NewTek TriCaster TC 40 Debuts for under $5000

There will be two reactions to NewTek’s recent announcement. For those waiting to upgrade to high-definition, there will be rejoicing. For producers with large investment sunk into pricier TriCaster, there will be apprehension. But at the end of the day, those in the second camp should seize the opportunity for growth. The TriCaster 40 has […]

NewTek TriCaster 855 Review

This is my quick review of the NewTek TriCaster 855 (model TCXD855). Pictured on the left is a TriCaster 850 installed in the inner shell of my flight case. To the right of it is the TriCaster 855. You will notice the form factor and for the most part the front plate design is identical. […]

Why Stream?

A live web stream of your event increases your audience, provides revenue opportunities, and enhances your brand.

NewTek Audio Control

There was a lot of confusion regarding iPads and audio control surfaces surrounding the NewTek TriCaster at NAB. Unfortunately for a third party developer in Spain, NewTek decided to announce a TriCaster audio control app the nearly the same day as his. So if you are wondering if the two iPad apps that control audio […]

NAB 2012 Wrap Up

Head on over to studiotech.tv for some great booth interviews and wrap ups from the show floor at NAB 2012.

NewTek Set to Announce New TriCasters and Liveset Technology

Update: The Phonebooks are here!  Okay, not quite, but the new TriCaster 455, 855, and 8000 have been announced at $19,995, $29,995 and $39,995, respectively.  Prices include their respective control surfaces.  The 8000 has a lot of social media integration that will be a godsend to many institutions looking for an integrated solution. Saturday Night […]

Livestream Announces HD Broadcaster Device for under $500

Today Livestream.com announced they will be shipping a high definition streaming media appliance by the end of May.  For under $500.  This is a preliminary review of the announced product and a cursory review of the new Livestream CDN to which it is tied. Here are the highlights: Inexpensive Can run off of 3 AA […]

Finding the Right Balance in Streaming Your Worship Service

[twitter_follow username=”dctricaster” language=”en”] “Streaming is one of those things that sounds great on paper, but absolutely KILLS you in the implementation.” There is so much truth to this statement. But having been to many a church board meeting, it’s understandable why so many churches take the broad crooked path to spending too much on the […]