NewTek 3Play™ 820 is a powerful, HD/SD 10-channel slow motion replay system. That’s right. 10 channels. With proprietary NewTek IsoCorder technology, you can capture video for up to eight channels and output to two.

Product Details

3Play 820 gives sports broadcasters, leagues, teams and schools an affordable option to deliver instant replay and slow motion for broadcast, webcast, arena scoreboard displays, and more. It comes with its own intuitive control surface, giving replay operators a hands-on connection to each and every play. 3Play 820 packs a big production punch at a fraction of the price of similar systems used widely throughout the live broadcast production industry. It’s Replay. Reinvented.

Benefits

• 10-channel slow motion instant replay server supports simultaneous, continuous recording from up to eight sources, with two fully independent playout channels
• World-class, interpolated slow motion delivers smooth playback, and ensures still frames are free of ghosting or blurring
• Full support for a vast range of video and film formats
• A second display may be used as an ISO monitor bridge including Heads Up Display (HUD)
• Easy import and export of a wide variety of popular media file types
• Multiple playlists, including transitions, sound tracks and more
• Linear timecode (LTC) support for synchronized capture of live action and efficient post production
• Capture content from live video inputs to the destination drives of choice with support for writing a single channel to two simultaneous drives for fail safety when required
• Compact 4U rack mount design includes always on-air, multi-tiered fail-safe systems and redundant hardware
• Premium hardware control surface

Control Surface

Operating the instant replay in an HD live production is an intense experience. There are no second chances. You have to react. Or lose the play. The 3Play 820 replay system includes an intuitive control surface that’s the ideal companion to the Replay server. You have easy access to controls and a premium T-bar for smooth navigation. Control surface includes speed presets; an A+B button for simultaneous control of A and B outputs; Stop and Play transport functions; as well as Scrub (including accelerated Scrub), and much more. Comfortable. Responsive. Easy to maneuver.

System Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is 3Play 820?
3Play™ 820 is the powerful, new HD/SD slow motion instant replay device that’s designed to be connected to any switcher, including TriCaster. You get a 10-channel (eight inputs, two outputs), replay system for a fraction of the cost of similar systems. Discover these groundbreaking capabilities with 3Play 820:

• Continuous recording from up to eight sources, with two fully independent channels for playout
• World-class, interpolated slow motion that delivers smooth playback and ensures sharp still frames
• Easy import of many file formats and clip playback - perfect for bumpers or commercials
• Multiple playlists, multi-view monitor output, much more
• Redundant protection, with more flexibility and no rebuild procedures

What is the recording capacity of the 3Play 820?
Record up to 200 hours of 1080i or 1200 hours of 480i recording capacity (reflective of multi-channel recording).


Does 3Play 820 have linear timecode support?
Yes, 3Play 820 has linear timecode (LTC) support for synchronized capture of live action and efficient post production.


Why do you call it 3Play?
We call it 3Play because it replaces three different pieces of broadcast video gear:

1. Digital recording and playback system with proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ Technology
2. Instant replay system
3. Slow motion system