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NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 HD TV Studio for HD Portable Live Production, Full Unit Specifications

  • Video Input

    3 Simultaneous Inputs. Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) and Composite

  • Video Output

    3 HD/SD-SDI
    3 HD/SD-Component

  • Video Processing

    32-Bit Floating Point, YCbCrA 4:4:4:4

  • Supported Formats

    Standard: 1080i59.94, 720p59.94, 480i59.94 (16:9 and 4:3)
    Multi-Standard: 1080i50, 720p50, 576i50 (4:3 and 16:9)

  • Presets

    Numerous Preset Bins Including Individual Production Sessions

  • Video Ingest

    1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire

  • iVGA Network Selections

    Unlimited

  • Virtual Set Support

    Yes; 15 HD Virtual Sets Included

  • Virtual Input Overlay

    1 Channel with Transitions

  • On-screen ISO Preview Monitors

    All Sources, or "Preview and FX" or "Scopes with Preview" (full-time, tabbed)

  • Projector Output

    Yes; 16:9 and 4:3 Aspects

  • Full HD 720p 16:9 streaming

    Yes

  • Media Player

    1 Each DDR, Stills, Titles with Alpha Channel Assignable to Downstream Key

  • Waveform Monitor

    Yes

  • Nonlinear Editor

    Yes

  • File Formats

    AVI, DV, MPEG-2, QuickTime, HDV, JPG, PNG and More

  • Recording Capacity

    ~ 18 Hours 1080i HD

  • 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

  • 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

  • Audio Quality

    24-bits, 48 kHz, 4 Channels

  • Mix HD/SD Sources

    Yes

  • Tally

    3 Tally Light Connections (Program, Preview and both)

  • 16:9 Video Support

    Yes

  • iVGA Input

    1 Ethernet Network Connection

  • Virtual Inputs (M/E - Style)

    5 with Presets

  • Main Overlay

    2 Downstream Key Channels with Independent Transitions

  • Integrated Character Generator

    Yes

  • Projector Resolutions

    Up to 1920 x 1200

  • Live Webcasting

    Yes; Adobe Flash and Push or Pull Windows Media with VC-1 support

  • Recorder

    Simultaneous Full Resolution MPEG-2 + Stream

  • Vectorscope

    Yes

  • Render Outputs

    AVI, DV, MPEG-2, DVD, QuickTime, MP4 (iPod and PSP)

  • Accessory Options

    LiveControl LC-11

  • Dimensions

    17.5" D x 8.5" H x 10.4" W

  • Weight

    20 lbs

  • Warranty

    NewTek warranty

About NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 HD TV Studio for HD Portable Live Production, Full Unit

NewTek TriCaster TCxD300 makes it possible for you to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming. TriCaster TCxD300 is a high definition, network-quality portable live production solution. In one small box you gain multi-channel HD switching, HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more.

It represents the state-of-the-art in portable live production systems with the highest quality 32-bit floating point, 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster TCxD300 accepts high definition video in both 1080i and 720p along with SDI, Y/C, component and composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster TCxD300 is easy to set up & portable.

NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 HD TV Studio for HD Portable Live Production, Full Unit Features

  • End-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects and virtual sets
  • Video processing employs 32-bit floating-point precision, 4:4:4:4 video processing and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
  • Four-channel audio processed at 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
  • Extensive audio input/output flexibility including Embedded SDI on all video channels, four channels of AES/EBU and professional level balanced XLR/phone connectors
  • All video inputs can be Proc-Amped, keyed and frozen, including titles and DDRs
  • Integrated full field rate Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope with full color beam tracing
  • Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
  • Pristine capture of video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at very high bit-rates
  • Next-generation optimized user-interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by the ability to quickly access controls to configure each source
  • Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
  • Use "virtual cameras" by populating multiple Virtual Inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
  • Each source has a Proc Amp, keying, garbage matte and alpha channel support
  • Layer up to five live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
  • Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition and camera placement easy
  • All Virtual Inputs provide an additional overlay channel with independent transitions and scaling capabilities
  • Insert live video inputs into live virtual sets with ease
  • Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily either interactively, or using automatic control to user specified zoom preset levels
  • Presets provide quick convenient access to numerous Virtual Input setups
  • HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
  • Mix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
  • Simultaneous HD and SD video output with Proc Amp control
  • iVGA supports unlimited networked computers as live inputs to the switcher
  • Simple live HD streaming with Adobe Flash or Windows Media in either push or pull
  • Record 18 hours of full HD 1080i video in high quality 100Mbps I-Frame only MPEG at up to 4:2:2 color precision
  • Genlock input for broadcast system integration supports bi-level and tri-level references

What's in the box:

  • TriCaster TCXD300 HD TV Studio
  • Keyboard
  • A/C Power Cable
  • NewTek iVGA CD
  • Getting Started Training DVD
  • Original Box
  • Item Note: Unit Powers On But Not Fully Tested; Missing NewTek Mouse; 4x Attachable Rubber Feet; DVI to VGA Adapter; BNC Removal Tool