Expand your sources — connectivity options — with only a standard computer serving up video over IP with the NDI protocol, NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology.
Install the free NewTek Connect application on a compatible computer on the network, and access any individual camera, deck, or device connected via capture card, or increase your camera count with a local webcam. Any compatible source connected to the computer with NewTek Connect installed can be configured and made available to your TriCaster® and other NDI systems over the network.
This NDI production application allows you to configure a host computer as a dual-channel video system, with stereo audio and support for capture cards from AJA, Blackmagic Design, DELTACAST and other manufacturers. Any signal feeding into or out through the capture card I/O can be made available over the network to TriCaster and other NDI systems as a video source for live productions. And, the NDI-enabled video channel can also be configured to switch a local webcam into your program, expanding your sources and connectivity.
Simply fill out the form for access to the NewTek Connect production application. You’ll receive a notice with a link to download the application, and will also receive valuable information via email as the NDI network continues to grow.
| FEATURE |
Connect Pro |
Connect |
| A/V channels | 4 |
2 |
| A/V ouptuts |
4 |
2 |
| Supports common IP standards (NDI, ASPEN, SMPTE 2022, etc.) with built-in standards conversion |
Yes* |
NDI only |
| Supports 3rd-party hardware I/O cards |
Yes* |
Yes* |
| Supports IP cameras |
Yes |
No |
| Supports video over IP sources (RTMP, RTSP, HTTP, etc.) |
Yes |
No |
| Input Separate Key + Fill |
Yes |
No |
| Output Separate Key + Fill |
Yes* |
No |
| Adjustable, per-channel A/V sync |
Yes |
No |
| Hardware inputs/outputs supported (max) | 4 (plus key inputs) | 2 |
| Supports webcam input | Yes | Yes |
| Audio I/O | 8-channel | Stereo |
| Per-channel audio level control | Yes | No |
| Media Playback | Yes | No |
| Grab Stills | Yes | No |
| Waveform/Vectorscope | Yes | No |
| Auto-Color | Yes | No |
| Color Correction | Yes | No |
| White Balance | Yes | No |
| Supplemental NDI program return monitor | Yes |
No
|
| Dual-monitor workspace support | Yes |
No
|
|
Monitor Overlays (VUs, Title Safe, 4:3, Checkerboard, Center Cross)
|
All |
VUs only
|
|
NDI Connect Webserver
|
Yes |
No
|
Minimum System Requirements
- 64-bit Microsoft® Windows 7 operating system (OS) or better
- Intel i5 Sandy Bridge CPU or better with integrated GPU and support for AVX instructions (NVIDIA discrete GPU, with 2GB video memory or better recommended)
- Intel Graphics Driver for Windows version 15.40.37.4835 or newer
- 8GB system memory
- Gigabit connection or better
- Display with screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
Faster CPU recommended to support more video streams or higher resolutions.
Subject to change without notice.