In one elegant rack mount production system, you have an entire high-end TV production facility. TriCaster 850 EXTREME with IsoCorder technology lets you record up to eight channels of video from any input or output. It lends support for multi-format recording (MPG, AVI, and full MP4). And, you get adjustable audio headroom. It delivers the power to broadcast, live stream, project and record – all at the same time. It also lets you deliver your video in up to 1080p resolution, and stream live to the Internet and other digital media, in up to 720p resolution. With the click of a button, you can record your productions in up to 1080p resolution, simultaneously. Plus, with new Apple® AirPlay® support, you can go wireless.
Paired with the powerful TriCaster 850 CS optional control surface, you have a physical connection to all TriCaster 850 EXTREME functions and effects. You also get 18 HD live TriCaster virtual sets and advanced matte generation. Powerful DVE systems. Two DDRs. High-quality video processing. And much more. It literally takes the TriCaster 850 to the EXTREME.
This 24-channel, HD/SD live production switcher also includes benefits such as the ability to create animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel; designate presets for your favorite streaming set-ups; pinpoint live action and edit to perfection with linear timecode (LTC) support, and more.
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TriCaster 850 EXTREME purchased at commercial price (not an upgrade) now includes free on-site delivery with training, phone technical support and our Amitrace exclusive 24 Hour Repair Turnaround Guarantee (during the first year) in the event of a system failure. »More Details
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TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME Benefits:
TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME with IsoCorder™ multi-track video technology takes TriCaster 850 to the extreme. It’s the same 24-channel, HD portable live production system, with the same 32-bit floating point with 4:4:4:4 video processing, and support for HD and SD video in resolutions up to 1080p, as well as live Web streaming in resolutions up to 720p. The TriCaster 850 CS control surface is designed to work with TriCaster 850 EXTREME, too.
TriCaster 850 EXTREME has all the powerful features of TriCaster 850. It’s still easy to learn. And provides these exclusive benefits:
Proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ multi-track video recording technology lets you record up to eight channels of video from any input or output, and supports multi-format recording (MPG, AVI, and full MP4) with adjustable headroom
Go wireless with Apple® AirPlay® that delivers video and audio from up to two iOS devices, such as iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone®, into your live production; and offers instant compatibility with any AirPlay-enabled device
Create animation store transitions with embedded audio and alpha channel, and use in any of the 11 integrated transition locations
Every input and output on the audio mixer includes an integrated seven-channel equalizer and compressor/limiter for advanced audio control
Media players include adjustable audio level settings for each clip, and hardware-assisted playback for many common file types
Configure, store and import your favorite streaming set-ups as presets, and use the integrated Web browser to access online CDN accounts to manage or view shows, even during live production
Group audio sources to follow video, or route sub-mixes to auxiliary or streaming outputs
Pinpoint live action and edit to perfection in post production, with linear timecode (LTC) support
Select and import all types of media files, including Apple ProRes for use in TriCaster Media Players, with expanded file format compatibilities and quick batch processing
Output an alpha matte on the auxiliary video output for added production flexibility
On-air, multi-tiered fail-safe systems and redundant hardware
Access the TriCaster User Guide with a quick scan of the built-in Quick Response (QR) code
Up to 200 hours in 1080i 59.94 and up to 1200 hours of 480i recording capacity that you can extend by using the four removable drive bays, providing unlimited storage and backup
TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ Specifications
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
19” x 7.25” x 21.5”
Weight
42 lbs
Video Processing
4:4:4:4
32-bit Floating Point
Audio Processing
4 channels, 96kHz
32-bit Floating Point
Video Input
8 simultaneous inputs with frame-synchronizers.
Any combination of: HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, Y/C (BNC)
Audio Input
8 SDI Embedded
8 AES3/EBU
8 x 2 Balanced XLR (Mic/Line) with Phantom Power Support Every input supports 7 band EQ and full stereo Compressor/Limiter. Sources can be grouped and routed to multiple buses.
Digital audio inputs include audio time-base synchronizers.
Video Output
3 simultaneous video outputs, each with:
HD-SDI, HD Component, SD-SDI, SD Component, Composite, Y/C (BNC)
Other outputs: HDMI, DVI and VGA output for monitors and/or projector
Audio Output
3 SDI Embedded
2 AES3/EBU
4 Balanced XLR
4 Balanced XLR (AUX)
1 Stereo 1/4" (Phones) Every output supports 7 band EQ and full compressor/limiter
Video Output sources
Program out;
Aux out (Program, Program clean, Preview, any input, effects row, any frame-store, alpha out)
Time-code
External LTC time-code input feeds on-screen monitoring, show clock and embedded per frame time-code in recorded files
Supported Formats
NTSC: 1080/30p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60i
Multi-Standard: NTSC-J and PAL 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 720/25p, 576/25i
Recording Capacity
50/200 hours (1080i)
300/1200 hours (480i)
4 Tray-less SATAIII removable drive bays with Hot-Swap support for unlimited storage and backup
Source Mixing
Mix HD/SD resolution and 16:9/4:3 aspect ratios
Recording
HD or SD recording of any output or camera input, in all resolutions up to 1080p (MPEG-2 high and normal profiles, MP3, AVI or H.264) 8 channels of video recording using proprietary IsoCorder™ technology, with adjustable audio headroom
Animation Store
Animation store builder with support for animation transitions on all 11 effects channels in the switcher
Stream Configuration
Dedicated internal browser with support for creation, import, preview and editing of streaming profiles
Live Streaming
Full HD live streaming in resolutions up to 720p (16:9 aspect ratio), with simultaneous archive
Supported Stream
Types
Adobe® Flash® to Flash media server connections or through browser based plug-ins.
Microsoft® Windows Media® Push/Pull
Network Connection
1 Gigabit connection for network inputs and streaming output
Network Source
Support
2 dedicated channels for access to external network sources
PC and Mac desktop mirroring via iVGA, iTunes ™ and wireless iOS devices via Apple® AirPlay® on any supported apps, including audio, photos and video
Virtual Inputs
8 independent mix/effect-style channels, each with presets, overlay and dedicated channel for titles, frame-buffer or watch folder
Virtual Input Overlay
1 per channel, upstream with keying, transitions, and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation. Support for full animation store transitions with audio on every virtual input
Live Virtual Sets
18 HD live virtual sets (using proprietary NewTek LiveSet™ technology), with animated zoom and
independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation
Media Players
5 integrated digital media players, including 2 DDRs, Stills, Titles and Sounds players, with presets, alpha channel support. All media clips include individually adjustable audio levels
Overlay
Dual downstream keys (DSK) with matting, transitions, and independent effects, including positioning, scaling, cropping and 3D rotation Support for full animation store transitions with audio
Projector Output
16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio, up to 1920 x 1080 resolution
Preview Monitors
Full field rate displays with advanced alpha channel preview, including Program, Look-Ahead Preview, and source windows. Selectable views include All Monitors, External Monitors, Internal Monitors, Switcher Monitors and Scopes
Multi-View Monitor
Output
Layout choices include All Monitors, External Monitors, Internal Monitors, Program, Preview, Effects, Preview/Program, and Waveform/
Vectorscope
Integrated Character
Generator
LiveText™ 2
Integrated Non-Linear
Editor
SpeedEDIT™ 2
Playback Media
Formats
Movie files : DNxHD, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, MOV, MKV, MJPEG, MPEG (1,2 in all profiles, program or transport streams), AVI, MOV, DV, H.263, H.264, Flash FLV, WMV, MP4, WebM, and more.
Still formats : PSD, PNG, TGA, BMP, JPEG, EXR, RAW, TIF, and more.1
Audio formats : WAV, MP3, AIFF and more.
Alpha channel is supported on applicable file types. Import module is included for batch copying with optional transcoding (including ProRes) of files onto TriCaster
Export Media Formats
Export module is included for batch copying with optional transcoding to a wide variety of different file formats and for a wide variety of different applications and devices.
Media types: AVI, DV, DVCPro, MJPEG, MP4, H.264, MPEG-2, DVD , WebM, MOV and more.
Presets for external NLEs : Adobe Premiere, Avid MediaComposer, Apple® FinalCut Pro, and more.
Presets for all mobile platforms : Android®, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod Touch® and more
Fail-Safe
Multi-tiered hardware and software fail-safe (audio and video)
Monitoring
Full field rate Waveform/ Vectorscope with color preview. View sources with alpha against checkerboard
