TriCaster® Vizion is the latest evolution of this renowned video mixing tool that has been used and trusted by broadcasters, sports networks and live event producers for decades. Offering the latest in IP connectivity, configurable SDI I/O, powerful switching, audio mixing and state of the art graphics, TriCaster Vizion is built for the future. Now with exciting new AI features and industry leading graphics capabilities with TriCaster Graphics powered by Viz Flowics.

The future proofing isn’t limited to features; TriCaster Vizion is the first software and hardware TriCaster that is available to purchase with a perpetual or subscription license with a choice of two different hardware platforms offering the ultimate in production and budget flexibility – equipping your network, team or enterprise for whatever the future may hold.


Vizion is available in 5 configurations:

• 1RU for NDI Productions (NO SDI I/O)
• 1RU with NDI and 8 SDI I/O
• Tower for NDI Productions (NO SDI I/O)
• Tower with NDI and 8 SDI I/O
• Tower with NDI and 16 SDI I/O

Specifications (dependent on hardware version):

Video Input
44 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94)

Network Video Input
44 x IP inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill

SDI Video Input¹
12G/3G/HD SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates²
• 2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25
• 1080i: 59.94, 50
• 720p: 59.94, 29.97, 25
¹ Up to 16 configurable ports depending on hardware version. These ports can be configured for input or output. Up to 8 ports support 12G signals.
² Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)

Video Output
Configurable for up to 8 independent HD or 2 UHD video mix outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI

Network Video Output
56 x IP outputs via NDI® (HD sessions only)
• 8 x video mix outputs in resolutions up to 1080p at frame rates up to 60fps (1080p 59.94) or 2 x UHD video mix outputs at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94)
• Up to 16 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of local SDI inputs
• 4 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of media players, with support for embedded alpha channel
• 15 x direct IP source outputs via NDI® translation of media buffers, with support for embedded alpha channel
• 3x Multiviewer outputs (if 3 monitors are connected). 4K support on 2x Multiviewer outputs while the 3rd outputs in HD
• 1x User Interface with dedicated multiviewer
• 1x teleprompter output (LiveStory™ Creator)
• 8 x selectable IP outputs via internal NDI® matrix router


SDI Video Output
12G/3G/HD SDI connections, optionally configurable for:
• 8 x independent 12G/3G/HD video mix outputs supporting standard NTSC and PAL formats, resolutions, and frame rates^3
3 Available frame rates determined by session video standard (NTSC or PAL)


Audio
44 channel integrated audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x8x8 audio input routingSSD


Local Audio Input
• Up to 16 x SDI embedded
Local Audio Output Up to 8 x SDI Embedded


Network Audio
• Native support for network audio input and output via NDI®
• Embedded audio supported for all NDI®input and output video signals
• Integrated support⁵ for Danteâ„¢ networking protocol from Audinate®
• Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers^6
5 Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁶ Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)


Media
5 x media players
• 4 x DDR
• 1 x Sound
15 x media buffers
• 10 x animation buffers with GIF support
• 5 x graphic buffers


Keyers
Integrated LiveMatteâ„¢ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
• 44 x input keyers
• 4 x media player keyers
• 8 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 LiveSetâ„¢ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included DataLink Integrated DataLinkâ„¢ 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 Xkeys® 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
• 8 x configurable M/E channels
• Up to 16 x physical SDI inputs
• 4 x DDR’s
• 3 x streaming encoders
• Support for growing file playback from DDR’s
• Instant Replay capability on each input
• 44 x total configurable inputs


Storage
4 TB SSD internal storage
• Supports recording to external storage via 7 USB 3.2 type A, and 1 USB 3.2 type C, 1 USB 2.0 2(Gen2, Type A)
• Supports shared storage integration and third-party partner solutions


PTZ
Support for up to 44 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422 and IP, with integrated controls and preset system


Conference Calling
Support for multiple simultaneous video call inputs with Microsoft Skypeâ„¢, Microsoft Teamsâ„¢, Zoom Meetingsâ„¢, Slack, Discordâ„¢, and Tencentâ„¢ software integration using the Live Call Connect feature


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


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 4 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports. 4 outputs are via Display port connection


Signal Monitoring
Integrated waveform and vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 709


Processing
Video: YCbCr + Alpha color space, using 4:2:2:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz


Latency
Processing Latency: ~1.0-1.5 frames Practical Throughput Latency: 4 frames

A/V Standards
• 12G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE ST 2082
• 3G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level A)
• HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M


Tally
Network tally via NDI®, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard


Genlock
Genlock input per I/O board 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
500GB SSD


NIC
• 1 x 10 GbE
• 1 x 1 Gigabit NIC


System Physical
1RU chassis with redundant 675W PSU and multi-tiered hardware fail-safe Tower chassis with 1 x 1125W PSU
• Tower - 17.5 x 15.2 x 6.65" / 44.5 x 38.6 x 16.89 cm - 27.8 lb / 12.6 kg
• 1RU Rack - 25.7 x 17.2 x 1.7" / 654 x 438 x 43 mm - 26.7 lb / 12.1 kg


Viz Flowics Basic Plan 4 Users
5GB Asset Library
1 Output
1 Team
Graphics Editor
• Timeline-based Animations
• Text Crawler
• Assets Library
• Custom Fonts
• 140 ready-to-use free graphics
Data Integrations
• Google Sheets Data Provider
• RSS / Atom Data Provider
• JSON REST Connector
• JSON WebSocket Connector
• Data Bridge
Security – MFA
Control API
24/7 Live Chat & Knowledge Base Support
Viewer Engagement - X (Twitter) & Instagram Search
Viz Flowics runs in cloud, rendered locally via TriCaster Live Link.