VMC16 Tech Specs
VMC-16Technical Specifications

Video Input
16 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources in resolutions up to 4K UHD at frame rates up to 60fps (2160p 59.94)
Network Video Input
16 x IP inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
PTZ
Support for up to 16 simultaneous 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 up to 2 simultaneous Skype® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication
Video Output
Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs via IP
Network Video Output
IP video output via NDI, optionally configurable for:
4 x independent video mix outputs
1 x 4K UHD video mix output
4 x independent video mix outputs
1 x 4K UHD video mix output
Stream Output
2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive
Multiviewer Output
3 x multiviewer outputs via IP supporting standard display resolutions
Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)
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
DSK Channels
4 x DSK channels
Media
5 x media players
- 2 x DDR
- 2 x GFX
- 1 x Sound
- 10 x animation buffers
- 5 x graphic buffers
Keyers
Integrated LiveMatte™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses
- 16 x input keyers
- 4 x media player keyers
- 4 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 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
12 x configurable video recording channels via IsoCorder™ technology
- 4 x QuickTime® archival video recorders (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)4
- 2 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
- 1 x MP3 audio recorder
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 8-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 support5 for Dante™ networking protocol from Audinate®
- Support for AES67 protocol via compatible WDM audio drivers6
6Requires 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
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Tally
Support for network tally via NDI®
GPI
Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface
MIDI
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
Subject to change without notice.