Overview
Overview
The NewTek TriCaster 460 Video Switcher is an all-purpose media production system scaled for tight spaces and remote locations, packing racks of professional-grade capabilities into a single turnkey solution designed to deliver maximum impact with a minimal footprint.
From producing live and on-demand programs that look infinitely bigger, to creating engaging big-screen and second-screen experiences, TriCaster 460 transforms everyday presentations into revolutionary multi-platform productions that reach more viewers, open up more revenue opportunities, and extend your brand.
Features:
- 4-M/E, 16-channel video switcher with audio mixer, media players, titles, graphics, and DVE effects
- Flexible I/O connectivity and networking, including digital and analog cameras, computers, IP video and graphics, and cloud sources
- Versatile 2U rackmount frame for fixed installation or mobile production
- Spectacular 3D visual effects, live virtual sets, motion graphics and transitions
- Extensive customization, configuration, and automation possibilities
- Real-time social media publishing to engage fans and followers
- Broadcast, stream, publish, project and record—all at the same time
- Workflow-enhancing compatibility with a growing network of partner products and applications
Specifications:
- Switcher Channels
- 16 – 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses
- Video Input
- 4 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of supported connection types, resolutions and frame rates
- Direct input of cameras and video devices in any combination of HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C or Composite connections
- Per-input format configuration, scaler (including 3:2 intelligent pull-down) and frame synchronizer enabling intermixing of formats
- Per-input color correction, crop and LiveMatte™ keyer controls
- Support for Key + Fill input pairing
- 4 simultaneous live video sources, in any combination of supported connection types, resolutions and frame rates
- Network Sources
- 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
- Supported sources include NDI®-compatible and AirSend™-compatible systems, devices and applications, networked computers via iVGA™, USB video sources, video over IP sources, RTMP and RTSP streams, HTTP streaming video sources, and video and CG sources from compatible third-party partner solutions
- 2 live inputs via Gigabit connection, selectable from any available network sources with support for video, audio and alpha channel
- Robotic Camera Support
- Access up to 4 live Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) robotic cameras via standard serial and network protocols, with preset system and user interface control over camera orientation, zoom, focus and iris
- Media
- 5 integrated digital media players for video, graphics and sounds
- 2 x DDR
- 2 x GFX
- 1 x Sound
- 5 integrated digital media players for video, graphics and sounds
- Buffers
- 15 media buffers to store and playback video, animations, still images and graphics
- 5 animation buffers and 10 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, animation preview, title editing and presets
- Shareable across a network for watch folder application, with real-time edit and update of content
- 15 media buffers to store and playback video, animations, still images and graphics
- Mix/Effect Buses (M/E)
- 4 freely configurable M/E buses for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each supporting independent key layer, TransWarp effects, and Adobe® Photoshop® blending modes between layers
- Mix mode: Enables secondary switcher operation for output, submix or recording, with Program/Preview workflow and transitions
- Effects mode: Enables multi-layer compositing, effects generation and virtual set application, with per-source 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and keying
- 4 freely configurable M/E buses for video mixing, compositing, effects and virtual sets, each supporting independent key layer, TransWarp effects, and Adobe® Photoshop® blending modes between layers
- Macros
- Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to control surface buttons, keyboard shortcuts, MIDI buttons, GPI triggers or on-screen hotspots for recall and automation
- Macro editor for modifying user-defined macro configurations and sequences
- Augment and extend TriCaster operation using macro plug-ins to control external devices and applications
- Enable cross-platform commands and automation between supported systems
- Record configurations and operation sequences, then attach to control surface buttons, keyboard shortcuts, MIDI buttons, GPI triggers or on-screen hotspots for recall and automation
- DSKs
- 2 primary DSK channels, plus 1 additional key layer per M/E bus, each with independent transition controls, 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and integrated TransWarp effects
- Effects and Transitions
- Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supporting standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects
- Supports per-pixel alpha blending between sources and real-time 3D warping of video or graphics
- Includes Animation Store Creator for custom animations
- Integrated TransWarp effects engine on all effects channels supporting standard transitions, customizable animation store transitions with audio, and overlay effects
- Virtual Sets
- 30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights
- Live pan and zoom of virtual camera and customizable virtual camera presets with animated pan, zoom and pedestal moves
- Support for up to 2 switchable live sources, with per-source 3D DVE, scaling, cropping and keying
- Supports custom-created virtual sets generated using NewTek Virtual Set Editor or third-party partner solutions
- 30+ HD live virtual sets, with presets, multiple camera angles, real-time reflections, and specular highlights
- Holographic Live Virtual Sets
- Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images
- Select sets included; custom sets require Virtual Set Editor 2.5 (sold separately)
- Support for custom virtual environments generated from panoramic smartphone, camera or DSLR images
- Hotspots
- Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control
- Video Output
- Configurable for up to 11 output connections, with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
- 2 x SDI
- 2 x Analog (configurable for Component or Y/C + Composite)
- 1 x HDMI output
- 2 x supplemental Display outputs (1 x VGA and 1 x video-only HDMI) for additional screens or projectors
- 1 x Stream output
- 1 x Network output via NDI or AirSend to compatible receiving device(s)
- Configurable for up to 11 output connections, with support for key output and per-connection signal settings
- Recording
- Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
- Native recording in up to 1080p with timecode
- Encoding format selectable from: QuickTime® (XDCAM HD compatible, 4:2:2 encoding, 24-bit audio), MPEG-2 (high or normal profile), AVI (SpeedHQ), and H.264 (high or Web quality)
- Freely choose to add recordings to Publish queue and DDR destinations
- Multi-track, multi-format recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels via IsoCorder™ technology
- Recording Capacity
- Includes 3TB internal drive accommodating ~70 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
- Trayless SATA III removable drive bay with hot-swap support for unlimited storage and backup
- Simultaneous recording of up to 2 channels to internal drive; support for up to 4 channels with removable, external or shared storage connected
- Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0
- Supports shared storage integration via third-party partner solutions
- Includes 3TB internal drive accommodating ~70 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)
- Grab
- Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from inputs and outputs, and freely choose to add grabs to Publish queue, Media Player presets and Buffer destinations
- Media Publishing
- Supports direct content upload to Facebook, Twitter™, YouTube™, FTP, local or external volumes, and network servers
- Live Streaming
- HD live streaming with simultaneous stream file archive
- Support for RTMP streaming, Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull, and browser-based streaming applications
- Support for most common streaming profiles and custom multi-bitrate streaming profiles, including presets up to 720p
- Streaming Profile Manager with integrated Web browser
- HD live streaming with simultaneous stream file archive
- Audio Inputs
- 4 x SDI embedded
- 3 x 2 Balanced 1/4” (Mic/Line)
- 1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line)
- Phantom Power Support
- Audio Outputs
- 2 x SDI embedded
- 1 x 2 Balanced XLR
- 1 x 2 Balanced 1/4” (AUX)
- 1 x Stereo 1/4” (phones)
- Audio Mixing
- Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully independent stereo output mixes
- Pan control, solo auditioning, seven-band equalizer and stereo compressor/limiter per input and output, with per-input audio delay control
- Multi-bus routing of audio source channels to any combination of outputs, with independent level control over channels 1/2 and 3/4 for quad sources
- Audio Follow Video system enabling audio to follow multiple video sources, with support for unlimited audio grouping combinations
- Digital audio inputs equipped with audio time-base synchronizers
- Supports hardware control via Avid® Artist Mix audio control surface (sold separately)
- Integrated multi-channel audio mixer for internal and external audio sources, outputs, stream and headphones, with 4 fully independent stereo output mixes
- Supported Session Formats
- NTSC model:
- 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
- Multi-Standard model:
- NTSC 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
- NTSC-J 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
- PAL 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 720/24p, 576/25i
- NTSC model:
- Supported Media File Formats
- Video: 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, et al.
- Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, et al.
- Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, et al.
- Media Import
- Import Media application for batch import of files with optional transcoding to file formats suitable for live production use
- Media Export
- Export Media application for batch export of files with optional transcoding to compatible formats for different applications and devices
- Monitoring
- DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiviewer displays
- Preview all sources or select sources in a variety of layouts and dual-monitor display combinations via Workspaces control panel
- Viewports freely configurable for any combination of input sources, Program, Preview, M/E buses, clocks or images
- A/V indicator and guide overlays configurable per viewport
- DVI and HDMI monitor outputs for user interface and multiviewer displays
- Signal Monitoring
- Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709
- Session Management
- Setup and store session settings in reusable template sessions
- Throughput Latency
- ~1.0-2.0 frames
- Processing
- Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point
- Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHz
- A/V Standards
- HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M
- SD video conforms to SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT.656
- Analog audio levels conform to SMPTE RP-155
- Tally
- Support for hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector, network tally via NDI, and Blackmagic Design® SDI tally standard
- Genlock
- Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
- MIDI
- Support for standard MIDI protocol enabling third-party device control of TriCaster operations via macros
- GPI
- Supports GPI signals via JLCooper Electronics eBOX GPI interface
- Control Surface
- Optional TriCaster 460 hardware control surface
- Surface ~ 23.5" x 0.5" x 11.6" (59.7cm x 1.3cm x 29.5cm)
- Base ~ 22.5" x 2" x 10.8" (57.2cm x 5.1cm x 27.4cm)
- Optional TriCaster 460 hardware control surface
- System Physical Dimensions
- 2RU chassis with 430W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe
- 19" x 3.5" x 21.5" (48.3cm x 8.9cm x 54.6cm)
- 26 lb (11.8 kg)
What's in the Box
- NewTek TriCaster 460 Video Switcher
- Welcome Letter, Quick Start Guide, Registration Card, Virtual Set Editor Information Insert
- BNC Removal Tool
- 2 x Key Sets for Front Panel
- 4 x Rubber Feet
- Power Cord
- Keyboard & Mouse
Specifications
Specifications
Key Highlights
- 16-channel video switcher
- (4) simultaneous live source input
- Mix Mode (output, submix, record)
- Effects Mode (FX, scale, crop, keying)
- 30+ virtual sets with presets
- Up to 11 video output connections
- Native recording up to 1080p with TC
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