TriCaster™ TCXD300

High definition (HD), live, multi-camera video production no longer exists only in the realm of big television studios or giant production trucks with banks of monitors, miles of cables, tape machines, video recorders, video effects generators, titling stations, audio mixers and more. Today, all of that power, quality and potential exists in a 20-pound box small enough to fit in a backpack with the flexibility for one person or a small team to deliver network-quality video. TriCaster™ TCXD300 makes it possible for you to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.

TriCaster TCXD300 is a high definition, network-quality portable live production solution. In one small box you gain multi-channel HD switching, HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more.

* Multi-Standard price for outside of the US and Canada only

TriCaster™ TCXD300 Interface

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TriCaster™ TCXD300 Benefits

TriCaster™ TCXD300 at US$14,995 (Multi-standard US$17,995), represents the state-of-the-art in portable live production systems with the highest quality 32-bit floating point, 4:4:4:4 video processing. TriCaster TCXD300 accepts high definition video in both 1080i and 720p along with SDI, Y/C, component and composite. Whether you work with a team or operate on your own, TriCaster TCXD300 is easy to set up, portable and provides the following system benefits:

Pristine Video and Audio

• End-to-end HD 1080i video pipeline, including effects and virtual sets
• Video processing employs 32-bit floating-point precision, 4:4:4:4 video processing and component (YCbCrA) color (well beyond industry standard 10-bit)
• Four-channel audio processed at 48 kHz, 32-bit floating point
• Extensive audio input/output flexibility including Embedded SDI on all video channels, four channels of AES/EBU, and professional level balanced XLR/phone connectors
• All video inputs can be Proc-Amped, keyed and frozen, including titles and DDRs
• Integrated full field rate Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope with full color beam tracing
• Individual processing controls for both Main and VGA outputs
• Pristine capture of video or stills with support for full 4:2:2 up to 1920 x 1080 resolution at very high bit-rates
• Next-generation optimized user-interface design with key live production tools readily available, supported by the ability to quickly access controls to configure each source

Virtual Inputs and Live Virtual Sets

• Five Virtual Input functions, each similar to advanced mix/effects bus with positioning and overlay capabilities
• Use "virtual cameras" by populating multiple Virtual Inputs from a single camera source (and switch between them)
• Each source has a Proc Amp, keying, garbage matte and alpha channel support
• Layer up to five live video or CG sources (internal or supplied by network)
• Independent zoom and pan controls for each source that make composition and camera placement easy
• All Virtual Inputs provide an additional overlay channel with independent transitions and scaling capabilities
• Insert live video inputs into live virtual sets with ease
• Zoom the virtual camera smoothly and easily either interactively, or using automatic control to user specified zoom preset levels
• Presets provide quick convenient access to numerous Virtual Input setups

Production Flexibility

• HD-SDI and HD component plus SD-SDI, component, Y/C and composite input/output
• Mix source resolutions and aspect ratios (including HD and SD video)
• Simultaneous HD and SD video output with Proc Amp control
• iVGA™ supports unlimited networked computers as live inputs to the switcher 
• Simple live HD streaming with Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® in either push or pull
• Record 18 hours of full HD 1080i video in high quality 100Mbps I-Frame only MPEG at up to 4:2:2 color precision
• Genlock input for broadcast system integration supports bi-level and tri-level references
• On-screen ISO monitoring for all switcher inputs (internal and external)
• Enhanced secondary video output for projector or second monitor (up to 1920 x 1200) with sophisticated full field-rate defielding and scaler processing offers varied displays including Program, Preview, Effects, all ISO sources, Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope, and more
• Dedicated upstream overlay with transitions with per source positioning, scaling, and color processing
• Two additional downstream overlay channels with individual transitions, scaling, position, keying and alpha channel
• Sophisticated control system for transitions, automated playback, overlays and more
• Next generation LiveMatte™ HD for incredibly clean real-time keying with advanced spill suppression and garbage matte controls.
• Convenient user presets available throughout the live production environment, including DDR playlists, Virtual Inputs, and audio mixers
• Integrated audio mixer with audio-follows-video and talk-over options
• Auxiliary audio output supports external mixing of sound from integrated media players for easy integration with complex audio installations and external mixing
• Edit title pages live, including changes to fonts, text sizes, graphic replacement and more
• Media player autoplay allows easy on-air cue of titles, video clips, sophisticated count-down capabilities and more
• DDR provides real-time dynamic playback speed control for clip playback
• New session system allows convenient storage and recall of complete configuration and playlist setups for different shows, locations and more
• Easy access to every important control during live production
• Support for LiveControl™ LC-11 hardware switcher
• Extensive file format support simplifies media import
• Integrated professional HD CG/Titling and real-time HD editing capabilities

TriCaster™ TCXD300 Interface

The TriCaster™ TCXD300 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.

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1) LIVE PRODUCTION provides control of an entire multi-channel HD production. Connect up to three HD or standard definition (SD) cameras, digital or analog audio, and go live with simultaneous output to video, projector and the Web.

2) LIVE VIRTUAL SETS in HD give you the flexibility of expansive, professional sets even though your location may have limited space. With live, multi-camera smooth zooming, show your talent in a network-style studio without the need for a camera operator or expensive motion control system. Sets include double box effects with options for stand-up and one or two presenters.

3) ON-SCREEN MONITORS let you select shots with confidence. Displaying cameras, clips and iVGA™ networked computer inputs, TriCaster TCXD300 allows you to send all monitors to a second display, and enlarge your workspace.

4) PREVIEW AND PROGRAM MONITORS let you display titles or a transition on-screen, while showing what source is up next. Innovative color Waveform Monitors and Vectorscopes ensure perfect signal quality for your live production.

5) ADVANCED VIDEO SWITCHER gives you unprecedented control over all inputs. Select a live output on Preview, and use either the on-screen T-bar or the optional LiveControl™ LC-11 hardware to transition easily from one source to another. Versatile production tools such as Virtual Inputs and dual downstream keys provide the ability to easily create dynamic overlays and graphics.

6) VIDEO TRANSITIONS add interest and impact to your live production. Use any of the 200-plus HD broadcast-quality effects to transition from one source to another and fly titles and inserts on and off screen.

7) LIVE TITLES give you a broadcast look with graphics, titles and animated overlays on top of your live video. Lock a title or bug to a camera or virtual input and set the in and out motion for each.

8) ONE-BUTTON INTERNET STREAMING allows you to use Adobe® Flash® or Windows Media® to deliver a live stream directly to the Web, in 720p HD and other streaming profiles with simultaneous archive for later viewing. ONE BUTTON RECORDING captures your live production as a full HD resolution video file.

9) AUDIO MIXING gives you complete control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, you can also adjust input trim levels for the best possible audio. In addition, TriCaster TCXD300 provides both AES and embedded digital audio for pristine sound.

10) DDR allows you to easily add video clips to your production, as well as auto-insert any clips captured during the event for immediate playback. HD and SD resolutions are supported in a variety of popular file formats so you can focus on the production instead of the process.

11) VIRTUAL INPUTS provide five customized inputs to configure virtual sets, layer live elements, assign titles, set upstream picture-in-picture elements and much more. These settings can be used as templates for easy creation of other mix effects and are instantly available in the playlist along the left.

TriCaster™ TCXD300 Specifications

¹Both digital (SDI) and analog video output connectors are active at all times.

• HD rows output HD-SDI and HD Component
• SD rows can be configured as “SDI + Component” or “SDI + Composite + Y/C”

For live productions:

• Output Row 1 and 2 run at the session resolution
• Output Row 3 always provides an SD output
• SD output is always 16:9 for 16:9 sessions, 4:3 for 4:3 sessions (HD or SD)

For post productions:

• For HD projects, all outputs are HD output consists of 3 HD-SDI and 3 HD Component.
• For SD Projects, output consists of 3 SD-SDI connections, 1 SD-Component, 2 Composite and 2 Y/C

TriCaster™ Comparison

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