IP-Based Sports Production Becomes Reality with NewTek 3Play® 3P1
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Via NDI, NewTek’s innovative video over IP technology, 3Play 3P1 automatically translates connected SDI sources to NDI, enabling local inputs to be shared simultaneously across the network with compatible systems and devices. Built-in dual-channel “first replay” telestration empowers on-air talent with transport controls to start, stop, and scrub video in either direction. Users also benefit from the presence of familiar workflow paradigms for sports production and replay, recognizable from not only current and previous 3Play systems, but established solutions from other manufacturers as well.
“3Play 3P1 gives the producer more power on game day than any other turnkey sports production system,” said Dr. Andrew Cross, president and CTO for NewTek. “It doesn’t matter whether you are producing on a traditional infrastructure or moving to an IP workflow, our goal is to provide all of the tools needed to give fans the best possible viewing experience, whether they are on the couch, on their phone or sitting in the stands.”
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3Play 3P1’s tight integration with NewTek IP Series, TriCaster® TC1, and NVG1 Graphics Server create an unparalleled IP production powerhouse delivering a full IP workflow that is the most cost-effective and complete sports production solution in the world. 3Play 3P1 natively supports custom user-interfaces to be built from almost any browser on any networked device via NewTek LivePanel™, available as an option. Multi-channel recording, internal transitions, social media publishing, and more make 3Play 3P1 the ideal replay system for almost any application.
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With simple Ethernet connectivity, 3Play 3P1 delivers competitive advantages ideal for contemporary sports networks, production companies, professional sports organizations, college athletic programs, esports producers, and venues limited by conventional replay systems that want to leverage modern networking technology and interconnected production workflows.
3Play 3P1 supports a wide range of advanced features including:
- 1080p60 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
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Availability & Pricing
NewTek 3Play 3P1, a 2RU rack-mountable unit with 4 SDI inputs, 16 bours of media storage, and dual Ethernet network connections with included control surface, is available this month for $19,995 USMSRP. International pricing will vary. NewTek LivePanel is available now for $995 USMSRP. See your local NewTek representative for more information.
About NDI
NDI is in use on millions of devices and allows multiple video systems to identify and communicate with one another over IP. NDI can encode, transmit and receive many streams of high quality, low latency, frame-accurate video and audio in real time. This benefits any network-connected video device, including video mixers, graphics systems, capture cards, and many other production devices. This makes it possible to exponentially increase the number of sources available for live production switching, without directly attaching to devices, changing locations, or investing in expensive, high-bandwidth networks that simply replace SDI-based workflows.
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About NewTek
As the leader in IP video technology, NewTek is transforming the way people create network-style television content and share it with the world. From sporting events, Web-based talk shows, live entertainment, classrooms, and corporate communications, to virtually any place people want to capture and publish live video, we give our customers the power to grow their audiences, brands and businesses faster than ever before.
Clients include: New York Giants, NBA Development League, Fox News, BBC, NHL, Nickelodeon, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports, MTV, TWiT.TV, USA TODAY, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and more than 80% of the U.S. Fortune 100.