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NewTek Product Sales Guide TriCaster® 410

– December 14, 2016 | NEWTEK CONFIDENTIAL – INTERNAL AND RESELLER USE ONLY – DO NOT DISTRIBUTE

NEWTEK PRODUCT SALES GUIDE: TriCaster® 410 TRICASTER 410 POSITIONING .................................................................................................... 2TRICASTER 410 CORE MESSAGES ............................................................................................ 3KEY BENEFITS .............................................................................................................................. 4TRICASTER 410 KEY FEATURES ................................................................................................ 5TRICASTER 410 TECH SPECS ..................................................................................................... 6REFERENCE: TRICASTER 410 CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION ................................................ 9REFERENCE: TRICASTER 460 CS DIMENSIONS ...................................................................... 9VERSION NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 10 All information included in this NewTek Product Sales Guide is confidential and subject to change without notice.



TRICASTER 410 POSITIONING High-level description NewTek TriCaster 410 is a fully integrated, digital video production system scaled for mid-range mobile and studio productions. Target buyers Mid-level broadcasters, studios and facilities; media companies, departments and organizations; sports and event venues; mobile production vehicles; corporate video departments; educational institutions and campus television; advanced worship producers; government communications departments Their requirements Produce moderate-sized shows, live events or on-demand video content for multiple platforms with network-quality production value Unlike other solutions that Offer basic functionality and require multiple, additional components for content creation that impact your workflow, mobility and production footprint The TriCaster 410 solution Combines professional integration with comprehensive multi-camera production capabilities in a compact turnkey system to provide a studio-ready video workflow regardless of location.



TRICASTER 410 CORE MESSAGES

Positioning Statement NewTek TriCaster 410 is a fully integrated, digital video production system for video professionals, production crews and multimedia teams with content demands both local and remote. Combining professional integration with comprehensive multi-camera production capabilities in a compact turnkey system scaled for mid-range mobile and studio productions, TriCaster 410 provides everything needed to produce network-quality live programming and on-demand video content from any location.

Value Proposition Statement Video professionals, production crews and multimedia teams don’t have to confine their productions to the studio or sacrifice capability for mobility. With NewTek TriCaster 410, a compact turnkey system that provides professional integration and comprehensive multi-camera production capabilities, they can easily produce moderate-sized, network-quality shows, live events and on-demand video content from anywhere.

Elevator Pitch NewTek TriCaster 410 is a fully integrated, digital video production system scaled for mid-range mobile and studio productions. A compact turnkey system that combines professional integration with comprehensive multi-camera production capabilities, TriCaster 410 provides video professionals, production crews, and multimedia teams with a studio-ready workflow to produce network-quality live programming and on-demand video content from anywhere.

Unique Selling Proposition No single turnkey system provides a more complete, professional video workflow for mid-range mobile and studio productions for under $10K.



KEY BENEFITS Comprehensive multi-camera video production capabilities

• Broadcast, stream, publish, project and record—all at the same time • Multi-source live video switching of 16 source channels, including 6 simultaneous external inputs • Powerful, multi-bus mix effects, with 4 M/E buses enabling sub-mixing, layering, compositing,

and live virtual set configuration • Multi-channel, real-time media playback, including 2 video players, 2 graphics channels, 15 still

and title buffers, and sound player • Optional TriCaster Advanced Edition software that enhances system performance and

functionality with more than 100 exclusive, premium capabilities Fully integrated and scaled for mobility

• Durable 2RU chassis with industry-standard SDI digital video I/O, and support for any combination of available audio connection types

• Robust software-based video processing and per-channel frame synchronizers for effortless intermixing of formats, resolutions, and frame rates

• Support for robotic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, with direct control over orientation, zoom, focus and iris from the user interface or a compatible controller

• Intuitive, software-based audio mixer supporting digital and analog audio, with a fully array of configurable audio DSPs for precision sound

• Dedicated multiviewer and display outputs to drive local monitors, with configurable workspace layouts and viewports for customization

• Multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safes Studio-ready workflow regardless of location

• Seamless integration into IP-based workflows with native support for NDI™, NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology

• Sophisticated macro automation system with versatile control interface compatibility • Multi-track, multi-format ISO recording of up to 4 simultaneous channels with external storage

connected • Media interoperability with all common non-linear editing systems for file-based workflows • Built-in color correction tools, real-time chromakeying technology, and waveform and

vectorscope with color preview • Real-time direct upload of clips and images to popular social media networks, storage volumes,

and Web-based destinations



TRICASTER 410 KEY FEATURES INTEGRATION

Audio Manage and monitor sound with multi-channel audio mixing, including configurable settings for all internal and external audio input sources, and 4 stereo output mixes

Physical I/O Industry-standard SDI connections for primary video input and output, plus XLR and 1/4” connections for external audio

Playback and Graphics Incorporate short-form and long-form video clips, images, graphics, animations and audio tracks into productions with multiple channels of integrated media playback

Recording Capture clips for live playback or publishing, and record entire productions for post, archive and on-demand purposes with integrated IsoCorder™ technology

Video Over IP Send and receive video over IP to and from compatible technologies with native integration of NDI™ and AirSend™ on both network inputs and the network output

OPERATION Automation Record, store, edit and automate commands and operation sequences

Control Optional hardware control surface and support for breakout operation via any number or combination of compatible control interfaces

Delivery Deliver to multiple destinations simultaneously—over the air, across the network, to local displays and projectors, and to live streaming and social media sites

Monitoring Customize the operator environment to preference, freely scaling from a single user interface, to a dual-display workspace, to a quad-monitor control center

Production Switcher Mix and manage productions of any scale, in resolutions up to 1080p, integrating multiple cameras, IP video sources, stored media, graphics, transitions and effects

PRODUCTION Mix Effects Configure 4 M/E buses, each supporting 2 sources and independent overlay, for

sub-mixing, multi-layer compositing and live virtual sets

TransWarp Effects Design and present custom, full-color animated transitions and effects, complete with alpha channel, embedded audio and real-time 3D video warping, with the most powerful integrated effects engine available in any turnkey video production system

Video Tools Customize production elements with fully configurable color correction tools, 3D object positioning, cropping, and keying

Virtual Sets Transform any location into an elaborate virtual environment with integrated LiveSet™ technology, compositing live video sources into beautifully-rendered scenes that can include multiple angles, virtual camera movements, real-time reflections, and specular highlights



TRICASTER 410 TECH SPECS Switcher Channels 16 – 6 external, 6 internal, 4 M/E buses Video Input 4 simultaneous live video sources via SDI, in any combination of supported resolutions and frame

rates • 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

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

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

Buffers 15 still & title buffers, with multiviewer, title editing and presets • Shareable across a network for watch folder application, with real-time edit and update of

content 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

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

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 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



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) Hotspots Up to 8 freely configurable, interactive hotspots per input for macro control Video Output Configurable for up to 7 output connections, with support for key output and per-connection signal

settings • 2 x SDI • 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)

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

Recording Capacity Includes 3TB internal drive accommodating ~70 hours 1080i (varies by resolution and format; capacity expandable using additional supported storage)

• Simultaneous recording of up to 2 channels to internal drive; support for up to 4 channels with external or shared storage connected

• Supports recording to external storage via USB 3.0 • Supports shared storage integration via third-party partner solutions

Grab Grab full resolution, de-fielded still images from Program output, 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

Audio Inputs 4 x SDI embedded 1 x 2 Balanced XLR (Line) 1 x 2 Balanced 1/4” (Line)

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)



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

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, and more

• Image: PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, and more • Audio: AIFF, MP3, WAV, and more

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

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

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 System Physical 2RU chassis with 430W PSU and multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe

• 19.0 x 3.5 x 21.5 in (48.3 x 8.9 x 54.6 cm) • 26 lbs (11.8 kg)

Subject to change without notice.



REFERENCE: TRICASTER 410 CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION

REFERENCE: TRICASTER 460 CS DIMENSIONS

TriCaster 410 rear panel

TriCaster 460 CS dimensions (TriCaster 410 compatible)



VERSION NOTES • December 14, 2016

Complete document revision. Initial release.

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