Technical Specifications

Video Input
4 x simultaneous external video inputs, supporting any combination of compatible sources
Network Video Input
4 x resolution-independent IP video inputs via NDI®
SDI Video Input
4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting video input in any combination of standard formats, resolutions, and frame rates
  • 1080p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
  • 1080i: 59.94, 50
  • 720p: 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.976
  • 576i 50
  • 480i 59.94
Video Output
2 x session-format video outputs, with simultaneous delivery via IP and SDI
Network Video Output
2 x session-format IP video outputs via NDI®
SDI Video Output
4 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI connections supporting redundant delivery of 2x session-format video outputs
Multiviewer Output
  • 1 x DVI user interface with multiviewer
  • 1 x HDMI multiviewer
  • 1 x DisplayPort multiviewer
Recording
4 x simultaneous recording channels
Recording Format
QuickTime® (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio, with timecode)1
1QuickTime Player not required for playback in common NLE applications
Storage
3 x 3TB internal drive (capacity varies by format, resolution and file specification)
Grab
Grab full-resolution, deinterlaced still images from inputs and outputs
Export
Export video and image files to social media, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers, with optional transcoding
DSK
1 x DSK channel per output, with independent source selection and transition
Transitions
Supports custom transitions between output channels and playlist clips
Telestration
Integrated NDI® Telestrator Pro technology supporting real-time telestration and transport control from compatible devices over the network
Asset Management
Asset management system supporting metadata entry, tagging, filtering, organization, navigation, bookmarking, and integration with compatible MAM platforms
Local Audio Input
4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair (Line)
3 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pairs (Line)
Local Audio Output
4 x SDI embedded
1 x Balanced XLR stereo pair
1 x Balanced 1/4” stereo pair
1 x Stereo 1/4" (phones)
Network Audio
Native support for network audio input and output via NDI®
Processing
Video: Floating Point YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
Throughput Latency
~1.0-1.5 frames
A/V Standards
  • 3G-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 424M (Level A)
  • 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
Genlock
Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
Macros
Record, store, edit, and automate commands and user-configured operation sequences, including support for cross-platform automation between supported systems
AMP
Supports Advanced Media Protocol for remote control via compatible third-party production systems
GPI
Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBox GPI interface
MIDI
Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control
System Drive
120GB SSD
NIC
2 x 1 Gigabit NIC
System Physical
2RU chassis with 400W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
  • 19.0 x 3.5 x 19.57 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 49.7 cm) with rack ears attached
  • ~26 lbs (~12 kg)
Subject to change without notice.

NewTek 3Play 3P1 Backplane (2RU)