Raise the level of your mobile production without raising the budget.
TriCaster 460 gives you professional-grade gear in a compact, easy to
use system so you can quickly reach your audience from anywhere—booth,
studio, van or small control room.
TriCaster 460
provides incredible flexibility to producers on
the road and in small spaces
for everything from connectivity and program output, to source footage
access after the fact, and available media sources. Elevate everyday
productions to network-style compositions with real-time, 4 M/E
compositing, virtual sets, transitions, brand elements, and more—all
integrated within a compact 2U frame. Quickly capture and create
compelling live and post-produced content with
on-board tools that save space and
costs. Go live. Go big. On the road, or onsite.
With an
optional hardware control surface and support for
a range of external control
devices for audio mixing, robotic camera operation, sequence commands,
and even gesture-based talent triggers, TriCaster 460 gives you complete
control of your content, whether you’re producing for broadcast,
streaming live to the Web, projecting to a big screen, creating
an engaging
second-screen experience—or all of the above. |
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System Interface

- User Interface
Provides complete control over live production, streaming,
recording, and media publishing operations.
- Recordable Macros
Make your favorite series of commands automatic. Record any
sequence of operations as a macro event, make adjustments as
needed with the built-in Macro Editor, then trigger with a
single click, keystroke or button press. Talent can also trigger
macros by making contact with configurable on-screen hotspots.
- Workspaces
Choose a view that works for you with a variety of selectable
layouts for User Interface and Multiview monitor displays.
- Live Streaming
Launch live streaming video of your show to the Web with
simultaneous archive, at the touch of a button. TriCaster 460
includes presets for the most common streaming profiles, in
resolutions up to 720p, with support for custom multi-bitrate
stream profiles.
- Grab
The unique view from every angle is up for grabs. Snap photos
from inputs, buffers and outputs, simultaneously; build a
collection of HD still images to post to social media sites, or
use during the show.
- Recording
Capture video from up to 4 individual sources simultaneously
with integrated IsoCorder™ multi-track, multi-format recording
technology. Files are recorded at native resolution and
compatible with every major non-linear editing application,
computer operating system and media sharing website.

A. Media Publishing
Publish content instantly to popular social media sites like
YouTube™, Facebook and Twitter™, upload to FTP sites, or
transfer to storage volumes and network locations. Share clips
and stills during live production or upload your full-length
show within moments after production wraps.
- Live Desktop Monitors
Select from a variety of layouts for previewing production
sources. Full field rate displays also include convenient
options for additional customization, including safe areas, VU
meters, and alpha channel transparency display.
- Cameras
Connect up to 4 live cameras or video sources, of any connection
type or resolution, including robotic Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ)
cameras.

B. Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Camera Control
Control up to 4 robotic PTZ cameras directly from the User
Interface, including camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris.
Position presets with thumbnail preview make it easy to setup
shots remotely and change angles on the fly.
- Network Sources
Share computer screens or displays from wireless Apple® AirPlay®
devices, like iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod®, connected to the same
local network. TriCaster 460 also accepts video over IP,
streaming servers, USB video sources, NewTek 3Play™ and
TriCaster systems, as well as a variety of third-party partner
solutions as network inputs.
- DDRs
Load and playback video clips, packages and motion graphics.
TriCaster 460 offers native support for almost every file
format, with per-clip audio levels, scaling and aspect ratio
conversion, allowing you to work with essentially any media
asset you're given.
- Graphics
Display images, apply titles or present static graphics. Choose
from and edit templates in a variety of styles and designs, or
import your own graphics for a custom-branded live production.
- Look-Ahead Preview Monitor
Setup and preview your next shot before it goes live, including
any titles and overlays to be applied.
- Program Monitor
View the primary video output being broadcast, streamed,
projected and/or recorded.
- Live Virtual Sets
Get the look of a network-style studio, complete with real-time
reflections and specular highlights. TriCaster 460 includes more
than 30 HD virtual sets in a variety of styles and settings,
each with multiple angles, customizable pan, zoom and pedestal
animations, shot presets and support for interactive hotspots.

C. Holographic Live Virtual Sets
Create custom, photorealistic virtual environments from
panoramic images snapped with a smartphone, point-and-shoot or
DSLR camera, with support for 3D positioning of sources and live
virtual camera movements.
- M/E Buses
Mix multi-source compositions or create complex video effects,
and configure for output, feed upstream to the main switcher or
designate as an alternative recording mix. TriCaster 460
features 4 M/E buses, each a complete switcher with independent
keying and positioning effects per selected source, Key layer,
the powerful TransWarp effects engine, and presets. M/E buses
also support 3D video production, macro hotspots, and live
virtual sets.
- M/E Effects
Apply titles, graphics and spectacular effects to M/E
compositions. Each M/E bus accommodates a transition effect
between the A and B rows in Mix mode, supports a layering effect
or virtual set in Effect mode, and includes a fully configurable
Key layer with independent keying, positioning effects,
transition controls and support for TransWarp effects.
- Live Production Switcher
Control productions in all resolutions up to 1080p, integrating
multiple cameras, video feeds, network sources, stored media,
graphics, transitions and effects without any extra hardware or
external devices.
- Switcher Effects
Apply titles, graphics and spectacular effects to live video.
The switcher supports dynamic TransWarp effects on the primary
video layer, and on 2 fully configurable DSKs. Each DSK also
includes independent keying, positioning effects and transition
controls.
- TransWarp Effects
Supported on every available effects channel, the TransWarp
effects engine is simply the most powerful integrated effects
system in live production. TriCaster 460 electrifies live video,
DSKs and overlays with full-color animation store transitions,
complete with embedded audio and 3D warping of video. The
integrated Animation Store Creator application also allows you
to build custom transitions and effects, with eye-catching
visuals like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D transformations and
motion overlays.
- Media
Load video clips, motion graphics, sounds, titles and stills of
virtually any file format for live playback or overlay. Build
playlists before or during a show, and save frequently used
video and graphics collections as presets.
- Buffers
Access up to 15 additional media sources – instantly – during
live production, including video clips, animations, images,
titles and graphics. TriCaster 460 supports 5 animation buffers
and 10 still & title buffers, each with independent playback and
transition controls, plus presets. View and manage buffer
content via the integrated multiviewer, including animation
preview and live title editing.
D. Multi-Channel Audio Mixer
Deliver pristine sound with adjustable audio for all internal
and external sources, plus 4 fully independent stereo output
mixes. Enjoy precision control, including robust audio follow
video and routing configuration, per-input audio delay timing,
and a seven-band equalizer and compressor/limiter on every
source and output. Touchscreen and tactile remote control are
also in the mix, via the companion iPad audio mixing app and
native support for Avid® Artist Mix audio control surfaces.
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Technical Specs!
Switcher
Channels |
15 – 6
external, 5 internal, 4 M/E buses |
Video
Input |
4
simultaneous live video sources over SDI, in any combination of
supported resolutions and frame rates (including PsF selections) |
Network
Sources |
2 live
inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any networked
computers via included NewTek iVGA client application; wireless
Apple® AirPlay® devices; TriCaster; 3Play; USB video sources;
video over IP sources; RTMP or RTSP streams; HTTP streaming video
sources; and third-party partner solutions |
Robotic
Camera Support |
Access up
to 4 live Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via standard serial
and network protocols, with preset system and user interface
control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris |
Media |
4
integrated digital media players (2 DDRs, GFX and Sound) + 15
network-shareable buffers |
Buffers |
15 still &
title buffers to store and playback titles and graphics |
Mix/Effect
Buses (M/E) |
4 freely
configurable M/E channels for video mixing, compositing, effects
and virtual sets, each with independent Key layer and support for
TransWarp effects |
Macros |
Record
configurations and operation sequences to various control methods
for recall and automation, with built-in macro editor |
DSKs |
2 primary
DSK channels, plus 1 additional Key layer per M/E bus, each with
independent transition controls, 3D DVE, 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 |
Virtual
Sets |
30+ HD
live virtual sets supporting up to 2 switchable live sources, with
presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and
animated pan, zoom and pedestal moves |
Holographic Live Virtual Sets |
Support
for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic
smartphone, camera or DSLR images (VSE 2.5 required) |
Video
Output |
Configurable for up to 5 output connections, with support for key
output and per-connection signal settings - 2 x SDI
- HDMI output
- Network output for live streaming
- A/V output to network-connected TriCaster over local network |
Recording |
Native
recording in up to 1080, with encoding format selectable from:
QuickTime® (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio),
MPEG-2 (high or normal profile), AVI (SpeedHQ), and H.264 (high or
Web quality) |
Media
Publishing |
Supports
direct content upload to YouTube™, Facebook, Twitter™, FTP, local
or external volumes, and network servers |
Live
Streaming |
HD live
streaming with simultaneous archive, presets in up to 720p, and
support for most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate
streaming profiles, including RTMP streaming using H.264 (ex.
Adobe® Flash® Media Server), Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull,
and browser-based streaming applications, with Ustream® and
Livestream® native integrated support |
Audio
Inputs |
4 SDI
Embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
1 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (Mic/Line) |
Audio
Outputs |
2 SDI
Embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR
1 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (AUX)
1 Stereo 1/4" (phones) |
Audio
Mixing |
Integrated
multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources,
outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully independent stereo
output mixes, companion iPad® audio mixing app and support for
Avid® Artist Mix audio control surface |
Supported
Session Formats |
- NTSC
model: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p,
480/60i |
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) |
Monitoring |
DVI and
HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview displays,
with selectable layouts and dual-monitor display combinations via
Workspaces control panel |
Signal
Monitoring |
Integrated
Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital
calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 |
MIDI
Control |
Support
for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party MIDI device
control of TriCaster operations via macros |
System
Physical |
2U Rack
Mount, with 430W power supply and multi-tiered hardware and
software fail-safe |
Audio Inputs |
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8 SDI Embedded |
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8 AES3/EBU |
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8 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line) |
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Phantom Power Support |
Audio Outputs |
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3 SDI Embedded |
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2 AES3/EBU |
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4 Balanced XLR |
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4 Balanced XLR (AUX) |
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1 Stereo 1/4” (phones) |
Audio Mixing |
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Integrated multi-channel audio
mixer for internal and external audio sources, |
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outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully
independent stereo output mixes, |
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companion iPad® audio mixing app and support
for Avid® Artist Mix audio |
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control surface |
Supported Session |
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- NTSC model: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i,
720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, |
Formats |
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480/60i |
Playback Media Formats |
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AVI, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, FLV, F4V, H.263,
H.264, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG |
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(1, 2, all profiles, program or transport
streams), MP4, WMV, WebM, PSD, PNG, |
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TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, AIFF, MP3, WAV,
and more, with Import Media |
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application for batch import with optional
transcoding of files (including Apple |
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ProRes) |
Monitoring |
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DVI monitor outputs for user interface and
multiview preview displays, with |
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selectable layouts and dual-monitor
display combinations via Workspaces |
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control panel, freely configurable viewports
and overlays |
Signal Monitoring |
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Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full
field rate with digital calibration, color |
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preview and support for ITU-R
Rec. 601 and 709 |
Mirroring |
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Redundant operation and synchronized control
supported between TriCaster |
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8000 systems connected to the same local
network |
MIDI Control |
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Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling
third-party MIDI device control of |
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TriCaster operations via macros |
System Physical |
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4U Rack Mount, with 550W redundant, removable
power supply and multi-tiered |
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hardware and software fail-safe;
includes TriCaster 8000 hardware control |
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surface |
Subject to change without notice.
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