TriCaster 850 DEMO Video	TriCaster 450 DEMO Video
TriCaster 850: $24,995.00	TriCaster 450: $14,995.00
Portable Live Production in HD/SD
TriCaster 850 EXTREME: $34,995.00	TriCaster 450 EXTREME: $34,995.00
Portable Live Production in HD/SD with IsoCorder™ technology TriCaster Comparison Here

TriCaster 850 is designed to meet the most demanding HD production requirements. This 24-channel HD/SD live production switcher comes in a rack mount form factor, with redundant power and removable storage; eight external sources, eight virtual/mix channels; new live HD virtual sets and advanced matte generation; overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects; HD live streaming; increased media player capabilities, and multi-view monitoring of all inputs and outputs.

TriCaster 850 EXTREME with IsoCorder technology lets you record up to eight channels of video from any input or output. It lends support for multi-format recording (MPG, AVI, and full MP4). And, you get adjustable audio headroom. It delivers the power to broadcast, live stream, project and record – all at the same time. It also lets you deliver your video in up to 1080p resolution, and stream live to the Internet and other digital media, in up to 720p resolution. With the click of a button, you can record your productions in up to 1080p resolution, simultaneously. Plus, with new Apple® AirPlay® support, you can go wireless.

Powerful, yet true to the TriCaster tradition, the new TriCaster 850 is easy to learn and use, with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver HD network-quality video.  

TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME Interface
The power to drive your production

The TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME interface is set up much like the control room found in a live television truck. You have quick and easy access to virtual monitors and your live production tools, virtual sets, titling system, editing program, recording and streaming options and much more.

1) LIVE DESKTOP MONITORS with integrated multi-view monitoring, lets you arrange and select shots with confidence. View all switcher sources at full field rate, with advanced alpha channel preview.

2) NETWORK INPUTS let you go wireless with breakthrough Apple® AirPlay® support. Deliver video and audio from iOS devices, such as iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone®, into your live production. Or bring in displays from your PC or Mac®, using proprietary NewTek iVGA™ technology.

3) PROGRAM MONITOR shows the current video output of your live production, and lets you see what your audience sees. Access controls for record and stream functions, configure your video output, and more.

4) LOOK-AHEAD PREVIEW MONITOR displays your upcoming video output. Prepare multilayered effects, preview the output as it will appear live, and then switch with confidence.

5) ONE-BUTTON RECORDING simultaneously captures your live production and individual sources at full resolution (up to 1080p), using proprietary NewTek IsoCorder technology. Record your entire presentation or capture clips for DDR playback during the show.

6) ONE-BUTTON INTERNET STREAMING allows you to use Adobe® Flash® or Microsoft® Windows Media® to deliver a full, HD live stream directly to the Web, with simultaneous archive for later viewing. The Web Stream Manager includes an integrated browser to make configuration, import and previewing of your Web streams quicker and easier than you thought possible. Save and manage all of your settings for instant access at a later date.

7) LIVE PRODUCTION SWITCHER gives you control over all 24 channels, including eight external video sources, eight virtual mix/effectstyle channels, five internal digital media players, two external network inputs, frame buffer and black. Custom names can be added to switcher sources.

8) UTILITY ROW makes it easy to assign sources to the Effects (FX) bus, downstream key (DSK) channels, and auxiliary (AUX) output. Utility Delegate controls let you use the Utility Row to apply selections to individual or multiple delegates, simultaneously.

9) UTILITY DELEGATE lets you determine the function of the Utility Row at any given time during your live production. Delegates currently affected by Utility Row selections are highlighted. Sources currently assigned to each Utility Delegate are displayed for easy reference.

10) VIRTUAL INPUTS are powerful virtual mix/ effect-style channels that let you assign complex switcher effects to one button. TriCaster 850 EXTREME and TriCaster 850 include fully customizable Virtual Inputs, each with multiple presets.

11) MAIN TRANSITION CONTROLS let you transition individual or multiple video layers on and off screen. Select the Transition Delegate button of the desired video layer(s), then use manual or auto controls to perform single-source transitions, or switch from one multi-source composition to another.

12) TRANSITION CONTROLS allow you to configure and control transitions individually, for each of the three primary video layers. Use more than 200, broadcast-quality, HD effects or create your own animation store transitions (with embedded audio) to add interest and impact to your live production.

13) HD LIVE VIRTUAL SETS let you achieve the look of a network-style studio in a limited space. Change shots virtually for each video source connected to the system. Sets include doublebox effects and options for stand-up and one or two presenters.

14) VIRTUAL INPUT CONTROLS let you select two primary switcher sources, create a mix/ effect-style composition, and use an additional source as an overlay. Configure virtual sets, layer live elements, set upstream picture-in-picture components, and more.

15) DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYERS include two DDRs for video playback, a titles bin, a stills store, and a sound player, making it easy to add video clips, music, images, and more, including clips captured during a live event, for immediate playback. HD and SD resolutions are supported in a variety of popular file formats, with per clip audio level settings.

16) LIVE TITLES give your production a networkstyle look. Bring in graphics, titles, and animated overlays to layer on your live video, lock a title or bug to a camera or Virtual Input, and set the in and out motion for each. Title pages can be edited, even when displayed live.

17) AUDIO MIXING gives you control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, with the ability to group audio sources to follow video and route sub-mixes. Every audio input and output also includes a seven-channel equalizer

TriCaster™ 850 Benefits

TriCaster 850 at US$24,995 (Multi-standard US$27,995) is the latest addition to the NewTek HD portable live production family. This durable rack mount system provides the highest quality, 32-bit floating point with 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster 850 accepts video in all common video formats and sources, including HD-SDI, SDI, component, Y/C, or composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster 850 is easy to learn and provides the following benefits:

• 24-channel switcher with eight HD-SDI or analog inputs, two DDRs, two network inputs, titles, stills and eight virtual/mix channels
• Five digital Media Players for video playback, titles, stills, music and sound
• Overlay with rotation, positioning and scaling in 3D plus animated effects
• Two network inputs deliver graphics from LiveText, presentations from a PC or Mac® using iVGA or other computer sources to the switcher or overlay channels
• Simultaneously monitor all switcher inputs at full field-rate and verify signal integrity with color Waveform/Vectorscopes
• Use any combination of either embedded digital, AES or the 16 balanced analog XLR audio inputs to bring in microphones, stereo or quad line level sources
• Audio mixing capabilities with audio follows video support and auxiliary routing to integrate into an external audio setup
• HDMI and VGA program outputs for projector (IMAG) or other monitoring applications
• 36 hours of 1080i recording capacity that can be extended by using the three removable drive bays
• Three video output rows provide flexible simultaneous HD and SD video output
• Durable rack mount 4U case with redundant power supply

TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME Benefits

TriCaster 850 EXTREME has all the powerful features of TriCaster 850. It’s still easy to learn. And provides these exclusive benefits:

• Proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ multi-track video recording technology lets you record up to eight channels of video from any input or output, and supports multi-format recording (QuickTime®, H.264, AVI, and MPEG-2) with adjustable audio headroom
• Go wireless with Apple® AirPlay® that delivers video and audio from up to two iOS devices, such as iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone®, into your live production; and offers instant compatibility with any AirPlay-enabled device
• Create animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel, and use in any of the 11 integrated transition and overlay effects channels
• Every input and output on the audio mixer includes an integrated seven-band equalizer and compressor/limiter for advanced audio control
• Media players include adjustable audio level settings for each clip
• Configure, store and import your favorite streaming set-ups as presets, and use the integrated Web browser to access online CDN accounts to manage or view shows, even during live production
• Support for multi-bitrate streaming profiles
• Group audio sources to follow video, or route sub-mixes to auxiliary or streaming outputs
• Pinpoint live action and edit to perfection in post production, with linear timecode (LTC) support
• Import and use a wider variety of media files, including Apple ProRes for use in TriCaster Media Players, with expanded file format compatibilities and quick batch processing
• Alpha output option on the auxiliary video output delivers added production flexibility
• On-air, multi-tiered fail-safe system and redundant hardware
• Access the TriCaster User Guide with a quick scan of the built-in Quick Response (QR) code
• Up to 200 hours in 1080i 59.94 and up to 1200 hours of 480i recording capacity that you can extend by using the four removable drive bays, providing unlimited storage and backup

TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ Specifications