Overview
HD Portable Live Production.
TriCaster™ 300 is small enough to put in your backpack and take your HD live production on the road. Or, set it on your desk and deliver your show in network-quality HD . Wherever you go — Broadcast. Live Stream. Project. Record. All at once.
VIDEO
This portable live production solution weighs only 20 lbs , but packs a truckload of power . Like multi-channel switching. Network-style virtual sets. Apple® AirPlay® support for wireless iOS devices. And more.
Get your message out to a global audience . Quickly . Easily . Affordably .
Features
TriCaster™ 300 is a 13-channel HD portable live production system that conveniently goes where you go. Set up is easy. Before you know it, you're broadcasting live , in up to 1080i resolution. Live streaming to the Web in up to 720p. At the same time. It's like that.
Powerful, compact and affordable, TriCaster 300 is easy to learn and lets you:
Get a 13-channel, multi-definition live production system
Push one button to live stream in up to 720p
Push one button to record
Record up to 20 hrs of 1080iGo wireless with Apple® AirPlay® support and deliver video and audio from iOS devices: iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone® Get instant compatibility with any AirPlay-enabled deviceConfigure, store and import your favorite streaming set-ups as presetsSupport for multi-bitrate streaming profiles
Access online CDN accounts, even during live production, with an integrated Web browser
Create and save complex switcher effects to a single button
Have 15 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)
Connect up to three HD and/or SD live cameras Access unlimited displays from a PC or Mac® (using NewTek iVGA™ technology)
Have full field rate, on-screen preview monitors
Expand your workspace with multi-view monitor outputConnect a projector or big screen for IMAG video outputGet a multi-channel audio mixer with audio-follows-video support
Output HD and SD video, simultaneously Take control using any TriCaster hardware control surface
Interface
Intuitive interface.
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 audio VU meter overlays and adjustable monitor panes.
2. NETWORK INPUT lets 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 content from your live production at full resolution (up to 1080i). Record your entire presentation for later use 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 13 channels, including three external video sources, five virtual mix/effect-style channels, three internal digital media players, an external network input and black. Custom names can be added to switcher sources.
8. UTILITY ROW makes it easy to assign sources to the Effects (FX) bus and downstream key (DSK) channels. 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 and DSKs. 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 to assign complex switcher effects to one button. TriCaster 300 includes five 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.
12. TRANSITIONS add interest and impact to your live production. TriCaster 300 includes more than 200 broadcast-quality HD effects.
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 touching 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 a DDR for video playback, a titles bin and a stills store, making it easy to add media clips, 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 they are displayed live.
17. MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO MIXER gives you control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, with audio-follows-video support and auxiliary routing to integrate an external audio setup.
Comparison
Feature
TriCaster STUDIO
TriCaster 300
TriCaster 450
TriCaster 450 EXTREME
TriCaster 850
TriCaster 850 EXTREME
Switcher Channels
11
13
14
14
24
24
Video Inputs
6
3
4
4
8
8
Video Outputs
2
3
2
2
3
3
Recording Channels
1
1
1
4
1
8
Recording Capacity (hrs)
20SD
20HD
20HD
40HD
50HD
200HD
Virtual Inputs
N/A
5
4
4
8
8
Live Virtual Sets
7
15
20
24
20
24
Network Sources
1
1
2
2
2
2
Digital Media Players
2
3
4
4
5
5
High Definition
N/A
•
•
•
•
•
Standard Definition
•
•
•
•
•
•
One-Button Streaming
•
•
•
•
•
•
One-Button Recording
•
•
•
•
•
•
IsoCorder Technology
N/A
N/A
N/A
•
N/A
•
Apple AirPlay Support
N/A
•
•
•
•
•
Animation Store Transitions
N/A
N/A
N/A
•
N/A
•
Advanced Audio Configuration
N/A
N/A
N/A
•
N/A
•
HDMI Output
N/A
N/A
•
•
•
•
Multi-View Monitoring
N/A
•
•
•
•
•
Removable Storage
N/A
N/A
•
•
•
•
Software Fail-Safe
N/A
N/A
•
•
•
•
Hardware Fail-Safe
N/A
N/A
N/A
•
N/A
•
Rack Mount
N/A
N/A
•
•
•
•
Tech Specs
Dimensions 10.4 x 8.5 x 17.5 (in)
Weight 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Video Processing 4:4:4:4
Audio Processing 4 channels, 96kHz
Video Input 3 simultaneous inputs
Audio Input 3 SDI Embedded
Video Output 3 simultaneous outputs
Audio Output 3 SDI Embedded
Supported Formats NTSC: 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60i
Source Mixing Mix HD/SD resolution and 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios
Recording MPEG-2; Full HD recording in resolutions up to 1080i, with adjustable audio headroom
Recording Capacity ~ 20 hours (1080i)
Live Streaming 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 streams
Supported Stream Types Adobe® Flash®
Virtual Inputs 5 independent, mix/effect-style channels, each with presets and overlay
Virtual Input Overlay 1 per channel, upstream with keying, transitions, and independent positioning and scaling
Live Virtual Sets 15 HD live TriCaster virtual sets, with animated zoom, and independent positioning and scaling
Network Connection 1 Gigabit connection for network inputs and streaming output
Network Source Support Dedicated channel for access to external computer sources
Overlay Dual downstream keys (DSK) with matting, transitions, and independent effects, including positioning, scaling and cropping
Media Players 3 integrated digital media players, including DDR, Stills, and Titles, with presets, alpha channel support and individually adjustable audio levels for all clips
Preview Monitors Full field rate displays, including Program, Preview, and source windows configurable for All Monitors, Switcher Monitors and Preview Scopes
Multi-View Monitor Output Layout choices include All Sources, Program, Preview, Effects, Preview/Program, and Waveform/Vectorscope
Projector Output 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, up to 1920 x 1200 resolution
Integrated Character Generator LiveText™ 2
Integrated Non-Linear Editor SpeedEDIT™ 2
Playback Media Formats AVI, DV, FLV, F4V, M4V, MOV, H.264, MPEG-2, WMV, MP3, WAV, WMA, BMP, GIF, JPG, PICT, PNG, PSD, RAS, TARGA, TIF, and more
Export Media Formats MPEG-2, MPEG-2 PS (all I-frame), DV-AVI, NewTek SpeedHQ w. alpha (AVI), QuickTime DV, Apple iPod®, Sony PSP®, FLV, WMV
Video Ingest 4-pin IEEE FireWire®
Signal Monitoring Waveform and Vectorscope displays
Tally 3 x 1/8" TRS connections
Accessory Options TriCaster 850 CS, TriCaster 450 CS and TriCaster 850 TW
Specifications are subject to change without notification.
System Diagram
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