Broadcast or web stream your message to the world or a live audience with the same tools and techniques used on network television. The process of creating live network style television can be very costly, requires massive amounts of expensive equipment and a large crew of people to make it work, TriCaster™ changes all that. With 5 different models to choose from - all lightweight, portable systems (small enough to fit in a backpack) you have all the tools, including live virtual sets on most models, to create, broadcast, web stream and project your show.
Tricaster - TCXD850 Δ
Powerful, yet true to the TriCaster tradition, the new TriCaster TCXD850 is easy to learn and use, with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver HD network-quality video.
TriCaster TCXD850 is the latest addition to the NewTek HD portable live production family. This durable rack mount system provides the highest quality, 32-bit floating point with 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster TCXD850 accepts video in all common video formats and sources, including HD-SDI, SDI, component, Y/C, or composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster TCXD850 is easy to learn and provides the following benefits:
- 22-channel switcher with eight HD-SDI or analog inputs, two DDRs, two network inputs, titles, stills and eight virtual/mix channels
- Five digital Media Players for video playback, titles, stills, music and sound
- Overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects
- Two network inputs deliver graphics from LiveText, presentations from a PC or Mac® using iVGA or other computer sources to the switcher or overlay channels
- Simultaneously monitor all switcher inputs at full field-rate and verify signal integrity with color Waveform/Vectorscopes
- Use any combination of either embedded digital, AES or the 16 balanced analog XLR audio inputs to bring in microphones, stereo or quad line level sources
- Audio mixing capabilities with audio follows video support and auxiliary routing to integrate into an external audio setup
- HDMI and VGA program outputs for projector (IMAG) or other monitoring applications
- 36 hours of 1080i recording capacity that can be extended by using the three removable drive bays
- Three video output rows provide flexible simultaneous HD and SD video output
- Durable rack mount 4U case with redundant power supply
Tricaster - TCXD300 Δ
TriCaster™ is the gold standard in portable live production and TriCaster, model TCXD300, raises the bar, capabilities and expectations. The TCXD300, is the latest entry in the TriCaster family for live production and streaming. TriCaster TCXD300, provides a small footprint and easy one-person or small team operation making it possible to live produce in HD/SD and stream from almost anywhere.
TriCaster, model TCXD300, provides:
Production Flexibility
- For HD, component and HD-SDI inputs. For SD, SDI, component, composite and Y/C inputs. All switcher inputs have on-screen ISO monitoring
- Virtual inputs that deliver advanced mixed effects rows capabilities
- Two downstream and one upstream overlay per virtual input with full positioning and scaling of sources
- Sophisticated effects system for transitions, bringing in overlays and more
- Ability to intermix all resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video) in a production
- Simultaneous HD and SD output
- Audio follows video
- Next generation LiveMatteHD™ for incredibly clean keying
- Ability to store and create presets throughout the application, including DDR playlists, virtual inputs, audio mixers and more
- Separate DDR audio outs for external mixing
- Ability to make on-the-fly changes to titles, including fonts, text sizes and more
- AutoPlay which provides easy on-air cueing of titles
- Easy access to all important controls during live production
Pristine Video
- Video processed internally in floating-point color with 32-bits per pixel precision (well beyond the industry state-of-the-art 10-bit)
- Audio processed at 96kHz floating point
- Video processed internally at 4:4:4:4 component (YCbCrA)
- Ability for all video inputs, including titles and DDRs to be proc amped and keyed
- Output proc amp with independent settings for main, stream and VGA outputs
- Capture with support for full 4:2:2 video or stills at 1920x1080 resolution
- Next generation interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by quick access to extensive controls for configuring each source
- Full 64-bit native architecture
Enhanced Live Virtual Sets
- Virtual inputs which allow several sets to be assigned to one camera
- Ability to zoom and pan for easy setup of virtual sets and talent
- Capability to zoom and pan on all virtual set monitor sources
- Easy interactive control over zoom of the virtual camera
- Alpha channel sources to be included within virtual sets
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Tricaster STUDIO Δ
• Video input: 6 Y/C + 6 composite (BNC) + 6 component (BNC)
• Video output: 2 Y/C + 2 composite (BNC) + 2 component (BNC)
• Audio input: 4 balanced mic/line inputs (XLR or phone)
• Audio output: 2 unbalanced line outs (phone) + 2 unbalanced line outs (RCA) + 1 stereo headphone out
• Video ingest: 1 4-pine IEEE Firewire + 1 6-ping IEEE Firewire
• Tally: 6 Tally Light connectors
• recording capacity: 20 hours AVI
Tricaster BROADCAST Δ
Tricaster BROADCAST with SDI support delivers enhanced efficiency and reliability. With audio embedded in the video signal you can depend on a fast, professional setup. Whether you rely on a team or operate on your own, Tricaster BROADCAST makes it possible for you to deliver your network quality program to video, projector and web stream with a full range of professional tools including six camera inputs, live virtual sets, double box effects and much more.
• Video input: 6 SD-SDI component or composite
• Video output: SD-SDI component + Y/C + composite
• Audio input: 4 balanced Mic inputs (XLR or phone) + 4 line inputs(XLR/phone)
• Audio output: 2 balanced phone + 2 balanced RCA
• recording capacity: 20 hours AVI
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