TriCaster DUO is a lightweight, portable system (small enough to fit in a backpack) that provides all the tools required to create, broadcast and live stream your show including: multi-camera switcher, virtual digital disc recorders, title generator, video transitions, keyer, audio mixer and more. Students will enjoy the collaborative experience of producing and directing their own newscasts and video productions. TriCaster DUO comes with a curriculum to assist in teaching the network-style production process. With optional external controls such as TriCaster VM™ for switching,TimeWarp™ for slow motion replay andLiveText™ for titling everyone can get in on the action. TriCaster DUO™ BenefitsTriCaster DUO™, at US$3,995, is easy to set up, portable and lets you capitalize on the following benefits: - Curriculum helps guide students through the process of creating network-style television Multi-camera support provides the flexibility to quickly connect and switch between three composite or S-Video cameras
- Use any video camera with the RCA video connectors
- TriCaster accessories let you expand your production team with a technical director, titles operator, and video playback operator
- Record either full-screen MPEG-2 or archive your Windows Media stream
- Template-based titling system makes creating powerful graphics and titles quick and easy
- NewTek iVGA™, makes it possible to add any PC or Mac on the network with TriCaster as a live input
- Choose from 200-plus effects to transition from one camera or source to another
- Integrated DDR lets you roll video clips into your live presentation
- Built-in audio mixer allows you to manage microphones, musical score and other sound elements
- TriCaster Picture Player allows you to include photos and graphics in your production
TriCaster DUO™ SpecificationsWeight8.5 lbs Dimensions11” D x 6.6” H x 7.5” W Recording Capacity10 hours MPEG-2 Video Input 3 Y/C 3 Composite (RCA) Audio Input 2 Unbalanced Mic Inputs (1/8”) 1 Stereo Line In (RCA) Video Output 1 Y/C 1 Composite (RCA) Audio Output1 Unbalanced Line Out (RCA stereo) 1 Stereo Headphone Out iVGA™ Network ImportYes – 3 inputs iVGA™ Input 1 Ethernet Network Connection Virtual Set Support No Integrated Character GeneratorYes On-screen ISO Preview MonitorsYes 16:9 Video Support Yes Projector OutputNo Projector ResolutionsN/A Camera Auto-CalibrationYes Live Web CastingYes; push or pull Windows Media support 16:9 streamingYes RecorderYes; MPEG-2 or WMV DDR Playback 1 DDR, 1 still store Mic Inputs 2 1/8” unbalanced Line Inputs1 RCA stereo Line Outputs 1 RCA stereo pair Preview OutNo VectorscopeNo Waveform MonitorNo Phantom PowerNo Nonlinear EditorNo Upstream EffectsNo File FormatsAVI, DV, MPEG-2, QuickTime, HDV, JPG, PNG, and more Render OutputsAVI, DV, MPEG-2, DVD, QuickTime, MP4 (iPod and PSP) Accessory OptionsTriCaster VM™, TimeWarp™, LiveText™, DataLink™ NewTek Tricaster Duo |