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TriCaster 855 with Control Surface (Trade-Up from TriCaster 450 EXTREME) (Academic)

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TriCaster 855 with Control Surface (Trade-Up from TriCaster 450 EXTREME) (Academic)

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Manufacturer Part Number: FG-000157-R001

DESCRIPTION
Right out of the box, TriCaster 855 is a complete, integrated solution for pros delivering big, live productions in native, full-resolution HD. With a fully loaded, 24-channel switcher, whopping eight-source ISO recording and the world’s most powerful integrated effects system (can you say 3D?), plus additional video, graphics, animations, and virtual sets, TriCaster 855 makes productions shine and meets today’s demands to produce and deliver the best for your viewers in a highly competitive marketplace.


  • Volumes of customizable signature looks make each program distinct
  • Impressive effects with real-time cloth dynamics, warping video, overlays and sound
  • Higher-capacity media storage accommodates a high volume of project work
  • The flexibility to go from show, to show, to show, adding new camera angles along the way—up to eight, for the most sophisticated programs
  • Built-in live streaming at the push of a button
  • Stream, broadcast, project and record—all at the same time—so you can meet viewers wherever they watch, now or later


FREE Road Case included! (FULL PURCASE ONLY, NOT INCLUDED WITH UPGRADES OR TRADE IN's)

 

FEATURES

24-Channel, Multi-Camera Production.
With the 24 channel, multi-camera TriCaster 855, you can have up to 8 cameras, plus 5 digital media players for video clips, graphics and titles, and 2 network channels for sharing computer screens and displays from wireless iOS devices. 8 M/E-style virtual inputs let you stage live virtual sets, and create custom picture effects and presets, when you need to give your big show even bigger impact.

Facility-Class.
TriCaster 855 glides smoothly into your control room or live truck rack—ready to rock. With redundant power supply and multi-tiered fail-safe, you have industrial-strength performance and the ability to adapt to every situation. Industry-standard SDI, more-extensive format compatibility than ever, and a long list of file types allow the TriCaster 855 to ease into your workflow and handle your most challenging needs.

Multi-Track Iso-Recording.
IsoCorder™ multi-track video recording technology combines the capabilities of literally racks of video capture equipment. This innovative technology saves loads of space, enhancing your studio with a powerful, built-in, real-time ISO recording system of all 8 camera inputs, simultaneously—right inside the user interface. Record your entire show, select camera footage, and more, at full resolution to meet your most challenging post-production demands.

Electrifying Visual Effects.
Customizing your signature look—even for multiple shows—requires a style that makes an impression on your audience. TriCaster 855 hosts the most 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. And, create your own custom effects using the included Animation Store Creator application.

One-Size-Fits-All File Compatibility.
TriCaster 855 lets you usher media assets from pre-production, to live (or from post to distribution), in no time. With QuickTime® encoded files embedded with timecode and 4 audio tracks, you have the comfort of a high-quality, universal file format that floats effortlessly between TriCaster, Mac® and Windows® platforms, and all common editing and post-production software. Plus, codecs for Mac and PC let you equip your entire facility to encode media assets for optimized, real-time playback.

High Capacity.
Enjoy the capacity for hundreds of hours of recorded media. 5 integrated digital media players are on-hand to augment your production, on top of 10 live and 8 virtual sources. Need more? Swap out media drives for more capacity. Use the session library to save settings and assets for each production. Shift from show to show—without missing a beat.

Future Proof.
Be prepared, no matter what. Go ahead and change the formats you produce in; TriCaster will be a step ahead with native resolution support from SD, to 1080p HD. You’ll never have to transcode or turn down content from different formats, resolutions, and file types—mix any of them natively for input, output or playback. And with instant access to free software updates, you can always count on having the latest features and constant innovation.

Record Live Streaming Video, Simultaneously.
You can, when both Web streaming and program recording are built right into your production operation. 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. Without missing a beat, record the entire program in the background for uploading, later viewing, archiving, or saving to disk.

Stunning Studio Sets and Backgrounds.
Wow your audience, while raising eyebrows and the profile of your show. With built-in virtual sets, and support for standalone Virtual Set Editor 2.0, you can have a network-style studio environment without the high cost or heavy construction. Broadcast live from a multi-angle virtual set that sports your company logo, with key elements you can edit. Complement your presentation with double-box effects, featuring your own video and graphics.

INTERFACE


  1. 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.
  2. Network Sources
    Share computer screens or displays from wireless Apple® AirPlay&re; devices, like iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod®, connected to the same local network. TriCaster 855 also accepts network output signals from NewTek 3Play™ systems and TriCaster 8000 systems.
  3. Look-Ahead Preview Monitor
    Setup and preview your next shot before it goes live, including any titles and overlays to be applied.
  4. Program Monitor
    View the primary video output being broadcast, streamed, projected and/or recorded.
  5. Recording
    Capture video from up to eight individual sources simultaneously with integrated IsoCorder™ multi-track, multi-format recording technology. Files are recorded at native resolution and compatible with every major non-linear editing application, computer operating system and media sharing website.
  6. Live Streaming
    Launch live streaming video of your show to the Web with simultaneous archive, at the touch of a button. TriCaster 855 includes presets for the most common streaming profiles, in resolutions up to 720p, with support for custom multi-bitrate stream profiles.
  7. Live Production Switcher
    Control all 24 channels, including external video and network sources, virtual inputs, and internal media sources.
  8. Utility Row
    Select sources directly from the switcher for the FX bus, DSK channels and AUX output.
  9. Utility Delegate
    Set the Utility Row to send video and graphics to the FX bus, DSKs or AUX output.
  10. Virtual Inputs
    Mix multi-source compositions or create complex video effects and assign to a single button. TriCaster 855 includes eight, fully configurable virtual inputs, each with multiple presets.
  11. Transitions Controls
    Dictate the flow of shots, transitions and effects, with control over the primary video layer and DSK channels.
  12. TransWarp Effects
    Supported on every available effects channel, the TransWarp effects engine is simply the most powerful integrated effects system in live production. TriCaster 855 electrifies live video, DSKs and overlays with full-color animation store transitions, complete with embedded audio and 3D warping of video. The 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.
  13. Live Virtual Sets
    Get the look of a network-style studio, complete with real-time reflections and specular highlights. TriCaster 855 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.
  14. Virtual Input Panel
    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 effects, and more.
  15. DDRs
    Load and playback video clips, packages and motion graphics. TriCaster 855 offers native support for an extensive range of file formats, allowing you to work with essentially any media asset you're given.
  16. Graphics
    Display images, apply titles or present static graphics. Choose from and edit templates in a variety of styles and designs, or import your own graphics for a custom-branded live production.
  17. 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.

INTERFACE


COMPARE VERSIONS

Choosing the right TriCaster to fit your production needs is important. To help you decide which system is right for you, here's some food for thought:

  • Does this system fit your overall production needs?
  • Do you need to produce in HD or SD?
  • Do you require portability?
  • How large or small is your production area?
  • How many cameras will you need to connect?
  • Will you produce on location or from an office or studio?


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Switcher Channels
    • 24 – 10 external, 6 internal, 8 virtual inputs
  • Video Input
    • 8 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite connections and resolutions
  • Network Sources
    • 2 live sources via Gigabit connection, selectable from any networked computer or Apple® AirPlay® device
  • Media
    • 6 integrated digital media sources for video, graphics and sounds
  • Frame Buffer
    • 9 channels for static graphics or watch folder
  • Virtual Inputs
    • 8 independent, mix/effect-style channels, with transitions and per-source 3D positioning, scaling and cropping
  • DSKs
    • 2 primary DSK channels and dedicated upstream overlay per virtual input, each with independent transition controls, 3D positioning, scaling, cropping and integrated TransWarp effects
  • 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
    • Up to 5 output connections and 2 independent A/V output signals
    • Mix and match output formats, connection types, resolutions and aspect ratios
    • HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) or Composite
    • HDMI, DVI and VGA output for displays or projector
    • Network output for live streaming
  • Recording
    • Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 8 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
    • Native recording in up to 1080p with timecode
  • Recording Capacity
    • ~ 50 hours 1080i or ~ 300 hours 480i
    • 4 trayless SATA III removable drive bays with hot-swap support for unlimited storage and backup
  • Live Streaming
    • HD live streaming via Gigabit connection, with 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
  • Audio Inputs
    • 8 SDI Embedded
    • 8 AES3/EBU
    • 8 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
    • Phantom Power Support
  • Audio Outputs
    • 3 SDI Embedded
    • 2 AES3/EBU
    • 4 Balanced XLR
    • 4 Balanced XLR (AUX)
    • 1 Stereo 1/4in (phones
  • Audio Mixing
    • 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 iPad® audio mixing app for touchscreen remote control of audio mixer
  • Supported Formats
    • NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
    • Multi-Standard: NTSC-J; PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i
  • 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)
    • NewTek SpeedHQ codecs for Mac and PC for extended file compatibility with TriCaster and system applications
  • 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
    • Presets for NLEs: Adobe Premiere®, Avid® Media Composer®, Apple® Final Cut Pro®, and more
    • Presets for mobile platforms: Android®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch® and more
  • Monitoring
    • Selectable layouts for user interface and multiview preview displays
  • 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: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point
  • Physical
    • 4U Rack Mount, with 550W redundant, removable power supply and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
    • 19 x 7.25 x 21.5 in / 42 lbs (48.3 x 18.4 x 54.6 cm / 19 kg)

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Innovative solutions for graphics, film and television production. Founded on the principle that the ability to create movies and television should be available to everyone, NewTek designs innovative portable live production, and 3D products, at affordable prices. NewTek products are easy to learn and use by a single artist or producer, but versatile enough to be installed in the largest production facility, or network studio. 3D artists and live video producers using NewTek products, deliver results no matter what the demand, from Academy® Award-winning blockbuster films, and Emmy® Award-winning television shows, to National league sports productions, and the high school daily newscast.

Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek, Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation, and special effects tools, including NewTek TriCaster™ product line and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards.

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