The Differences Between TriCaster Models

<span style="font-weight: bold;">TriCaster 100 (Update: the base TriCaster has been discontinued) </span>is
the basic model and has a single core processor internally. This limits
some of the higher end features so it lacks the LiveSet, LiveMatte and
the waveform / vectorscope.The TriCaster 100 also can't stream and
record full res video back to the hard drive simultaneously. As for the
hardware it has three video inputs using either RCA jacks for composite
or mini-DINs for Y/C (s-video). It has both an RCA composite and a
mini-DIN Y/C output. There are two 1/4 phone jacks for microphone or
line input. These will take either balanced TRS plugs or unbalanced TS
plugs. There is an additional stereo line input with RCA jacks. Audio
output is via another pair of RCA jacks.<br><br>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">TriCaster Pro</span>
is the next step up. LiveSets and LiveMatte are both included as is a
Waveform monitor / Vectorscope. And you can record and stream at the
same time. The TriCaster Pro again has three video inputs mini-DINs for
the Y/C but via BNCs for the composite and the new component inputs.
Composite, Y/C and component outputs are of course provided. Two combo
XLR Phone jacks for the main mic and line inputs and balanced phone
jacks for the outputs. The TC Pro and up also have the option of Flash
Streaming in addition to Windows Media.<br><br>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">TriCaster Studio</span>
has all the features of the Pro but ups the ante with six video inputs
(composite, Y/C or component) and two sets of output connectors. Four
combo XLR/phone mic/line inputs, two balanced phone outputs and a pair
of RCA outputs round out the audio section. The interface replaces the
picture playback module with a second virtual VCR and the choice to
operate in either six-camera or three-camera mode giving you the
ability to switch six cameras or three cameras with ISO monitors.<br><br>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">TriCaster Broadcast</span>
takes the Studio and adds SDI digital video inputs and outputs along
with AES/EBU digital audio I/O and a preview output otherwise the feature set is the same as
the Studio.<br><br>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">TriCaster TCXD300 </span>is the first HD capable TriCaster and has many new features. Three video inputs with composite, Y/C and compnent analog inputs and SDI digital inputs provide the flexibility to accommodate any standard def or high def video source. Both analog and digital audio inputs along with both SD and HD and DVI video output round out the audio I/O.<br><br>Almost every area of the TriCaster has been improved, better virtual sets with real time zooming , two overlays,&nbsp; re-sizable and positionable sources, configurable, multi-view preview monitor output and the TCXD300 has an improved user interface. The TCXD series also ship with SpeedEDIT2 and LiveText.<br><br>The newest member of the TriCaster family is the TriCaster TCXD850. This takes the TriCaster into a whole new realm of flexibility and power. With its 22 input switcher, eight video inputs, 16 mic/line audio inputs, two DDRs, rotatable sources, eight virtual inputs and flexible, on-screen input monitoring the TCXD850 is like no other TriCaster before.<br><br>If you have any questions about the capabilities of any TriCaster model please call us at 1-800-692-6442