Client-server playout solution for the Mac

For live or 24/7 operations

Redundancy and automatic restart
Output to NDI®
Master - Slave mode
Media management (clip validation and notifications)
Remote control with a REST API
Advanced scheduling with OnTheAir Manager
Plug-Ins enable integration with video routers, GPI, CG

OnTheAir Node has been designed to be an inexpensive, reliable and customisable video server that has an open client-server architecture. OnTheAir Node can be controlled remotely over the network. One client computer in a control room can control multiple OnTheAir Node playout servers located in the machine room.

With its unequaled openness, OnTheAir Node brings a new era to the world of Mac based playout servers. OnTheAir Node allows third party applications such as Traffic and Media Asset Management solutions to easily take control of a reliable playout server with real-time media cataloging and validation.

OnTheAir Node uses the same playout engine as OnTheAir Video.

Thanks to its powerful Smart Playout Engine, OnTheAir Node supports multiple video formats such as Apple ProRes®, AVC-Intra®, Avid DNxHD®, H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG IMX, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, etc...

OnTheAir Node can also play different file types, such as QuickTime, MXF and transport stream (without an additional software) and even still images in png, tga, tiff, etc... It is also much flexible in terms of the audio formats that are supported (5.1 tracks for example).

All these files can be mixed within the same playlist, even using a different frame size. You will be able to choose an automatic resize mode (Fill, Pan-and-Scan, Letterbox), or decide a manual resize. The resize feature has been developed with quality in mind.

Combined with OnTheAir CG you can add Dynamic Graphics Overlay using the same video output (does not require an additional card thanks to the direct link between OnTheAir Node and OnTheAir CG).

And also, OnTheAir Node is the ideal solution for web-TVs on the Mac as it allows a direct connection with MovieStreamer HLS, in order to stream directly to the web without the need of an additional video card. MovieStreamer HLS will "just" receive the frames from the Smart playout engine and encode them in HTTP Live Streaming.

Main features

Playout multiple channels on one Mac

With OnTheAir Node unequaled efficiency, you can playout 4 streams of HD simultaneously on one Mac (even on one Mac mini!). OnTheAir Node's Smart Playout Engine is the same engine as OnTheAir Video. It can play multiple streams on one Mac (without Dynamic Graphics Overlay, and streaming options).

Media Management and Validation

OnTheAir Node will not only output video to any of the available video output on the Mac, and allow it to be controlled remotely, but it will also catalog the available assets in one or more media folder and it will inform any of the client application (OnTheAir Live or OnTheAir Manager) when a new asset arrives or is deleted. It will also check for validity and compatibility. Information on the clips can be retrieved using a RESTful API, making it easy for any other third party application to retrieve the clip's characteristics. (Ex: video codec, audio sample rate, creation date, last modification date, finder label etc.)

Supports NDI® Output

NDI® is an open, low-latency, video-over-IP protocol developed by NewTek, Inc. It uses a simple gigabit ethernet cable to transmit video and audio over a local area network between multiple video systems. Now, thanks to NDI®, you can transfer HD and 4K video over a simple Ethernet cable. There is no need for additional routers or even SDI cables anymore, further demonstrating the ease-of-use and reliability of our products. NDI® opens the world to a different way of doing video production and to an ecosystem of devices supporting the protocol.

NDI® is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc.

Integrate with third party solutions (Traffic or MAM)

OnTheAir Node’s open architecture will allow any third party application as Traffic or Media Asset Management software to control the playout and see the list of available media. OnTheAir Node uses Telnet for its communications meaning that the protocol is a proven and open standard that doesn’t need any special requirements.

GPI Control and Viderouter controls

Send GPI triggers from OnTheAir Node to a video mixer or any GPI compatible device to take control of it thanks to our GPICommander box which connects in USB to your Mac and provides 24 inputs and 8 outputs of GPI.

You can also control video routers very easily. Blackmagic-Design Videohub and AJA Kumo routers have a dedicated plugin that connects through the Network to take control of the crosspoints. That is with this type of control that our users handle Live events in their 24/7 playout.

Attributes for secondary events

Thanks to its flexible system of "Attributes", OnTheAir Node can take control of multiple external devices such as video routers (through RS232 or Ethernet), Character Generators, logo inserters (using GPI triggers). Attributes are changed for the whole length of a clip and reverted back to the default value at the end.

The logic of Attributes make it very easy to handle in broadcast operations. Attributes always have a default value (such as logo on, or GPI on), and you decide to modify the default value only on the clips you want (set logo off for commercials for example).

XDCAM and the XDCAM logo are trademarks of Sony. HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. ProRes and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. Avid DNxHD, and Media Composer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.

Price

$ 2 995

Price per Channel without options. For more detailed prices check here.

Note: You will need a client application to control OnTheAir Node. OnTheAir Live (playlist control) is a free application - OnTheAir Manager (scheduling) is a paid application

Available options

Closed Captioning - one option required per output.
Dongle - Instead of a serial number, receive a dongle that do not require activation. Ideal when you want to move your license around. One dongle can be used for up to 8 licenses (if multiple applications run on the same computer).

Accessory Products

OnTheAir Manager

OnTheAir Manager is part of the OnTheAir Node client-server suite of products and is used to prepare the schedules, to preview the clips, check which clips are ready to air, and to take control of multiple OnTheAir Nodes and all this from a single networked workstation.
OnTheAir Manager uses a graphical calendar style interface presenting a unique and never before achieved ease of use for scheduling complex programming of single or multiple channels. If you can use iCal, you'll be able to use OnTheAir Manager.

OnTheAir Live

OnTheAir Live is a playlist manager for Live productions that comes bundled with OnTheAir Node and provides the user interface for adding media and controlling playback. As its name implies, OnTheAir Live has all the features required for Live operations such as Cue mode and A/B roll.

OnTheAir CG

Now with Live input !

OnTheAir CG 3 now supports "Live inputs". You can create multiple Live inputs in the preferences of OnTheAir CG and use them as you would use other media in a CG project. The beauty is that for your Live input you can either use a real video input (AJA, Blackmagic-Design, M|family or NDI®) or use the direct link feature to receive the frames directly from a OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node that is running on the same computer. You can now use just one video output device to output both video and graphics.

GPICommander

GPICommander is two things: a USB to GPI Converter and a software. You can send or receive GPI triggers using AppleScript, so it can be used with any macOS application. Since version 2.2, there is also a REST API available so you can send and receive GPI triggers very easily.

If needed, an SDK is available if you want to have direct access to it without AppleScript (it also runs on Windows then and it enables you to control the unit by writing C code.)

OnTheAir Switch

OnTheAir Switch can control many matrix video switchers through RS232 or Ethernet. The application is AppleScriptable, and has a REST API, allowing it to be controlled from any application (even applications from third parties). It can be used as a standalone application or integrated with OnTheAir Video, MovieRecorder or OnTheAir Node. Check the specifications page to see which router is supported.

Upgrade from OnTheAir Video 3

$ 995

Upgrade price from OnTheAir Video 3 to OnTheAir Node 3.

Upgrade from OnTheAir Video Express 3

$ 2.495

Upgrade from OnTheAir Video Express 3 to OnTheAir Node 3.

Downloads

Download OnTheAir Node

OnTheAir Node 3
Version 3.8.4 - 15 May 2020

Useful Resources

Release Notes
System requirements: macOS or driver requirements may change between versions, so make sure to check.
Help Center: Includes a lot of useful information, sometimes not available in the user manual
User Manual
YouTube Channel

Installation instructions

Once downloaded, unzip the file, and double-click on the installer to start the installation.

Make sure also to download and install the drivers for your video device:

AJA,
Blackmagic-Design
Deltacast (For the M|Family).

You will also need to download a client application to control OnTheAir Node

		OnTheAir Tools To analyze as-run-logs
		OnTheAir Manager Schedule 24/7 playout - Requires Purchase
		OnTheAir Live For Live productions - Free application

DEMO Limitations

In DEMO mode, OnTheAir Node 3 will burn a blue demo frame in the recorded file every few seconds, and output a blue demo frame every few seconds. That's the only limitation and difference. After your test, you will keep on using the same application, just with the demo mode unlocked

How to unlock the DEMO version ?

Purchase a license through one of our resellers or the Softron online store, then just activate your serial number in the License window or plug your dongle in the computer.

Upgrade/Update instructions

Just download the latest version and replace your previsous version. It is always recommended to run extensive tests with your specific workflow and setup before putting a new version in production. You can use a free demo version for that on a separate computer. Previous legacy versions are available from the general downloads page.

You do not need to deactivate and reactivate your serial number when updating your Softron software. Read the following article to know when to deactivate.

This software uses code of FFmpeg, licensed under the LGPLv2.1 and its source can be downloaded here.

Resources

Resouces

Introduction

Resources

Knowledge Base
Search the OnTheAir Node Help Center

Product Features

Features

Main Features

Main Features
Typical Use (not exhaustive)	Ideal for News production or Live Shows. Plays most codecs, mix-and-match resize, GPI triggers, Cue mode, seamless playback, multiple outputs on one Mac, clip trimming, clip end behaviours, scrubbing
Supported File formats	QuickTime, MXF Op1a, Transport Stream (.ts), png, jpg, tif, tga… Check the complete list in the Tech specs section
Supported codecs	Most i-frames and long-GOP codecs (Apple ProRes®, Avid DNxHD®, AVC-Intra, XDCAM,... Check the complete list in the Tech Specs section
Still logo overlay (png image)	Yes* Using the same video output
Dynamic Graphics Overlay support	Yes* - Additional software required (OnTheAir CG)
Automatic Resize (automatically resize clips to fit the video output)	Yes*
Smart Resize (better quality with interlaced formats)	Yes*
Manual Resize (per clip user defined)	Yes* Coming Soon
"Global" gain control	Yes* Coming Soon
Per clip Audio gain control	Yes* Coming Soon
Number of audio channels per video output	Depends on the video card used
Closed Captioning	Yes* (optional) Using a CEA-708 QuickTime Closed Captioning track. Only for HD formats. Other formats (both for the video and for the CC track) soon to come.
Timecode output	Yes* (in VANC) Coming Soon
Virtual output	Yes*
Built-in IP Streaming (without additional card)	Yes* - Additional software required (MovieRecorder 3) No additional card required - available soon
Streaming WITH an additional card (input)	Yes* - Additional software required (MovieStreamer HLS)
Schedule for 24/7 unattended playout	Yes* - Additional software required (OnTheAir Manager) Requires at least one OnTheAir Manager license
Client/Server Architecture	Yes* OnTheAir Node does not have any User Interface, you must use either OnTheAir Live (Free), or OnTheAir Manager (Paid) to control it
Multi-User Control	Yes* You will require one license of OnTheAir Manager to send schedules to OnTheAir Node. Preparing schedules can be done with a DEMO version. Only one user client at a time can have OnTheAir Manager opened reading the same database
Integration with Video routers	Yes* No additional software required - No AppleScript to build
Media Management (Clip validation in Media Browser)	Yes* - Additional software required (OnTheAir Manager) Requires at least one OnTheAir Manager license
Master/Slave mode (for completely automatic redundancy)	Yes*
Automatic Restart/Resume	Yes*
A/B Roll	Yes*
Advanced Categories and clip attribute inheritance	Yes*
Automatic reconnection to file when becoming online/offline	Yes*

Video & Audio

Video Features
Video Engine	Smart Playout Engine (FULL)
Seamless playback	Yes*
Video Outputs	PCI Video Cards (AJA, Blackmagic-Design, Deltacast)
Video Outputs Modes	YUV and ARGB (depending on the card)
External and Internal Keying	Yes* The video card must support external and/or internal Keying in the resolution desired
Scrubbing (move playout at Time position)	Yes*
4K capable	Yes* (In "standard mode", i.e. without Dynamic Graphics Overlay, no logo, no intelligent resize, or streaming)
Supported File formats	QuickTime, MXF OP1a, Transport Stream (.ts), png, jpg, tif, tga… Check the complete list in the Tech specs section
Supported codecs	Most i-frames and long-GPO codecs (Apple ProRes®, Avid DNxHD®, AVC-Intra, XDCAM,... Check the complete list in the Tech Specs section
Requires QuickTime codecs installation	No*
Still image output	Yes*
Still logo overlay (png image)	Yes* No additional card required
Dynamic Graphics Overlay support	Yes* - Additional software required (OnTheAir CG)
Automatic Resize (automatically resize clips to fit the video output)	Yes*
Smart Resize (better quality with interlaced formats)	Yes*
Manual Resize (per clip user defined)	Yes*
Built-in IP Streaming (without additional card)	Yes* - Additional software required (MovieRecorder 3) No additional card required - available soon
Streaming WITH an additional card (input)	Yes* - Additional software required (MovieStreamer HLS)
Audio/Video buffering	Yes*
Maximum Number of outputs per Mac without Dynamic Graphics Overlay, nor intelligent resize	4 HD (one license per output)
Maximum Number of outputs per Mac with Dynamic Graphics Overlay, and intelligent resize	1 (Subject to hardware)
Option Needed for multiple output	One full license of OnTheAir Node per output with all options, One license of OnTheAir Manager per multiple outputs
Frame Grab	No*
Audio Features
Audio Destinations	Same as video output
Audio Fromat	Linear PCM, MP3, AAC
Can play audio only files	Yes Available Q4 2013
Multiple Audio Channels output	Yes*
Audio auto-mapping (using QuickTime track languages)	Yes*
Number of audio channels per video output

Playlist & Schedule

Playlist Features
Generate As-run-logs	Yes*
Cue Mode	Yes*
A/B Roll	Yes* (only with OnTheAir Live)
Edit playlist while it is playing	Yes*
Show/Hide Thumbnails	Yes*
Trim clips
Audio preview in Inspector
Import ASCII playlists	Yes*
Cross vpls Playlist support	Open all vpls playlists (but can not save in .vpls, only in .xpls)
Scheduling Features
Scheduled Playout	Yes* (Using OnTheAir Manager - no option required in OnTheAir Node)
Event Fixed start time	Yes*
Import Schedules	Import all vpls playlists
Live Events	Yes*
iCal Like Scheduling (Graphical Calendar UI)	Yes*
Dynamic Calendar Display Resize	Yes*
Event & Playlist Categoires	Yes*
Category Inheritance	Yes*
Hierarchical Playlists	Yes*
Repeat Events (Alias) by Day, Weekdays, Weekend days, Month	Yes*
Duplicate Events	Yes*
"Stick" Events to close gaps in scheduling	Yes*
Real-time display of overruns and underruns	Yes*
Create and control multiple Schedules for multiple outputs using one single application	Yes*
Detailed Report of all coming Offline Clips, Missing playlists, Overrun, Underrun in Schedule	Yes*
Generate As-run-logs	Yes*

Media Management

Media Management Features
Media Cataloging	Yes*
Media Validation	Yes*
Finder Label	Yes*
Clip relative path (Clips Folder root)	Yes*
Clip Trimming	Yes*
Clip Splitting	Yes*
Reference Movie	Yes*
MXF Files support	Yes*
Still image support	Yes*
Resize clip manually	Yes* (Coming soon)
Position Clip in frame (when resized)	Yes* (Coming soon)
Clip end Behaviors	Normal, Stop at End, Hold Last Frame, Play Next Clip, Loop
Create Offline Clip (to program a clip that is not yet present on disk)	Yes*
Create Live Clip	Yes* (in OnTheAir Manager)
Auto Detection of Offline Clips and auto-recovery (in Media List and Playlists)	Yes*

Other Features

External Devices Control
Remotely Controlable by Telnet	Yes* Contact us for more info on the protocol
Remotely Controlable by a REST API	Yes* Contact us for more info on the protocol
AppleScriptable	No*
Control Matrix Video Routers	Yes* (with plugin installed - free but check the list of supported Video routers)
GPI output	Yes* (with plugin installed on Node and GPI Commander Box connected to OnTheAir Node computer)
GPI input	Yes* (requires GPI Commander Box connected to the OnTheAir Live computer.
MIDI Controlable	No*
Secondary Events	Yes* (Attributes)
Integration with EAS encoders/decoders	Yes* Requires EASController option
System Requirements
Minimum System requirements (for one output)	Mac Intel, OS 10.8.4, 4GB RAM
Minimum System requirements (for DUAL output)	Mac Intel, OS 10.8.4, 8GB RAM Not with Dynamic Graphics Overlay, only video playout
Minimum System requirements (for QUAD output)	Mac Intel, OS 10.8.4, 16GB RAM Not with Dynamic Graphics Overlay, only video playout
Supported Graphics Cards	All Graphic cards supported. If you use the Dynamic Graphics Overlay option or the Intelligent resize, you will need a higher end graphic card
Monitor Required ? (DVI Monitor, Mini DisplayPort Monitor or a Switch with Active ports needs to be connected to the MacPro, XServe, Mac mini)	Yes* with Dynamic Graphics Overlay and Intelligent resize Click here to know how to keep Open GL active

Codecs

Video Codecs
Animation	No*
Apple Intermediate Codec	No*
Apple Pixlet Video	No*
Apple ProRes 422 Family	Yes*
Apple ProRes 4444	Yes*
AVC-Intra (50 & 100)	Yes*
AVCHD	Yes*
Avid DNxHD	Yes*
DV-PAL	Yes*
DV/DVCPRO-NTSC	Yes*
DVCPro-PAL	Yes*
DVCPro HD	Yes*
DVCPro 50	Yes*
Flash	No*
H.264	Yes*
HDV	Yes*
JPEG 2000	No*
MPEG IMX (30/40/50)	Yes*
MPEG-2	Yes*
MPEG-4 Video	Yes*
None	Yes*
Photo-JPEG	Yes*
Uncompressed	Yes*
XDCAM EX	Yes*
XDCAM HD	Yes*
XDCAM HD422	Yes*
Audio Codecs
AAC	Yes*
Apple Lossless	Yes*
MP2	Yes*
MP3	Yes*
Linear PCM	Yes*
Video Wrappers
AVI	Yes*
DV	Yes*
M2T	Yes*
M2V	Yes*
M4P (From iTunes with DRM)	No*
M4V	Yes*
MP2	Yes*
MP4	Yes*
MPEG	Yes*
MPG	Yes*
MXF OP1a	Yes*
MXF OP-Atom	No*
QuickTime (MOV)	Yes*
Transport Stream (ts)	Yes*

Hardware Requirements and Specifications

Supported outputs

System Requirements

Compatible macOS	Version 3.0 and 3.1: macOS 10.8.5 until macOS 10.12.5 Version 3.2 and later: macOS 10.9.5 until macOS 10.12.5 Version 3.6 and later: macOS 10.10.5 until macOS 10.15.7 Version 3.8 and later: macOS 10.12.5 until macOS 10.15.7 Version 4.0 and later: macOS 10.13.5 or later*
Required Version by some macOS Version	macOS 10.13 to macOS 10.15: Version 3.6 or later (For dongle compatibility) macOS 11 or later: Version 4.0 or later (Because of UI glitches in the playlist playback controls)
Recommended macOS (for latest version)	macOS 10.14.6 or later*
Supported Mac computers	Intel Processors: Version 3.0 until 3.8: Warning there is an issue with the graphics cards of the latest Intel MacBook Pros and iMacs. Except for this limitation, all other computers should work provided the required macOS version above can be installed, and you have the appropriate resources for what you need to achieve. Don't do 4K on a 2010 MacBook Air... Version 4.0 and later: A graphics card that supports Metal is required for the SMART Resize and Graphics option (OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Node). Apple Silicon Processors: Version 4.0 and later WARNING: With Apple Silicon processors, some third party libraries may not be able to run natively, so will have lower performances. Other libraries may not run at all. Check the following article to know more
Recommended RAM	4 GB for the first channel. Then add 2GB per additional channel.
Supported Graphics Cards	Version 3.0 until 3.8: A graphics card that supports Metal is recommended. WARNING: the latest MacBook Pros and iMacs have a bug with macOS OpenGL, and you won't be able to use the SMART playout engine of OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node. More info here... Version 4.0 and later: Requires a graphics card that supports Metal for the SMART Resize and Graphics option (OnTheAir Video and OnTheAir Node)... Check the list of Macs that support Metal.
Supported Outputs	AJA, Blackmagic-Design, M\|Family, NDI
Hardware acceleration to decode Apple ProRes	2019 Mac Pro, equipped with an "Afterburner card" and running macOS 10.15.2 or later and OnTheAir Video Express, OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node version 3.8 or later.
Hardware acceleration to decode H.264	Intel Processors: With all Mac computers with i5 or i7 processors, running macOS 10.9.5 or later for one channel. macOS 10.13 or later is required for multichannel support. Apple Silicon Processors: All models support hardware acceleration, but they are more optimised for HEVC, so we recommend using HEVC whenever possible
Hardware acceleration to decode H.265 / HEVC	Intel Processors: With all Mac computers with 6th generation of intel processors (2016 and later), running macOS 10.13 or later. Macs with M1 chips or later can support multichannels as well. Apple Silicon Processors: All models support hardware acceleration, and are optimised for HEVC
Compatible Storage	Most storage that can sustain the required constant read speed (depending on the number of channels, the codec and format). If you need to run tests, make sure to do long term tests.
Requires Monitor Connected	Yes. Even if it should behave fine in most cases, it is recommended to keep a monitor connected at all times for best performances. Or you should make the macOS think that there is a monitor connected. Beware of some KVM switches that can cause interrupts in the signal.
Number of license required	One complete license required per channel (source).

* We know that some of our users can not upgrade their macOS very often. This is why Softron tries to maintain compatibility with older versions of macOS as much as possible, but it is not always possible to achieve. Because Operating Systems are usually significantly improved over previous versions, Softron must use many of the more capable built-in functionalities inherent in Apple's latest OS releases. Failing to do so would mean that Softron software would essentially be blocked from using the new Frameworks provided in the OS. For this reason, Softron's free support is provided only on the current and previous macOS versions. Also, most of our tests will be done on these macOS versions, and only basic tests will be done on the previous OS. We will always try to help, but in some cases, the best solution is to upgrade your macOS to a more recent version.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Softron does not warrant that these recommended configurations will always meet specific user requirements. They are intended as guidelines and are based on extensive testing that Softron has done, they can be changed without notice. Hardware, drivers, software and operating systems change regularly and we advise users and prospective users to evaluate their requirements in their specific environment/workflow using Softron demo licenses that are available for downloading from Softron's web site.

Supp. output: AJA

Compatibility chart - AJA drivers

MovieRecorder Version	First Supported Drivers	Last Supported Drivers
Version 3.0 until 3.1	10.5.2	10.6.1
Version 3.2.x	10.5.2	12.2.2
Version 3.3.x	12.1.2	14.3
Version 3.4.x until 3.6.x	12.4.2	14.3
Version 3.7 and later	12.4.2	latest
Version 3.8 and later	15.0	latest

WARNING: Apple Silicon computers require AJA drivers 16.0 or later.

Supported devices

Most AJA devices are supported. For more information on the supported devices, the number of possible outputs and wether keying is supported or not, check this Help Center article.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When using AJA cards, there are specific setups, things to do and not to do that you should know before using them. Please read the article in our knowledge base that gives recommendations on using AJA devices with our ingest applications. You may also want to check if we did not issue a Warning for some cards or drivers.

Supp. output: Black Magic

Compatibility chart - Blackmagic-Design drivers

Application Version	First Supported Drivers	Last Supported Drivers
Version 3.0 until 3.1	9.9.3	10.3.7
Version 3.2 and later	10.3.1	latest drivers
Version 3.6 and later	10.9.5	latest drivers
Version 3.8 and later	11.0	latest drivers
Version 4.0 and later	11.5	latest drivers

WARNINGS:

macOS 11 (Big Sur) requires Blackmagic-Design drivers 11.7 or later.
Apple Silicon computers require Blackmagic-Design drivers 12 or later.

Supported devices

Most Blackmagic-Design devices are supported. For more information on the supported devices, the number of possible outputs and wether keying is supported or not, check this Help Center article.

Supp. output: Deltacast

Compatibility chart - Deltacast drivers

MovieRecorder Version	First Supported Drivers	Last Supported Drivers
Version 3.0 until 3.3.x	5.17	5.18
Version 3.4 until 3.5.1	5.21	6.01.01 (but not 6.0 nor 6.01)*
Version 3.5.4 and later	5.21	latest *
Version 3.8 and later	5.21	latest *

WARNINGS:

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) requires drivers version 6.13 or later
Apple Silicon computers require Deltacast drivers 6.16 or later.
You should only download the Deltacast drivers from our website. Indeed we validate them with our applications before putting them online.

Supported devices

Deltacast cards are OEM cards that we use for some of our M|Family products. They are usually not available for end users. We only validate using the deltacast cards that we provide. Other models may work, but not all have been tested. Check the list of supported video devices in our Help Center article.

Other Supp. outputs

Compatibility chart - Other outputs

Other Supported Outputs	First Version to support it
NDI®	3.5. WARNING: Apple Silicon computers require NDI library 4.6 or later that will be available as soon as Newtek has made them available.

Supp. files/codecs

Video Codecs

Animation	No
Apple Intermediate Codec	No
Apple Pixlet Video	No
Apple ProRes 422 Family (Proxy, 422, LT, HQ)	Yes
Apple ProRes 4444 (4444, XQ)	Yes
Apple ProRes RAW	No
AVC-Intra (50, 100, 200)	Yes
AVCHD	Yes
Avid DNxHD	Yes
Avid DNxHR	Yes
Blackmagic RAW	No
DV-PAL	Yes
DV/DVCPRO-NTSC	Yes
DVCPro-PAL	Yes
DVCPro HD	Yes
DVCPro 50	Yes
Flash	No
H.264	Yes
HDV	Yes
HEVC	Yes*
JPEG 2000	No
MPEG IMX (30/40/50)	Yes
MPEG-2	Yes
MPEG-4 Video	Yes
None	Yes
Photo-JPEG	Yes
Uncompressed	Yes
XAVC	No
XDCAM EX	Yes
XDCAM HD	Yes
XDCAM HD422	Yes

* HEVC requires macOS 10.13 or later and a computer using a Intel Core processor Skylake or later (available in 2016 on the Mac)

Audio Codecs

AAC	Yes
AC3	No
Apple Lossless	Yes
MP2	Yes
MP3	Yes
Linear PCM	Yes

Video Wrappers

AVI	Yes
DV	Yes
M2T	Yes
M2V	Yes
M4P (From iTunes with DRM)	No
M4V	Yes
MP2	Yes
MP4	Yes
MPEG	Yes
MPG	Yes
MXF OP1a	Yes
MXF OP-Atom	No
QuickTime (MOV)	Yes
Transport Stream (ts)	Yes

Still Image Formats

BMP	Yes
PSD	Yes
GIF	Yes Only the first image
Dicom	No
EPS	No
IFF	No
JPEG	Yes
JPEG 2000	Yes
PCX	No
PDF	No
Photoshop Raw	No
Pixar	No
PNG	Yes
Portable Bit Map	No
Targa	Yes
TIFF	Yes

Important Note: Some of the codecs above such as H.264 or MPEG2 can have a lot of variants. This is why we always recommend to have a procedure on how to create the files you put on air. So you are sure it will always behave well. If you receive files from external sources and you don't know how they were generated, it's always a good idea to test them before putting them on air. You can even test them on a different computer with a demo version of one of our playout application.