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. For
more information, please call DVS Direct Sales at 800-379
7267
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 |
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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”
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
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