TriCaster TC1 Product Spotlight By Broadcast Beat
By Jim Bask
Broadcast Beat reviews the new TriCaster TC1 IP ready complete live production system by NewTek
The most complete production system available today, TriCaster TC1 represents the continued innovation of the iconic product that defined an industry. Designed with the way you work in mind and equipped with hundreds of advanced production capabilities, it has everything you need to do video your way today—and tomorrow.
Switching, streaming, recording in HD, 3G, and 4K UHD 60p
Native software driven processing for maximum production power and flexibility
Comprehensive camera coverage and compelling multi-source video mixing, including 16 external inputs and 4 M/Es
Studio-grade Skype® video calling with multi-channel Skype TX software integration
Integrated video servers allowing playback, replay, and live editing without any additional hardware
Multi-channel ISO recording to full-resolution QuickTime® and H.264 files for VOD, post-production, and archive
Dual-channel live streaming to Facebook Live, Microsoft® Azure®, Periscope, Twitch, YouTube™ Live, and more
Real-time social media sharing to Facebook, Imgur, LinkedIn, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more
Powerful production automation with custom macro commands, sophisticated full-motion compositing, and flexible control options
Advanced audio mixing with multi-source configuration and control, professional DSPs, and 4 x 4 x 4 channel routing
Premier creative capabilities, including multi-bus mix effects, animated titles and transitions, advanced chromakeying, spectacular live virtual sets, and more.