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NewTek TriCaster™ TCXD300 is re-defining high definition portable live production with benefits that include:

HD Multi-camera Switcher
HD Network-Style Virtual Sets
HD Titling
HD Live Web Streaming
HD Editing
And Much More

TriCaster TCXD300 is like having an HD live remote production truck small enough to fit in a backpack. It is the most complete, reliable, efficient and affordable solution available for live HD production and streaming.

Starting at US$14,995 NewTek TriCaster TCXD300, is an industry-changing product. 
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TriCaster XD300, provides:

Production Flexibility
 
  • HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
  • Freely intermix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
  • Simultaneous HD and SD video output
  • Network input supports computer screen and CG sources from external computers (input live Internet video-conferencing using a networked laptop that is running popular software)
  • Simple live streaming with Flash™ or Windows Media™
  • Capture live production and/or streaming output on 36 hours of internal storage
  • 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 WUXGA) offers varied displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources, Scopes, 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, and color processing
  • Sophisticated control system for transitions, automated playback, overlays and more
  • Next generation LiveMatteHD™ for incredibly clean real-time keying
  • Convenient user presets available throughout the application, including media player playlists, virtual inputs, and audio mixers
  • Integrated audio mixer with audio-follows-video and talk over options
  • Auxiliary output supports external mixing of sound from integrated media players
  • Edit title pages even while displayed, including changes to fonts, text sizes and more
  • Media player autoplay allows easy on-air cueing of titles, video clips and more
  • DDR provides realtime 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, etc
  • Easy access to every important control during live production
  • Support for LiveControl™ LC-11 switching control surface
  • Extensive file format support and new transcoder utility simplifies media import
  • Integrated professional CG/Titling and real-time editing applications


 

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 sampling and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
  • Four-channel audio processed at 96kHz, 24-bit floating point
  • Extensive audio input/output flexibility including SDI-Embedded, AES/EBU, and XLR/phone connectors
  • All video inputs can be proc amped and keyed, including titles and DDRs
  • Integrated waveform/vectorscope
  • Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
  • Capture video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920x1080 resolution
  • Next-generation interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by quick access to configure each source
  • Full 64-bit native architecture




 

Virtual Switcher Inputs and Live Virtual Sets

  • Virtual Switcher inputs support multiple ‘mix/effects bus’-like preset compositions
  • Populate multiple virtual inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
  • Each source has Processing Amplifier, keying and alpha channel support
  • Layer two live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
  • Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition easy
  • Add a third source as a dedicated overlay channel with independent transitions
  • Optionally insert live video inputs into lifelike 3D live virtual sets with ease
  • Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily (manual or automatic control)
  • Presets provide quick convenient access to innumerable virtual input setups




 

NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.

TriCaster™ TCXD300 Specifications

 

Price $14,995
Multi-standard
US$17,995
Weight 20 lbs
Dimensions 17.5" D x 8.5" H x 10.4" W Recording Capacity ~ 18 Hours 1080i HD
Video Input 3 Simultaneous Inputs. Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) and Composite Audio Input 2 Balanced Combination XLR/Phone Jacks
2 x 4 Balanced Phone Jacks
3 x 2 AES3/EBU BNC Connectors 3 x SDI Embedded
Phantom Power Option
Video Output1 3 HD/SD-SDI
3 HD/SD-Component
Audio Output 4 Balanced Phone Jacks (Program Out)
4 Balanced Phone Jacks (Auxiliary Out)
2 AES/EBU (Program Out)
2 AES/EBU (Auxiliary Out)
3 SDI Embedded
1 Stereo Headphone Jack
Video Processing 32-Bit Floating Point, YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 Audio Quality 24-bits, 48 kHz, 4 Channels
Supported Formats Standard: 1080i59.94, 720p59.94, 480i59.94 (16:9 and 4:3)
Multi-Standard: 1080i50, 720p50, 576i50 (4:3 and 16:9)
Mix HD/SD Sources Yes
Presets Numerous Preset Bins Including Individual Production Sessions Tally 3 Tally Light Connections (Program, Preview and both)
Video Ingest 1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire® 16:9 Video Support Yes
iVGA™ Network Selections Unlimited iVGA™ Input 1 Ethernet Network Connection
Virtual Set Support Yes; 15 HD Virtual Sets Included. (Can be positioned and scaled) Virtual Inputs (M/E - Style) 5 with Presets
Virtual Input Overlay 1 Channel with Transitions Main Overlay 2 Downstream Key Channels with Independent Transitions
On-screen ISO Preview Monitors "All Sources," or "Preview and FX" or "Scopes with Preview" (full-time, tabbed) Integrated Character Generator Yes
Projector Output Yes; 16:9 and 4:3 Aspects Projector Resolutions Up to 1920 x 1200
Full HD 720p 16:9 streaming Yes Live Webcasting Yes; Adobe Flash and Push or Pull Windows Media with VC-1 support
Media Player 1 Each DDR, Stills, Titles with Alpha Channel Assignable to Downstream Key Recorder Simultaneous Full Resolution MPEG-2 + Stream
Waveform Monitor Yes Vectorscope Yes
Nonlinear Editor Yes Render Outputs AVI, DV, MPEG-2, DVD, QuickTime, MP4 (iPod and PSP)
File Formats AVI, DV, MPEG-2, QuickTime, HDV, JPG, PNG, and More Accessory Options LiveControl™ LC-11

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”

For live productions:

  • 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)

For post productions:

  • 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