Tricaster TCXD300
NewTek
Tricaster TCXD300
NewTek Tricaster TCXD300 HD Portable Live Production
This portable high-definition unit offers multi-channel HD switching, HD network-style virtual sets, HD titling, HD digital disk recording, audio mixing, HD editing, full HD streaming and more.
Lightweight and compact enough to fit in a backpack, the TCXD300 delivers network quality video, making it possible for one person or a small team to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.
Lightweight and compact enough to fit in a backpack, the TCXD300 delivers network quality video, making it possible for one person or a small team to broadcast, project, live stream or record full HD programming.
Product Weight: 20 lbs
Dimensions: 10.4"W x 17.5"D x 8.5"H
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Manufacturer Specs
Video Input: 3 simultaneous inputs
Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) and Composite
Video Output1
3 HD/SD-SDI
3 HD/SD-Component
Video Processing: 32-Bit Floating Point, YCbCrA 4:4:4:4
Supported Formats
Standard: 1080i59.94, 720p59.94, 480i59.94 (16:9 and 4:3)
Multi-Standard: 1080i50, 720p50, 576i50 (4:3 and 16:9)
Presets: Numerous Preset Bins Including Individual Production Sessions
Video Ingest: 1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire®
iVGA™ Network Selections: 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
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
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)
Notes
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)
• Minimum display resolution of 1280 x 1024 for 4:3, or 1440 x 900 for 16:9
For post production
• 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
Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Y/C (BNC) and Composite
Video Output1
3 HD/SD-SDI
3 HD/SD-Component
Video Processing: 32-Bit Floating Point, YCbCrA 4:4:4:4
Supported Formats
Standard: 1080i59.94, 720p59.94, 480i59.94 (16:9 and 4:3)
Multi-Standard: 1080i50, 720p50, 576i50 (4:3 and 16:9)
Presets: Numerous Preset Bins Including Individual Production Sessions
Video Ingest: 1, 6-pin IEEE FireWire®
iVGA™ Network Selections: 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
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
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)
Notes
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)
• Minimum display resolution of 1280 x 1024 for 4:3, or 1440 x 900 for 16:9
For post production
• 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