with your preexisting TriCaster system to mix audio and video, control PTZ cameras, expand your audio inputs and outputs, incorporate NDI connectivity, and facilitate talkback communication in your studio space with a single panel. Tactile manual control buttons, a T-bar, and display LCD screens for labelling offer an intuitive control experience.

Two pairs of 1/4" stereo audio inputs and two pairs of 1/4" stereo audio outputs on the back of the panel expand your audio ecosystem. An RJ45 Ethernet port facilitates NDI connection. Talkback and microphone inputs and a headphone output port allow you to communicate between your camera operators and talent.

Features at a Glance
  • Intuitive layout mapped to the Video Mix Engine user interface
  • IP-based connectivity with support for multi-engine control over the network
  • Responsive multi-bus operation with independently assignable control stripes
  • Practical lighting, variable T-bar illumination, and dynamic LCD label displays
  • Precision controls for expert handing of real-time video operations
Controls
  • 16 direct crosspoints with bank and stripe functions
  • Row lighting color follows delegated UI
  • 2 x 40 character, two row LCD screens
  • PTZ control delegation and zoom rocker
  • Mini joystick for pan/tilt control, focus/iris control with auto function
  • 12 fader controls for audio inputs/outputs, talkback, DDR 1-2, sound, record 1-4
  • Four fader controls for stream 1 and 2, aux and master out, mic and headphone level
  • Media players and macro control
  • Stream, capture, and reply
  • Transitions and T-bar
Compatibility
NewTek TriCaster 2 Elite
NewTek TriCaster 1 Pro
NewTek TriCaster TC1
NewTek TriCaster 410 Plus
NewTek TriCaster Mini 4K
NewTek TriCaster Mini X
Kit Contains:

Vizrt TriCaster TC1 (2 RU)

Switcher
Inputs
Supports any combination of up to 16 simultaneous inputs of SDI or NDI at up to UHD 4K at 59.94 fps.

16 x NDI
4 x BNC, SD/HD/3G-SDI
1 x Stereo Balanced XLR Line Input
3 x Stereo Balanced TRS Line Input
Resolution Support
Built-In SD/HD/3G-SDI:
1080p 23.976/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
1080i 50/59.94
720p 23.976/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
NTSC
PAL

NDI: Up to UHD 4K at 59.94 fps
Outputs
NDI (Configurable for 4 mix outputs or 1 UHD 4K output)
4 x BNC, SD/HD/3G-SDI (configurable for 4 mix outputs, or 1 UHD 4K output via quad-link 3G-SDI)
1 x DVI (User Interface with Multiviewer)
1 x HDMI (Multiviewer)
1 x DisplayPort (Multiviewer)
1 x 1/4" TRS, Headphone
Other I/O
1 x BNC, Genlock
1 x HD15 GPI, Tally
2 x RJ-45, Gigabit Ethernet
6 x USB 3.0 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x eSATA
1 x PS/2
Processing
Video: Floating Point, YCbCr +A, 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Standards
Video: SMPTE 2036, SMPTE 424M (level A), SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, ITU-R BT.656
Audio: SMPTE RP-155
Latency
1-1.5 Frames
Mix / Effect Buses
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
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
16 x Input Keyers
4 x Media Player Keyers
4 x M/E Keyers
1 x Previz Keyer
15 x Buffer Keyers
Recording
12 x Configurable Channels via IsoCorder Technology:
 •  4 x QuickTime Archival Video Recorders (XDCAM HD Compatible, 4:2:2 Encoding with 24-Bit Audio and Timecode)
 •  8 x H.264 Distribution Video Recorders (Multiple Profiles)
 •  1 x MP3 Audio Recorder
PTZ
Support for up to 8 simultaneous pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS-232, RS-422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system
Components
Storage
2 x 3 TB HDD
System Drive
120 GB SSD
Power Supply
400 W
General
Dimensions
19 x 3.5 x 19.6" / 48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm (with rack ears attached)
Rackmount: 2 RU
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
36 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
28.2 x 25.3 x 12.7"

Vizrt TC1 Reviews

Great capabilities with excellent quality

By Phemie
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-04

We are impressed with the capabilities and everything is working so right. Our video streams are of high quality and all works perfectly well. Overall, great features with high quality!

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Can I use my 860 control panel with the TC1?

Can I use my 860 control panel with the TC1?
Asked by: Chris
Yes, The NewTek Tricaster 860 control surface will support the TC1.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2022-01-27

Can I use my 460 control panel with the TC1 ?

Can I use my 460 control panel with the TC1 ?
Asked by: Patrick
Yes, the Tricaster 460 control panel is compatible with the Tricaster TC1.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2021-05-04

I could not find manual to Tricasters. Could you ...

I could not find manual to Tricasters. Could you direct me to gather a copy?
Asked by: Jakub
You can find a manual for the Vizrt TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) here: https://bhpho.to/3VXY8Li.
Answered by: Tim Z
Date published: 2024-06-26

If I am upgrading from the tricaster broadcast to ...

If I am upgrading from the tricaster broadcast to the NewTek TC1 will I be able to use my existing switcher, keyboard and monitors?
Asked by: Brian
Please e-mail us: [email protected]
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2021-05-10

If I am upgrading from a tricaster broadcast will ...

If I am upgrading from a tricaster broadcast will I be able to use my existing switcher, keyboard and monitors?
Asked by: Brian
That depends on the equipment that you have right now. For questions regarding NewTek Tricaster products reach out to our Studio Sales Team at [email protected]. Send as many details as you can about your current Tricaster setup and our Studio Sales Team will let you know which components are compatible with the TC1.
Answered by: jabarih
Date published: 2021-05-10

Is there a way to connect Sony RM-IP500 and use ...

Is there a way to connect Sony RM-IP500 and use one of Tricaster SDI outputs to monitor camera selected on RM-IP500 panel?
Asked by: Jakub
We are not aware that the Vizrt TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) would support this configuration. Also the RM-IP500 does not have an SDI input or show the camera view on it's built in screen.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-06-26

I don't see 16 NDI input on back of switcher, it ...

I don't see 16 NDI input on back of switcher, it is another open card you need to add ?
Asked by: Image dept. by KT
With the NewTek TriCaster TC1 (2 RU), 16 NDI inputs can be brought over a network, or one can use an encoder connected to the network like the NewTek NC2 Studio I/O Module, which converts SDI feeds into NDI. See the link below: https://bhpho.to/3AIFrB8
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-07-10

If i want to use this with an existing setup of 8 ...

If i want to use this with an existing setup of 8 SDI cameras and 2 laptops, will I have to convert an additional 6 inputs to NDI? Is there a a larger scale solution than buying 6 (or more) individual converters?
Asked by: Tony
This has 4 SDI inputs. If you wanted to have an additional 6 sources going in, they would need to be through NDI. Newtek offers tools to make a PC an NDI Source and for the other cameras you'd need SDI to NDI converters. https://bhpho.to/3k59AyC
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-11-05
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