TriCaster 40 v2 Educational (includes LiveText 2.5 and Curriculum Download), Academic Discount | Education Discount at JourneyEd.com
NewTek
Product ID: 1565766 | Mfg Part #: FG-000439-R001
$5,995.00
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The NewTek TriCaster 40 v2 (Academic Version) is an all-in-one live production switcher, streaming system, and recorder. It streams to the Web, records program out as MPEG2, and features 4 camera inputs and 14 channels to switch between.

Fast Setup & Easy to Use

  • Just plug in, power on, and you're up and running with your very own show in no time

All-in-One Live Production

  • Mix cameras, video, graphics, audio, titles, network sources, and custom animated effects. No other hardware required

On-Budget HD

  • It offers the same formats used in broadcast television, with video connections that let you use HD cameras

Travel-Size

  • Whether across campus or across town, the portable TriCaster can be easily placed on a tabletop or A/V cart

Web-Ready

  • Go HD directly to the Web with one-button live streaming

Television-Style Sets and Backgrounds

  • Turn even the tiniest production space into a lifelike virtual studio with real-time moving backgrounds

Live Desktop Monitors

  • Allows you to preview internal and external video sources in real time, with built-in audio meters

Network Sources

  • You can 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)

  • Enables you to load and playback your own stored video clips, video packages, and pre-produced motion graphics in a wide range of media file formats

Graphics

  • You can add titles, images, and graphics to your show, importing your own original artwork, choosing from a variety of included templates, or building new designs using the included LiveText application

Preview Monitor

  • The source selected on the Preview row can be viewed, which becomes the video output upon pressing Take for a cut or pressing Auto for a transition

Program Monitor

  • The source selected on the Program row can be viewed, which is also the video output signal for broadcast, live stream, projector, and/or record

Recording

  • Allows you to capture your live production as a full resolution video file to show later or save for your archive

Live Streaming

  • You can 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

  • Allows you to switch between 14 video channels, including external video and network sources, internal media sources, and virtual inputs

Transitions

  • Dynamic effects can be used 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.

TransWarp Effects

  • It allows you to enhance your show using animated transitions and effects with full-color overlays, embedded audio, and 3D warping of video. Animation Store Creator is also included to build custom transitions and effects.

Virtual Inputs

  • Lets you 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

  • It enables you to 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

  • You can enjoy clear, crisp audio with adjustable audio controls for internal and external sources, plus stream, and master outputs.

Specifications

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 (Program 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

1/4” 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, 480i (16:9), 480i (4:3)
Multi-Standard model: NTSC-J; PAL 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576i (16:9), 576i (4:3) 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, 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)