High definition (HD), live, multi-camera video production no longer exists only in the realm of big television studios or giant production trucks with banks of monitors, miles of cables, tape machines, video recorders, video effects generators, titling stations, audio mixers and more. Today, all of that power, quality and potential exists in a 20-pound box small enough to fit in a backpack with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver network-quality video. TriCaster™ TCXD300 makes it possible for you to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.
TriCaster TCXD300 is a high definition, network-quality portable live production solution. In one small box you gain multi-channel HD switching, HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more.
* Multi-Standard price for outside of the US and Canada only
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TriCaster™ TCXD300 at US$14,995 (Multi-standard US$17,995), represents the state-of-the-art in portable live production systems with the highest quality 32-bit floating point, 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster TCXD300 accepts high definition video in both 1080i and 720p along with SDI, Y/C, component and composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster TCXD300 is easy to set up, portable and provides the following system benefits:
Pristine Video and Audio
- End-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects and virtual sets
- Video processing employs 32-bit floating-point precision, 4:4:4:4 video processing and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
- Four-channel audio processed at 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
- Extensive audio input/output flexibility including Embedded SDI on all video channels, four channels of AES/EBU, and professional level balanced XLR/phone connectors
- All video inputs can be Proc-Amped, keyed and frozen, including titles and DDRs
- Integrated full field rate Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope with full color beam tracing
- Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
- Pristine capture of video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at very high bit-rates
- Next-generation optimized user-interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by the ability to quickly access controls to configure each source
Virtual Inputs and Live Virtual Sets
- Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
- Use "virtual cameras" by populating multiple Virtual Inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
- Each source has a Proc Amp, keying, garbage matte and alpha channel support
- Layer up to five live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
- Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition and camera placement easy
- All Virtual Inputs provide an additional overlay channel with independent transitions and scaling capabilities
- Insert live video inputs into live virtual sets with ease
- Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily either interactively, or using automatic control to user specified zoom preset levels
- Presets provide quick convenient access to numerous Virtual Input setups
- HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
- Mix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
- Simultaneous HD and SD video output with Proc Amp control
- iVGA™ supports unlimited networked computers as live inputs to the switcher
- Simple live HD streaming with Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull
- Record 18 hours of full HD 1080i video in high quality 100Mbps I-Frame only MPEG at up to 4:2:2 color precision
- Genlock input for broadcast system integration supports bi-level and tri-level references
- On-screen ISO monitoring for all switcher inputs (internal and external)
- Enhanced secondary video output for projector or second monitor (up to 1920 x 1200) with sophisticated full field-rate defielding and scaler processing offers varied displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources, Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope, and more
- Dedicated upstream overlay with transitions with per source positioning, scaling, and color processing
- Two additional downstream overlay channels with individual transitions, scaling, position, keying and alpha channel
- Sophisticated control system for transitions, automated playback, overlays and more
- Next generation LiveMatte™ HD for incredibly clean real-time keying with advanced spill suppression and garbage matte controls.
- Convenient user presets available throughout the live production environment, including DDR playlists, Virtual Inputs, and audio mixers
- Integrated audio mixer with audio-follows-video and talk-over options
- Auxiliary audio output supports external mixing of sound from integrated media players for easy integration with complex audio installations and external mixing
- Edit title pages live, including changes to fonts, text sizes, graphic replacement and more
- Media player autoplay allows easy on-air cue of titles, video clips, sophisticated count-down capabilities and more
- DDR provides real-time dynamic playback speed control for clip playback
- New session system allows convenient storage and recall of complete configuration and playlist setups for different shows, locations and more
- Easy access to every important control during live production
- Support for LiveControl™ LC-11 hardware switcher
- Extensive file format support simplifies media import
- Integrated professional HD CG/Titling and real-time HD editing capabilities
The TriCaster™ TCXD300 interface is set up much like the control room found in a live television truck. You have quick and easy access to virtual monitors and your live production tools, virtual sets, titling system, editing program, recording and streaming options and much more.
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1) LIVE PRODUCTION provides control of an entire multi-channel HD production. Connect up to three HD or standard definition (SD) cameras, digital or analog audio, and go live with simultaneous output to video, projector and the Web.
2) LIVE VIRTUAL SETS in HD give you the flexibility of expansive, professional sets even though your location may have limited space. With live, multi-camera smooth zooming, show your talent in a network-style studio without the need for a camera operator or expensive motion control system. Sets include double box effects with options for stand-up and one or two presenters.
3) ON-SCREEN MONITORS let you select shots with confidence. Displaying cameras, clips and iVGA™ networked computer inputs, TriCaster TCXD300 allows you to send all monitors to a second display, and enlarge your workspace.
4) PREVIEW AND PROGRAM MONITORS let you display titles or a transition on-screen, while showing what source is up next. Innovative color Waveform Monitors and Vectorscopes ensure perfect signal quality for your live production.
5) ADVANCED VIDEO SWITCHER gives you unprecedented control over all inputs. Select a live output on Preview, and use either the on-screen T-bar or the optional LiveControl™ LC-11 hardware to transition easily from one source to another. Versatile production tools such as Virtual Inputs and dual downstream keys provide the ability to easily create dynamic overlays and graphics.
6) VIDEO TRANSITIONS add interest and impact to your live production. Use any of the 200-plus HD broadcast-quality effects to transition from one source to another and fly titles and inserts on and off screen.
7) LIVE TITLES give you a broadcast look with graphics, titles and animated overlays on top of your live video. Lock a title or bug to a camera or virtual input and set the in and out motion for each.
8) ONE-BUTTON INTERNET STREAMING allows you to use Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® to deliver a live stream directly to the Web, in 720p HD and other streaming profiles with simultaneous archive for later viewing. ONE BUTTON RECORDING captures your live production as a full HD resolution video file.
9) AUDIO MIXING gives you complete control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, you can also adjust input trim levels for the best possible audio. In addition, TriCaster TCXD300 provides both AES and embedded digital audio for pristine sound.
10) DDR allows you to easily add video clips to your production, as well as auto-insert clips captured during a live event for immediate playback. HD and SD resolutions are supported in a variety of popular file formats.
11) VIRTUAL INPUTS provide five customized inputs to configure virtual sets, layer live elements, assign titles, set upstream picture-in-picture elements and much more. These settings can be used as templates for easy creation of other mix effects and are instantly available in the playlist along the left.
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1Both digital (SDI) and analog video output connectors are active at all times.
- HD rows output HD-SDI and HD Component
- SD rows can be configured as “SDI + Component” or “SDI + Composite + Y/C”
- Output Row 1 and 2 run at the session resolution
- Output Row 3 always provides an SD output
- SD output is always 16:9 for 16:9 sessions, 4:3 for 4:3 sessions (HD or SD)
- Minimum display resolution of 1280 x 1024 for 4:3, or 1440 x 900 for 16:9
- For HD projects, all outputs are HD output consists of 3 HD-SDI and 3 HD Component.
- For SD Projects, output consists of 3 SD-SDI connections, 1 SD-Component, 2 Composite and 2 Y/C
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A: NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 is the latest model in the TriCaster family of portable live production products. It provides anyone wanting to produce network-style productions and streams with an end-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects, keying and virtual sets. This HD portable live production appliance allows you to create, broadcast, stream and project HD video with the flexibility of one-person or small team operation. TriCaster TCXD300 weighs only 20-pounds, and is small enough to fit in a backpack.
A: NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 represents a breakthrough in portable live production, allowing you to more successfully engage audiences, deliver messages and events, build brands and create new revenue streams. You can now produce network-quality HD or SD output, access unprecedented effects and layering capabilities, and take advantage of the most powerful virtual set technology available.
TriCaster is used by sports organizations, broadcasters, schools, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
A: TriCaster TCXD300 includes a multi-channel switcher that allows you to connect up to three cameras and provides HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more. TriCaster TXCD300 supports recording, broadcasting and streaming of full HD 16:9 or 4:3 productions.
You can input both HD and SD cameras for your production with simultaneous HD and SD video output. Cameras can be HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD component, Y/C or composite analog inputs, with support for four channels of analog or AES audio per camera. Each camera also offers SDI embedded audio in either HD or SD production.
TriCaster TCXD300 one-button live stream option delivers full HD live streams, including superior quality 720p, the highest resolution output in the industry. The system supports Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull. TriCaster TCXD300 will also simultaneously live stream your production while recording to the internal hard drive in full 1080i HD. In addition, your live stream is also preserved as a Flash stream file.
The integrated DDR allows automatic insertion of clips in a wide variety of formats, as well as scrolls, crawls and motion graphics. The workflow is streamlined with the addition of playlists right next to the DDR. You can create as many playlists as needed for the show, simply clicking on a playlist instantly loads those clips. This essentially provides an unlimited number of custom lists at any time.
ISO modes for all three cameras, clips, network inputs and titles allow you to keep an eye on upcoming production elements. An optional second bridge monitor allows you to send all monitors and scopes to a second DVI or HDMI monitor, which creates a larger workspace. NewTek iVGA™ network provides import of an unlimited number of displays (Macs and PCs).
A: Here is a comparison chart of the entire TriCaster family including TriCaster TCXD300.
A: Yes. In TriCaster TCXD300, NewTek has designed a revolutionary new switcher engine that fully supports:
- all fielding formats
- all aspect ratios
- all frame-rates
- all color spaces
This means that TriCaster TCXD300 allows HD and SD video signals to be used with no destructive operations of any kind before they are transformed into the output format. This results in far higher image quality. TriCaster TCXD300 switcher natively mixes images from any formats out of:
- YCbCr 4:2:2
- YCbCrA 4:4:4:4
- YCbCr 4:2:2 plus Alpha
- RGBA
- YCbCr 4:2:0
The final switcher output is YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 floating-point, which ensures that TriCaster TCXD300 is doing all image composition in the same color space as the output and therefore preserves out-of-range colors, such as super black, super white and out-of-range chroma.
A: TriCaster TCXD300 is an industry leader in providing HD streaming capabilities. While TriCaster TCXD300 supports full 1080i HD video recording and distribution, for streaming the system delivers the maximum resolution available in the industry of 720p.
A: You can seamlessly use any of the following sources in your live production:
- HD SDI and HD component
- SD SDI and component, Y/C over BNC and composite
- Video roll ins
- Full screen text
- Titles over live cameras with custom motions in and out
- PowerPoint™ or any other PC or Mac screen sent across the local network
- Talent keyed within live virtual sets
- Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
A: Yes. There is an NTSC version and a Multi-standard version that supports NTSC, NTSC-J and PAL formats
A: Yes. TriCaster TCXD300 weighs 20 lbs and is only 17.5” deep, by 8.5” high and 10.4” wide – small enough to fit in a backpack or in carryon luggage.
A: Yes. LiveControl™ LC-11 switcher hardware is compatible with TriCaster TCXD300 and employs the joystick controls to position and zoom virtual sources and virtual sets.
A: There is capacity for approximately 18 hours storage for 1080i HD video, and about 30 hours of SD video.
A: Yes, you can run NewTek iVGA™ on a network-connected laptop and send that image to TriCaster across the network for remote interviews, capitalizing on TriCaster double-box LiveSet™ display.
A: TriCaster TCXD300 writes I-Frame only MPEG-2 files at approximately 100mbps in HD, and 50mbps in SD. It supports “standard” profile MPEG-2 which is 4:2:0 encoding and is widely compatible and “high” profile that has 4:2:2 encoding but lesser compatibility.
A: In NTSC they are: 1080i 59.94Hz, 720p 59.94Hz, 480i 59.94Hz, multi-standard adds: 1080i 50Hz, 720p 50Hz, 576i 50Hz
A: Video is compressed using MPEG-2, constant quality, 100Mb, I-Frame only. Audio is sampled at 48 kHz with, 24-bit precision.
A: The system supports1: dnxhd, dv, dif, flv, h261, h263, h264, m4v, mkv, mjpeg, mjpg, mov, mp4, m4a, 3pg, 3g2, mpeg, mpg, m2p, ts, m2t, m2ts, mxf, asf, wmv, avi
A: Support for audio formats include: wav, mp3, aiff, wma
A: Almost all image formats are supported including: BMP Dr. Halo CUT, DDS, EXR, Raw Fax G3, GIF, HDR, ICO, IFF, JNG, JPEG, JIF, JPEG-2000, JPEG-2000, KOALA, Kodak PhotoCD MNG, PCX, PBM, PGM, PPM, PFM, PNG, Macintosh PICT, Photoshop PSD, RAW camera, Sun RAS, SGI, TARGA, TIFF, WBMP XBM, XPM
A: Yes. NewTek recommends that TriCaster TCXD300 and all inputs are genlocked to the same reference signal. As the system is HD native, there is full support for both tri-level and regular sync sources.
A: Yes, TriCaster TCXD300 includes an HD editor based on NewTek SpeedEDIT technology for full-featured pre-production and post production.
A: The TriCaster TCXD300 is based on an entirely new real-time architecture; therefore the current TriCaster add-ons are generally not compatible. There are a few exceptions: the previously mentioned LiveControl LC-11 hardware surface works with TriCaster TCXD300, and there is a new compatible version of LiveText that will be released soon. It is NewTek’s plan to create an entirely new family of TriCaster TCXD300 compatible accessories and add-ons in the future. We will share more information on those plans as they develop further.
1Please note: Different applications write files in widely different ways and it is hard to ensure absolute compatibility with every possible file type variant. As a 64-bit application, TriCaster TCXD300 support for QuickTime (MOV) files is limited to codecs that can be decoded natively until Apple releases a 64-bit version of QuickTime.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
