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The power requirements of TriCaster control surfaces vary, but generally speaking
are not inconsequential.
TriCaster 8000CS requires a standard AC power connection, in addition to its
USB control connection.
All other control surfaces are powered by their USB cable. In the latter case,
connecting the unit using a USB cable longer than the one originally supplied
can diminish available power to the point where problems could ensue,
including connection recognition failure or operational problems.
Except for TriCaster 8000 CS then, we strongly recommend that if you must operate
the control surface at greater distances from the TriCaster than recommended above,
you first connect it to a powered USB hub by a short USB cable, in turn connecting the
USB hub to one of TriCaster's USB ports.
Important Note: So-called USB extenders are not recommended, having proven less
reliable than long USB cables (with powered hub, as discussed above). This is because
each added connector in the circuit introduces 'reflections' that can degrade the signal. In
this configuration, the control surface may seem reliable for some time, but then fail
unexpectedly. (If this should happen, disconnecting and reconnecting the control surface
may temporarily restore functionality).
FIGURE 327
22.2.1 POWER CONSIDERATIONS
SECTION 22.3 TRICASTER™ 8000 CS
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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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