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
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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)
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Audio Outputs |
2 SDI Embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR
1 x 2 Balanced 1/4" (AUX)
1 Stereo 1/4" (phones)
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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
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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)
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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
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Supported Session
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- NTSC model: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p,
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Formats
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480/60i
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Subject to change without notice.
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