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NewTek discontinues the 3Play Mini

NewTek announced "End of Sale" for the 3Play Mini as of March 16 so if you had you eye set on one you've only go a few weeks.

This includes the 3Play Mini and the two Live Sports Bundles that include it.

New NewTek 3Play 3P1

The newest addition to NewTek's 3Play instant replay lineup is the 3P1 the first instant replay with fully integrated NDI inputs and outputs. It's the perfect companion for the TriCaster TC1.

The 3P1 is a no compromise solution for live game coverage, replay, training and analysis. It includes a complete set of real-time production capabilities integrated into a single turnkey system with native IP workflow and telestration. The 3P1 combined with a TriCaster TC1 and the NVG1 NewTek-Vizrt Graphics server is a complete, cost-effective end to end workflow for sports production.

• 3G SDI, hybrid, and end-to-end IP connectivity
• Support for up to 4 external inputs and 2 outputs - SDI or NDI
• 4 multi-viewer outputs
• Synchronized, continuous, full-resolution capture
• Record and playback simultaneously
• Preview all angles simultaneously while recording and playing back video
• Show all angles of recording synced on output
• Build playlists with full transitions, audio, sound effects, and stinger animations
• Per output overlays with positioning and transitions
• Integrated dual-channel telestration with remote transport control
• LivePanel^™ option to build browser-based user interfaces and workflows
• Multi-purpose video server with clip preview
• Real-time social media export or transcode files for immediate delivery
• Import external video, audio, and stills in common formats
• Intuitive asset management and tagging system
• Automation with custom macro commands
• Support for MIDI, GPI, AMP protocol, and much more…

The 3Play family includes the 3Play Mini, 3Play 425, 3Play 440, 3Play 4800 and the new 3Play 3P1

Update: NewTek is ending the sale of the 3Play Mini as of March 16, 2018

NewTek Spark and PTZ1 updates

NewTek continues to innovate at a rapid pace with our NDI converters and NDI PTZ camera. Below is a list of the enhancements for each that may be downloaded from their individual downloads page on newtek.com.

• Connect Spark version 1.5 adds:
  • Virtual PTZ Camera function Allows users to determine areas of interest within the entire video raster, zoom in, save those areas as presets, and then transition between them smoothly (at full 1080p60 frame rate), just like you would with a PTZ camera. You can also assign the same source to multiple switcher inputs with different views to switch between virtual cameras.*
  • LTC Timecode Support Stamps timecodes on the video frames via LTC timecode connected to Connect Spark’s audio input with automatic detection of all settings. Any NDI-enabled application can then access the timecode information to enable syncing of multiple NDI streams.
  • Multicast Support Multicast mode allows one Connect Spark NDI source to be viewed by many destinations without setting up multiple point-to-point connections, preserving network bandwidth. Users can easily turn on multicast mode via the Connect Spark’s configuration web page.
  • Ability to Connect Across Networks It’s now possible to find Connect Spark devices on other networks via IP address and add them to the list of visible sources using NDI Access Manager†.
  • Portable Wireless Video Recorder Many people don’t know that Connect Spark is also a wireless video recorder. It supports either a Micro SD card or will record to any USB drive connected to one of the USB ports. This gives users the ability to iso-record all of their cameras in a production for fixes in post or to provide backups for other recordings.
  • Much Improved Audio Quality Audio quality is improved in this latest update to Connect Spark.

*Requires updating NDI Studio Monitor, included with NDI®|HX driver

†Requires updating NDI Access Manager, a part of NDI Tools.

• NDIHX-PTZ1 Enhancements:
  • Multicast Support Multicast mode is also available in PTZ1 via its own configuration web page.
  • Improved Image Quality The latest update to the NDIHX-PTZ1 also includes enhancements to noise reduction resulting in even better picture quality.
  • Ability to Connect Across Networks It’s now possible to find Connect Spark devices on other networks via IP address and add them to the list of visible sources using NDI Access Manager†. 

†Requires updating NDI Access Manager, a part of NDI Tools.

TriCaster Mini Advanced Bundle specials

NewTek continues to bring more value to the popular TriCaster Mini line by including TriCaster Advanced Edition software with new TriCaster Mini Advanced purchases at no additional cost.
TriCaster Mini Advanced will allow producers at all levels to experience the benefits of NDI®, NewTek’s innovative Network Device Interface technology, and the flexibility of a hybrid or end-to-end-IP workflow solution.

Here is what you have to look forward to in TriCaster Mini Advanced:

• Three TriCaster Mini Advanced models: 1) HD-4sdi, 2) HD-4i and 3) HD-4
• Natively integrates NDI® making complete, end-to-end IP production workflows available to more producers at all levels
• Includes four NDI inputs and outputs allowing customers to have Advanced IP workflow
• Boasts 100+ new features and interface changes

Special Bundle Prices Through March 23

PTZ Bundle 1 $14,995 ($1600 Savings):

• TriCaster Mini Advanced HDMI (HD-4i)
• Mini Control Surface
• Custom Travel Case
• 2X PTZ1- Cameras

PTZ Bundle 2 $16,795 ($1800 Savings):

• TriCaster Mini Advanced SDI (HD-4sdi)
• Mini Control Surface
• Custom Travel Case
• 2X PTZ1- Cameras

Spark Bundle #1 $10,495 ($1200 Savings):

• TriCaster Mini HDMI Advanced
• TriCaster Mini Control Surface
• TriCaster Mini Case
• 2x Connect Spark HDMI
• Option for 2x Spark SDI instead of HDMI add $500

TriCaster Mini Advanced Connect Spark Bundle #2 - $12,995 ($1,500 savings)

• TriCaster Mini SDI Advanced
• TriCaster Mini Control Surface
• TriCaster Mini Case
• 2x Connect Spark SDI
• Option for 2x Connect Spark HDMI instead of SDI subtract $500

TriCaster TC40 to be Discontinued

After a six year run the venerable TC40 is being discontinued. The last day to place an order for one is March 2nd. But really a TC Mini would be a better choice for most users anyway. Give Digital Arts a call at 1-800-692-6442 and we can discuss it.