Newtek 3Play 3P2 - 4K Replay System with Control Surface

  

For use in sports broadcasting or any other application requiring instant 4K replays from NDI or 3G-SDI sources, the NewTek 3Play 3P2 is a 10-channel replay and graphics system that, in combination with popular live production systems, offers a complete, cost-effective, end-to-end 4K60 UHD IP-based live event production workflow.

The included 3Play control surface enables convenient and efficient operation for greater flexibility, while even on its own, the 3Play 3P2 offers an integrated system with a comprehensive set of real-time capabilities.

The 3Play 3P2 supports a combination of eight NDI inputs (via two network connections), four SDI inputs and two SDI or NDI outputs. In addition, a single four-link SDI output can be configured for 4K UHD output. The Newtek working environment allows 3P2 and TriCaster devices to access shared playlists, through network playlist synchronisation.

With up to 8 simultaneous capture streams, built-in dual-channel NewTek NDI Telestrator graphics capabilities, zoom and tracking, clip publishing, automatic session cleanup and numerous other features, the 3Play 3P2 provides the connectivity and tools to never miss an important angle or moment. Built-in features enable faster delivery of replays, from more angles, to give audiences the optimal viewing experience.

 

Asset management

 

Bookmarks

Set timecode markers to quickly navigate to key moments during recorded events, regardless of the marked entry and exit points.

 

Filter

Quickly and easily locate relevant clips and events by filtering content using keywords and metadata.

 

List organisation

Organise content according to your preferences with multiple Clip List and Playlist pages, organising assets by team, player, game type, time period, etc.

 

Integration with MAM platforms

Integration with compatible Media Asset Management (MAM) platforms for sharing and management of stored media files.

 

Metadata

Enter text notes and asset descriptions to easily identify, organise and manage content.

 

Tags

Save time and effort by tagging replay events, entering detailed metadata with fewer keystrokes using custom numeric codes for keywords and phrases.

 

Audio

 

Audio configuration

Assigns the accompanying audio to each video input for capture, with independent configuration of audio channel and input type.

 

Mixed audio connections

Use any combination of compatible digital, analogue and network audio devices for high quality audio input and output.

 

Capture

Automatic replay recording

Activates recording automatically when the first in or out point is set.

 

Multi-channel recording

Capture all angles of live action for instant replay, playback or archiving, simultaneously recording multiple video channels in native resolution.

 

Continuous, synchronised capture

Record footage from all active video channels continuously, simultaneously and in perfect sync, until you manually turn off recording.

Configuration

 

Automatic colour

Optionally, activate automatic colour matching between video inputs to take into account varying lighting conditions and camera settings.

 

Proc Amp Controls

Individually adjusts colour levels and properties for each input source, including brightness, contrast, hue and saturation.

 

Recording options

Choose the destination drive for each active recording and other items associated with your 3Play session.

 

Sessions

Configure and store the frame and assets for your productions, including video standard and resolution, input and output settings, etc.

 

Session templates

Configure and store session settings with your user preferences in reusable templates, and jump directly to your custom settings for any production.

 

White balance

Ensure accurate colour properties for your video with manual and automatic white balance controls.

 

Control

 

Control Panels

Take a hands-on approach to operation with the included 3Play control surface that maps to the user interface.

 

Event Marker

Start and end events and clips at the exact frame you want with precise mark-in and mark-out controls.

 

Macros

Record, store and automate favourite settings, frequent commands and complex sequences of operations, activating them with a single action.

 

MIDI support

Optionally connect any of thousands of MIDI-compatible devices to extend macro control and integrate video operations with other MIDI-compatible elements of live production, such as sound, lighting and effects.

 

Schedule and view workflow

Sequence and switch between output channels using transitions of your choice, and set up and view the composition of your next shot before going live on air.

 

Transport controls

Use a simple set of familiar controls to manage playback and list functions such as Play, Stop, Previous and Next.

 

User Interface

Operate with point-and-click simplicity, with a dedicated software user interface and USB mouse and keyboard included.

 

Web interface

Optionally allows browser control of any compatible device on the same network with a system-specific web-based interface.
Integration

 

3G/HD/SD/SDI

Industry standard SDI input and output connectivity with support for 3G, HD and SD video formats.

 

AMP Support

Enables AMP (Advanced Media Protocol) compliant third-party systems to issue commands to 3Play for smoother and more sophisticated workflows.

 

Genlock

Synchronise with other equipment in your production environment using an external reference signal.

Mixed video inputs

Connect video cameras or devices of any supported connection type, resolution, frame rate and aspect ratio, with one configuration per input.

 

Mixed video outputs

Configure the video outputs for any combination of compatible signals and connection types.

 

Rackmount Chassis

Industry standard rack mount chassis integrate into any professional production environment, configuration or workflow.

 

Router support

Select and switch between router sources directly from the user interface when connected to a compatible video router.

 

Scores and statistics

Displays real-time scores and statistics in on-screen graphics using supported network graphics solutions.

 

Storage

Import, record and store hours of video, images, graphics and more for your production using supported storage methods.

 

IP

 

Native IP processing

True IP production, with software-managed processing that maintains the native resolution of each signal from input to output and eliminates the need to convert to and from baseband video.

 

NDI

Send and receive video, audio and data over IP to and from compatible production systems, devices and applications over a network with integrated Network Device Interface (NDI) technology.

 

Monitoring

 

Multi-Angle Clip Preview

Preview all angles of recorded events simultaneously with full time clip monitors available for viewing within the user interface or multiviewer.

 

Multiviewers

Monitor multiple input and output signals of your production simultaneously with the monitors integrated in the user interface and optionally extend the monitoring to additional displays.

 

Production clocks

View the system clock, generate and display local timecode and set start and end times for your video programme, including countdown, to accurately time productions.

 

Visual indicators

Get real-time information from a variety of on-screen visual indicators to easily assess the status of production activities.

 

Workspaces

Configure the multiviewers to display the type, amount and arrangement of video signals you want with a variety of layout presets.

 

Animation buffers

Loads multiple video loops, motion graphics and animations into dedicated memory spaces for instant retrieval and playback.

 

Background audio

Import audio files, songs and sound effects to provide background music and audio for clips and highlights.

 

Buffers

Load multiple images, graphics and titles into dedicated buffers for instant retrieval and overlay.

 

Recording

Record full-resolution still images from your video programme for real-time export for use in post-production.

 

Media Playback

Store and play short and long video clips, motion graphics and packets of virtually any file format.

Playlist effects

Add transitions between playlist items and combine real time, slow motion and fast motion with per-clip playback speed settings.

 

Titles and graphics

Store and display captions, graphics, photos and images from virtually any file format.

 

Operation

 

Automatic session clean-up

3Play 3P2 now offers operators the ability to manage their storage space by automatically exporting marked clips and, upon completion, deleting unprotected sessions. This saves operators critical time and mitigates risk in production with intelligent management of the drive running in the background.

 

Backup and Restore

Protect your system against unforeseen hardware and software problems by using a comprehensive system restore function to return your system to factory defaults or by creating a bootable clone of the system drive on an external drive for backup.

 

Multi-level fail-safe

Ensures that productions continue under unexpected circumstances with multiple redundant fail-safe mechanisms that monitor and resolve error conditions with minimal disruption.

 

Resolutions

Log in to any of the supported interlaced or progressive scan resolutions and frame rates, including 3G, HD and SD selections.

 

Signal Processing

Maintain end-to-end signal quality with video and images processed in their native resolution, without the need for up- or down-conversion.

 

Output

  

Clip playback

Capture and mark live action to create events, then playback clips from multiple angles.

 

Dual output channels

Broadcast live video, replays, recordings, stored media and more using two simultaneous and fully independent output channels.

 

Playlist playback

Create highlights, clip sequences or blocks of content, then press the play button to move from one video to the next automatically.

 

Live output

Sends any incoming video signal directly to one or both output channels to provide a live stream to downstream screens or production systems.

 

Multi-speed playback

Choose whether to playback captured clips or imported media in real time or at variable playback speeds.

 

NDI output

Supplies both output channels to the network via NDI, allowing other NDI-enabled devices connected to the network to use the signals for input or delivery.

 

Zoom and playback tracking

Give fans the best view of all critical and controversial plays in real time, in slow motion or frame-by-frame. Quickly zoom in and out of replays to enrich replay during fast-action live matches. 3Play 3P2 gives operators the control to precisely scroll or fast forward, frame by frame, through a replay for mission-critical calls and plays.

 

Simultaneous HD/SD output

Simultaneous HD and standard definition video output with configurable output resolutions.

 

Simultaneous SDI/IP output

Output video to local and network destinations simultaneously, with configurable outputs for simultaneous SDI and IP delivery.

 

Slow motion playback

Play back action at half speed, quarter speed and more with smooth, interpolated slow motion.

 

Time Delay

Delay the playout of live productions or video streams by starting playback of active recordings seconds, minutes or even hours after the start of the recording.

 

Publishing

 

Automatic queuing

Optionally allows media designated for sharing to be uploaded and exported to publishing destinations automatically.

 

File export

Live export your production media for local or remote collaboration, delivery to FTP sites or copying to local or external storage locations, including network servers.

 

Export to social networks

Log in and publish media to popular social media accounts directly from your system, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

 

Triming

Set new in and out points for video clips you plan to share to change duration or edit content.

 

Sports analytics graphics and replay

Perform live graphics and remote replay from any compatible connected device, with support for annotation, custom graphics and transport control.

 

Developer Network

Enhance your live production ecosystem with partner solutions from a growing list of companies and developers who have integrated their products with NewTek's live production systems through the NewTek SDK programme.

 

Professional Services

Leverage NewTek's expertise in video production technology and workflows to support your installation, workflow design, systems engineering and automation programming, as well as production development, project coordination, training and on-site support, and more.

 

SDK Programme

Get access to the tools you need to create applications and products that integrate with and extend 3Play to meet your production needs.

 

Support

Get assistance from a team of highly trained and experienced specialists via toll-free phone support, email and live chat, or use the FAQs and online knowledge bases for product education and troubleshooting.

 

Updates, upgrades and changes

Download and install free system upgrades, add new features with optional add-ons and premium software, and receive credit towards a new model when you replace your current hardware.

 

Video training

Learn about basic and advanced operation with online training videos, including helpful tips, tricks and more that can make production easier and more efficient.

 

Visual effects

 

Animated transitions

Select from a variety of transitions included in the animation library or create custom transition effects, embedding branding, logos and other visual elements in full-colour animated overlays with sound effects.

 

Playlist transitions

Move from clip to clip in the playlist using cuts, or optionally insert transitions between clips for added effect.

 

Programme view transitions

Transition between A and B outputs using custom effects or hundreds of sweeps, fades, trajectories and more.

 

Real-time layering

Apply titles, graphics and animations to live output and video playback, overlay one playback angle on another for picture-in-picture replay, or capture the game clock and overlay it on playback for official review.

 

Warp effects

Generate animated transitions with sophisticated video effects such as 3D warping and morphing.

 

Workflow

 

Channel information

View critical information about the signal currently assigned to output channels, including control mode, timecode, playback speed and more.

 

File format interoperability

Works with a wide range of natively stored and interchangeable media file formats, including video, images, graphics and audio, with optional transcoding to optimise real-time performance.

 

Media Browser

Use a familiar browser interface to browse and select media, transitions and effects from accessible storage locations.

 

Media Export

Easily convert and export your production media files, including batch export, with preset file format and configurable destination per asset.

 

Media Import

Easily import and transcode media assets, including batch import, with files automatically categorised by type and assigned to the appropriate locations for production use.

 

Playlist export

Build a sequence of clips or a highlight reel in the playlist, then render it as a single file available for playback from the clip list and export it for transfer or archiving.

 

Real-time production engine

Simultaneously performs the combined functions of several individual components in a single, integrated all-in-one production platform with a high-performance system architecture.

 

Shareable playlists

3Play 3P2 allows 3P2 and TriCaster devices to access sharable playlists; operators can simply synchronise entire playlists across the network and tag them with player names or numbers for speed and flexibility in their workflow.

 

Timecode

Time code productions, prepare video files, synchronise and log recorded media, and much more, using multiple timecode fields and settings.

 

Video Codecs

Download and install free codecs for Windows and OS X platforms to improve media file compatibility between your system and third-party software applications.