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24 - 10 External, 6 Internal, 8 M/E Buses
8 Simultaneous Live Video Sources, Configurable As SDI, Analog or Router Inputs, In Any Combination Of HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite Connections and Resolutions
Compatible External Video Routers Include Brands Supporting Grass Valley Native Protocol and Blackmagic Design Video Hub
2 Live Sources Via Gigabit Connection, Selectable From Any Networked Computer Or Apple Airplay Device
5 Integrated Digital Media Players For Video, Graphics and Sounds: 2 Ddrs, 2 GFX and Sound
9 Channels For Static Graphics Or Watch Folder
8 Freely Configurable M/E Channels With Independent 3D Positioning, Scaling, Cropping, Keying, Transitions, Proc Amp Controls and Re-Entry
Record Operation Sequences and Attach To Keyboard Shortcuts, Control Surface Actions or On-Screen Hotspots
4 Primary DSK Channels and 4 Layers of Overlay Per M/E Bus, Each With Independent Transition Controls, 3D Positioning, Scaling, Cropping and Integrated Transwarp Effects
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
Supports Per-Pixel Alpha Blending Between Sources and Real-Time 3D Warping of Video or Graphics
26 HD Live Virtual Sets, With Presets, Multiple Camera Angles, Real-Time Reflections, and Specular Highlights:
Live Pan and Zoom Of Virtual Camera and Customizable Virtual Camera Presets With Animated, Pan, Zoom and Pedestal Moves
Support Up To 4 Switchable Live Sources In Select Sets and Multi-Box Effects
Up to 8 Freely Configurable, Interactive Hotspots Per Input
Configurable For Up To 14 Output Connections and 8 Independent A/V Output Signals:
3 X SDI
3 X Analog Configurable For Component Or Y/C + Composite
HDMI
2 X VGA For Additional Displays Or Projectors
Network Output For Live Streaming to The Web and Sending A/V Output To Network-Connected TriCaster
Multi-Track, Multi-Format Recording Of Up To 8 Simultaneous Channels Via Isocorder Technology:
Native Recording In Up To 1080p With Timecode
Encoding Format Selectable Per Source: Quicktime, MPEG-2 (High Or Normal Profile), AVI (Speedhq) and H.264 (High Or Web Quality)
Accommodates - 200 Hours 1080i Or - 1200 Hours 480i Via 4 Removable 2TB Media Drives (Included):
4 Trayless SATA III Removable Drive Bays With Hot-Swap Support for Unlimited Storage and Backup
Simultaneous Recording Of 2 Channels Per Media Drive Via Isocorder
Integrated Application for Content Upload to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, FTP or Network Servers
HD Live Streaming Via Gigabit Connection, With Simultaneous Archive:
Presets In Up To 720p, Supporting Most Common Streaming Profiles and Custom Multi-Bitrate Streaming Profiles, Configured Via Browser Based Plug-Ins, Adobe Flash To Flash Media Server Connections Or Microsoft Windows Media Push/Pull
Streaming Profile Manager With Integrated Web Browser and Integrated Livestream Plug-In
8 SDI Embedded
8 AES3/EBU
8 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
Phantom Power Support
3 SDI Embedded
2 AES3/EBU
4 Balanced XLR
4 Balanced XLR (AUX)
1 Stereo 1/4" (phones)
Integrated Multi-Channel Audio Mixer For Internal and External Audio Sources, Outputs, Stream and Headphones:
Seven-Band Equalizer and Full Stereo Compressor/Limiter Per Input and Output
Digital Audio Inputs Equipped With Audio Time-Base Synchronizers
Supports Companion iPad Audio Mixing App and Avid Artist Series Audio Control Surfaces
NTSC model: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
Multi-Standard model: NTSC-J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i
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)
Export Media Application for Batch Copying with Optional Transcoding Of Files to Compatible Formats for Different Applications and Devices: AVI, DV, Dvcpro, DVD, H.264, MOV, MPEG-2, MJPEG, MP4, Webm and More:
Presets for Nles: Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro, and More
Presets for Mobile Platforms: android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and more
NewTek Speededit 2 Non-Linear Editor Available Via Download For Add-On Installation
NewTek Speedhq Codecs for Mac and PC For Extended File Compatibility with TriCaster and System Applications
DVI Monitor Outputs for User Interface and Multiview Preview Displays, With Selectable Layouts Freely Configurable For Any Combination of Input Sources, Program, Preview, M/E Buses, Clocks or Images
Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, Full Field Rate with Color Preview and Support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709
Redundant Operation and Synchronized Control Supported Between TriCaster 8000 Systems Connected to The Same Local Network
Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point
Audio: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point
4U Rack Mount, With 550W Redundant, Removable Power Supply and Multi-Tiered Hardware and Software Fail-Safe
19.0x7.0x20.5" / 48.3x17.8x52.0cm
44lbs / 19.95kg
The NewTek TriCaster 8000 without Control Surface is a complete live production and media publishing solution with everything that happens on-screen, under your control. With both a keyboard-mouse combo to manage every system function and the definitive hardware console at your fingertips, you now have two choices for fully managing your sessions, plus the flexibility to add independent operators to handle various tasks. The total TriCaster 8000 solution is built to keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape of video production, so you can unleash the potential of your media strategy with unprecedented versatility.
It starts with a 24-channel switcher, amplified by 8 fully re-entrant M/E rows. It extends to external router support for large-scale, multi-camera production in native full-resolution HD, 8 channels of ISO recording in up to 1080p and live output to up to 14 different display destinations. It boosts your content strategy with integrated social media sharing to publish to your host of social networks-live-keeping your brand consistent and your audience engaged. And, with the world's most powerful integrated effects system, it creates a mind-blowing, custom-branded visual masterpiece. TriCaster 8000 lets you blaze your own path through productions of any scale.