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Whether you’re just getting started in Web streaming, or you’re producing a large, multi-camera event, there’s a TriCaster that’s perfect for you. You can use this guide to see which model fits your needs best, explore the detailed capabilities of a specific model, or connect with a dealer to get more information.

Start Simple

TriCaster 40

GREAT FOR: Slimmed-down video programs with a small handful of cameras nearby, and some "wow factor" effects added for extra punch

POPULAR WITH: Local stations on a tight budget, A/V libraries and classrooms, bloggers, wedding videographers, small businesses, high school athletics, community agencies, auditoriums, small houses of worship

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Get Mobile

TriCaster 455

GREAT FOR: Moderate-sized shows shot live from anywhere, with pre-produced b-roll, eye popping effects, and quick post production turnaround

POPULAR WITH: TV stations, mobile units, webcasters, corporate HR and training departments, state government, mid-sized houses of worship, college stadiums, school districts, distance learning

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Grow Bigger

TriCaster 855

GREAT FOR: Full sized live action, with an abundance of angles, visual wizardry and coverage to serve the large audiences you've amassed

GREAT FOR: Large broadcasters, Internet TV shows, meeting and events pros, studios, federal agencies, large arenas and ballparks, mega-churches, sports leagues and conferences

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Go Viral

TriCaster 8000

GREAT FOR: Massive multi-camera coverage, or high-end production at any size, with visuals that raise more eyebrows, drop more jaws, and put more eyes on more screens

GREAT FOR: Broadcast networks, media publishers, stadiums, sports networks and leagues, festivals, multi-stage venues, major event producers

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Broadcast, stream, publish, project, and record - simultaneously.
The most complete multi-camera video production system on the planet.

Bundle Up for Fall Savings.

TriCaster™ Bundles—Extended Offers

The TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ bundle can be yours for only US$39,995, saving you more than $3,000. The bundle contains TriCaster 850 EXTREME, TriCaster 850 CS and TriCaster 850 TW. Benefits of this offer include:

Record up to eight channels of video, simultaneously
Record in multiple formats with adjustable audio headroom
Apple® AirPlay® support for: iPad®, iPod®, and iPhone®

The TriCaster 300 bundle can be yours for only US$14,995, saving you almost $3,000. The bundle contains TriCaster 300, TriCaster LC-11 and TimeWarp. Benefits of this offer include:

A 13-channel, multi-definition live production system
One button live streaming in up to 720p
One button recording for up to 20 hours of 1080i

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TriCaster applications.

There are several applications available for use with the TriCaster™ line of portable live production systems. From titling and editing software, to specially designed virtual sets that you can customize to meet your production needs. Give your live production a personalized look. It's easy to do. And you don't need to use a lot of fancy equipment. It will just look like you did.

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LiveText.

Share the workload. Dedicated multi-def titling software. Display real-time data. Scores, times, and other fast-changing information. Managing your live production just got a whole lot easier.

SpeedEDIT.

alt Mix HD and SD on the same timeline. In real time. Complete flexibility. Real-time up and down conversion. 3D position, size and rotation. Interpolated slow motion. And instant playback for quick review.

TriCaster Virtual Set Editor (VSE).

Customize specially designed TriCaster HD virtual sets. VSE sets produce real-time reflections. Edit a wide range of elements. Once your set is customized, simplty export for immediate use.

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Enhance your live production.

Control Surfaces

As an integral part of the next generation of TriCaster systems - TriCaster 8000, TriCaster 855, and TriCaster 455 - control panels are now standard with these professional models. But customers who have previous TriCaster models, and those who have upgraded their existing systems to one of the new platforms, can still add a control surface to make their workflow smoother, incredibly intuitive, and more responsive than ever.

TriCaster 850 Control Surface Big live productions demand big-time control. Added to your TriCaster 850 system, the TriCaster 850 CS shines as a function-for-function companion. With an intuitive layout and familiar live production controls at your command, adding TriCaster 850 CS to your control room or live truck puts you in touch with your live production like never before.
TriCaster 450 Control Surface Producing on-location doesn't mean leaving the comforts of the control room behind. The TriCaster 450 CS, added to your TriCaster 450 system, lets you maintain a small production footprint without sacrificing manual control. With an intuitive layout, familiar live production controls and compact frame, TriCaster 450 CS is a perfect fit for mobile production or tight spaces.
TriCaster 40 Control Surface Exclusively for the TriCaster 40 system, add the TriCaster 40 Control Surface for fast, full access to hardware operation of all live-production functions – and still keep your small desktop footprint. Or augment your crew with an additional operator, and split the production tasks between console and UI.
TriCaster LC-11 Add a staple of live video production to your desktop with the TriCaster LC-11 hardware control surface. Instantly compatible with every TriCaster system, TriCaster LC-11 give you a hands-on connection to the features and functions of the TriCaster LC-11 is a match for productions of any size and operators of any experience level.
TriCaster 850 TW Add dedicated, single-channel playback control to your live production workflow with TriCaster 850 TW. Share the workload with a second operator, focused exclusively on playing back stored clips and graphics. Slow down or speed up playback of the dedicated channel, and with jog-wheel and transport controls, you can forward, reverse, and replay any clip with a touch.

NOTE: TriCaster LC-11 control surface works with TriCaster 850 EXTREME, TriCaster 850 and TriCaster 300, as well as TriCaster STUDIO.

TriCaster Applications

There are several applications available for use with the TriCaster line of portable live production systems. From titling and editing software, to specially designed virtual sets that you can customize to meet your production needs. Give your live production a personalized look. It's easy to do. And you don't need to use a lot of fancy equipment. It will just look like you did.

Virtual Set Editor (VSE) The breakthrough TriCaster Virtual Set Editor 2.0 elevates your production affordably from incognito to instantly recognizable, with spectacular elements like realistic live virtual sets, premium animations, signature themes and custom-branded environments.
LiveText Share the workload. Dedicated multi-def titling software. Display real-time data. Scores, times, and other fast-changing information. Managing your live production just got a whole lot easier.
SpeedEDIT Mix HD and SD on the same timeline. In real time. Complete flexibility. Real-time up and down conversion. 3D position, size and rotation. Interpolated slow motion. And instant playback for quick review.
LiveSet Pack Volume 1 Expand your LiveSet™ options with NewTek LiveSet Pack Volume 1, a series of five virtual sets. These sets are inspired by major network news, sports and entertainment shows.

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?

Feature	TriCaster 8000	TriCaster 855	TriCaster 455	TriCaster 40
Video Format	HD/SD	HD/SD	HD/SD	HD/SD
Digital I/O (SDI)	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Analog I/O (Component, Composite, Y/C)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Switcher Channels	24	24	14	14
External Video Sources	10	10	6	6
Internal Video Sources	5	5	4	3
M/E Buses with Re-Entry	8	-	-	-
M/E-Style Virtual Inputs	-	8	4	4
Output Connections (max)	14	11	8	5
Recording Channels (max)	8	8	4	1
Base Recording Capacity (hr)	200 HD	200 HD	40 HD	20HD
Effects Channels	45	11	7	7
Live Virtual Sets	26	24	24	24
IsoCorder™ Recording Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
TransWarp Effects	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Animation Store Transitions	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Apple AirPlay® Device Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
External Video Router Support	Yes	-	-	-
Recordable Macros	Yes	-	-	-
Social Media Publishing	Yes	-	-	-
3D Video Production Support	Yes	-	-	-
Multi-View Monitoring	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Genlock	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Removable Storage	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Hardware Fail-Safe	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Software Fail-Safe	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Form Factor	4U Rack Mount	4U Rack Mount	2U Rack Mount	Desktop

Overview

Bundle Up for Fall Savings.

TriCaster applications.

LiveText.

SpeedEDIT.

TriCaster Virtual Set Editor (VSE).

Enhance your live production.

Control Surfaces

TriCaster Applications

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