LIVE DESKTOP MONITORSwith integrated multi-view monitoring, let you arrange and select shots with confidence. View all switcher sources at full field rate, with audio VU meter overlays and adjustable monitor panes.
NETWORK INPUT lets you go wireless with breakthrough Apple® AirPlay® support. Deliver video and audio from iOS devices, such as iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone®, into your live production. Or bring in displays from your PC or Mac®, using NewTek iVGA™ technology.
LOOK AHEAD PREVIEW MONITOR displays your upcoming video output. Prepare multi-layered effects, preview the output as it will appear live, and then switch with confidence.
PROGRAM MONITOR shows the current video output of your live production, and lets you see what your audience sees. Access controls for record and stream functions, configure your video output, and more.
LOOK AHEAD PREVIEWdisplays your upcoming video output. Prepare multi-layered effects, preview the output as it will appear live, and then switch with confidence.
ONE-BUTTON RECORDINGcaptures content from your live production at full resolution (up to 1080i). Record your entire presentation for later use or capture clips for DDR playback during the show.
ONE-BUTTON INTERNET STREAMINGallows you to use Adobe® Flash® or Microft® Windows Media® to deliver a full, HD live stream directly to the Web, with simultaneous archive for later viewing, and support for multi-bitrate streaming profiles. The Streaming Profile Manager includes an integrated browser to make configuration, import and previewing of your Web streams quicker and easier than you thought possible. Save and manage all of your settings for instant access at a later date.
LIVE PRODUCTION SWITCHERgives you control over all 13 channels, including three external video sources, five virtual mix/effect-style channels, three internal digital media players, an external network input and black. Custom names can be added to switcher sources.
UTILITY ROWmakes it easy to assign sources to the Effects (FX) bus and downstream key (DSK) channels. Utility Delegate controls let you use the Utility Row to apply selections to individual or multiple delegates, simultaneously.
UTILITY DELEGATElets you set the Utility Row to send video and graphics to the FX bus and DSKs. Delegates currently affected by Utility Row selections are highlighted, while sources currently assigned are displayed for easy reference.
VIRTUAL INPUTSare powerful virtual mix/effect-style channels that let you to assign complex switcher effects to one button. TriCaster 300 includes five fully customizable Virtual Inputs, each with multiple presets.
TRANSITION CONTROLSlet you transition individual or multiple video layers on and off screen. Select the Transition Delegate button of the desired video layer(s), then use manual or auto controls to perform single-source transitions, or switch from one multi-source composition to another.
TRANSITIONSadd interest and impact to your live production. TriCaster 300 includes more than 200 broadcast-quality HD effects.
HD LIVE VIRTUAL SETSlet you achieve the look of a network-style studio in a limited space, using innovative NewTek LiveSet™ technology. Instantly select close-up, medium, medium-wide and wide angle shots, or perform smooth, animated zooms - without touching the camera. Sets include double-box effects and options for seated or standing presentations.
VIRTUAL INPUT CONTROLSlet you select two primary switcher sources, create a mix/effect-style composition, and use an additional source as an overlay. Configure virtual sets, layer live elements, set upstream picture-in-picture effects, and more.
DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYERSinclude a DDR for video playback, a titles bin and a stills store, making it easy to add media clips, images and more, including clips captured during a live event for immediate playback. HD and SD resolutions are supported in a variety of popular file formats, with adjustable audio level settings for every clip.
LIVE TITLESgive your production a network-style finish. Bring in graphics, titles, and animated overlays to layer on your live video, lock a title or bug to a camera or Virtual Input, and set the in and out motion for each. Title pages can be edited, even when they are displayed live.
MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO MIXER gives you control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, with audio-follows-video support and auxiliary routing to integrate an external audio setup.

TriCaster 300 - Tech Specs

Switcher Channels	13
Video Input	3 simultaneous inputs HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M and SD video conforms to SMPTE and ITU-R BT.656
M/E-bus-style Virtual Inputs	5 independent mix/effect-style channels, each with presets, dedicated upstream overlay channel with transition control, and independent positioning and scaling
Network Input	1 live source, supporting: -Computer displays mirrored via NewTek iVGA™ technology -iTunes and wireless iOS devices via Apple® AirPlay® from any supported app, including audio, photos and video
Media Players	3 integrated digital media players with presets, alpha channel and adjustable audio levels per clip: DDRs, Stills and Titles
Video Output	3 simultaneous outputs, including SD AUX output HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite HDMI, DVI and VGA output for monitors and/or projector
Recording	Full HD recording in resolutions up to 1080i MPEG-2 (normal and high profile) Adjustable audio headroom
Live Streaming	Full HD live streaming in resolutions up to 720p (16:9 aspect ratio), with simultaneous archive Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser to manage or view streams, and access online CDN accounts
Audio Input	3 SDI Embedded 3 x 2 AES3/EBU 2 Balanced Combination XLR/1/4" (Mic/Line) 2 x 4 Balanced 1/4"(Mic/Line) Analog audio conforms to SMPTE RP-155 Phantom Power Support
Audio Output	3 SDI Embedded 2 AES3/EBU 2 AES3/EBU (AUX) 4 Balanced 1/4" 4 Balanced 1/4" (AUX) 1 Stereo 1/4" (Phones)
Video Processing	4:4:4:4 32-bit Floating Point
Audio Processing	4 channels, 96kHz 32-bit Floating Point
Supported Formats	NTSC: 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60i Multi-Standard: NTSC-J; PAL 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/25i
Source Mixing	Mix HD/SD resolution and 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios
Recording Capacity	~ 20 hours (1080i) ~ 60 hours (480i)
Supported Stream Types	Adobe® Flash® to Flash media server connections Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull Support for most common stream profiles Support for custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles
Network Connection	1 Gigabit connection for network inputs and streaming output
Virtual Input Overlay	1 per channel, upstream with keying, transitions, and independent positioning and scaling
Live Virtual Sets	15 HD live virtual sets, with animated zoom, real-time reflections and specular highlights
Overlay	Dual downstream keys (DSK) with matting, transitions, and independent positioning and scaling
Preview Monitors	Full field rate displays, including Program, Look-Ahead Preview, and source windows configurable for All Monitors, Switcher Monitors and Preview Scopes Embedded audio VU meter overlays that show/hide automatically with sound Adjustable source and switcher group monitor panes
Multi-View Monitor Output	Configurable for All Sources, Program, Preview, Effects, Preview/Program, and Waveform/Vectorscope
Projector Output	16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, up to 1920 x 1080 resolution
Integrated Character Generator	LiveText™ 2
Integrated Non-Linear Editor	SpeedEDIT™ 2
Playback Media Formats	Movie files: AVI, DV, FLV, F4V, H.264, M4V, MOV, MPEG-2, WMV and more Image formats: PSD, PNG, TIF, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PICT, RAS, TARGA and more Audio formats: MP3, WAV, WMA and more
Export Media Formats	Media types: MPEG-2, MPEG-2 PS (all I-frame), DV-AVI, FLV, NewTek SpeedHQ w/alpha (AVI), QuickTime® DV, Apple iPod®, Sony®, PSP®, FLV, and WMV More file types and custom format options via SpeedEDIT 2
Video Ingest	4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire® 6-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire
Signal Monitoring	Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope Full field rate displays with color preview Support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 standards
Tally	3 x 1/8" TRS connections
Power Supply	550W
Form Factor	Small Form Factor (SFF)
Dimensions	10.4 x 8.5 x 17.5 (in) 26.4 x 21.6 x 44.5 (cm)
Weight	20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Accessory Options	TriCaster 850 CS, TriCaster 450 CS and TriCaster 850 TW TriCaster Virtual Set Editor (VSE) LiveText™ TriCaster LC-11 and TriCaster TimeWarp™

TriCaster 300 - Interface

TriCaster 300 - Tech Specs