Vizrt TriCaster 2 Elite and Flex Control Panel Kit

The TriCaster 2 Elite and Flex Control Panel Kit from Vizrt expands the TriCaster 2 Elite video switcher with an intuitive control interface that offers a T-bar, faders, PTZ camera control, additional audio ports, and more. This kit comprises the TriCaster 2 Elite video switcher and the Flex Control panel.

Produce professional live and recorded content in SD, HD, or UHD 4K with the TriCaster 2 Elite from NewTek. Whether you are broadcasting sports, talk shows, concerts, worship services, or anything else, the TriCaster 2 Elite is a solid center point with which to bring together your broadcast infrastructure.

Features included with the TriCaster 2 Elite compared to previous models are digital media aspect ratios/frame rates, LivePanel, NDI-KVM control, Live Call Connect for video apps such as Teams, Zoom, or Skype, Live Story Creator, unlimited NDI recording, LiveGraphics animation and titles using Adobe CC tools, and low-latency SRT streaming. Utilize the variety of integrated engines, features, and effects such as LiveSet virtual sets, DataLink real-time data input, genlock, tally, GPI, MIDI, and high-quality audio input.

Its 32 potential video sources can be used simultaneously, regardless of resolution, and using NewTek's Network Device Interface (NDI), many types of video sources can be connected directly via standard network infrastructure. There are also 48 potential NDI outputs to convert and broadcast to a variety of output options, and you can record up to 32 video channels.

The TriCaster 2 Elite is available in a 3 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 TriCaster 2 Elite.

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.

• 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

• 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