VMC44 Tech Specs

44 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)

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

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

Native support for up to 2 simultaneous Skype^® video call inputs via Skype TX software integration, including tally and Talk Back communication

Configurable for up to 4 independent video mix outputs via IP

35 x IP outputs via NDI^® (HD and SD sessions only)

• 4 x video mix outputs in resolutions up to 1080p at frame rates up to 60fps (1080p 59.94)
• 4 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
• 8 x selectable IP outputs via internal NDI^® matrix routers

1 x IP output via NDI^® (4K UHD session)

• 1 x 4K UHD video mix output at up to 60 frames per second (2160p 59.94)

2 x resolution-independent streaming video outputs, independently configurable, with simultaneous stream archive

4 x multiviewer outputs via IP supporting standard display resolutions

8 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

1 x PREVIZ configuration and preview bus

4 x DSK channels

5 x media players

• 4 x DDR
• 1 x Sound

15 x media buffers

• 10 x animation buffers
• 5 x graphic buffers

55 x clip players (available for use as transitions or media depending on function)

Integrated LiveMatte^™ 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

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

Integrated LiveSet^™ technology with 30+ live virtual sets and box effects included

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

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

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

⁴QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications

Grab full resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs

Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x8x8 audio input routing

• 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

⁵Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁶Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)

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
• 8 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
• 1 x MP3 audio recorder

⁴QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications

Grab full resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs

Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x4x4 audio input routing

• 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

⁵Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁶Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)

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
• 8 x H.264 distribution video recorders (multiple profiles)
• 1 x MP3 audio recorder

⁴QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications

Grab full resolution, deinterlaced still images from external video sources and outputs

Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer with support for 8-channel audio, DSPs and 4x4x4 audio input routing

• 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

⁵Requires Dante Virtual Soundcard license from Audinate (sold separately)
⁶Requires third-party virtual sound card license (sold separately)

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

Support for up to 4 multiviewer displays with configurable workspaces and viewports

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

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

Support for network tally via NDI^®

Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface

Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control