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TriCaster TCXD300
TriCaster™ is the gold standard in portable live production and TriCaster, model XD300, raises the bar, capabilities and expectations. TriCaster, model XD300, is the latest entry in the TriCaster family for live production and streaming. TriCaster, model XD300, provides a small footprint and easy one-person or small team operation making it possible to live produce in HD/SD and stream from literally anywhere.
Pristine Video: - Video processed internally in floating-point colour 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.
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.
LiveText2 LiveText™ 2 remote titling software for the TriCaster™ family of products, allows you to add a dedicated title station to your live production. LiveText 2 provides increased workflow support with the ability to send HD titles and graphics to any TriCaster portable live production system, including the recently launched TriCaster TCXD850, and TriCaster TCXD300.
LC-11 LiveControl For a physical connection to each input during your live presentation, NewTek offers LiveControl™ with large, back-lit, easy-to-read buttons allowing for easy transition from one source to the next without looking down or using a keyboard or mouse. All camera, picture, video, and network sources can be placed on either the Live or Preview row. Quickly choose your title, picture, or transition using the rotary dials. Use the T-bar to manually transition sources.
TimeWarp Slow motion and instant replay are at your fingertips with TimeWarp™ connected to your TriCaster system. TimeWarp allows you to select, mark and playback clips at various slow motion speeds. Expand your team with a TimeWarp operator and you’ll enjoy the freedom of instant replay while you continue to record your program. TimeWarp takes your sports and event production to a whole new level.
See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
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Matrox MXO2 LE provides all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy, portable breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity. This device can easily be moved among the Mac Pros in your facility as the need arises and you can take it on the road with a MacBook Pro. It gives you highly-reliable, broadcast-quality input/output via HDMI, SDI, and analog; professional audio inputs and outputs; and HDMI video monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only. You also benefit from a wide variety of HD and SD workflows with Final Cut Studio thanks to Matrox MXO2 LE’s 10-bit hardware up/down/cross scaling engine and support for a wealth of file-based formats and industry-standard codecs. Enjoy maximum I/O flexibility with Matrox MXO2 LE – edit anything, anywhere.
Key Features:- - Works with Intel-based MacBook Pros, Mac Pros, and Apple Xserve systems
- Lightweight – 2¾ lbs. (1245 grams)
- Fits in your laptop bag – 9¼" x 9½" x 2" (235mm x 241mm x 51mm)
- 4-pin XLR power connector for AC or field battery operation
- HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs
- Genlock – SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
- 10-bit HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only
- 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on capture and output
- Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs – HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog
- RS-422 machine control for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape
- Captures to a variety of codecs – Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 10-bit uncompressed HD, and many more
- File-based workflow support – XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, P2HD
- RED workflow support
- HD-SDI closed captioning support
- Works with Final Cut Pro, Apple Colour, Adobe After Effects and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component
- Also available with Matrox MAX for faster than realtime H.264 encoding
- Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support
Loyalty Discount Special Offer
For a limited time, we are offering Matrox Axio, RT.X2, and RT.X100 owners a loyalty discount on purchases of selected versions of the MXO2 products with the MAX H.264 encoding option.
Terms and conditions:
- Customers must show proof of ownership of any version of Matrox Axio, RT.X2, or RT.X100 by providing a valid serial number that has not previously been used in any loyalty program. Proof can consist of a print screen of the X.info page showing the serial number from a system with the Matrox card installed or a photograph/photocopy of the card showing the serial number if the card is not installed.
- The person or company requesting the discount must be the present owner of the Axio, RT.X2, or RT.X100 card and the purchaser of the MXO2 device.
- Customers are not obliged to return their original card to benefit from this offer.
- This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon, or promotion from Matrox.
Offer valid until 30th September 2010
See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
Now available for Mac or PC (Please specify when ordering)
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TriCaster BROADCAST 2.5
TriCaster BROADCAST™ with SDI support delivers enhanced efficiency and reliability. With audio embedded with 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.
TriCaster BROADCAST, provides the full range of professional broadcast tools with SDI support. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster BROADCAST is easy to set up, portable and provides all of the following system benefits:
- NewTek LiveSet™ technology makes it possible for you to turn a very small space into a larger than life network-style studio
- Quickly connect and mix six serial digital cameras to provide full camera coverage of any venue
- Small footprint allows live production setup in small spaces
- Optional LiveText™ character generator allows remote control over show titles
- Dual virtual VCRs that can be played on cue for perfect cut-ins every time
- Either virtual VCR may be used to overlay scrolls, crawls and motion titles
- Lock titles and graphics upstream to any input,
- Total flexibility with operation in either six-camera or three-camera mode. Switch six cameras with shared preview or three cameras with a dedicated preview for each
- Record, broadcast and stream either 4:3 or 16:9 productions
- Multi-format live clip playback
- TriCaster auto-detects and compensates for aspect on playback
- iVGA™ imports up to three displays, Mac and PC, as inputs for your TriCaster live production
- VC-1 streaming support
- Digital BNC video connectors provide increased durability and reliability for your camera hook-ups
- Four balanced XLR or phone jack audio connectors for professional audio mixing
- Simultaneously record full-screen .avi while archiving your web stream
- Easily cut to video using the on-board VCRs at any time without needing another person to cue them up
LiveText2 LiveText™ 2 remote titling software for the TriCaster™ family of products, allows you to add a dedicated title station to your live production. LiveText 2 provides increased workflow support with the ability to send HD titles and graphics to any TriCaster portable live production system, including the recently launched TriCaster TCXD850, and TriCaster TCXD300.
LC-11 LiveControl For a physical connection to each input during your live presentation, NewTek offers LiveControl™ with large, back-lit, easy-to-read buttons allowing for easy transition from one source to the next without looking down or using a keyboard or mouse. All camera, picture, video, and network sources can be placed on either the Live or Preview row. Quickly choose your title, picture, or transition using the rotary dials. Use the T-bar to manually transition sources.
TimeWarp Slow motion and instant replay are at your fingertips with TimeWarp™ connected to your TriCaster system. TimeWarp allows you to select, mark and playback clips at various slow motion speeds. Expand your team with a TimeWarp operator and you’ll enjoy the freedom of instant replay while you continue to record your program. TimeWarp takes your sports and event production to a whole new level.
LiveSet Add a whole new range of network-style virtual sets with NewTek LiveSet Pack Volume 1. This series of five LiveSet virtual sets provide a great variety of new options including double box effects with embedded LiveSet. For use with TriCaster and VT[5].
Graphics Packs Add a professional edge to your video production with NewTek Graphics Packs. These easy-to-use graphic designs come with a wide array of individual templates for each design. For use with TriCaster, VT[5], SpeedEDIT and LiveText.
DataLink NewTek DataLink™ is a TriCaster™ and VT[5]™ plug-in that dynamically updates titles and overlays from external text feeds. With DataLink, any Title Template can access data across the network and, in real-time, display scores, times, prices or any other rapidly-changing information on screen.
See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
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Using low cost, readily available SD/SDHC memory cards as its media, the AG-HMC41 series capture stunning HD recordings. This tapeless camcorder features a 12x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS), and a newly developed 1/4.1 inch, 3.05 megapixel (approx. 2 megapixels/effective image pixels), progressive 3MOS. It records using AVCHD compression to capture superior quality at twice the compression efficiency of MPEG2. Its exclusive PH mode allows exceptional quality recordings at a higher bit rate (max 24 Mbps). Thanks to its Cine-Like gamma function, the HD multi format unit that supports 25p recording. With a variety of manual functions, the AG-HMC41 is applicable to a wide range of video production tasks. This dropout free Memory Card Camcorder offer extraordinary reliability and high resistance to vibration, humidity and dust. With a fast IT based workflow, the AG-HMC41 lets you transfer recorded files directly to a computer for quick nonlinear editing and for rapid distribution to the web.
Key Features:- - Compact, hand held size and lightweight
- Built in 2 channel mic and speaker, plus detachable handle
- Professional audio specifications include optional detachable XLR audio input
- Simple touch panel operation
- Digital zoom (2x, 5x, 10x)
- Focus assist function (focus bar display, enlarged display)
- Zebra display and synchro scan shutter function
- TC/UB recording compatibility
- Time Date Stamp capability for legal deposition applications
- USB 2.0 (B type devices)
- HDMI out, analogue component (mini-D), AV Multi out (Composite, audio ch1, ch2)
- Camera remote terminals (focus & iris control, REC start/stop & zoom control)
- 43mm Filter Diameter
- 12x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) and user setable Manual Focus Ring that can be assigned to iris or zoom
- Professional High quality (PH) mode for full raster HD recording
- Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS)
- Three-year warranty program (One year + two year extension upon registration)
Panasonic EDIUS Offer:-
Buy a Panasonic AG-HMC151 and receive EDIUS Neo 2 Booster Editing Software for Free!
Offer Ends: 30th September 2010
See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
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If you need the functionality of an I/O card and the convenience of a rackmountable breakout box, you’ll find it all in Matrox MXO2 Rack. This 2RU-sized device is built on the award-winning Matrox MXO2 technology. It’s designed for postproduction facilities, broadcast news operations, and OB vans where highly-reliable equipment, more audio inputs and outputs, and genlock loop through are required. Matrox MXO2 streamlines editing workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. It gives you broadcast-quality HD/SD input/output via HDMI, SDI, and analog; professional audio input/output including built-in 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound monitoring; and HDMI video monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only. You also benefit from a wide variety of workflows thanks to its 10-bit hardware up/down/cross scaling engine and support for a wealth of file-based formats and industry-standard codecs.
Key Features:- - Works with Intel-based Mac Pros and MacBook Pros
- Rugged 2RU form factor
- HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs
- Genlock with loop through - SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
- HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only
- 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion on ingest and output
- Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs - HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog
- Professional audio inputs and outputs including 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound monitoring:
- 4-in, 8-out balanced XLR
- 4-in, 4-out unbalanced AES/EBU
- 8-in, 8-out SDI and HDMI embedded
- RS-422 machine control for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape
- Captures to a variety of codecs - Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 10-bit uncompressed HD, and many more
- File-based workflow support – XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, P2HD
- RED workflow support
- HD-SDI closed captioning support
- Works with Final Cut Pro, Apple Colour, Adobe After Effects and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component
- Also available with Matrox MAX for faster than realtime H.264 encoding
- Three-year hardware warranty and complimentary telephone support
Loyalty Discount Special Offer
For a limited time, we are offering Matrox Axio, RT.X2, and RT.X100 owners a loyalty discount on purchases of selected versions of the MXO2 products with the MAX H.264 encoding option.
Terms and conditions:
- Customers must show proof of ownership of any version of Matrox Axio, RT.X2, or RT.X100 by providing a valid serial number that has not previously been used in any loyalty program. Proof can consist of a print screen of the X.info page showing the serial number from a system with the Matrox card installed or a photograph/photocopy of the card showing the serial number if the card is not installed.
- The person or company requesting the discount must be the present owner of the Axio, RT.X2, or RT.X100 card and the purchaser of the MXO2 device.
- Customers are not obliged to return their original card to benefit from this offer.
- This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon, or promotion from Matrox.
Offer valid until 30th September 2010
See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
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Matrox is leading the way in mobile editing. The new Matrox MXO2 is the first truly portable device that gives you broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion to streamline your workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio 2. It’s MacBook Pro and MacPro compatible, fits in your laptop bag, can run for hours off a field battery, and weighs under 3½ lbs. It lets you work seamlessly in any format you want. Enjoy new-found freedom with Matrox MXO2.
Key Features:- - Works with Intel-based MacBook Pros and Mac Pros
- Lightweight – less than 3 ½ lbs. (1600 grams)
- Fits in your laptop bag – 13" x 9½" x 2" (330mm x 241mm x 51mm)
- Can run off a field battery (or its AC adapter)
- HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite inputs and outputs
- Genlock – SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
- HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue only
- 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion
- Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs – HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and analog
- Professional audio inputs and outputs with 5.1 surround sound monitoring
- RS-422 machine control for frame-accurate capture and print-to-tape
- Captures to a variety of codecs – Apple ProRes 422 HQ, 10-bit uncompressed HD, and many more
- Supports file-based workflows – XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, P2, P2HD
- Works with Final Cut Pro, Apple Colour, Adobe After Effects and all QuickTime applications that support the V-out component
Loyalty Discount Special Offer
For a limited time, we are offering Matrox Axio, RT.X2, and RT.X100 owners a loyalty discount on purchases of selected versions of the MXO2 products with the MAX H.264 encoding option.
Terms and conditions:
- Customers must show proof of ownership of any version of Matrox Axio, RT.X2, or RT.X100 by providing a valid serial number that has not previously been used in any loyalty program. Proof can consist of a print screen of the X.info page showing the serial number from a system with the Matrox card installed or a photograph/photocopy of the card showing the serial number if the card is not installed.
- The person or company requesting the discount must be the present owner of the Axio, RT.X2, or RT.X100 card and the purchaser of the MXO2 device.
- Customers are not obliged to return their original card to benefit from this offer.
- This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon, or promotion from Matrox.
Offer valid until 30th September 2010
See Adobe Acrobat pdf datasheet (left) for more information.
Now available for Mac or PC (Please specify when ordering)
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| Value Added | Most resellers are not trained in the field of video and do not offer support. At Planet PC we are Video Experts and offer a full, value added service. |
- Advice - Our qualified and experienced sales team provide advice based on their many years of experience within the video industry.
- Free Support - Our trained support experts provide you with 12 months free Telephone Technical Support on your purchased product. Our support line is a standard national call, not a premium rate call.
- Quick Dispatch - 90% of online orders are dispatched within one working day. All orders are dispatched by insured next-working-day delivery services.
- Returns Service - Unlike many resellers, Planet PC will deal with returns on your behalf should your product develop a fault. Once you have returned your product to us we will deal with the administration and handle the costs involved with forwarding the product to the appropriate manufacturer (often in the EU), ensuring a return is obtained in a timely fashion and delivering a replacement/your repaired product to you* by an insured delivery service. *Only free if within the U.K. mainland - If outside the U.K. mainland then a delivery charge will be payable when your repaired/replaced product is returned to you.
- Training Courses - Planet PC offer a range of video related Training Courses, tailored to your specific needs.
- Customer Services - Our prompt and courteous customer support staff are on hand to help with any queries.
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