Grass Valley T3 series

Intelligent Dynamic Digital Recorder

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iDDR T3 is a powerful and versatile recorder/player designed to streamline video production workflows across various industries. It supports the optimization of video production processes, enhances efficiency and facilitates the creation of high-quality content. T3 is well-suited for a wide range of applications including broadcast stations, CATV, post-production facilities, educational institutions, corporate environments and live events.

T3 is a robust all-in-one system integrating recording, playback and transcoding functionalities. Its high scalability allows customization to meet specific workflow needs. Operable as a standalone unit, T3 simplifies setup and operation, contributing to overall production efficiency.

T3 supports a comprehensive range of formats from 4K (both DCI and UHD) to SD, offering seamless up/down conversion capabilities. This ensures a seamless workflow in multiformat environments, providing flexibility and efficiency when using various format types.

Applications

  • Events and staging
  • Auditoriums
  • Corporate A/V centers
  • Educational facilities
  • Broadcast display support
  • Regional sports companies
  • Switcher support for playback

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T3 Presentation

Please have a look at our video from the ISE 2025 trade show in Barcelona summarizing the great features of the T3:



Key Features


Recorder/Player
  • 4K (2160p) video recording support (4K: 2 in 0 out mode)
  • 4K (2160p) video playback support (4K: 0 in 2 out mode)
  • 4K (2160p) video recording and playback support (4K: 1 in 1 out mode)
  • HD (1080p) video recording support (HD: 3 in 0 out mode)
  • HD (1080p) video recording and playback support (HD: 1 in 2 out mode, HD: 2 in 1 out mode)
  • HD (1080p) video playback support (HD: 0 in 3 out mode)
  • Key/Fill (Alpha) video playback support
  • Synchronized playback across 2 channels for key/fill rolls, edge blending, multiscreen displays, and 3D applications
  • Chasing playback while recording
  • Real-time cross conversion support among 720p, 1080p/i and 4K
  • Direct recording to an external media/storage device
  • Scheduled recording
  • Ancillary data recording and playback
  • E-to-E mode
  • Video monitor output and on-screen display
  • Next Preview for monitoring the next clip event in a playlist
  • NDI IP input/output support

Import/Export
  • Native import/playback for most standard formats
  • Supports multiple codec formats (transcoding to Grass Valley HQX AVI) for most standard and broadcast formats
  • FTP transfer rate limited to maintain playback performance
  • Watch folder transfers
  • Export to Sony XDCAM drive (PDW-U1/PDW-U2)

Editing
  • Direct access to an internal media folder with EDIUS and the ability to edit a growing file — AVI (Grass Valley HQX) and MXF (Grass Valley HQX/Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHR/Avid DNxHD/XDCAM)
  • Export a growing AVI (Grass Valley HQX) file via CIFS
  • Export a growing MXF (Grass Valley HQX/Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHR/Avid DNxHD/XDCAM) file via FTP/CIFS
  • Import from Final Cut Pro in QuickTime format using the free Grass Valley HQ codec for Mac onto an exFAT storage device
  • Convert and CIFS export from AVI (Grass Valley HQX) to MXF (Grass Valley HQX/Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHR/Avid DNxHD/XDCAM) or MOV (Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHR/Avid DNxHD)

Front Panel
  • Easy-to-use front panel interface and jog/shuttle

Workstation
  • Workstation mode included as standard
  • Immediate playback of clip events from a playlist (on-the-fly playback) and playback speed control
  • Simple on-the-fly editing, including trimming, mark in/out, markers with comments, basic transition effects and insertion of placeholders for playlists
  • Transition effect (cross dissolve) when manually switching to another clip event in a playlist
  • Keyboard shortcuts and mouse customization on workstation

Remote
  • Synchronized playback using LTC input (timecode chasing)
  • Synchronized playback for multiple T3s using GPI input/RS-422 (BVW)
  • Integration support for third-party control (BVW, VDCP, GPIO and AMP)

Device
  • SDI embedded audio (8 channels)
  • Robust design — engineered to withstand demanding live event and mobile production environments
  • ASIO audio input/output support
  • Redundant power supply
  • Media slots — SD card x2, 2.5-inch SSD x2

Maintenance
  • Full data backup and restore feature
  • Monitoring using watchdog timer (hardware/software)

Max License
  • Uncompressed video recording/playback (available depending on the model)
  • XAVC recording/transcoding (available depending on model)
  • H.264 codec board acceleration (optional, available depending on model)

Specifications:



Comparison T3/T2:



 

Connections:




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Grass Valley T3 is delivered as Turnkey System.
Please contact your local reseller for more information.