Record rehearsals. Set markers. Review at once.
The multi-channel recording system for theatre and stage operation: record several perspectives in sync, mark positions while recording and jump to exactly those positions later. A valuable tool for rehearsals.
Tourette in brief
- What
- Multichannel recorder and player for rehearsal stages and documentation
- For whom
- Theatre, opera, concert hall, university: directors, stage management, video department
- Channels
- 2 to 8, each channel an independent recorder and player
- Signals
- 3G-SDI in and out, output to monitor, LED or projector
- Formats
- HEVC and ProRes in 10 bit, H.264 for proxies
- Control
- Touch interface, browser, VNC, OSC, MQTT, Streamdeck, stage manager's desk
- Systems
- Windows installer, Ubuntu 24.04 (.deb); turnkey in a rack
- Price
- on request, configurations with 2, 4 or 8 channels
| Inputs | 2 to 8 × 3G-SDI via capture cards, 10 bit (P010/P016) |
|---|---|
| Outputs | one target monitor and one audio sink per channel, SDI output |
| Recording | HEVC (NVENC) and ProRes 10 bit, H.264 8 bit; multi-source profiles |
| Markers | set during recording and playback, jump to, export sections |
| Schedules | start, duration, repetition; iCal import and export |
| Remote control | OSC over UDP, MQTT, VNC, browser interface, Streamdeck |
| Storage | example 24 TB RAID-1; reminder mails before deletion |
| Video portal | optional PeerTube with Stage Recorder plugin, HLS 720p/1080p |
| Form factor | 3 RU (2 channels) or 5 RU (4 and 8 channels), 19" flight case |
Record rehearsals and review them immediately
Each channel is an independent recorder and player. A recording stops straight into the player so the scene can be checked at once. Several channels can be selected and controlled in sync: transport, record and markers in one command.
- Set markers during recording and playback and jump to them precisely
- Export sections between markers as a new video file with one click – no editing system needed
- Switch cameras during a running recording without interruption
- Clear interface, designed for touch panels and kiosk operation
Scheduled recording, clean archiving
The recorder captures one or more cameras from a given time for a given duration, creating valuable documentation recordings automatically. Schedules can be imported and exported as iCal.
- Recording times and durations by schedule, tasks are stored in the project
- Channels individually assignable: camera and output via SDI to screen, LED or projector
- Optional video portal: recordings are uploaded, transcoded and streamed in the browser automatically
- Reminder mails before old takes are deleted, with keep and publish links
From the stage manager's desk, a tablet or a Streamdeck
Tourette fits into stage operation: control from the stage manager's desk, a tablet, a mobile phone or Streamdeck Control. The complete interface is available via VNC or in the browser from any device on the network.
- OSC over UDP and MQTT for control and status messages
- Browser remote control without installation, also on touch devices
- Streamdeck included in every configuration
Turnkey in the rack
Example configuration with 8× 3G-SDI in and out, 24 TB RAID 1 storage, 128 GB RAM, 24-core CPU in 5 RU. Smaller systems from 2 channels in 3 RU. All configurations include Streamdeck, licence dongle and setup.
Prices on request, depending on channel count, storage and video portal. Individual configurations possible.
Professional recording pipeline
10-bit pipeline
Cameras and capture cards delivering P010/P016 run through at 10 bit. HEVC (NVENC) and ProRes store 10 bit, H.264 via NVENC or Quick Sync at 8 bit.
Schedules
Start and stop recordings at fixed times. Import and export as iCal (.ics), live list with countdowns.
Sync sets
Save loaded files and channel selection as a set and recall it any time, for example for a multi-perspective debrief.
Multi-source profiles
Recording profiles combine several inputs. Mismatched formats are scaled and letterboxed.
Output to monitors
Each channel is routed to a target monitor and audio sink. Secondary monitors show the channel borderless and full screen.
Video portal
Optional PeerTube portal with the Stage Recorder plugin: recordings are served as HLS streams in 720p or 1080p to the whole house.
Media servers for theatre and opera
Alongside the recorder, FXServer and StageDesigner have run in theatres and opera houses since 2006: cues from the lighting desk via DMX, Art-Net or MIDI, live camera over SDI and NDI with low latency, every production its own project, touring with the GastspielServer in a rollable case.
FXServer
4 to 16 outputs, EDID management, SDI inputs. For main stages with projection, LED and live camera.
from €14,637Learn more
GastspielServer
2 to 3 outputs, super quiet, rollable. Take the project with you, set up at the venue within an hour.
from €5,831Learn moreTourette Stage Recorder
What is a multichannel recorder for rehearsals?
A system that records several camera perspectives of a rehearsal in sync and plays them back immediately. Tourette records 2 to 8 SDI channels, sets markers during recording and jumps to exactly those positions in the review.
What does the Tourette Stage Recorder cost?
The price depends on channel count, storage and the optional video portal. Configurations are available with 2, 4 or 8 channels, each including Streamdeck, licence dongle and setup. We quote on request.
How is the recorder operated?
Via the touch interface on the device, in the browser from a tablet or phone, via VNC, from the stage manager's desk or a Streamdeck. OSC and MQTT provide control and status messages for the house systems.
Does Tourette run on Linux?
Yes. There is a Windows installer and a Debian package for Ubuntu 24.04. Turnkey systems are delivered in a 19" flight case.
For theatre, opera and concert hall
Tourette runs in rehearsal rooms and halls of opera houses and concert halls. We configure the system for your cameras, your network and your stage manager's desk and accompany the commissioning on site.