TriCaster 40 v2

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 available network sources

• Supported sources include networked computers via included NewTek iVGA client application; wireless Apple® AirPlay® devices; NewTek TriCaster and 3Play systems with A/V network output; TalkShow; LiveText; and a variety of third-party partner solutions

Media

3 integrated digital media sources for video and graphics (DDR and 2 GFX)

• LiveText character generator for custom titles and graphics

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

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; PGM and SD-only AUX)
• Network output for live streaming

Recording

Native recording in resolutions up to 1080p

• Record source selectable from among Program, Aux, or any individual camera input
• Encoding format selectable from among QuickTime®, MPEG-2 (high or normal profile), AVI (Speed HQ), and H.264 (high or Web-quality)

Recording Capacity

Accommodates ~ 20 hours 1080i or ~ 120 hours 480i via internal drive in QuickTime format

• Capacity expandable using external media drives

Live Streaming

HD live streaming via Adobe® Flash® or Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull

Audio Inputs

1 x 1/4” (mono; mic)
2 x RCA (stereo L/R; line)

Audio Outputs

2 x RCA (stereo L/R; line)
1 x 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, 480i (16:9 or 4:3)
Multi-Standard model includes equivalent NTSC-J and PAL selections

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

• Presets for Non-Linear Editors: Adobe Premiere®, Apple® Final Cut Pro®, and more
• Presets for mobile platforms: Android®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch® and more

Monitoring

DVI 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)