Mobile producers, independent video and Web TV experts, advanced worship producers, and corporate video departments are the inspiration for TriCaster 460's boldly-go anywhere attitude. For anyone producing professional real-time video in small or roving bases of operation – getting there is just the start.
The most versatile and extensive of our mobile-scale multi-camera video solutions, TriCaster 460's any-format, any-resolution, any frame-rate I/O and amped-up production capabilities let you connect any camera, access any available video source, and go live from locations you've only imagined. And, with 3D and holographic sets, you can go live from virtually any world.
Produce a 4-camera show that looks infinitely bigger, with layered video, real-time compositions, and multiple submixes that give the look of adding 4 other switchers into the stream. Deliver multi-channel media with simultaneous streaming and social media publishing. Record every feed for later remixing, sweetening, or just fixing mistakes—but leave the expensive, extraneous decks, encoders, and other superfluous gear for others to set up and take down while you're on the move. And, TriCaster 460 packs it all into a 2U frame.
When the show's over in the field, get the source footage to your creative team for tricked-out postproduction, or create whole new programs from the media you already captured. With TriCaster 460, your revenue opportunities are just taking off.
Product Essentials:
Based on the innovative concept of a single system to broadcast, project stream, and record simultaneously, TriCaster 460's multiple turnkey functions do the work usually requiring racks of equipment, but integrated into a small, van-friendly footprint instead. Just one system replaces gear for recording, encoding, switching, submixing, playback, audio mixing, DVE, advanced graphics and titling, animation store, scan conversion, multiple channels of virtual sets, live streaming, camera automation, scopes and monitors, and social media publishing.
Professional-grade gear in a compact size. Industry-standard analog and digital connectivity, along with swift setup and teardown for in-and-out coverage, make the most of just 2U of rack space in a production vehicle or other space, and help you gain a freedom of movement that's just not possible with racks of individual components pieced together. Available with or without a compact counter-sunk or countertop control surface that goes anywhere.
TriCaster 460 provides connectivity to prepare for any location scenario. Connect multiple cameras with the capability to mix and match connection types, including SDI, component, composite and Y/C; and even camera types with varying SD and HD resolutions and formats. Equally flexible outputs can send a variety of feeds to multiple destinations and displays—even send a signal to another TriCaster over the network with a network output.
NewTek's seriously forward-thinking IsoCorder™ technology combines the capabilities of racks and racks of video capture equipment, providing multi-track, multi-format recording of up to four simultaneous channels. Record any combination of your finished show, a clean feed, raw source captures from any camera, or more, at full resolution—directly from the user interface.
Connectivity for 4 camera sources. Color correction, keying, cropping, scaling, and frame sync on every input. Video playback from 2 DDRs—not just short clips with an overly restrictive frame count: we're talking full-length packages and whatever else you need. Digital media from 2 built-in graphic and sound slots. 2 network sources for sharing computer displays, wireless iOS devices, or any over-the-network source. And 4 M/E banks to stage live virtual sets, create real-time compositions and presets, and submixes that can act as upstream switchers (or secondary programs out).
Providing greater built-in source variety than any other 15-channel system is just the start. TriCaster 460 gives producers instant access to even more content in real time, without adding equipment or crew. 10 still buffers and 5 animation buffers provide 15 bonus "always on" sources. And enhanced network inputs support cloud video, streaming servers, remote cameras, remotely hosted clips, USB cameras and more, dramatically expanding content and programming possibilities without taking up a hardware input.
The TriCaster integrated multi-channel audio mixer is loaded with enhancements that raise the caliber of your shows' sound to the same professional, network quality as the visuals. Unprecedented routing, customization, control and flexibility—and further opportunities for sound configuration and delivery like simulcast audio, multi-language presentation, and mix-minus applications (such as Skype calls and phoners)—without the investment in scores of external hardware. If live control by an audio operator is what you want, you get full support for mixing from our iPad remote mixer app, the Avid® Artist Mix control surface, and other third-party audio control interfaces.
TriCaster 460 has the most powerful integrated effects engine available in live production. From full-color, animated transitions with alpha channel and embedded audio, to real-time cloth dynamics, 3D video warping, and transformations with TransWarp effects and motion overlays; all the way to your own custom, branded effects using the included Animation Store Creator application, and real-time, multi-layered compositions with 4 M/E rows and motion effects. TriCaster 460 lets nothing stand in the way of getting the look you want or the professional presentation your organization demands.
Automation functions in TriCaster 460 help you experiment with more complex sequences but leave nothing to chance during a live production. Reduce on-air mistakes with macros—streamline real-time shot sequences that make the show look more sophisticated, but are too complicated to execute live and risk costly errors. Unlimited external control functions with MIDI sequencing enables show control of nearly any command, or offloading tasks to additional crew. With hotspots, talent can trigger automated sequences requiring extraordinary timing with on-camera gestures, effectively controlling a segment without an operator. And add remotely controlled robotic cameras as input sources, without the need to add camera operators.
Even if your "set" is really a multi-purpose room or the corner of a studio, your viewers will not only see your professional brand shine through—they'll see any world you want to create, without the high cost or heavy construction. With TriCaster 460 system's virtual sets, you can elevate your look with realistic foregrounds and live moving backgrounds. Not just high-end studio looks either: take a panoramic of any location with your smart phone, or a 3D model from any universe you create, and make it your scene using our holographic LiveSet capability, bringing augmented reality that much closer to live. Add real-time energy to any virtual set with two live sources—each with overlay, all with transitions, sounds, 3D DVEs and effects. Live camera moves and shot changes during production bring your new location to life.
With a brief setup beforehand and the real-time grab of a shot, generate second-screen content for sites like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter during the live show, and extend your brand to online and second-screen platforms—or share assets to common storage locations for instant access by others. Hey, set it all up with a macro and just push a button, and you've increased your program exposure without adding equipment, personnel, or lag time.
TriCaster 460 provides extensive workflow interoperation for postproduction: 4-channel ISO recording enables the capture of all the raw sources coming into the program, for later repurposing or re-use. Expanded media format support (like native QuickTime®-encoded files embedded with timecode and four audio tracks) eliminates conversion for production or editing, speeds up post- production workflows, and enables wider integration of Mac or PC based files. Our codecs for Mac and PC let you encode media assets, optimized for real time.
Through our third-party developer network, TriCaster 460 supports an extended set of products that work directly with the system to provide innovative solutions and workflows in several different areas of your live production, including streaming, graphics, content and controllers. Our SDK enables developers and customers to tap into the power of TriCaster functionality, add applications that enhance the production workflow, and further extend integration with standard and custom installations. And our own suite of peripheral applications and hardware control surfaces rounds out the total solution.
Virtual Camera Moves
Bring your virtual environment to life with animated virtual camera moves. Adjust shot framing on the fly with manual pan, zoom and pedestal movements, or zip from one preset shot, to another without touching the camera.
2X LiveSet Shot Presets
Leagues further than just a "start and finish" zoom position, all professional TriCasters support full pan and scan configuration, with eight custom preset positions for all sets—and with the new live Shot Editor, presets can be modified even while live.
New Live Virtual Sets
The next generation of live virtual sets included in TriCaster 460 take total advantage of our full pan and scan capabilities and position presets, and now include our most updated, more life-like template sets.
Holographic Live Virtual Sets
Create a customized virtual environment from any real-world location. Turn panoramic images taken with your smartphone, DSLR or even point-and-shoot camera into a photorealistic virtual set, using the companion TriCaster VSE 2.5 software (sold separately).
Playback from Cloud, IP, and Stream
Access virtually limitless video sources and content applications as video sources, with the ability to connect to Cloud-based media, IP cameras and streaming servers through network inputs.
Still & Title Buffers (10)
Access up to 15 additional media sources – instantly – during live production. View and manage buffer content directly inside the integrated multiviewer, including animation preview (in some models) and, incredibly live title editing.
Animation Buffers (5)
Dedicate some of your new buffers for up to 5 more full-motion sources for anything animated that you want instantly available, like LiveSet backgrounds, station logos, animated graphics elements—and set them to loop, run once, move around, slow down, position anywhere, scale, and key.
De-Fielded Grabs
Stills from any input (even buffers) can be captured in a pristine, de-fielded frame for immediate use, whether in the show or published instantly.
Send Recording to Playlist
The Add to Playlist record panel command enables instant turnaround of in-show content, making recorded clips available for immediate playback from any DDR playlist.
Playlist Editing During Playback
Easily accommodate revisions to the show rundown or new content without missing a beat by making changes and updates to media player playlists during showtime. Every preset bin can be accessed and reorganized on the fly, even playing back content from one playlist while editing on another.
Macros
Make commonly used series of commands automatic, or just simplify complex ones. Record any sequence of operations as a macro event, then trigger with a mouse click, keystroke, control surface action or MIDI button—or gesture-based onscreen hotspots.
Macro Editor
Save time reproducing your painstaking macros from scratch. Tweak to your exact specifications, editing the action, timing and order as needed, to ensure automated operations run smoothly and accurately.
Snapshots
Configure your setup of a particular scene just the way you need it for any scenario, then fire every macro action simultaneously to snap to it automatically, organizing and automating your show down to the finest detail.
Hotspots
Turn on-screen areas into interactive controls and let your talent trigger macros with live motion - even run your one-person show from in front of the camera. A wave of a hand or a walk to a mark, and the next action sequence happens automatically.
MIDI Support
Make automation of your show even easier or breakout control tasks to additional crew with TriCaster's extensive MIDI support. Add one or any number of MIDI devices that fit your application and budget, assign macros to controller buttons, and provide dedicated control over video operations - even meshing them with live performance elements like sound, lighting, effects, and more.
M/E Autoplay
Increase the efficiency and accuracy of your production with instant automatic playback. Clips and content play right on cue whenever you press the applicable switcher or M/E button, meaning zero delay when taking a video or image.
Session Templates
Set up and store session settings in reusable templates to jump right to your custom configuration during pre-show activities.
MEM Slot Presets
A timesaver on every level. Configure M/Es, LiveSet shots, transitions, media players, and more with your most frequently used setups and content. Presets include multiple slots for instant access to your preferred assets, even while live.
Input Grouping
Use the UI to link switcher and M/E source rows together in color-coded groups to streamline your simultaneous actions on multiple sources and multiple outputs. Make instant, accurate adjustments and fewer mistakes.
UI Enhancements
Next-generation user interface standardizes workflows and conventions across all pro-level models, providing more intuitive control placement and enhanced visuals for better performance and more efficient operation in typical control environments.
Monitoring Enhancements
Preview any source, including M/Es and Buffers, within Waveform/Vectorscope for color correction and level adjustment.
Multi-view Overlays
Individually customize each multi-view preview monitor, adjusting on the fly for fine-tuned workflow or simply for observation.
Audio Control Surface (Avid Artist Mix)
Add an audio operator to your crew to focus solely on sound. Every TriCaster supports the Avid Artist Mix audio control surface (sold separately) to provide hands-on control over audio levels and configuration options.
Audio Follow Video (AFV)
Simplify even the most complex A/V setup by selecting any video source to automatically trigger the appropriate audio selection.
Stereo Output Mixes
Expand audio without adding more hardware. Pair stereo output mixes for quad audio, or split them up for multi-language production, a secondary mix, and much more. Dual auxilliary outputs too.
Audio Routing
Every conceivable audio distribution combination with independent routing of any channel from any input to any and all of the four audio output mixes.
Pan Control
Pan control on every channel creates a rich, layered sound experience.
Rename Audio Inputs
TriCaster makes it easy for you to keep sources straight, use your own naming conventions, and simplify adjustments.
Independent Delay
Compensate for sync issues with incoming video from mixed cameras with the ability to adjust the audio delay for every input.
Source/Output Audition
Listen and adjust more accurately, with the ability to toggle Solo setting on or off. Audition any single source or output channel, with both exclusive and latch operation options.
PTZ Camera Control
Control robotic PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras directly from the User Interface, including camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris. Position presets with thumbnail preview make it easy to set up shots remotely and change angles on the fly.
Social Media Share Panel
Take over second and third screens with built-in social media sharing. Real-time publishing instantly links you with all of your social networks – like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube™ – so you can share, distribute, and engage instantly, even when you don't have a dedicated social media producer on site.
FTP & File Copy
Duplicate and transfer saved files and recordings for internal and external distribution, getting content to the people that need it more quickly and efficiently.
Clip Publishing
Prepare recorded files for publishing, creating in and out points on the frames of preference, and then uploading to the desired destination for internal use or external viewing.
Still Grab & Publish
Grab stills from all inputs (including Buffers) and main outputs simultaneously, with enhanced de-fielding for better image quality, and publish immediately to social sites or post-production workflows.
Mix/Effects Banks (4)
Expand creative possibilities for your production. In Mix mode, M/Es can use program/preview transitions and overlay to create full-featured sub-mixes. In Effect mode, create multiple video layers for real-time compositing, or transform your green screen setup into an elaborate virtual set.
Network Out
Adding more flexibility to TriCaster's outputs, a configurable over-the-network destination—just like any hardware I/O connection—can be assigned a video source and independent audio channel.
M/E Submix Out
Double your output and audience opportunities by switching two shows simultaneously or producing a secondary feed for post-show repurposing, with the ability to output an M/E sub-mix.
M/E Record
MRecording specialized sub-mixes of your live production that you can repurpose at will. Set your record source to any M/E, and capture an alternate cut of your live show, an uninterrupted feed of a select composition, or even an identical program with different branding.
Switcher Channels | 15 – 6 external, 5 internal, 4 M/E buses |
Video Input | 4 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of supported connection types, resolutions and frame rates (including PsF selections)
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Network Sources | 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
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Robotic Camera Support | Access up to 4 live Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via standard serial and network protocols, with preset system and user interface control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris |
Media | 4 integrated digital media sources for video, graphics and sounds (2 DDRs, GFX and Sound) + 15 buffers |
Buffers | 15 content buffers to store and playback video, animations, still images and graphics
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Mix/Effect Buses (M/E) | 4 freely configurable M/E channels for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each with independent Key layer and support for TransWarp effects
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Macros | Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to keyboard shortcuts, control surface actions, MIDI controllers, or on-screen hotspots for recall and automation
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DSKs | 2 primary DSK channels, plus 1 additional Key layer per M/E bus, each with independent transition controls, 3D DVE, 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 | 30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights
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Holographic Live Virtual Sets | Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images
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Hotspots | Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control |
Video Output | Configurable for up to 9 output connections, with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
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Recording | Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
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Grab | Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from inputs and outputs, and freely choose to add grabs to Publish queue, Media Player presets and Buffer destinations |
Media Publishing | Supports direct content upload to YouTube™, Facebook, Twitter™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers |
Live Streaming | HD live streaming 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) 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, with 4 fully independent stereo output mixes: 2 Master, 2 AUX
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Supported Session Formats |
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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: Apple ProRes, AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVD, H.264, MOV, MPEG-2, MJPEG, MP4, WebM and more |
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Monitoring | DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview displays
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Signal Monitoring | Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 |
Session Management | Setup and store session settings in reusable template sessions |
Latency | Ultra-low, between 1 and 2 frames |
Processing | Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point Audio: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point |
A/V Standards | HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M SD video conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656 Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155 |
Control Surface | Optional TriCaster 460 hardware control surface
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MIDI Control | Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party MIDI device control of TriCaster operations via macros |
System Physical | 2U Rack Mount, with 430W power supply and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
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Feature | TriCaster 8000 |
TriCaster 860 |
TriCaster 460 |
TriCaster 410 |
TriCaster 40 |
Video Format |
HD/SD | HD/SD | HD/SD | HD/SD | HD/SD |
Digital I/O (SDI) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Analog I/O (Component, Composite, Y/C) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Camera Support |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
External Video Router Support |
Yes | - | - | - | - |
Switcher Channels |
24 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
External Switcher Video Sources |
10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Internal Switcher Video Sources |
5 + Black | 5 + Black | 4 + Black | 4 + Black | 3 + Black |
Re-Entrant M/E Buses |
8 | - | - | - | - |
Standard M/E Buses |
- | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
M/E-Style Virtual Inputs |
- | - | - | - | 4 |
Output Connections (max) |
14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
Recording Channels (max) |
8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Animation Buffers |
10 | 5 | 5 | - | - |
Still & Title Buffers |
5 | 10 | 10 | 15 | - |
Live Virtual Sets |
30+ | 30+ | 30+ | 30+ | 24 |
Media Publishing |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
IsoCorder™ Recording Technology |
Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
TransWarp Effects |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Animation Store Transitions |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Holographic Live Virtual Set Support |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Macros |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Hot Spots |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Real-Time Motion Tracking |
Yes | - | - | - | - |
MIDI Support |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Avid® AirPlay® Device Support |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multi-View Monitoring |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Individually Configurable Multi-View Monitor Viewports |
Yes | - | - | - | - |
Frame Sync Toggle |
Yes | - | - | - | - |
Genlock |
Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Talley |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Removable Storage |
Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Hardware Fail-Safe |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
Software Fail-Safe |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
System Monitoring |
Yes | - | - | - | - |
Form Factor |
4U Rack Mount |
4U Rack Mount |
2U Rack Mount |
2U Rack Mount |
Desktop |