More inputs for XD?00 boxes

[bbailey]

With NAB approaching, I wonder whether a XDtricaster with six inputs might be on the horizon? I know the question has been asked before, but now that the XD300 is being shipped I thought we could get some idea when the "Broadcast" XD?00 might be introduced. I've seen enough interest to know it would be a good seller. I currently use a TCB for my location work and, after looking at the XD300, I'm not sure I could get enough out of it to make it a worthwhile purchase for me at this time.

First, I need the ability to run more than three cameras. I know of some work arounds for this but, secondly, I need the preview output, such as my Broadcast has, that allows me to have a selectable output to send elsewhere such as to a slo-mo recorder, other than the built in DDRs. I also need that preview output to be feed-selectable from either the preview bus or the efx bus. These are just the first things I noticed that would severely hamper my production style that I've gotten used to from my Tricaster Broadcast.

I'm speaking currently to a dealer who is ready to allow me to send in my TCB and $5995 for an XD300. I'd almost do it because I also have a need in studio for the HD chromakey and sets but my location work would shurely suffer.

[ted]

My suggestion would be to take advantage of the incredible upgrade offer.
Keep the Broadcast, and get the XD300 for just $7,995. Then you have the best of both worlds.
That's what we just did to cover all bases. ;)

When NewTek releases the XD600, or whatever, they are always good about letting you move up without the depreciation of typical broadcast gear. Or even New Cars. :)

Start building your HD clientel now, upgrade later!

[bbailey]

Unfortunately, I purchased my TCB in November of 2008, just 2 months too early to fall into the January 2009 requirement to be able to get the $7995, or believe me, I'd have to do that deal.

[csandy]

With NAB approaching, I wonder whether a XDtricaster with six inputs might be on the horizon?

Yes.

Unfortunately, that could be NAB 2010, 2011, 2012... you get the picture.

Ted is right, the 8 grand keep both option is perfect. I was an early adopter as well. Maybe I should have gotten by with the TriCaster PRO longer and bought my BROADCAST later? Hindsight is 20/20.