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NewTek Redefines Capabilities of a Live Production System 

TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™ with IsoCorder™ technology will change how producers approach live production 

LAS VEGAS – NAB Show – April 11, 2011 – NewTek, worldwide leader in portable live production and 3D animation systems, today introduced TriCaster™ 850 EXTREME™, an advancement that blurs the lines between live and post production and will radically change the way an integrated live production system is defined. TriCaster 850 EXTREME includes proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ multi-track recording technology, which provides the ability to record up to eight channels of video from either inputs or outputs. TriCaster 850 EXTREME offers important additional benefits, such as direct support for any Apple® AirPlay®-enabled app or device, plus EQ and compressor/limiter capabilities on every audio input and output. 

“TriCaster 850 EXTREME is a groundbreaking product; a quantum leap as large as any other innovative product that NewTek has introduced,” said NewTek Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Cross. “We have overcome the technical challenge of recording eight channels of HD video, simultaneously with HD virtual sets and HD streaming in one system, which was previously thought unrealistic in the live production market.”

TriCaster 850 EXTREME benefits and features include: 

     Proprietary NewTek IsoCorder Technology – Multi-track recording technology lets you record up to eight channels of video from any input or output, and supports multi-format recording with adjustable audio headroom.

    Apple AirPlay Support – Add video and audio from any AirPlay source – such as iPad®, iPod®, or iPhone® – into your live production. TriCaster supports two simultaneous AirPlay audio/video streams. It is wireless and instantly compatible with any AirPlay-enabled app or device.

   Animation Store Transitions – Deliver transitions embedded with full-color, motion video effects and audio, from a total of 11 animation stores. The included Animation Store Creator is a transition editor that allows users to author custom animation store transitions, using their own preferred graphics software tools to prepare the animation sequences.

    Configure Stream Connection Module – Lets users configure, store and import favorite streaming set-ups as pre-sets, and use the integrated Web browser to access online CDN accounts to manage, test or view shows, even during live production.

    Advanced Audio Mixer – Each audio input (including internal sources) and output now includes an integrated seven-channel equalizer and compressor/limiter for advanced audio control, audio follows video, audio grouping and streaming.

    Media Players – Performance enhancements include adjustable audio level settings for each clip, improved file format compatibility and performance for many common file types, and more.

   Import Media – 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.

  Alpha Channel Output – Output an alpha matte on the auxiliary video output for added flexibility.

    Multi-Tiered Fail-Safe – Always on-air, multi-tiered systems and redundant hardware ensure audio and video pass-through.

   Linear Timecode (LTC) Support – Decodes the time value from the audible signal, and uses it for clock displays and embedded timecode when recording video.

Another unique feature of TriCaster 850 EXTREME is the addition of a Quick Response (QR) code in the user interface. Users can click a button in the title bar on TriCaster’s Live Desktop to reveal the QR code, scan it (e.g., with their iPad, iPhone or mobile device), and have immediate access to the TriCaster 850 User Guide, without interrupting their live production.

Pricing and Availability
TriCaster 850 EXTREME will be available in Q3 2011 and retail in North America for US$39,995. The price may vary internationally. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com, or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441. International callers dial +1-210-370-8000.

NAB Special Pricing

NewTek is offering the TriCaster 850 EXTREME Special at NAB 2011. To qualify for the promotional $37,995 price, the unit must be purchased before May 31, 2011, with immediate delivery of

TriCaster 850. Customers will be charged $24,995 at the time of purchase with deferred billing of $12,995 for the EXTREME upgrade, when it ships in Q3, 2011. They must also take delivery of the EXTREME upgrade within 30 days of its release to qualify for the special $12,995 pricing.


 

NewTek Launches Game-Changing Replay System

3Play™ 820, 10-channel HD slow motion replay system in a 4U rack mount sets a new industry benchmark 

LAS VEGAS – NAB Show – April 11, 2011 – NewTek, worldwide leader in portable live production and 3D animation systems, today announced the launch of NewTek 3Play™ 820, a 10-channel (eight-in, two-out), slow motion system that supports the simultaneous display, recording, and instant replay of up to eight video streams, each with up to quad channel audio. Utilizing proprietary NewTek IsoCorder™ technology, the eight-input, two-out 3Play 820 offers a revolutionary price-performance value, which retails at a fraction of the price of current four-input, two-out devices on the market.

“At NewTek, we design professional, industry-leading equipment at prices that are affordable for producers at all levels,” said NewTek Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Cross. “With 3Play 820, we tackled a major challenge and delivered a 10-channel, instant replay slow motion system with all of the capabilities expected in a high-end professional unit that would rent for almost as much as what a 3Play 820 costs.”

Benefits and features of NewTek 3Play 820 include:

·       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 

Pricing and Availability
3Play 820 will be available in Q3 2011 and will retail in North America for US$39,995. The price may vary internationally.  NewTek will offer a NO RISK UPGRADE, allowing those who purchase 3Play now, to get full purchase credit for the 3Play 820. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com, or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441. International callers dial +1-210-370-8000.

About NewTek at National Association of Broadcasters Show 2011
NewTek will demonstrate its latest products, including  3Play 820, TriCaster 850 EXTREME with IsoCorder technology, TriCaster 850, TriCaster 850 CS, TriCaster Virtual Set Editor and LightWave™ 10.1 at booth #SL4514. In addition, NewTek will give away over $100,000 in prizes during the TriCaster-A-Day Giveaway, NewTek will present the second annual “Broadcast Minds” free event on Tuesday,

April 12 at the Renaissance Hotel beginning at 6 p.m. PT. Panelists include Adam Carolla, Leo Laporte, Steve Hellmuth, and Mark Fratto. The event will be moderated by Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen, editor, Streaming Media Magazine. Space is limited and guests are encouraged to sign up at www.newtek.com/nab. 

About NewTek

Benefiting producers and artists with cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek is a worldwide leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line, 3Play™ and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards.

Clients include: MTV, Adam Carolla Show, Leo Laporte's TWiT.TV, ESPN X Games, New York Giants, NBA Development League, St. John’s University, Fox News, BBC, NHL, Nickelodeon, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports, USA TODAY, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), North American Aerospace Defense Command, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NewTek products have been used in feature films and television shows, including "Avatar," "TinTin," "Repo Men," "V," "Fringe," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "The Fairly OddParents" and more.

 

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