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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• LC-11 - Control surface
  
• TimeWarp - Slow motion & DDR command
  
• LiveText - Remote CG software

High Definition slow motion instant replay is no longer out of reach with NewTek 3PLAY™. Now, sports broadcasters, teams, leagues, schools and organisations have an affordable alternative for multi-channel HD/SD slow motion instant replay. The small size and portability of 3PLAY enhance production at any venue. The ability to connect to any switcher provides the ultimate flexibility for all production environments. 3PLAY is the perfect instant replay, slow motion solution for live production.

3PLAY gives sports broadcasters, leagues, teams and schools an affordable option to deliver instant replay and slow motion for broadcast, webcast, arena scoreboard displays and more.

• Capture all the action with synchronised, continuous recording and display of up to three video streams
  
• Replace three HD decks at a fraction of the cost
  
• Deliver slow motion instant replays as soon as recording begins without interrupting capture
  
• Organise replays in separate lists using colour coding to easily distinguish teams, players, game periods, event types, highlights and more
  
• Play back key elements at variable speeds from multiple camera angles to give the viewer a comprehensive look at all the action
  
• Quickly export highlight reels of selected video segments including an edit decision list for rapid turn-around
  
• Replay pristine HD footage in 1080i or 720p as well as component, Y/C and composite SD in 4:3 or 16:9
  
• Multi-standard version supports both NTSC and PAL
  
• Choose from two output modes. 1-Out mode allows the 3PLAY operator to send a switched replay from multiple camera angles to the switcher. 3-Out mode allows the operator to control the playback speed while the switcher is fed all three outputs allowing the director to choose the camera angle.
  
• Record three isolated cameras (ISO) simultaneously providing the ability to edit the event in post for maximum flexibility and functionality

TriCaster PRO™ provides a complete portable studio for the professional producer with the ability to mix component, composite and S-Video camera sources. Produce your show with network style virtual sets, balanced audio, an integrated character generator, broad file format support, increased storage and much more.

Broadcasters, sports teams, corporations, schools, media ministries and many others have come to rely on the award-winning TriCaster PRO™ for portable live production and live web streaming.

TriCaster PRO is easy to set up, portable for use in numerous environments and lets you capitalise on the following benefits:

• LiveSet™ technology that makes it possible for you to turn a very small space into a larger than life network style studio
  
• Transition to live double-box effects. For example, show both your in-studio talent and remote reporter sharing the screen
  
• Over 20 hours of video storage for video playback during live presentations and for archiving your live presentations
  
• Full support for both 4:3 and 16:9 broadcasting giving you the option of delivering your program in the traditional TV format or film aspect ratio
  
• LiveMatte™ technology makes it easy to create clean chroma keys for your talent to be displayed in the live virtual sets
  
• With NewTek’s iVGA™ up to three Mac or PC’s on the same network with your TriCaster can be added as inputs for your TriCaster live production
  
• Live overlays support text, picture and animated titles with alpha channel to provide depth and dimension to your graphics
  
• VGA output to projector, with image enhancement controls provide the best quality image to an in-house audience
  
• Edit Media is now optimised with the SpeedEDIT™ 1.5 engine providing the ability to edit HD footage, along with render support for Mac, iPod, MPEG-4, Flash and more
  
• 200+ different effects allow you to transition from one camera or source to another to customise your production
  
• File format support has been extended for live and post production to include MPEG and QuickTime for greater versatility in program delivery
  
• Character generator provides the ability for you to create your own custom titles, motion graphics, scrolls and crawls
  
• For complete versatility and reliability connect Y/C sources using either 4-pin or dual BNC connectors
  
• In-field system recovery provides on-location confidence at any production

• LC-11 - Control surface
  
• TimeWarp - Slow motion & DDR command
  
• LiveText - Remote CG software

You’ve got something to express, with TriCaster you can broadcast or web stream your message out to the world and project to a live audience with the tools and techniques used on network television.

TriCaster is a portable production system. At just under 10-pounds and the size of a shoe box you can take TriCaster anywhere. Plug it in and hook up 3 camcorders and you can live mix your camera sources with video from the TriCaster virtual video cassette recorders (VCR’s) using cut and fade transitions or any one of the 200+ video effects that come with the system. Your production can be complete and polished with opening titles, closing credits and graphics to identify your participants and locations.

TriCaster is easy to set up, portable for use in numerous environments and lets you capitalise on the following benefits:

• The flexibility to quickly connect and switch live between three composite or S-Video cameras
  
• RCA video connectors for hook-up to any camera
  
• Audio connectors for professional audio mixing
  
• Record either full-screen .avi or archive your Internet stream
  
• Enjoy the flexibility of simultaneous output to broadcast, projector and live web stream for both in-house and remote audiences
  
• Template-based titling system makes creating powerful graphics and titles quick and easy
  
• With NewTek's iVGA™, any PC or Mac on the same network as TriCaster can be added as an input for your TriCaster live production
  Tailor your production using any of the 200+ different effects to transition from one camera or source to another
  
• 200+ different effects allow you to transition from one camera or source to another with style
  
• Integrated VCR allows you to playback pre-recorded video in your live presentation
  
• Built-in audio mixer allows you to effectively blend microphones, musical score and other sound elements
  
• TriCaster picture player allows you to include photos and still images in your production
  
• Easily record your productions in either AVI or WMV formats
  
• Built-in video editing lets you prepare video segments in advance for replay during your live production

• LC-11 - Control surface
  
• TimeWarp - Slow motion and DDR command
  
• LiveText - Remote CG software