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NewTek TriCaster 455
Video professionals, broadcasters, bloggers, and organizations looking to stream video online, produce live events, and expand production capabilities have found that the world of video production is evolving. With more viewers watching online than ever before - and appetites for quality programming on the rise - you need to stand out, and look outstanding, too.
TriCaster 455 is the affordable, integrated solution to produce your 4-camera, 14-channel, HD live show with maximum creative firepower—but with minimal proportions. And with an included precision hardware control surface you have a highly responsive console for hands-on navigation of the system UI, giving you another option for managing your live production. Designed for mobility and scaled for small spaces anywhere, TriCaster 455 provides rapid setup, complete live production capabilities, built-in multi-track ISO recording, and the world's most powerful switcher effects system, for smaller shows to make a bigger impact from any location.
Go from zero, to live with up to 4 cameras. Add digital media from four built-in players and 2 network sources for sharing computer displays or wireless iOS devices. Get 4 M/E-style virtual inputs to stage live virtual sets or create custom picture effects and presets. Use all of this for the quintessential live-show combination for starting out, breaking out, or adding on.
Going mobile with your live events is even easier when you have options for managing your production. A keyboard and mouse is one way; the control surface, included with every system, provides better tactile control at a much higher level. You're in the driver's seat with a responsive console at your fingertips for hands-on navigation of the system UI, and access to every source and function of your TriCaster. And the compact frame is a perfect fit for your mobile production or the tight spaces that often go hand in hand with smaller shows.
Produce a network-quality show from places you've never been able to before. Make the most of just 2U of rack space in a production vehicle or other space. Expand the horizon of your live production comfort zone with a new freedom of movement that's just not possible with racks of individual components pieced together.
TriCaster 455 has vast turnkey capabilities without a monolithic footprint. Create a small workspace with room to spare. Integrate into an existing studio; slide into a tight space at school, the garage, or a storage room. Replicate your signature look across other programs, suites, and vans; or add to your current switcher, multiplying its channels, capabilities and visual appeal―upstream or downstream―at a price you can afford.
Innovative IsoCorder™ technology combines the capabilities of racks and racks of video capture equipment, enhancing TriCaster 455 with a built-in, real-time ISO recording system, accessible directly from the user interface. Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to four simultaneous channels lets you record your entire show, select footage from any camera, and more. Handle it all at full resolution to meet your most challenging post-production demands.
No canned, "stock footage" look for you. Your signature look requires a style that makes an impression on your audience. TriCaster 455 hosts the most powerful integrated effects engine in live production. Choose from full-color, animated transitions with alpha channel and embedded audio; deliver a cohesive presentation with imaginative, branded elements, like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D video warping, and transformations with TransWarp effects and motion overlays. Create your own custom effects using the included Animation Store Creator application.
TriCaster 455 removes the guesswork and gear-grinding that can spell disaster for a production on location, or in a time crunch. With default encoding in QuickTime®, encoded files embedded with timecode and four audio tracks, you have the comfort of a high-quality, universal file format that floats effortlessly between TriCaster, Mac® and Windows® platforms, and all common editing and post-production software. Plus, codecs for Mac and PC that let you encode media assets for optimized, real time.
This is what it's like to say yes to every request. Switching. Encoding. Streaming. Keying. Graphics. Playback. This is a six-input, two-output system design that hits the sweet spot for taking on productions of every proportion. Opportunity is banging down the door.
Let nothing stand in the way of getting the look you want or the professional presentation your organization demands. Multi-layered video compositing and motion effects. Fully-integrated virtual set system. Custom graphics creation. Develop a signature style or change it up. The choice is yours.
Raise eyebrows and the profile of your show. You can get a totally branded, network-style studio environment without the high cost or construction. Broadcast live from a multi-angle virtual set. Complement your presentation with double-box effects, custom graphics, and more.
It's easy when both Web streaming and program recording are built right into your production operation. Maximize online views with support for multi-bitrate streaming profiles, and even access online CDN accounts and view streams in real time with a built-in Web browser. Without missing a beat, record the entire program in the background for uploading, later viewing, archiving, or to save on disk.
The integrated multi-channel audio mixer supports a companion Apple® iPad® application that delivers fingertip control over sound. You can literally hand over control of levels, connections, group assignments, and more with the popular touchscreen device, smartly sharing the workload while keeping your small production footprint intact.
Click image for larger view.The TriCaster 455 is also available to rent. Check out our Equipment Rental Page for rates for this and other equipment.
Click image for larger view.| Switcher Channels | 14 – 6 external, 4 internal, 4 virtual inputs |
| Video Input | 4 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite connections and resolutions |
| Network Sources | 2 live sources via Gigabit connection, selectable from any networked computer or Apple® AirPlay® device |
| Media | 4 integrated digital media sources for video, graphics and sounds: 2 DDRs, GFX and Sound |
| Frame Buffer | 5 channels for static graphics or watch folder |
| Virtual Inputs | 4 independent, mix/effect-style channels, with transitions and per-source 3D positioning, scaling and cropping |
| DSKs | 2 primary DSK channels and dedicated upstream overlay per virtual input, each with independent transition controls, 3D positioning, scaling, cropping and integrated TransWarp effects |
| Effects and Transitions | Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supports standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects
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| Virtual Sets | 24 HD live virtual sets, with multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated zoom and presets |
| Video Output | Configurable for up to 8 output connections and 2 independent A/V output signals
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| Recording | Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
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| Recording Capacity | Accommodates ~ 40 hours 1080i or ~ 240 hours 480i via internal drive and removable 1TB media drive (included)
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| Live Streaming | HD live streaming via Gigabit connection, with simultaneous archive
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| Audio Inputs | 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 |
| Audio Outputs | 2 SDI Embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR 1 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (AUX) 1 Stereo 1/4" (phones) |
| Audio Mixing | Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones
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| Supported Formats | NTSC model: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i Multi-Standard model: NTSC-J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i |
| Playback Media Formats | 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) |
| Export Media Formats | Export media application for batch copying with optional transcoding of files to compatible formats for different applications and devices: AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVD, H.264, MOV, MPEG-2, MJPEG, MP4, WebM and more
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| Post Production | NewTek SpeedEDIT 2 non-linear editor available via download for Add-On installation NewTek SpeedHQ codecs for Mac and PC included for extended file compatibility with TriCaster and system applications |
| Monitoring | DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview preview, with selectable layouts |
| Signal Monitoring | Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 |
| Processing | Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point Audio: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point |
| Control Surface | Includes TriCaster 455 hardware control surface
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| System Physical | 2U Rack Mount, with 430W power supply and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
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Click image for larger view.| 1) LIVE DESKTOP MONITORS Select from a variety of layouts for previewing production sources. Full field rate displays include audio VU meter overlays and alpha channel transparency checkerboard. 2) NETWORK SOURCES Share computer screens or displays from wireless Apple® AirPlay® devices, like iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod®, connected to the same local network. TriCaster 455 also accepts network output signals from NewTek 3Play™ systems and TriCaster 8000 systems. 3) LOOK-AHEAD PREVIEW MONITOR Setup and preview your next shot before it goes live, including any titles and overlays to be applied. 4) PROGRAM MONITOR View the primary video output being broadcast, streamed, projected and/or recorded. 5) RECORDING Capture video from up to four individual sources simultaneously with integrated IsoCorder™ multi-track, multi-format recording technology. Files are recorded at native resolution and compatible with every major non-linear editing application, computer operating system and media sharing website. 6) LIVE STREAMING Launch live streaming video of your show to the Web with simultaneous archive, at the touch of a button. TriCaster 455 includes presets for the most common streaming profiles, in resolutions up to 720p, with support for custom multi-bitrate stream profiles. 7) LIVE PRODUCTION SWITCHER Control all 14 channels, including external video and network sources, virtual inputs, and internal media sources. 8) UTILITY ROW Select sources directly from the switcher for the FX bus, DSK channels and AUX output. 9) UTILITY DELEGATE Set the Utility Row to send video and graphics to the FX bus, DSKs or AUX output. 10) VIRTUAL INPUTS Mix multi-source compositions or create complex video effects and assign to a single button. TriCaster 455 includes four fully configurable virtual inputs, each with multiple presets. 11) TRANSITIONS CONTROLS Dictate the flow of shots, transitions and effects, with control over the primary video layer and DSK channels. 12) TIMEWARP EFFECTS Supported on every available effects channel, the TransWarp effects engine is simply the most powerful integrated effects system in live production. TriCaster 455 electrifies live video, DSKs and overlays with full-color animation store transitions, complete with embedded audio and 3D warping of video. The integrated Animation Store Creator application also allows you to build custom transitions and effects, with eye-catching visuals like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D transformations and motion overlays. 13) LIVE VIRTUAL SETS Get the look of a network-style studio, complete with real-time reflections and specular highlights. TriCaster 455 includes 24 HD virtual sets in a variety of styles and settings, each with multiple angles, virtual camera shot presets and animated zoom control. Select sets also feature double-box effects. 14) VIRTUAL INPUT PANEL Select two primary switcher sources, create a mix/effect-style composition, and use additional source as an overlay. Configure virtual sets, layer live elements, set upstream picture-in-picture effects, and more. 15) DDRs Load and playback video clips, packages and motion graphics. TriCaster 455 offers native support for an extensive range of file formats, allowing you to work with essentially any media asset you're given. 16) GRAPHICS Display images, apply titles or present static graphics. Choose from and edit templates in a variety of styles and designs, or import your own graphics for a custom-branded live production. 17) MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO MIXER Deliver pristine sound with adjustable audio controls for internal and external sources, plus outputs, including audio-follows-video, sub-mix routing, and a seven-band equalizer and compressor/limiter on every source and output. Touchscreen remote control is also in the mix, via the companion iPad audio mixing app. |
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