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HQ AVI
PEED
Selecting AVI (.avi) encoding tells TriCaster to capture the designated source using
NewTek's native AVI format, called SpeedHQ. This is a high quality, 4:2:2 file format
suitable for both SD and HD applications. (See the hint under Encoding above
regarding NewTek codec packs to use this option with your favorite applications.)
H.264
Another important encoding type is H.264. TriCaster supports two different bitrates,
designated High Quality and Web Quality. The former uses 8 Mbit/sec CBR encoding
and session format, while the latter option uses a *2 Mbit/sec bitrate.
* Note that, to maintain good image quality at low bitrates suitable for online use,
Web Quality recording is always standard definition format.
Note: H.264 encoding is processor intensive. To avoid dropped frames, this format should
only be used to encode one video stream at any time. Also, be aware that if an unexpected
condition (such as a power outage) should interrupt recording, incomplete H.264 files
cannot be repaired. For this reason, we recommend Quicktime or MPEG2 formats for
critical mission capture, with H.264 used only for redundant recordings.
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R
ECONDARY
ECORDINGS
NewTek's IsoCorder™ technology provides additional capture capabilities to all 'Pro'
models. Additional sources for capture can be individually added in the Secondary
Sources pane of the Record Configuration panel. A Switch next to the Secondary Sources
label toggles the operational state of all recordings configured below.
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Can the switcher have a background still with PPT slides over top rightside of frame, and then have live camera feed on left?
Yes, the NewTek TriCaster Mini can display a background still with PowerPoint slides on the right side of the frame and a live camera feed on the left. It supports compositing live and video-on-demand inputs, including PowerPoint slides from a connected computer. The system allows for chroma key operations and mixing multiple video sources, enabling such a layout.
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my tricaster only has one KEY option and two DSK options and 4 Mix Effect options. is there a way to add more of these items into my tricaster layout?
The TriCaster Mini includes Key layers in M/Es, which function similarly to Downstream Key (DSK) layers but are embedded upstream in the Mix Effect (M/E) output. However, the provided context does not mention the ability to add more KEY, DSK, or Mix Effect options beyond what is already available in the system.
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Thank you for answering my question. There is a buzz on the output of our Tricaster410. Not sure why this is happening now.
A possible cause of a buzz or distortion on the output of a NewTek TriCaster Mini could be incorrect audio gain settings in the Output Configuration. Specifically, the gain controls for STREAM 1 and STREAM 2 may need to be adjusted. Setting the gain to -20 can eliminate distortion and align the output level with the TriCaster MASTER.
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