NewTek TriCaster PRO is shipping!

May 31st, 2006: NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, is shipping the TriCaster PRO(TM), a new, enhanced version of the portable, live presentation system that is based on the Intel® Pentium® D processor. The TriCaster PRO mixes multiple live component cameras with pre-recorded video, overlay titles, images, external computer displays and even live web pages with simultaneous output to video, projector, and the Internet. The TriCaster PRO brings powerful new functionality to the award winning product line. New features include a waveform monitor/vectorscope, push streaming, and enhanced editing capability.

“The enhanced functionality of the TriCaster PRO places a lot of demands on the hardware. Adding these advanced features would not have been possible without the power of dual-core technology." said Michael Kornet, NewTek Vice President of Business Development.

"Participating in the Intel® Early Access Program has helped NewTek use Intel® Dual-Core technology to enable new features and functionality in the TriCaster PRO. Users can take advantage of the powerful capabilities that the Pentium® D processor makes possible in threaded applications such as this," said Melissa Laird, general manager of Intel's Developer Relations Division.

TriCaster features include:
• Switching and preview of 3 composite or Y/C Cameras; connect up to 6
• iVGA(TM) network import of external computer displays
• XGA Projector output
• Virtual VCR and picture player (digital disk recorder)
• Live web streaming and recording
• Video editing
TriCaster PRO adds several high-end features:
• Component video in and out
• Auto camera calibration
• Waveform monitor and vectorscope
• Balanced audio in and out with phantom power
• High resolution projector outputs – WXGA, SXGA, and more

The NewTek TriCaster PRO has an MSRP of $6,995.00 (educational price is $6,495.00). The price from DigiTek Systems is a lot lower! For more information on both the TriCaster and TriCaster PRO, or to place an order for either solution, contact Matt Drabick of DigiTek Systems at mdrabick@mindspring.com or 919-790-5488