CABSAT, Dubai – February 09, 2011 – NewTek Europe is introducing NewTek TriCaster™ TCXD850 CS, a new hardware control surface for the TriCaster™ TCXD850 at CABSAT on MediaCastbooth, the official distributor of NewTek products in the Middle East. CABSAT, the premier broadcast and satellite platform in the Mena region, is held in Dubai, 08 - 10 February 2011. The TriCaster TCXD850 CS provides a physical connection to the 24-channel system’s functions and effects, allowing operators to make snap decisions with confidence and ease.

Franck Lafage, Managing Director for NewTek distribution in the EMEA and Marc Gaillard, Director of Sales for NewTek products in the EMEA were present at this worldwide premiere: "This edition of CABSAT is very successful. We are very impressed with the visitors at CABSAT this year. The interest for NewTek TriCaster is amazing and we are very pleased to show the new TCXD850 CS control surface for TriCaster TCXD850 to the public for the first time”, said Marc Gaillard. “This is a world premiere! The market for NewTek in the Middle East region is growing very fast. TV channels, broadcasters from radio and TV but also many educational institutions show a great interest for the new TriCaster TCXD850.” 

TriCaster TCXD850 CS hardware provides illuminated push buttons, twist knobs, a premium T-bar and three-axis joystick to control all of the functions and effects available in the TriCaster TCXD850, letting operators perform commands instantly.

TriCaster TCXD850 CS Benefits

• Intuitive Control Layout allows the TriCaster TCXD850 operator to have touch control of all sources. Back-lit buttons, twist knobs, a premium T-bar and three-axis joystick provide a physical connection to the functions and effects available from the TriCaster TCXD850 interface.
  
  
• Virtual Input Rows deliver the ability to create complex switcher effects and assign them as switcher channels, including live virtual sets, picture-in-picture elements, and more.
  
  
• New Utility Row offers a simple way to assign video streams to TriCaster’s auxiliary video output, downstream key elements, and more.
  
  
• Utility Bus Delegate provides the ability to designate the switcher layer assigned to the Utility Row, offering added flexibility for live production.
  
  
• Live Virtual Set Controls deliver the zoom levels for camera shots within TriCaster virtual sets (using proprietary NewTek LiveSet™ technology) and execute animated zooms at variable speeds with the press of a button.
  
  
• Media Player Controls provide easy access to the five digital media players. Use the illuminated buttons to select from the DDRs, titles bin, still store, and sound player, cycle through presets and manage playback options.
  
  
• Positioner Controls include a three-axis joystick and back-lit buttons that allow position, full 3D rotation, scale and crop of sources, plus manual control of the virtual zoom, and the ability to jog or shuttle the selected media player.
  
  
• Transition Controls allow transition from one multi-source composition to another, manually or automatically. Cycle through transition styles and speeds, and then use the T-bar or illuminated buttons to view the desired source.
  
  
• One-Button Streaming allows use of Adobe® Flash® or Microsoft® Windows Media® to deliver a live stream directly to the Web.
  
  
• One-Button Recording captures live production at full resolution, with a back-lit buttonthat shows when the Record function is live.

With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast, project and record HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator can switch between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. TriCaster is used by broadcasters, schools, sports organizations, houses of worship, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audience.