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Newtek

Tricaster

Communityv2.2.0Updated last yearSwitchersVideo
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Documentation

companion-module-newtek-tricaster

This module allows you to control the Tricaster line of video production switchers from NewTek.

Configuration

  • On the Tricaster under Administration Tools, turn off the LivePanel password
  • Enter the IP address or hostname of the Tricaster in the module settings
  • Optional: To get variables from DataLink, enable "DataLink Variables" in the module settings"

Available Actions

  • Take
  • Auto transition
  • Set Source to preview
  • Set Source to program
  • Set Source to M/E
  • Set Source to DSK per ME (A & B bus)
  • Set DSK On Air
  • Set Transition Selection
  • Media actions
    • Play/Play Toggle/Stop/Back/Forward
  • Run System Macros
  • Run Custom Macros
  • Record (Toggle / Start / Stop)
  • Stream (Toggle / Start / Stop)
  • Set Mix Output
  • Set a DataLink value
  • Custom Shortcuts

Available Feedbacks

  • Source Tally (Program and Preview)
  • Media Playing (DDRs, GFX, Stills, Titles, Sound)
  • Recording
  • Streaming
  • DSK On-Air

Available Variables

  • Product Name
  • Product Version
  • Hostname
  • Session Name
  • Source on Program
  • Source on Preview
  • Recording Status
  • Streaming Status
  • DataLink key/value pairs Note: must enable "DataLink Variables" in the module settings

Available Presets

  • Sources to PGM
  • Sources to PVW
  • Sources to M/E 1
  • Take
  • Auto
  • Record Toggle
  • Streaming

Details

Manufacturer
Newtek
Product
Tricaster
Latest Version
v2.2.0
Authors
Jeffrey Davidsz
Bryce Seifert
Contributors
bryce-seifert(32)
JeffreyDavidsz(32)
josephdadams(5)
Julusian(4)
haakonnessjoen(1)

Open Issues and Requests

Freeksdad#107 [BUG] Feedback socket hangup with latest Tricaster update Sept 2026StockwerkOrange#106 Add media timer: duration / remaining time for DDR, GFX and Soundmkammes#86 [Feature]: Add Mute Audio Input Companion button press action for individual inputsStockwerkOrange#67 Duration and Remain Time variable Requestmgodlewski-SHS#62 Mute/Unmute audio channels and output bus

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