Features.

TriCaster™ 850 lets you take control. 24-channel live production. Support for up to eight cameras. HD or SD. Plus, the optional TriCaster 850 CS control surface for a hands-on connection. Set up is easy. Broadcasting in up to 1080p - even easier. Plus, you can stream live to the Web in resolutions up to 720p. Simultaneously. It just doesn't get any better than this.

TriCaster 850 is easy to learn and lets you:

• Get a 24-channel live production system with multi-definition video support
• Connect up to eight live cameras
• Make changes on the fly with TriCaster 850 CS
• Push one button to live stream
• Push one button to record
• Record up to 50 hours of 1080i
• Get unlimited storage and backup with four removable drive bays
• Create and save complex switcher effects to a single button
• Have 20 HD live virtual sets and advanced matte generation
• Get the look of a sophisticated studio setting in a limited space
• Create custom virtual sets or double-box effects with optional TriCaster Virtual Set Editor (VSE)
• Get five digital media players, including two DDRs, titles bin, stills store, and sound player
• Key, position, scale, crop and rotate in 3D, and use animated effects
• Access unlimited displays from a PC or Mac® (using NewTek iVGA™ technology)
• Set shots perfectly with full field rate, on-screen preview monitors
• Expand your workspace with multi-view monitor output
• Get a multi-channel audio mixer with audio follows-video suppport
• Connect a projector or big screen for IMAG video output
• Output HD and SD video, simultaneously
• Use as a desktop system or as a rack mount unit

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