NewTek New Product Sales Guide TriCaster™ 40
OVERVIEW TriCaster 40 all-in-one live production system instantly empowers stations and pros on a small budget, students in the classroom, corporate departments, small organizations and communities, video bloggers, performers, and independent producers to create the professional-looking programs they envision. Even on a small budget, anyone can capture live HD video, share it with the world, and look like a pro doing it. TriCaster 40 helps them create a professional looking show and deliver their message anywhere, whether over the air, in a live venue, or to their own Web channel. With its desktop design, integrated production capabilities and easy-to-use toolset, TriCaster 40 simplifies video production for anyone. It eliminates complicated setup and cabling between production components by integrating video switching, television-style effects, recording, and streaming in one compact solution. No need to build an entire studio or construct a small “science project” of piecemeal components: just plug in, add cameras and audio, and create.
TRICASTER 40 POSITIONING The most-complete set of real-time video capabilities for multi-camera live production and streaming in a single system under $5,000.
FOR PRO CUSTOMERS
FOR NON-‐VIDEO PRO CUSTOMERS
High-level description Professional, multi-camera HD finally accessible on a small budget
High-level description Easy creation of a video program that looks like professional TV
Target buyers Smaller-budget broadcasters & pros
Target buyers Small house of worship, community organizations & agencies, and individuals looking to communicate their message with video
Their requirements Need to get on air and on the web quickly with smallscale, high-quality live video, despite budget constraints The TriCaster 40 solution Is a basic, turnkey solution to create a professional multi-camera show in HD, without the expense of an SDI infrastructure Unlike competitors who offer... Feature-limited systems that get you to just good enough but still require additional hardware and software like clip store & graphics or virtual sets
Their requirements Professional standards and quality, but simplified for non-industry use that anyone can set up, learn and use The TriCaster 40 solution Is an all-in-one, entry level, easy to use desktop solution for producing professional-looking multicamera TV-style programs Unlike competitors who offer... Excessively basic software or “streaming quality” devices that quickly hit a ceiling and keep you at beginner level
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TRICASTER 40 WORD CLOUD Listen for these words in your customer conversations to determine whether TriCaster 40 is the product that fits your prospects’ needs.
all-in-one
turnkey
quick
desktop
learn
professional-looking
portable
stream
novice
webinar
HD
budget
basic classroom
entry-level
multi-camera
small easy
simple
cart
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KEY MESSAGES •
There is no other all-in-one live production and streaming system with a more complete set of real-time video production capabilities than TriCaster 40. o o o o o
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Entry-level product, and entry-level price, erase barriers to professional production. o o
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No complex, separate components that require configuration or cabling. Just take it anywhere, plug in cameras and audio – add a monitor – and start creating.
Live streaming is built directly into multi-camera production. o o o
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TriCaster 40 utilizes a familiar, easy-to-learn UI used by top broadcasters worldwide. Its price starting under $5,000 (US) makes it accessible to customers who previously couldn’t afford to develop live programming, create real-time productions of events and shows, or stream truly professional video programs to the Web. All-in-one video solution enables use of current cameras, and unifies quality among cameras (even different types); provides high production value; full control of every aspect of a program; and the ability to monitor, project, broadcast, stream, and post for on-demand viewing. It’s a turnkey system that doesn’t require the spec, purchase or integration of additional I/O hardware, a separate computer for interfacing or operation, or third-party wares like expensive traditional hardware switchers or hybrid software/hardware units do.
Portable (and A/V Cartable) makes it easy to share, move, store, set up and deploy. o o
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Includes four-camera/14-channel switcher, multiple video layers, 3D effects, still images, sophisticated titling, animated transitions and media players, all integrated into production. Ability to stream, project, record, or broadcast, from the same system, at the same time live production is taking place. Media server incorporated for clip capture, playback and program record, saving racks of space and equipment. Network inputs, with software app for selecting computer displays as video sources, eliminate need for scan conversion devices. Virtual sets included, 24 of them, with multiple camera angles, distinct set locations, doublebox effects, moving backgrounds – no additional, expensive hardware or add-on software.
Encode and broadcast A/V output to the Web during production. Choose your own CDN and store in presets for quick one-button streaming access. Stream secondary program during output to projection or broadcast if desired.
Professional component HD is a broadcast standard, compared to consumer-grade HDMI. o
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Multiple international standards exist for the use of analog component in broadcast television, made even more robust with its use along professional coaxial cable (even over long cable runs) and with industrial-grade BNC connectors (easily available and included with purchase). HDMI, a high-quality consumer standard, is often described as superior for home viewing and other short-run uses (such as monitoring of a TriCaster 40 live production).
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TRICASTER 40 FEATURES INTEGRATED / COST-EFFICIENCY All-in-one System
Production switcher, still images, titles, transitions, clip playback, program recording, live streaming in television-quality HD, and virtual sets—all in a single desktop box
Portability
Small footprint, desktop form factor ideal for any tight production environment. Deliver from a van, small studio, broadcast control room, backstage, blogger’s workspace... or put it in a backpack and fly anywhere in the world
On-board video clip player
Store pre-recorded video in the system and load it in the player. Or, capture clips during live production for instant playback when the player is selected for program
Component video
Industry-standard analog video signal compatible with most common cameras and output devices, both professional-grade and off-the-shelf
Configurable Video Inputs
Connect multiple cameras with the capability to mix and match connection types, including Component, Composite and Y/C, and camera types of varying resolutions – without the need for add-on converters
Real-time HD and SD Production
Ability to use multiple HD or SD cameras, video feeds, stored clips and graphics, computers and iOS devices, and more in full resolution HD, including 1080i and 720p
14-channel video switcher
Change scenes or angles during live production by choosing among 14 different sources (including live camera, video, graphics, titles, stills) and applying transitions between shots
6 external sources
Utilize up to 4 cameras for live video, along with displays from 2 networked computers and iOS wireless devices (iPod, iPad, iPhone, Mac)
7 internal sources
Play back HD video clips using the DDR, apply titles and graphics from 2 Graphics channels, and create composite effects from live and stored sources using 4 virtual inputs
Optional control surface
Dedicated control surface exclusive to the TriCaster 40 system, with full access to hardware operation of live-production operation and ability to add operator
Live Streaming
Encode and broadcast A/V output to the Web during production with your choice of CDN, and secondary program outputs if desired
Broadcast, Web, projector, monitor
No need to settle on streaming quality. Send your A/V signal to multiple destinations simultaneously, whether a monitor for your own viewing, traditional broadcast, live Web stream, or a projector in a live venue
Built-in Recording
Capture full-length live production or clips for live playback at full resolution – or at web resolution for immediate posting to social video sites or import to the non-linear editor of your choice. Save on recording devices, and record up to 20 – 120 hours of HD
Live virtual sets
Displays in a sophisticated, elegant set environment any on-camera talent or object that’s in front of a green screen/blue screen, and incorporates set-like elements such as desks with real time reflections, monitors with video playing in them, and television-style graphics (double-box, over-the-shoulder, lower-third, etc.)
Network-style visual elements
Programs can incorporate professional titles, dynamic text, transitions (200 of them), virtual inputs, and customized virtual set content – without adding more components
PROFESSIONAL MULTI-CAMERA PRODUCTION
FLEXIBLE PROGRAM DELIVERY
CREATIVE IMPACT
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TRICASTER 40 KEY BENEFITS All-in-one, turnkey solution provides multiple advantages over piecemeal components, from ease of purchase and ease of setup, to ease of integration and ease of use. It means: For non-video pros: Technology doesn’t get in the way. Many other “small budget” solutions require a networkconnected host CPU and monitor for display and operation, as well as an additional monitor for source preview, separate devices for streaming and recording, and all the cables and connectors to assemble them. This drives up the total cost of ownership (and the need for professional expertise) before you even power the product on.
For video pros: Less set up time. More production time. Every time. Turnkey solution vs. pieced-together “science project” provides a complete feature set, fewer integration points to troubleshoot, quick ramp-up, and exceptional portability.
Easy to use means the famous TriCaster interface – currently used by NewTek customers who produce more than 60,000 hours of live video content every week - makes live production intuitive for anyone unfamiliar with video technology – while recreating a professional production experience for more skilled operators. For non-video pros: No hurdles to learning – or teaching – live video production. Ability to make a production look professional, even with DIY setup, lack of ample time or desire to train users, lack of professional video experts or engineers, and limited space considerations
For video pros: No pain of integrating a new solution. All-in-one live switching, streaming and recording reduces complexity of operation and streamlines production tasks, while still attaining professional-style programming.
Beyond mobility. Cart-and-carry portability means you can take HD live production to more places with fewer moving parts. For non-video pros: Set up anywhere. Desktop-friendly design is highly suited for portable live production use and locations where space is at a premium: A/V carts wheeled from classroom to classroom, tight FOH sound booths, desktop/tabletop in ad hoc production area or temporary space, hand-carry (Porta-brace, backpack, flight case) to any scene, tight space, or breaking event.
For video pros: Go anywhere (and be the first to arrive). On-the-go or right in the middle of all the action, it does in one compact device the work of multiple spacewasting appliances (plus all their cabling and connections), saving valuable time and resources.
Entry-level price. Professional performance means you don’t have to compromise on quality anymore with socalled “web tv production” software that forces you to add converters, purchase multiple capture cards, and upgrade to pro versions to access virtual sets. The signal is broadcast-television quality – so you can choose to broadcast, syndicate, or post-produce your content too instead of settling for streaming-only quality.
For non-video pros: Easy to buy. No need to keep going back to the well. One-stop, professional multi-camera production with “wow factor” built-in effects, transitions, and virtual sets; biggerlooking productions with an internal clip player and even input from a live computer display; and support for text and CG title effects – and yet not even close to the cost of adding up individual components. With a finished program as professional as broadcast TV.
For video pros: Easy to add. Affordable enough to duplicate across rooms, vans; quickly add productions of equivalent brand quality to existing programming; or expand model to field or remote facilities
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TRICASTER 40 TECH SPECS
Switcher Channels
Video Input
Network Sources Media
Virtual Inputs
Downstream Key Video Layers Virtual Sets
Video Output
Recording Recording Capacity Live Streaming Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Audio Mixing Supported Formats
Playback Media Formats
Processing System Physical
14 – 6 external, 4 internal, 4 virtual inputs 4 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of HD Component, SD Component, Y/C or Composite and supported resolutions - Each input includes integrated frame synchronizer - Independent keying, cropping and Proc Amp controls per input - BNC connectivity 2 simultaneous live sources via Gigabit connection, selectable from any networked computer or Apple® AirPlay® device - Independent keying, cropping and Proc Amp controls per input 3 integrated digital media sources for video and graphics: DDR and GFX x 2 - Independent keying, cropping and Proc Amp controls per media source 4 independent, mix/effect-style channels supporting multi-source compositions, virtual sets, double-box effects and more - 3 configurable sources per channel, each with independent positioning, scaling and cropping, including upstream keyer with DVE and transition controls 2 downstream keyers, each with independent DVE, transition controls, positioning and scaling Up to 5 layers on-screen simultaneously 24 HD live virtual sets, with multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated zoom and presets A/V output signal through up to 5 output connections - 2 x Analog BNC configurable for Component or Y/C + Composite (Program and SDonly AUX) - Network output for live streaming Native recording in resolutions up to 1080i Encoded as QuickTime® or Web-quality H.264 Accommodates ~ 20 hours 1080i or ~ 120 hours 480i via internal drive in QuickTime format - Capacity expandable using external media drives HD live streaming via Adobe® Flash® or Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull 1/4” Mono (Mic) RCA x 2 Stereo L/R (Line) RCA x 2 Stereo L/R 1/4” Stereo (phones) Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, output, stream and headphones NTSC: 1080i, 720p, 480i (16:9), 480i (4:3) Multi-Standard: NTSC-J; PAL 1080i, 720p, 576i (16:9), 576i (4:3) AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263, H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG (1, 2, all profiles, program or transport streams), MP4, WMV, WebM, PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more, with Import Media application for batch import with optional transcoding of files (including Apple ProRes) Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point Audio: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point 10.4 x 8.5 x 17.5 in (26.4 x 21.6 x 44.5 cm) 19 lbs (8.6 kg)
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COMPARISON TABLE – PROFESSIONAL LINE AT-A-GLANCE
TriCaster 40
Video Format HD/SD Form Factor Desktop Switcher Channels 14 External Input Sources 6 Camera Inputs 4 Network Sources 2 M/E Buses with Re-‐Entry -‐ M/E-‐Style Virtual Inputs 4 Internal Clip Playback Sources 1 Video Layers / Overlays 5 / 3 Output Connections (max) 5 Program Record Yes ISO Record Channels (max) -‐ Live Virtual Sets / Sources per set (max) 24 / 2 TransWarp Effects -‐ Multi-‐Tiered Fail-‐Safe Software Only Multi-‐View Monitoring All Monitors UI & single-‐source MV Genlock -‐ Vectorscope / Signal Monitoring -‐ Animation Store Transitions -‐ External Video Router Support -‐ Recordable Macros -‐ Social Media Publishing -‐ Live Media Export -‐ Real-‐Time Motion Tracking -‐ Macro Hotspots -‐ Anaglyph 3D Video Production Support Yes
TriCaster 455
TriCaster 855
TriCaster 8000
HD/SD 2U Rack Mount 14 6 4 2 -‐ 4 2 5 / 3 8 Yes 4 24 / 2 Yes Hardware/Software UI & MV layouts Yes Yes Yes -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Yes
HD/SD 4U Rack Mount 24 10 8 2 -‐ 8 2 5 / 3 11 Yes 8 24 / 2 Yes Hardware/Software UI & MV layouts Yes Yes Yes -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ Yes
HD/SD 4U Rack Mount 24 10 8 2 8 -‐ 2 Unlimited / 36 14 Yes 8 25 / 4 Yes Hardware/Software Fully configurable UI & MV Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
IN-DEPTH Supported Formats (NTSC) Supported Formats (Multi-‐Standard) Live Streaming Video Processing
TriCaster 40 1080i, 720p, 480i (16:9) 480i (4:3) NTSC-‐J; PAL 1080i, 720p 576i (16:9), 576i (4:3) Adobe® Flash® Windows Media® 4:4:4:4 32-‐bit Floating Pt.
Video Inputs
Component, Y/C, Composite Network Input
Video Outputs
Component, Y/C, Composite Stream
Audio Processing Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Record Sources Record Formats Base Recording Capacity Removable Storage
2 ch, 96 kHz 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 1/4” Mono (Mic) RCA x 2 Stereo L/R (Line) RCA x 2 Stereo L/R 1 x 1/4” Stereo (phones) Program QuickTime® Web-‐quality H.264 ~ 20 hours 1080i No (external via eSATA)
TriCaster 455 TriCaster 855 TriCaster 8000 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i 480/60i 480/60i NTSC-‐J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i NTSC-‐J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i NTSC-‐J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i Adobe Flash Adobe Flash Adobe Flash Windows Media Windows Media Windows Media 4:4:4:4 4:4:4:4 4:4:4:4 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 32-‐bit Floating Pt. SDI SDI SDI Component, Y/C, Composite Component, Y/C, Composite Component, Y/C, Composite Network Input Network Input Network Input SDI SDI SDI Component, Y/C, Composite Component, Y/C, Composite Component, Y/C, Composite HDMI, DVI, VGA, HDMI HDMI Stream Stream Stream Network Output to TriCaster 4 ch. 96 kHz 4 ch. 96 kHz 4 ch. 96 kHz 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 4 SDI embedded 8 SDI embedded 8 SDI embedded 3 x 2 bal. ¼”, 1 x 2 bal. XLR 8 AES3/EBU, 8 x 2 bal. XLR 8 AES3/EBU, 8 x 2 bal. XLR 2 SDI embedded, 1 x 2 bal. XLR 3 SDI embedded, 2 AES3/EBU 3 SDI embedded, 2 AES3/EBU 1 x 2 bal. ¼” (Aux) 4 bal. XLR, 4 bal. XLR (Aux) 4 bal. XLR, 4 bal. XLR (Aux) Any combination of I/O Any combination of I/O Any combination of I/O QuickTime®, MPEG-‐2 (high or QuickTime®, MPEG-‐2 (high or QuickTime®, MPEG-‐2 (high or normal), H.264, AVI, MP3 normal), H.264, AVI, MP3 normal), H.264, AVI, MP3 ~ 40 hours 1080i ~ 200 hours 1080i ~ 200 hours 1080i 1 SATA III bay & 1TB Drive 4 SATA III bays & 4 2TB Drives 4 SATA III bays & 4 2TB Drives
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COMPARISON TABLE – LEGACY PLATFORM AT-A-GLANCE Feature Video Format Form Factor HD Live Streaming Program Record Switcher Channels Mix Video Input Formats External Input Sources Camera Inputs Network Sources M/E-‐Style Virtual Inputs Internal Clip Playback Sources Simultaneous Overlays Overlay Effects Scaling and Positioning Output Connections (max) Live Virtual Sets Virtual Set Animated Zoom Apple® AirPlay® Support Audio Follows Video Dedicated Multi-‐View Output Fail-‐Safe
TriCaster 40 HD/SD Desktop Yes Yes 14 Yes 6 4 2 4 1 3 Configurable DVEs Yes 5 24 Yes Yes Yes PGM, PVW, or FX Multi-‐tiered Software
TriCaster STUDIO SD Desktop -‐ Yes 11 No 7 6 1 -‐ 2 1 Take/Fade -‐ 4 7 -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐
TriCaster 300 HD/SD Desktop Yes Yes 13 Yes 4 3 1 5 1 3 Configurable DVEs Yes 4 15 Yes Yes Yes Selectable layouts -‐
TriCaster BROADCAST
TriCaster PRO
TriCaster 100
SD Desktop -‐ Yes 11 No 7 6 1 -‐ 2 1 Take/Fade -‐ 4 7 -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐
SD Shuttle -‐ Yes 9 No 4 3 1 -‐ 1 1 Take/Fade -‐ 3 7 -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐
SD Shuttle -‐ Yes 9 No 4 3 1 -‐ 1 1 Take/Fade -‐ 3 -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐
IN-DEPTH Supported Formats (NTSC) Supported Formats (Multi-‐Standard) Live Streaming Video Processing
TriCaster 40 1080i, 720p 480i (16:9), 480i (4:3) NTSC-‐J; PAL 1080i, 720p, 576i (16:9) 576i (4:3) Adobe® Flash® Windows Media® 4:4:4:4 32-‐bit Floating Pt.
Video Inputs
Component Y/C, Composite Network Input
Video Outputs
Component Y/C, Composite Stream
Audio Processing
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Record Sources Record Formats Base Recording Capacity
2 ch, 96 kHz 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 1 x 1/4” Mono (Mic) RCA x 2 Stereo L/R (Line)
RCA x 2 Stereo L/R 1 x 1/4” Stereo (phones) Program QuickTime®; Web-‐quality H.264 ~ 20 hours 1080i
TriCaster 300 1080/60i 720/60p 480/60i NTSC-‐J; PAL 1080i 720p, 576i (16:9) 576i (4:3) Adobe Flash Windows Media 4:4:4:4 32-‐bit Floating Pt. SDI Component Y/C, Composite Network Input SDI Component Y/C, Composite Stream 4 ch. 96 kHz 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 3 x SDI embedded 3 x 2 AES3/EBU 2 x bal. XLR/¼” 2 x 4 bal. ¼” 3 x SDI embedded 2 x AES3/EBU 2 x AES3/EBU (Aux) 4 x bal. ¼” (PGM) 4 x bal. ¼” (Aux) Program or Aux
TriCaster STUDIO
TriCaster BROADCAST
TriCaster PRO
TriCaster 100
480i (16:9) 480i (4:3)
480i (16:9) 480i (4:3)
480i (16:9) 480i (4:3)
480i (16:9) 480i (4:3)
NTSC-‐J PAL 576i (16:9) 576i (4:3) Adobe Flash Windows Media 4:2:2 16-‐bit Integer
NTSC-‐J PAL 576i (16:9) 576i (4:3) Adobe Flash Windows Media 4:2:2 16-‐bit Integer SDI Component Composite, Y/C Network Input SDI Component Composite, Y/C Stream 2 ch. 48 kHz 32-‐bit Floating Pt.
NTSC-‐J PAL 576i (16:9) 576i (4:3) Adobe Flash Windows Media
NTSC-‐J PAL 576i (16:9) 576i (4:3)
Component Composite, Y/C Network Input Component Composite, Y/C Stream 2 ch. 48 kHz 32-‐bit Floating Pt. 4 x bal. XLR/¼”
4 x bal. XLR/¼” 1 x SDI embedded 1 x AES3/EBU
Windows Media
N/A
N/A
Component Composite, Y/C Network Input
Composite, Y/C Network Input
Component Y/C, Composite Stream
Y/C, Composite Stream
N/A
N/A
2 bal. XLR/¼” RCA x 2 Stereo L/R (Line)
2 x 1/4” Mono (Mic) RCA x 2 Stereo L/R (Line)
2 x bal. ¼” 1 x 1/8” (phones)
RCA x 2 Stereo L/R 1 x 1/8” (phones)
Program or FX
1 x SDI embedded 1 x AES3/EBU 2 x bal. ¼” RCA x 2 Stereo L/R 1 x 1/8” (phones) Program or FX
Program
Program
MPEG-‐2
MPEG-‐2
MPEG-‐2
MPEG-‐2
MPEG-‐2
~ 20 hours 1080i
~20 hours SD
~20 hours SD
~10 hours SD
~10 hours SD
2 x bal. ¼” RCA x 2 Stereo L/R 1 x 1/8” (phones)
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FAQ Does TriCaster 40 work with regular cameras? It sure does. With Component, Y/C and Composite connections, TriCaster 40 supports most common HD and SD cameras – consumer, legacy, and pro. My customer’s camera has HDMI. Can they use that? TriCaster 40 does not support HDMI input. But, most cameras – nearly all that we’ve seen used in live production – also include component output, so their cameras should still be compatible. Why not HDMI? HDMI isn’t typically considered a professional-quality connection. While suitable, for example, to connect a media device to a monitor or television, HDMI doesn’t offer a secure, locked connection for transmitting the signal from a camera, nor does it lend itself well to longer cable lengths or multi-cable runs due to durability concerns, signal degradation, and expense. In cases where a customer may have gotten a really good deal on a camera with the promise of using HDMI – and hadn’t considered component outputs – then even they can still use TriCaster 40, simply with the purchase of easily accessible HDMI–Component conversion adapters. These typically cost under $50. Furthermore, since running component reduces the above cabling concerns, this could solve some potential problems even for those customers who were planning to use HDMI. And no SDI? As the new entry-level model, TriCaster 40 is designed to give novices, basic users, and pros on a budget access to HD live production and streaming at a price they can afford. With component connectivity, TriCaster 40 is compatible with most common cameras and output devices, and offers a professional-quality signal without the expense of SDI equipment or infrastructure. It’s worth noting that most SDI cameras cost more than a TriCaster 40 to start with! Give me 10 reasons why customers would want to use a component-connected system. • Low investment vs. SDI infrastructure • Use of commonly available cameras (legacy studio & field; consumer and prosumer) • Industry acceptance as professional standard vs. DVI & HDMI • Robustness of quality over distance vs. degradation of DVI & HDMI • Low vulnerability to accidental disconnect • Enduring prevalence of component A/V devices • Native quality all the way through • SDI has no advantage vs. component for streaming • NewTek’s dedication to an authentic pro experience, even on a smaller budget • Our heritage of making professional gear accessible to all
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But won’t the customers with component cables need to buy adapters? If customer already has BNC component cables, then no. But if they only have RCA component cables, they will need to use the adapters included with the system. BNC male to RCA female adapters are also available from most popular electronics stores and a number of online outlets. Where’s LiveText? As TriCaster 40 is primarily purposed for basic real-time production and live streaming workflows, offline activities have been streamlined. So unlike the professional models, the LiveText add-on is not included, nor available as a download, for TriCaster 40. However, the optional LiveText standalone application is still compatible with TriCaster 40; title templates in a variety of styles and colors are still included and can be edited in-session; and custom titles and graphics designed offline in LiveText or third-party software can still be imported. Where’s SpeedEDIT? SpeedEDIT is not included with TriCaster 40 as an add-on, nor available as an optional download. NewTek does offer a standalone version of SpeedEDIT that can be purchased separately and installed on a standard workstation or laptop computer, to create and export video clips for use with TriCaster 40. Will TriCaster Virtual Set Editor work with it? Yes! TriCaster 40 supports sets created in VSE, and can run VSE 2.0 like the other models. Will Animation Store Transitions and TransWarp Effects work with it? No. TriCaster 40 doesn’t support Animation Store Transitions or TransWarp effects. What hardware accessories are supported by TriCaster 40? TriCaster 40 customers will be pleased to know there’s an optional, dedicated control surface for a professional experience in operating the system. Also, both “flavors” of single-channel control, the 850TW and TW-42, are compatible. What about IsoCorder Technology? TriCaster 40 does not include IsoCorder recording technology. However, Program Record can capture and save shows for on-demand or archive purposes, or capture clips for DDR playback. So, there are only 2 inputs for audio? Yes, there is a 1/4” input for microphone and a Stereo RCA input for line, a combination that is suitable for basic productions. To put this in perspective, some systems don’t offer even two inputs – nor include other audio enhancements like “audio follow video” as standard with the product, as it is in TriCaster 40 – so this is certainly not something to be downplayed! If additional audio inputs are required, there are a great variety of incredibly cost-effective audio mixers on the market that can be used with TriCaster to meet more-robust audio demands. Customers really can easily incorporate audio mixing into the TriCaster workflow very inexpensively. Page 11 -‐ Updated August 14, 2012 | NEWTEK CONFIDENTIAL – INTERNAL AND RESELLER USE ONLY – DO NOT DISTRIBUTE