Amitrace is happy to provide hands-on product demos whenever it is convenient for you, but if you want a truly in-depth demonstration then you should check out our upcoming event schedule. >>More Details.. TriCaster 450 EXTREME purchased at commercial price (not an upgrade) now includes free on-site delivery with training, phone technical support and low cost loaner options should your system ever go down for repair.

TriCaster™ 450 Benefits:

TriCaster™ 450 lets you connect up to four cameras. Get full coverage. It's easy. On your own or with a team. No production is too big or too complicated. Paired with the optional TriCaster 450 CS control surface, and the TriCaster 850 TW, you get a hands-on connection to every source and function. 14-channel live production. Multi-definition video support in resolutions up to 1080p. Stream live to the Web in resolutions up to 720p - with the push of a button. Apple® AirPlay® support to deliver video and audio into your live production, with iOS devices like iPod®, iPad® and iPhone®.

Powerful and compact, TriCaster 450 lets you:

• Connect up to four HD and/or SD live cameras
• Make changes on the fly with TriCaster 450 CS and TriCaster 850 TW
• Push one button to live stream, with simultaneous archive
• Push one button to record, with adjustable audio headroom
• Get up to 20 hours of HD recording
• Configure, store and import your favorite streaming set-ups as presets
• Access online CDN accounts, even during live production, with an integrated Web browser
• Create and save complex switcher effects to a single button
• Get 20 HD live virtual sets and advanced matte generation to get the look of a sophisticated studio setting in a limited space
• Create custom virtual sets or double-box effects with optional TriCaster Virtual Set Editor (VSE)
• Expand your workspace with multi-view monitor output
• Get a multi-channel audio mixer with audio follows video suppport
• Connect a projector or big screen for IMAG video output
• Use as a desktop or rack mount system

Intuitive Interface:

1) LIVE DESKTOP MONITORS with integrated multi-view monitoring, let you arrange and select shots with confidence. View all switcher sources at full field rate, with audio level overlays.

2) NETWORK INPUTS let you go wireless with breakthrough Apple® AirPlay® support. Deliver video and audio from iOS devices, such as iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone®, into your live production. Or bring in displays from your PC or Mac®, using NewTek iVGA™ technology.

3) LOOK-AHEAD PREVIEW MONITOR displays your upcoming video output. Prepare multilayered effects, preview the output as it will appear live, and then switch with confidence.

4) PROGRAM MONITOR shows the current video output of your live production, and lets you see what your audience sees. Access controls for record and stream functions, configure your video output, and more.

5) ONE-BUTTON RECORDING captures content from your live production at full resolution (up to 1080p). TriCaster 450 includes options to record your entire presentation, an individual switcher source, clips for DDR playback during the show, and more.

6) ONE-BUTTON INTERNET STREAMING allows you to use Adobe® Flash® or Microsoft® Windows Media® to deliver a full, HD live stream directly to the Web, with simultaneous archive for later viewing, and support for multi-bitrate streaming profiles. The Streaming Profile Manager includes an integrated browser to make configuration, import and previewing of your Web streams quicker and easier than you thought possible. Save and manage all of your settings for instant access at a later date.

7) LIVE PRODUCTION SWITCHER gives you control over all 14 channels, including four external video sources, four virtual mix/effect-style channels, two DDRs, two external network inputs, graphics channel, frame buffer and black. Custom names can be added to switcher sources.

8) UTILITY ROW makes it easy to assign sources to the Effects (FX) bus, downstream key (DSK) channels, and auxiliary (AUX) output. Utility Delegate controls let you use the Utility Row to apply selections to individual or multiple delegates, simultaneously.

9) UTILITY DELEGATE lets you set the Utility Row to send video and graphics to the FX bus, DSKs and/or AUX output. Delegates currently affected by Utility Row selections are highlighted, while sources currently assigned are displayed for easy reference.

10) VIRTUAL INPUTS are powerful virtual mix/effect-style channels that let you assign complex switcher effects to one button. TriCaster 450 includes four, fully customizable Virtual Inputs, each with multiple presets.

11) TRANSITION CONTROLS let you transition individual or multiple video layers on and off screen. Select the Transition Delegate button of the desired video layer(s), then use manual or auto controls to perform single-source transitions, or switch from one multi-source composition to another.

12) TRANSITIONS add interest and impact to your live production. TriCaster 450 includes more than 200 broadcast-quality effects.

13) HD LIVE VIRTUAL SETS let you achieve the look of a network-style studio in a limited space, using innovative NewTek LiveSet™ technology. Instantly select close-up, medium, medium-wide and wide angle shots, or perform smooth, animated zooms - without moving the camera. Sets include double-box effects and options for seated or standing presentations.

14) VIRTUAL INPUT CONTROLS let you select two primary switcher sources, create a mix/effect-style composition, and use an additional source as an overlay. Configure virtual sets, layer live elements, set upstream picture-in-picture effects, and more.

15) DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYERS include two DDRs for video playback, a graphics store, and a sound player, making it easy to add video clips, music, images, and more, including clips captured during a live event, for immediate playback. HD and SD resolutions are supported in a variety of popular file formats, with adjustable audio level settings for every clip.

16) LIVE TITLES give your production a network-style finish. Bring in graphics, titles, and animated overlays to layer on your live video, lock a title or bug to a camera or Virtual Input, and set the in and out motion for each. Title pages can be edited, even when displayed live.

17) MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO MIXER gives you control over microphones, line inputs and clip playback levels, with audio-follows-video support and auxiliary routing to integrate an external audio setup.

Technical specifications:

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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