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TriCaster 450 EXTREME sports a super slim design with abundant benefits. 2U rack mount. 14 channels. Innovative features like IsoCorder technology to capture up to four channels of video at the same time. Record in one resolution and stream in another, simultaneouslywith the push of a button. Go wireless with Apple AirPlay support that delivers video and audio into your live production, with iOS devices like iPod, iPad and iPhone. iKnow. It's cool. At only 28lbs, this HD system fills an increasing demand for a compact and dependable live production solution that's not only affordable, but packs a lot of power. Like all NewTek products, TriCaster 450 EXTREME is easy to learn, for one person or a small team. Paired with TriCaster 450 CS optional control surface, you have a hands-on connection to the system interface. Every source. Every function.

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TriCaster 450 EXTREME and the optional TriCaster 450 CS control surface give you a hands-on connection to live production. Source for source. Function for function. This 14-channel, 2U rack mount HD portable live production system is designed to go on the road or in the rack. It has a slim new price, too. It features IsoCorder technology that lets you record up to four channels, simultaneously. You can even go wireless with Apple AirPlay support and deliver video and audio from iOS devices, like iPad, iPod, and iPhone. iKnow. It's cool. Powerful and compact, TriCaster 450 EXTREME lets you: Make changes on the fly with TriCaster 450 CS and control the media in your DDR with the TriCaster 850 TW Connect and Record up to four channels of video, simultaneously with IsoCorder technology Get up to 40 hours of HD recording Record in multiple formats and resolutions with adjustable audio headroom Go wireless with Apple AirPlay support from any iOS device to get instant compatibility with any AirPlay-enabled app Create full-color animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel Get advanced audio control with an integrated compressor/limiter and seven-band equalizer Push one button to stream live in HD with simultaneous archive Configure, store and import your favorite streaming set-ups as presets Access online CDN accounts, even during live production, with an integrated Web browser Create and save complex switcher effects to a single button Have 24 HD live virtual sets and advanced matte generation Get the look of a sophisticated studio setting in a limited space Create custom virtual sets or double-box effects with optional TriCaster Virtual Set Editor (VSE) Expand your workspace with multi-view monitor output Connect a projector or big screen for IMAG video output Use as a desktop or rack mount system

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TriCaster 450 Extreme - Interface | NewTek

TriCaster 450 Extreme - Interface | NewTek

1) LIVE DESKTOP MONITORS with integrated multi-view monitoring, let you arrange and select shots with confidence. View all switcher sources at full field rate, with advanced alpha channel preview and audio level overlays. 2) NETWORK INPUTS let you go wireless with breakthrough Apple AirPlay support. Deliver video and audio from iOS devices, such as iPad, iPod, or iPhone, into your live production. Or bring in displays from your PC or Mac, using NewTek iVGA technology. 3) LOOK-AHEAD PREVIEW MONITOR displays your upcoming video output. Prepare multi-layered effects, preview the output as it will appear live, and then switch with confidence. 4) PROGRAM MONITOR shows the current video output of your live production, and lets you see what your audience sees. Access controls for record and stream functions, configure your video output, and more. 5) ONE-BUTTON RECORDING captures up to four channels of video from any input or output, simultaneously, using NewTek IsoCorder multitrack, multi-format video recording technology. Record your entire presentation at full resolution (up to 1080p), in multiple formats like QuickTime, H.264, AVI and MPEG-2. Record individual sources for post production editing. Or capture clips for DDR playback during the show. 6) ONE-BUTTON INTERNET STREAMING allows you to use Adobe Flash or Microsoft Windows Media to deliver a full, HD live stream directly to the Web, with simultaneous archive for later viewing, and support for multi-bitrate streaming profiles. The Streaming Profile Manager includes an integrated browser to make configuration, import and previewing of your Web streams quicker and easier than you thought possible. Save and manage all of your settings for instant access at a later date. 7) LIVE PRODUCTION SWITCHER gives you control over all 14 channels, including four external video sources, four virtual mix/effect-style channels, two DDRs, two external network inputs, graphics channel, frame buffer and black. Custom names can be added to switcher sources. 8) UTILITY ROW makes it easy to assign sources to the Effects (FX) bus, downstream key (DSK) channels, and auxiliary (AUX) output. Utility Delegate controls let you use the Utility Row to apply selections to individual or multiple delegates, simultaneously. 9) UTILITY DELEGATE lets you set the Utility Row to send video and graphics to the FX bus, DSKs and/or AUX output. Delegates currently affected by Utility Row selections are highlighted, while sources currently assigned are displayed for easy reference. 10) VIRTUAL INPUTS are powerful virtual mix/effect-style channels that let you assign complex switcher effects to one button. TriCaster 450 EXTREME includes four, fully customizable Virtual Inputs, each with multiple presets. 11) TRANSITION CONTROLS let you transition individual or multiple video layers on and off screen. Select the Transition Delegate button of the desired video layer(s), then use manual or auto controls to perform single-source transitions, or switch from one multi-source composition to another.

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12) TRANSITIONS allow you to use more than 200 broadcast-quality effects or full-color, animation store transitions with embedded audio to add interest and impact to your live production. Create your own custom animation store transitions using the integrated Animation Store Creator. 13) HD LIVE VIRTUAL SETS let you achieve the look of a network-style studio in a limited space, using innovative NewTek LiveSet technology. Instantly select close-up, medium, medium-wide and wide angle shots, or perform smooth, animated zooms - without moving the camera. Sets include double-box effects and options for seated or standing presentations. 14) VIRTUAL INPUT CONTROLS let you select two primary switcher sources, create a mix/effect-style composition, and use an additional source as an overlay. Configure virtual sets, layer live elements, set upstream picture-in-picture effects, and more. 15) DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYERS include two DDRs for video playback, a graphics store, and a sound player, making it easy to add video clips, music, images, and more, including clips captured during a live event, for immediate playback. HD and SD resolutions are supported in a variety of popular file formats, with adjustable audio level settings for every clip. 16) LIVE TITLES give your production a network-style finish. Bring in graphics, titles, and animated overlays to layer on your live video, lock a title or bug to a camera or Virtual Input, and set the in and out motion for each. Title pages can be edited, even when displayed live. 17) ADVANCED AUDIO MIXER gives you control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, with the ability to group audio sources to follow video and route sub-mixes. Every audio input and output also includes a seven-band equalizer and compressor/limiter to deliver the best possible sound, with enhanced audio crossfade.

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Choosing the right TriCaster to fit your production needs is important. To help you decide which system is right for you, here's some food for thought: Does this system fit your overall production needs? Do you need to produce in HD or SD? Do you require portability? How large or small is your production area? How many cameras will you need to connect? Will you produce on location or from an office or studio?

Feature

TriCaster 850 EXTREME 24

TriCaster 850

TriCaster 450 EXTREME 14

TriCaster 450

TriCaster 300

TriCaster STUDIO

Switcher Channels Video Inputs

24

14

13

11

Video Outputs

Recording Channels Recording Capacity (hrs) Virtual Inputs

200 HD

50 HD

40 HD

20 HD

20 HD

20 SD

N/A

Live Virtual Sets

24

20

24

20

15

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Network Sources

Digital Media Players High Definition

N/A

Standard Definition One-Button Streaming One-Button Recording IsoCorder Technology Apple AirPlay Support Animation Store Transitions Advanced Audio Configuration

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

HDMI Output

N/A

N/A

Multi-View

N/A

Monitoring Removable Storage Software Fail-Safe Hardware Fail-Safe Rack Mount N/A N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

TriCaster 450 Extreme - Tech Specs | NewTek

Dimensions Weight Video Processing Audio Processing Video Input

19 x 3.5 x 22.5 (in) 48.3 x 8.9 x 57.2 (cm) 28 lbs (12.7 kg) 4:4:4:4 32-bit Floating Point 4 channels, 96 kHz 32-bit Floating Point 4 simultaneous inputs. Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite. HD-SDI Video Conforms to SMPTE 292M and SD Video Conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656.

Audio Input

4 SDI Embedded 3 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (Mic/Line) 1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line) Analog Audio Levels Conform to SMPTE RP-155 Phantom Power Support Every input supports seven-band equalizer and full stereo compressor/limiter Sources can be grouped and routed to multiple buses Digital audio inputs include audio time-base synchronizers to support unmatched digital audio time-bases

Video Output

2 simultaneous outputs HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, Y/C (BNC) HDMI, DVI and VGA output for monitors and/or projector Output sources include Program out and AUX out (configurable for Program, Program clean, Preview, any input, Effects, any frame-store, alpha out)

Audio Output

2 SDI Embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR 1 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (AUX) 1 Stereo 1/4 (Phones) Every output supports seven-band equalizer and full stereo compressor/limiter

Supported Formats Source Mixing

NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i Multi-Standard: NTSC-J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p 576/25i Mix HD/SD resolution and 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios

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Recording

4 simultaneous recording channels using proprietary IsoCorder multi-track video recording technology, with adjustable audio headroom Support for multi-format recording: MPEG-2 (high and normal profiles), QuickTime, H.264, AVI, MP3 Full HD recording of any output or input source in all resolutions up to 1080p

Recording Capacity Live Streaming Supported Stream Types

~ 40 Hours (1080i) 1 trayless SATA III removable drive bay with hot-swap support for unlimited storage and backup Full HD live streaming in resolutions up to 720p (16:9 aspect ratio), with simultaneous archive Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser for access to online CDN accounts to manage or view shows Adobe Flash to Flash media server connections or through browser based plug-ins Microsoft Windows Media Push/Pull Support for most common stream profiles Support for custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles

Network Connection Network Source Support

1 Gigabit connection for network inputs and streaming output 2 dedicated channels for access to external network sources PC and Mac displays mirrored via NewTek iVGA technology, iTunes, and wireless iOS devices via Apple AirPlay on any supported apps, including audio, photos and video

Animation Store Virtual Inputs Virtual Input Overlay

Animation store builder with support for animation transitions with embedded audio on all 7 effects channels in the switcher 4 independent, mix/effect-style channels, each with presets, overlay and dedicated channel for titles, frame-buffer or watch folder 1 per channel, upstream with keying, transitions, and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation Support for full animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel

Live Virtual Sets Overlay

24 HD live TriCaster virtual sets, with animated zoom and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation Dual downstream keys (DSK) with matting, transitions, and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation Support for full animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel

Media Players Preview Monitors

4 integrated digital media players, including 2 DDRs, Graphics, and Sounds players, with presets and alpha channel support, with individually adjustable audio levels for all clips Full field rate displays, including Program, Look-Ahead Preview, and source windows configurable for All Monitors, External Monitors, Internal Monitors, and Preview Scopes Advanced alpha channel preview (alpha sources displayed against checkerboard)

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Multi-View Monitor Output Layout choices include All Monitors, External Monitors, Internal Monitors, Program, Preview, Effects, Preview/Program, and Waveform/Vectorscope Projector Output Integrated Character Generator Nonlinear Editor Playback Media Formats 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, up to 1920 x 1200 resolution LiveText 2 SpeedEDIT 2 Movie files: DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG (1,2 in all profiles, program or transport streams), AVI, MOV, DV, H.263, H.264, FLV, WMV, MP4, WebM and more Still formats: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, and more Audio formats: WAV, MP3, AIFF and more Import module is included for batch copying with optional transcoding of files (including Apple ProRes) onto TriCaster Export Media Formats Export module is included for batch copying with optional transcoding to a wide variety of different file formats and for a wide variety of different applications and devices Media types: AVI, DV, DVCPro, MJPEG, MP4, H.264, MPEG-2, DVD, WebM, MOV and more Presets for external NLEs: Adobe Premiere, Avid MediaComposer, Apple FinalCut Pro, and more Presets for all mobile platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and more Signal Monitoring Timecode Fail-Safe Accessory Options Waveform and Vectorscope displays Full field rate with color preview External LTC timecode input feeds on-screen monitoring, show clock and embedded per-frame time-code in recorded files Multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe (audio and video) TriCaster 850 CS, TriCaster 450 CS and TriCaster 850 TW TriCaster Virtual Set Editor, TriCaster LC-11 and LiveText 2 Tally Form Factor DB 15 connector for 4 PGM row tally lights 2U Rack Mount

Specifications subject to change without notice. Some restrictions on formats and bitrates might apply.

TriCaster 450 Extreme - System Diagram | NewTek

TriCaster Accessories - TriCaster 450 CS | NewTek

TriCaster 450 CS is customized to work perfectly with the TriCaster 450 series, matching every available function with its purpose-built layout - and operates with TriCaster 850, TriCaster 850 EXTREME, and TriCaster 300 using the latest software updates. You have your live production controls and an intuitive layout at your fingertips. Keep your eyes on the action and your hands on the controls. Make decisions on the fly. Be confident. TriCaster 450 CS provides these benefits: Intuitive layout mapped directly to TriCaster interface for maximum interaction Responsive tactile controls that include back-lit buttons, three-axis joystick, twist knobs and premium T-bar Full-featured workflow for optimal live production performance Durable, ergonomic design for fixed installation or mobile use And more.

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