Interface
- Live Desktop Monitors
Preview internal and external video sources in real time, with built-in audio meters.
- Network Sources
Share computer screens or
displays from wireless Apple® AirPlay® devices, like iPad®, iPhone®, or
iPod®, connected to the same local network as TriCaster.
- DDR (Digital Disk Recorder)
Load and playback
your own stored video clips, video packages and pre-produced motion
graphics in a wide range of media file formats.
- Graphics
Add titles, images and graphics to
your show, importing your own original designs or choosing from a
variety of included templates.
- Preview Monitor
View the source selected on the
Preview row, which becomes the video output upon pressing Take for a
cut, or pressing Auto for a transition.
- Program Monitor
View the source selected on the
Program row, which is also the video output signal for broadcast, live
stream, projector and/or record.
- Recording
Capture your live production as a full resolution video file to show later or save for your archive.
- Live Streaming
Launch live streaming video of
your show to the Web at the touch of a button. TriCaster 40 includes
presets for the most common streaming profiles, in resolutions up to
720p.
- Live Production Switcher
Switch between 14 video channels, including external video and network sources, internal media sources, and virtual inputs.
- Transitions
Use dynamic effects to change shots
and apply graphics. Independent settings for each video layer let you
mix and match transitions for the base video and both downstream keys.
- Virtual Inputs
Setup virtual sets, layer live
elements, create picture-in-picture effects, and more, from any
available live and stored video sources, and assign the composite effect
to a single switcher button.
- Live Virtual Sets
Get the look of a
network-style studio with built-in virtual sets in a variety of styles
and settings. Sets include multiple angles, virtual camera shot presets
and animated zoom control for realistic presentation.
- Multi-Channel Audio Mixer
Enjoy clear, crisp audio with adjustable audio controls for internal and external sources, plus stream and master outputs.
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Technical Specs!
| Switcher
Channels |
14 – 6
external, 4 internal, 4 virtual inputs |
| Video Input
|
4
simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of HD Component,
SD Component, Y/C or Composite and supported resolutions
- Each input includes integrated frame synchronizer
- Independent keying, cropping, Proc Amp and white balance
controls
per input
- BNC connectivity |
| Network
Sources |
2
simultaneous live sources via Gigabit connection, selectable from
any networked computer or Apple® AirPlay® device
- Independent keying, cropping, Proc Amp and white balance
controls
per input |
| Media
|
3 integrated
digital media sources for video and graphics: DDR and
GFX x 2
- LiveText character generator for custom titles and graphics
- Independent keying, cropping, Proc Amp and white balance
controls per source |
| Virtual
Inputs |
4
independent, mix/effect-style channels supporting multi-source
compositions, virtual sets, double-box effects and more
- 3 configurable sources per channel, each with independent
positioning, scaling and cropping, including upstream keyer with DVE
and transition
controls |
| Downstream
Key |
2 downstream
keyers, each with independent DVE, transition controls, positioning
and scaling |
| Video Layers
|
Up to 5
layers on-screen simultaneously |
| 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
- Supports per-pixel alpha blending between sources and real-time
3D warping of video or graphics |
| Virtual Sets
|
24 HD live
virtual sets, with multiple camera angles, real-time reflections,
specular highlights, animated zoom and presets |
| Video Output
|
A/V output
signal through up to 5 output connections
- 2 x Analog BNC configurable for Component or Y/C + Composite
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| Recording
|
Native
recording in resolutions up to 1080p
- Encoding format selectable from QuickTime®, MPEG-2 (high or
normal profile), AVI (Speed HQ), and H.264 (high or Web-quality)
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| Live
Streaming |
HD live
streaming via Adobe® Flash® or Microsoft® Windows Media®
Push/Pull |
| Audio Inputs
|
1/4" Mono (Mic)
RCA x 2 Stereo L/R (Line) |
| Audio
Outputs |
RCA x 2
Stereo L/R
1/4" Stereo (phones) |
| Audio Mixing
|
Integrated
multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources,
effects, output, stream and headphones |
| Supported
Formats |
- NTSC
model: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p,
480/60i
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| 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) |
| Export
Media Formats |
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
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| Monitoring
|
DVI, VGA
and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiview preview,
with selectable layouts |
| Signal
Monitoring |
Integrated
Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with color preview and
support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 |
| Processing
|
Video:
4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point
Audio: 2 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point |
| System
Physical |
10.4 x 8.5
x 17.5 in (26.4 x 21.6 x 44.5 cm)
19 lbs (8.6 kg |
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