Livetext - NewTek TriCaster 850 User Manual

The local network is the means of transmission between units, and a wireless connection from
the player to the network is perfectly acceptable. Typically, the target device for AirPlay might
be a television display or set of speakers, but in this case, your TriCaster is the beneficiary. It
basically works as follows:

You select the AirPlay entry in the Source menu for Net 1 or Net 2, just as you would
select an iVGA or LiveText source. (Unlike iVGA, embedded audio, with level control, is
supported.)
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TriCaster identifies itself as a network client for AirPlay apps/applications.
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You can then designate TriCaster as the output device for content played on the device.

AirPlay streams audio, video. or both from the device to the local network, and on to
TriCaster.
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The AirPlay
Consider just a few of the countless possibilities: Use your iPad as a touch-driven external
(wireless) DDR, or capture video or snapshots on your iPhone, and instantly stream this content
to the TriCaster.
Note: Please see Appendix A, Section A.1.12 for more on Airplay connections.

14.3 LIVETEXT

Figure 232 – LiveText LIVE Output pane
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output is available just like any other TriCaster Switcher source.
As we noted in the Walkthrough chapter (Section 4.5.2) a
companion workstation on your TriCaster network with
LiveText standalone installed serves as a dedicated CG
and title solution for your live presentations.
When running and connected, LiveText will be listed in
TriCaster's Net 1 and Net 2 drop-down menus, similar to
an iVGA source.
For more information on installing and using LiveText,
please refer to its manual.