Video Input
8x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources
Network Video Input
8x IP video inputs via NDI, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
SDI Video Input
4x HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates
- 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
- 1080i: 59.94, 50
- 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
- 576i 25
- 480i 59.94
*Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
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
Skype TX
Native support for Skype video call input via Skype TX software integration
Network Video Output
4x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI
SDI Video Output
2x independently configurable HD/SD video outputs, with support for up to 4 simultaneous external connections
Stream Output
2x resolution-independent streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive
Multiviewer Output
1x DVI user interface with multiviewer
1x HDMI multiviewer
1x DisplayPort multiviewer
Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)
4x M/E buses supporting video re-entry
- 1x Mix/Effect channel per bus with support for up to 2 sources
- 2x KEY layers per bus
1x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus
DSK Channels
2x DSK channels
Media Buffers
15x media buffers
- 5x animation buffers
- 10x graphic buffers
Keyers
Integrated LiveMatte chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
- 8x input keyers
- 4x media player keyers
- 4x M/E keyers
- 1x PREVIZ keyer
- 15x buffer keyers
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
- 16x 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
6x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder technology
- 4x QuickTime archival video recorders (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)2
- 2x H.264 local video recorder (multiple profiles)
- Ability to trigger up to 6 additional recordings on select NDI-enabled devices
- 1x MP3 audio recorder
2 QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage
1x 3TB 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
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, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing
Local Audio Input
4x SDI embedded
1x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
3x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs Line)
Support for USB audio device input via compatible WDM audio drivers
Local Audio Output
4x SDI embedded
1x Balanced XLR stereo pair
1x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
1x Stereo ¼” (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 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)
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
Throughput Latency
~1.0-1.5 frames
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
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
System Physical
2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
- 19.0" x 3.5" x 19.57" (48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached