3D Storm - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Network Video Input

8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, NDI inputs supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates¹

2160p 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976

1080i: 59.94, 50

720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

SD: 59.94, 50, 25

¹Available frame rates determined by model and session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
PTZ

Support for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system

Network Video Output

2 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI^®

Stream Output

2 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive

Monitor Outputs

4 x mini display port with HDMI output adapters
2 x of the outputs support multiviewers using 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 2 sources

2 x KEY layers per bus

9 x memory slots per bus
DSK Channels

2 x DSK channels
Media
5 x media players
2 x DDR

1 x Sound

15 x media buffers
5 x animation buffers

10 x graphic buffers
Keyers
Integrated LiveMatte^™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses

8 x input keyers

2 x media player keyers

4 x M/E keyers

15 x buffer keyers
COMP

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
Recording
4 x recording channels from either NDI^® inputs or Mix outputs (10 x with Premium Access)

Records and retains alpha channel data

4 x QuickTime^® archival video recorders (Native NDI Codec for recording)²

²QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage
Capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification

Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
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 Mixing

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for stereo audio, and DSP’s

Local Audio Input

1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line

Local Audio Output

2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line
1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphones jack
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^®

³Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁵Requires 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
Processing

Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz

Throughput Latency

~1.0-1.5 frames

Tally

Support for network tally via NDI^®

MIDI

Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control

NIC

2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical
System chassis, including adjustable cable retention bracket

4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm)

9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Subject to change without notice.
Video Input

8 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources

Network Video Input

8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
Digital Video Input

4 x HDMI video connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates¹

1080p: 29.97, 25

1080i: 59.94, 50

720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

SD: 59.94, 50, 25

¹Available frame rates determined by model and session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
PTZ

Support for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system

Video Output

Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous digital and IP delivery

Network Video Output

4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI^®

Digital Video Output

2 x independently configurable HDMI video outputs

Stream Output

1 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive

Monitor Outputs

1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
1 x HDMI multiviewer
1 x DVI display output
1 x HDMI display output

Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)

4 x M/E buses, each supporting 2 configurable sources and 2 configurable KEY layers
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus

DSK Channels

2 x DSK channels
Media

5 x media players

2 x DDR
1 x Sound

15 x media buffers

5 x animation buffers

10 x graphic buffers
Keyers

Integrated LiveMatte^™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses

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

5 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)2

1 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)

1 x MP3 audio recorder

²QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage

1 x 750GB 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 Mixing

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with configurable DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing, and 4 independent output mixes

Local Audio Input

4 x embedded HDMI audio inputs
1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line

Local Audio Output

2 x embedded HDMI audio outputs
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line
1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphones jack
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^®

³Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (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
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

~1.0-2.0 frames

Tally

Support for network tally via NDI^®

MIDI

Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control

NIC

1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
Built-In WiFi

Supports wireless connection to local network

802.11ac WiFi standard
Built-In Bluetooth

Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology
System Physical

NewTek Mini system chassis, including adjustable handle and cable retention bracket

4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm)

9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Subject to change without notice.

HDMI and SDI models available. Hardware configuration and specifications vary by model, including video and audio input and output connections, recording and storage capacity, supported SD session formats, and availability of case display.
Video Input

8 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources

Network Video Input

8 x IP video inputs via NDI®, resolution-independent, with support for key and fill
Digital Video Input

4 x SDI video connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates¹

1080p: 29.97, 25

1080i: 59.94, 50

720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25

SD: 59.94, 50, 25

¹Available frame rates determined by model and session video standard (NTSC or PAL)
PTZ

Support for up to 8 simultaneous Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via serial and network protocols, including RS232, RS422, and IP, with integrated controls and preset system

Video Output

Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs, with simultaneous digital and IP delivery

Network Video Output

4 x independent IP video mix outputs via NDI^®

Digital Video Output

2 x independently configurable SDI video outputs

Stream Output

1 x streaming video output, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive

Monitor Outputs

1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
1 x HDMI multiviewer
1 x DVI display output
1 x HDMI display output

Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)

4 x M/E buses, each supporting 2 configurable sources and 2 configurable KEY layers
1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus

DSK Channels

2 x DSK channels
Media

5 x media players

2 x DDR

1 x Sound

15 x media buffers

5 x animation buffers

10 x graphic buffers
Keyers

Integrated LiveMatte^™ chroma and luma keying technology on all source channels and M/E buses

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

5 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)2

1 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)

1 x MP3 audio recorder

²QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage

2 x 750GB 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 Mixing

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with configurable DSPs, 4 x 4 x 4 audio input channel routing, and 4 independent output mixes

Local Audio Input

4 x embedded SDI audio inputs
1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced mic
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line

Local Audio Output

2 x embedded SDI audio outputs
2 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) balanced line
1 x 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphones jack
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^®

³Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (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
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

~1.0-2.0 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 network tally via NDI^®

MIDI

Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control

NIC

1 x 1 Gigabit NIC
Built-In WiFi

Supports wireless connection to local network

802.11ac WiFi standard
Built-In Bluetooth

Support for keyboard and mouse using wireless Bluetooth technology
System Physical

NewTek Mini system chassis, including adjustable handle and cable retention bracket

4.6 x 9.2 x 7.9 in (11.7 x 23.4 x 20.1 cm)

9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Subject to change without notice.

HDMI and SDI models available. Hardware configuration and specifications vary by model, including video and audio input and output connections, recording and storage capacity, supported SD session formats, and availability of case display.
Video I/O

1 x HDMI (Input)

1 x HDMI (Loop)

1 x NDI® (RJ-45 port)
Audio

1 x HDMI embedded audio input (48/44.1/32 KHz)

1 x 1/8” (3.5 mm) Line Level (48 KHz)

Stereo audio (2-channel LPCM)
Tally

Tally support via NDI^®
Power

Power over Ethernet (PoE support conforms to the IEEE 802.3af-2003 specification)

External power via USB type-C (5V 2A)
Physical

Portable enclosure with threaded screw camera mount

4.72 x 3.54 x .87 in (120 x 90 x 22 mm)

.53 lbs (.24 kg)
+ Resolution support:

2160p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 24

1080p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24

720p: 60, 59.94, 50, 29.97

480p: 60, 59.94 (16:9, 4:3)

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