NewTek TriCaster 855

Tech Specs:

 

Switcher Channels: 24 – 10 external, 6 internal, 8 virtual inputs


Video Input: 8 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: 6 integrated digital media sources for video, graphics and sounds


Frame Buffer: 9 channels for static graphics or watch folder


Virtual Inputs: 8 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
•Animation Store Creator for custom animations
•Supports per-pixel alpha blending between sources and real-time 3D warping of video or graphics



Virtual Sets:

24 HD live virtual sets, with multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, specular highlights, animated zoom and presets


Video Output:


Up to 5 output connections and 2 independent A/V output signals
•Mix and match output formats, connection types, resolutions and aspect ratios
•HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite
•HDMI, DVI and VGA output for displays or projector
•Network output for live streaming


Recording:

Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 8 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
•Native recording in up to 1080p with timecode



Recording Capacity:

Accommodates ~ 200 hours 1080i or ~ 1200 hours 480i via 4 removable 2TB media drives (included)
•4 trayless SATA III removable drive bays with hot-swap support for unlimited storage and backup
•Simultaneous recording of 2 channels per media drive via IsoCorder



Live Streaming:

HD live streaming via Gigabit connection, with presets in up to 720p, supporting most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles, configured via browser based plug-ins, Adobe® Flash® to Flash media server connections or Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull
•Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser and integrated Livestream® plug-in


Audio Inputs:

8 SDI Embedded
8 AES3/EBU
8 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
Phantom Power Support



Audio Outputs:

3 SDI Embedded
2 AES3/EBU
4 Balanced XLR
4 Balanced XLR (AUX)
1 Stereo 1/4" (phones



Audio Mixing:

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones
•Seven-band equalizer and full stereo compressor/limiter per input and output
•Digital audio inputs equipped with audio time-base synchronizers
•Supports iPad® audio mixing app for touchscreen remote control of audio mixer



Supported Formats:

NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
Multi-Standard: 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)
•NewTek SpeedHQ codecs for Mac and PC for extended file compatibility with TriCaster and system applications



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
•Presets for NLEs: Adobe Premiere®, Avid® Media Composer®, Apple® Final Cut Pro®, and more
•Presets for mobile platforms: Android®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch® and more


Monitoring:

Selectable layouts for user interface and multiview preview displays


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



Physical:

4U Rack Mount, with 550W redundant, removable power supply and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
19 x 7.25 x 21.5 in / 42 lbs (48.3 x 18.4 x 54.6 cm / 19 kg)