Newtek TriCaster 455 Live Video Production System w/ Control Surface

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The Newtek TriCaster 455 Live Video Production System (NTSC) is a 4-camera input, tightly integrated hardware and software solution for streaming video online and producing live events. Designed to fit small spaces, the TriCaster 455 provides quick setup, complete live production capabilities, built-in multi-track ISO recording with broadcast, and a switcher effects system, for smaller shows to make a bigger impact from any location. Altogether the package offers projector, and online output options, completely customizable visuals, powerful 3D effects, video playback, graphics, and transitions, virtual sets and more.

14-Channel, Multi-Camera Production

Go from zero to live with up to 4 cameras

Add digital media from four built-in players and 2 network sources for sharing computer displays or wireless iOS devices

Get 4 M/E-style virtual inputs to stage live virtual sets or create custom picture effects and presets

You can use all of the above for the quintessential live-show combination for starting out, breaking out, or adding on

Mobile-Ready

Produce a network-quality show from difficult to access locations

Occupies 2U rack space

Scaled-Down Fit

Vast turnkey capabilities without a monolithic footprint

Integrate into an existing studio; slide into a tight space at school, the garage, or a storage room

Easily replicate your signature look across other programs, suites, and vans; or add to your current switcher, multiplying its channels, capabilities and visual appeal - upstream or downstream

Multi-Track Iso-Recording

IsoCorder technology provides a built-in, real-time ISO recording system that is accessible directly from the user interface

Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to four simultaneous channels lets you record your entire show, select footage from any camera, and more

Recording at full resolution to meet the challenging post-production demands

Visual Effects

TriCaster 455 hosts the powerful integrated effects engine in live production

Choose from full-color, animated transitions with alpha channel and embedded audio; deliver a cohesive presentation with imaginative, branded elements, like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D video warping, and transformations with TransWarp effects and motion overlays

Create your own custom effects using the included Animation Store Creator application

One-Size-Fits-All File Compatibility

With default encoding in QuickTime, encoded files embedded with timecode and four audio tracks, you have the comfort of a high-quality, universal file format that floats between TriCaster, Mac and Windows platforms, and all common editing and post-production software

Codec support for Mac and PC lets you encode media assets for optimized, real time

All-Purpose Operation & Creative Freedom

6-input, 2-output system design supports switching, encoding, streaming, keying, graphics, and playback

Multi-layered video compositing and motion effects, fully-integrated virtual set system, and custom graphics creation

Stunning Studio Sets and Backgrounds

Get a totally branded, network-style studio environment without the high cost or construction

You can broadcast live from a multi-angle virtual set

Complement your presentation with double-box effects, custom graphics, and more.

Record Live Streaming Video, Simultaneously

Built-in web streaming and program recording

Maximize online views with support for multi-bitrate streaming profiles, and even access online CDN accounts and view streams in real time with a built-in Web browser

Record the entire program in the background for uploading, later viewing, archiving, or to save on disk

Remote Audio Control

Integrated multi-channel audio mixer supports a companion Apple iPad application that delivers fingertip control over sound

You can hand over control of levels, connections, group assignments, and more with the popular touchscreen device (not included), smartly sharing the workload, while keeping your small production footprint intact

TriCaster Live Production Software

Live Desktop Monitors

Select from a variety of layouts for previewing production sources

Full field rate displays include audio VU meter overlays, and alpha channel transparency checkerboard

Network Sources

Share computer screens or displays from wireless Apple AirPlay devices, like iPad, iPhone, or iPod, connected to the same local network

Also accepts network output signals from NewTek 3Play systems and TriCaster 8000 systems

Look-Ahead Preview & Program Monitor

Setup and preview your next shot before it goes live, including any titles and overlays to be applied

View the primary video output being broadcast, streamed, projected and/or recorded

Recording

Capture video from up to four individual sources simultaneously with integrated IsoCorder multi-track, multi-format recording technology

Files are recorded at native resolution, and are compatible with every major non-linear editing application, computer operating system, and media sharing website

Live Streaming & Transition Controls

Launch live streaming video of your show to the Web with simultaneous archive, at the touch of a button

Includes presets for the most common streaming profiles, in resolutions up to 720p, with support for custom multi-bitrate stream profiles

Dictate the flow of shots, transitions and effects, with control over the primary video layer and DSK channels

Live Production Switcher & Virtual Inputs

Control all 14 channels, including external video and network sources, virtual inputs, and internal media sources

Mix multi-source compositions or create complex video effects and assign to a single button

Includes four fully configurable virtual inputs, each with multiple presets

Utility Row & Delegate

Select sources directly from the switcher for the FX bus, DSK channels and AUX output

Set the Utility Row to send video and graphics to the FX bus, DSKs or AUX output

TransWarp Effects

Supported on every available effects channel, the TransWarp effects engine is an integrated effects system in live production

Create live videos, DSKs and overlays with full-color animation store transitions, embedded audio and 3D warping of video

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

Live Virtual Sets

Get the look of a network-style studio, complete with real-time reflections and specular highlights

Includes 24 HD virtual sets in a variety of styles and settings, each with multiple angles, virtual camera shot presets and animated zoom control

Select sets also feature double-box effects

Virtual Input Panel

Select two primary switcher sources, create a mix/effect-style composition, and use an additional source as an overlay

You can configure virtual sets, layer live elements, set upstream picture-in-picture effects, and more

DDRs

Load and playback video clips, packages and motion graphics

TriCaster 455 offers native support for an extensive range of file formats, allowing you to work with essentially any media asset

Graphics

Display images, apply titles or present static graphics

You can choose from and edit templates in a variety of styles and designs, or import your own graphics for a custom-branded live production

Multi-Channel Audio Mixer

Deliver pristine sound with adjustable audio controls for internal and external sources, plus outputs, including audio-follows-video, sub-mix routing, and a seven-band equalizer and compressor/limiter on every source and output

Touchscreen remote control is also in the mix, via the companion iPad audio mixing app

Product Highlights For NewTek's TriCaster 450 and 455

Compatible with 850 and 300 Series

Premium T-bar

3-axis Joystick

Manual / Auto Transition Controls

Back-lit Buttons and Twist Knobs

1-button Video Recording

1-button Internet Streaming

The Control Surface for the TriCaster 450 and 455 from NewTek is specifically designed for the TriCaster 450 and 455 series live production systems, and offers you complete control over video sources and functions in your live production. Mapped directly to the 450/455 series live desktop, the unit provides an intuitive tactile control, so you can focus on the show and not which button to click.

With a premium T-bar you can control effects, transitions between sources, and other functions. The 3-axis joystick provides refined control of position, scale, crop and full 3D rotation functions. The transition controls can be operated manually or set to automatic for 1-button transitioning between sources.

Back-lit buttons and twist knobs on the unit offer enhanced ergonomics. The control surface features 1-button video recording and 1-button Internet streaming. With Virtual Input Controls, you can select primary switcher sources to create a virtual mix/effect composition, and overlay an additional source as well.

Designed and mapped for the TriCaster 450 and 455 series, the unit is laid out to match every 450/455 function and is and compatible with the 850 and 300 series 1

  Offers you complete control over video sources and functions in your live production  Premium T-bar offers intuitive control over effects, transitions between sources and other functions  3-axis joystick provides refined control of position, scale, crop and full 3D rotation functions  Manual or Auto Transition Controls