300 - General Description
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™ 300 makes it possible for you
to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.
TriCaster 300 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.
300 - Features
- 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
- 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
- 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
300 - Specifications
| Dimensions: |
17.5” D x 8.5” H x 10.4” W |
| Video Input: |
3 Simultaneous Inputs: HD-SDI, HD Component,
SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) and Composite |
| Video Output: |
3 HD/SD-SDI
3 HD/SD-Component |
| Video Processing: |
32-Bit Floating Point, YCbCrA 4:4:4:4 |
| Supported Formats: |
Standard: 1080i 59.94, 720p 59.94, 480i 59.94
(16:9 and 4:3)
Multi-Standard: 1080i 50, 720p 50, 576i 50 (16:9 and 4:3 |
| Presets: |
Numerous Preset Bins Including Individual
Production Session |
| Video Ingest: |
1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire |
| iVGA™ Network Import: |
Unlimited |
| Virtual Set Support: |
Yes; 15 HD Virtual Sets Included. (can be
positioned and scaled |
| Virtual Input Overlay: |
1 Channel with Transitions |
| On-screen ISO Preview Monitors: |
All Sources,” or “Preview and FX” or “Scopes with
Preview” (full-time, tabbed |
| Projector Output: |
Yes; 16:9 and 4:3 Aspects |
| Full HD 720p 16:9 streaming: |
Yes |
| Media Player: |
1 Each DDR, Stills, Titles with Alpha Channel
Assignable
to Downstream Key |
| Waveform Monitor: |
Yes |
| Nonlinear Editor: |
Yes |
| File Formats: |
AVI, DV, MPEG-2, QuickTime, HDV, JPG, PNG, and
More ... |
| Accessory Options: |
LiveControl™ LC-11 |
| Weight: |
20 lbs |
| Audio Input: |
2 Balanced Combination XLR/Phone Jacks
2 x 4 Balanced Phone Jacks
3 x 2 AES3/EBU BNC Connectors
3 x SDI Embedded
Phantom Power Option |
| Audio Output: |
4 Balanced Phone Jacks (Program Out)
4 Balanced Phone Jacks (Auxiliary Out)
2 AES/EBU (Program Out)
2 AES/EBU (Auxiliary Out)
3 SDI Embedded
1 Stereo Headphone Jack |
| Audio Quality: |
24-bits, 48 kHz, 4 Channels |
| Recording Capacity: |
18 Hours 1080i HD |
| Mix HD/SD Sources: |
Yes |
| Tally: |
3 Tally Light Connections (Program, Preview and
both |
| 16:9 Video Support: |
Yes |
| iVGA™ Input: |
1 Ethernet Network Connection |
| Virtual Inputs (M/E - Style): |
5 with Presets |
| Main Overlay: |
2 Downstream Key Channels with Independent
Transitions |
| Integrated Character Generator: |
Yes |
| Projector Resolutions: |
Up to 1920 x 1200 |
| Live Webcasting: |
Yes; Adobe Flash and Push or Pull Windows Media
with VC-1
support |
| Recorder: |
Simultaneous Full Resolution MPEG-2 + Stream |
| Vectorscope: |
Yes |
| Render Outputs: |
AVI, DV, MPEG-2, DVD, QuickTime, MP4 (iPod and
PSP |
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Guaranteed Australian 
