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TriCaster's audio controls follow well-established conventions, providing 20dB of
headroom above nominal level (+4dBu at 0dB on the VU scale).
Hint: Confusion can sometimes arise because different calibration scales are common in
various audio realms, and even for different device types and software.
For example, analog mixers commonly show levels on VU scales indexed as just
described. In contrast, digital devices and editing software usually display levels in dBFS
(Decibels Full Scale), with 0dBFS – the absolute maximum allowable signal that can be
recorded – at the top of the scale.
TriCaster's VU meters have selectable indexing, allowing you to view a traditional dB VU
scale or dBFS as you please (see Section 15.8.1).
Whatever scale you choose, use Volume controls (and, for Mic
connections, the Gain controls in the Configuration panel) to
avoid over-modulation.
TriCaster's Compressor/Limiter feature (also located in the
Advanced Audio Configuration pane) is another powerful tool to help you prevent
clipping – see Section 15.7.
SECTION 3.14 CONFIGURE GENLOCK
Genlocking is supported on TriCaster 460, 860 and 8000.
1. If the Live Desktop isn't already open, launch a TriCaster session from Startup.
2. Access the Output Configuration panel by double-clicking the main Program
Output monitor on the Live Desktop.
3. Click the Genlock & Failsafe tab (Figure 32).
4. The default Reference Type in the Genlock settings group is SD (Bi-level), as this is
currently the most common reference signal type. However, if you supply an HD
reference signal to the Genlock input, you may want to change the setting to HD
(Tri-level).
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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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