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NewTek TriCaster 300
High definition (HD), live, multi-camera video production no longer exists only in the realm of big television studios or giant production trucks with banks of monitors, miles of cables, tape machines, video recorders, video effects generators, titling stations, audio mixers and more. Today, all of that power, quality and potential exists in a 20-pound box small enough to fit in a backpack with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver network-quality video. TriCaster 300 makes it possible for you to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.
TriCaster 300 is a high definition, network-quality portable live production solution. In one small box you gain multi-channel HD switching, HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more.
Why do I need TriCaster 300?
NewTek TriCaster 300 represents a breakthrough in portable live production, allowing you to more successfully engage audiences, deliver messages and events, build brands and create new revenue streams. You can now produce network-quality HD or SD output, access unprecedented effects and layering capabilities, and take advantage of the most powerful virtual set technology available.
TriCaster is used by sports organizations, broadcasters, schools, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
What does the system include?
TriCaster 300 includes a multi-channel switcher that allows you to connect up to three cameras and provides HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more. TriCaster TXCD300 supports recording, broadcasting and streaming of full HD 16:9 or 4:3 productions.
You can input both HD and SD cameras for your production with simultaneous HD and SD video output. Cameras can be HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD component, Y/C or composite analog inputs, with support for four channels of analog or AES audio per camera. Each camera also offers SDI embedded audio in either HD or SD production.
TriCaster 300 one-button live stream option delivers full HD live streams, including superior quality 720p, the highest resolution output in the industry. The system supports Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull. TriCaster 300 will also simultaneously live stream your production while recording to the internal hard drive in full 1080i HD. In addition, your live stream is also preserved as a Flash stream file.
The integrated DDR allows automatic insertion of clips in a wide variety of formats, as well as scrolls, crawls and motion graphics. The workflow is streamlined with the addition of playlists right next to the DDR. You can create as many playlists as needed for the show, simply clicking on a playlist instantly loads those clips. This essentially provides an unlimited number of custom lists at any time.
ISO modes for all three cameras, clips, network inputs and titles allow you to keep an eye on upcoming production elements. An optional second bridge monitor allows you to send all monitors and scopes to a second DVI or HDMI monitor, which creates a larger workspace. NewTek iVGA network provides import of an unlimited number of displays (Macs and PCs).
What makes TriCaster 300 so different?
TriCaster represents an innovative breakthrough in portable live video production and live web streaming. TriCaster leverages NewTek’s latest technology, making it possible for producers to have a tool that is portable, affordable and easy-to-use by one operator or a small team.
Is TriCaster 300 native HD?
Yes. In TriCaster 300, NewTek has designed a revolutionary new switcher engine that fully supports:
- all fielding formats
- all aspect ratios
- all frame-rates
- all color spaces
This means that TriCaster 300 allows SD and HD video signals to be used with no destructive operations of any kind before they are transformed into the output format. This results in far higher image quality. TriCaster 300 switcher natively mixes images from any formats out of:
- YCbCr 4:2:2
- YCbCrA 4:4:4:4
- YCbCr 4:2:2 plus Alpha
- RGBA
- YCbCr 4:2:
The final switcher output is YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 floating-point, which ensures that TriCaster 300 is doing all image composition in the same color space as the output and therefore preserves out-of-range colors, such as super black, super white and out-of-range chroma.
Can I stream in HD resolutions higher than 720p?
TriCaster 300 is an industry leader in providing HD streaming capabilities. While TriCaster 300 supports full 1080i HD video recording and distribution, for streaming the system delivers the maximum resolution available in the industry of 720p.
What sources does TriCaster 300 support?
You can seamlessly use any of the following sources in your live production:
- HD SDI and HD component
- SD SDI and component, Y/C over BNC and composite
- Video roll ins
- Full screen text
- Titles over live cameras with custom motions in and out
- PowerPoint or any other PC or Mac screen sent across the local network
- Talent keyed within live virtual sets
- Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay
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SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions: 17.5in D x 8.5in H x 10.4in W
- Weight: 20 lbs
- Recording Capacity: ~ 18 Hours 1080i HD
- Video Input: 3 Simultaneous Inputs. Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) and Composite
- Audio Input: 2 Balanced Combination XLR/Phone Jacks, 2 x 4 Balanced Phone Jacks, 3 x 2 AES3/EBU BNC Connectors 3 x SDI Embedded, Phantom Power Option
- Video Output1: 3 HD/SD-SDI, 3 HD/SD-Component
- Audio Output: 4 Balanced Phone Jacks (Program Out), 4 Balanced Phone Jacks (Auxiliary Out), 2 AES/EBU (Program Out), 2 AES/EBU (Auxiliary Out), 3 SDI Embedded, 1 Stereo Headphone Jack
- Video Processing: 32-Bit Floating Point, YCbCrA 4:4:4:4
- Audio Quality: 24-bits, 48 kHz, 4 Channels
- Supported Formats Standard: 1080i59.94, 720p59.94, 480i59.94 (16:9 and 4:3)
- Mix HD/SD Sources: Yes
- Presets: Numerous Preset Bins Including Individual Production Sessions
- Tally: 3 Tally Light Connections (Program, Preview and both)
- Video Ingest: 1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire
- 16:9 Video Support: Yes
- iVGA™ Network Selections: Unlimited
- iVGA™ Input: 1 Ethernet Network Connection
- Virtual Set Support: Yes; 15 HD Virtual Sets Included. (Can be positioned and scaled)
- Virtual Inputs (M/E - Style): 5 with Presets
- Virtual Input Overlay: 1 Channel with Transitions
- Main Overlay: 2 Downstream Key Channels with Independent Transitions
- On-screen ISO Preview Monitors: in All Sources,in or in Preview and FXin or in Scopes with Previewin (full-time, tabbed)
- Integrated Character Generator: Yes
- Projector Output: Yes; 16:9 and 4:3 Aspects
- Projector Resolutions: Up to 1920 x 1200
- Full HD 720p 16:9 streaming: Yes
- Live Webcasting: Yes; Adobe Flash and Push or Pull Windows Media with VC-1 support
- Media Player: 1 Each DDR, Stills, Titles with Alpha Channel Assignable to Downstream Key
- Recorder: Simultaneous Full Resolution MPEG-2 + Stream
- Waveform Monitor: Yes
- Vectorscope: Yes
- Nonlinear Editor: Yes
- Render Outputs: AVI, DV, MPEG-2, DVD, QuickTime, MP4 (iPod and PSP)
- File Formats: AVI, DV, MPEG-2, QuickTime, HDV, JPG, PNG, and More
- Accessory Options: LiveControl™ LC-11
FEATURES
TriCaster 300 represents the state-of-the-art in portable live production systems with the highest quality 32-bit floating point, 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster 300 accepts high definition video in both 1080i and 720p along with SDI, Y/C, component and composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster 300 is easy to set up, portable and provides the following system benefits:
Pristine Video and Audio
- End-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects and virtual sets
- Video processing employs 32-bit floating-point precision, 4:4:4:4 video processing and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
- Four-channel audio processed at 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
- Extensive audio input/output flexibility including Embedded SDI on all video channels, four channels of AES/EBU, and professional level balanced XLR/phone connectors
- All video inputs can be Proc-Amped, keyed and frozen, including titles and DDRs
- Integrated full field rate Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope with full color beam tracing
- Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
- Pristine capture of video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at very high bit-rates
- Next-generation optimized user-interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by the ability to quickly access controls to configure each source
Virtual Inputs and Live Virtual Sets
- Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
- Use "virtual cameras" by populating multiple Virtual Inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
- Each source has a Proc Amp, keying, garbage matte and alpha channel support
- Layer up to five live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
- Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition and camera placement easy
- All Virtual Inputs provide an additional overlay channel with independent transitions and scaling capabilities
- Insert live video inputs into live virtual sets with ease
- Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily either interactively, or using automatic control to user specified zoom preset levels
- Presets provide quick convenient access to numerous Virtual Input setups
Production Flexibility
- HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
- Mix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
- Simultaneous HD and SD video output with Proc Amp control
- iVGA supports unlimited networked computers as live inputs to the switcher
- Simple live HD streaming with Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull
- Record 18 hours of full HD 1080i video in high quality 100Mbps I-Frame only MPEG at up to 4:2:2 color precision
- Genlock input for broadcast system integration supports bi-level and tri-level references
- On-screen ISO monitoring for all switcher inputs (internal and external)
- Enhanced secondary video output for projector or second monitor (up to 1920 x 1200) with sophisticated full field-rate defielding and scaler processing offers varied displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources, Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope, and more
- Dedicated upstream overlay with transitions with per source positioning, scaling, and color processing
- Two additional downstream overlay channels with individual transitions, scaling, position, keying and alpha channel
- Sophisticated control system for transitions, automated playback, overlays and more
- Next generation LiveMatte HD for incredibly clean real-time keying with advanced spill suppression and garbage matte controls.
- Convenient user presets available throughout the live production environment, including DDR playlists, Virtual Inputs, and audio mixers
- Integrated audio mixer with audio-follows-video and talk-over options
- Auxiliary audio output supports external mixing of sound from integrated media players for easy integration with complex audio installations and external mixing
- Edit title pages live, including changes to fonts, text sizes, graphic replacement and more
- Media player autoplay allows easy on-air cue of titles, video clips, sophisticated count-down capabilities and more
- DDR provides real-time dynamic playback speed control for clip playback
- New session system allows convenient storage and recall of complete configuration and playlist setups for different shows, locations and more
- Easy access to every important control during live production
- Support for LiveControl LC-11 hardware switcher
- Extensive file format support simplifies media import
- Integrated professional HD CG/Titling and real-time HD editing capabilities
High definition (HD), live, multi-camera video production no longer exists only in the realm of big television studios or giant production trucks with banks of monitors, miles of cables, tape machines, video recorders, video effects generators, titling stations, audio mixers and more. Today, all of that power, quality and potential exists in a 20-pound box small enough to fit in a backpack with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver network-quality video. TriCaster 300 makes it possible for you to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.
TriCaster 300 is a high definition, network-quality portable live production solution. In one small box you gain multi-channel HD switching, HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more.
TriCaster 300 represents the state-of-the-art in portable live production systems with the highest quality 32-bit floating point, 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster 300 accepts high definition video in both 1080i and 720p along with SDI, Y/C, component and composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster 300 is easy to set up, portable and provides the following system benefits:
Pristine Video and Audio
- End-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects and virtual sets
- Video processing employs 32-bit floating-point precision, 4:4:4:4 video processing and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
- Four-channel audio processed at 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
- Extensive audio input/output flexibility including Embedded SDI on all video channels, four channels of AES/EBU, and professional level balanced XLR/phone connectors
- All video inputs can be Proc-Amped, keyed and frozen, including titles and DDRs
- Integrated full field rate Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope with full color beam tracing
- Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
- Pristine capture of video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at very high bit-rates
- Next-generation optimized user-interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by the ability to quickly access controls to configure each source
Virtual Inputs and Live Virtual Sets
- Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
- Use "virtual cameras" by populating multiple Virtual Inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
- Each source has a Proc Amp, keying, garbage matte and alpha channel support
- Layer up to five live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
- Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition and camera placement easy
- All Virtual Inputs provide an additional overlay channel with independent transitions and scaling capabilities
- Insert live video inputs into live virtual sets with ease
- Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily either interactively, or using automatic control to user specified zoom preset levels
- Presets provide quick convenient access to numerous Virtual Input setups
Production Flexibility
- HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
- Mix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
- Simultaneous HD and SD video output with Proc Amp control
- iVGA supports unlimited networked computers as live inputs to the switcher
- Simple live HD streaming with Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull
- Record 18 hours of full HD 1080i video in high quality 100Mbps I-Frame only MPEG at up to 4:2:2 color precision
- Genlock input for broadcast system integration supports bi-level and tri-level references
- On-screen ISO monitoring for all switcher inputs (internal and external)
- Enhanced secondary video output for projector or second monitor (up to 1920 x 1200) with sophisticated full field-rate defielding and scaler processing offers varied displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources, Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope, and more
- Dedicated upstream overlay with transitions with per source positioning, scaling, and color processing
- Two additional downstream overlay channels with individual transitions, scaling, position, keying and alpha channel
- Sophisticated control system for transitions, automated playback, overlays and more
- Next generation LiveMatte HD for incredibly clean real-time keying with advanced spill suppression and garbage matte controls.
- Convenient user presets available throughout the live production environment, including DDR playlists, Virtual Inputs, and audio mixers
- Integrated audio mixer with audio-follows-video and talk-over options
- Auxiliary audio output supports external mixing of sound from integrated media players for easy integration with complex audio installations and external mixing
- Edit title pages live, including changes to fonts, text sizes, graphic replacement and more
- Media player autoplay allows easy on-air cue of titles, video clips, sophisticated count-down capabilities and more
- DDR provides real-time dynamic playback speed control for clip playback
- New session system allows convenient storage and recall of complete configuration and playlist setups for different shows, locations and more
- Easy access to every important control during live production
- Support for LiveControl LC-11 hardware switcher
- Extensive file format support simplifies media import
- Integrated professional HD CG/Titling and real-time HD editing capabilities
