With the most comprehensive set of integrated production capabilities available in any Skype TX single-caller video calling system, TalkShow VS 100 gives you total control of your video interviews before, during, and after the show. Operate all aspects of a live Skype video call from the control room like any other video source—free of audio/visual distractions such as secondary call notifications and advertisements.
Main Features:
• Broadcast-Style Video from Regular Skype Calls
• Optimized On-Air Video
• Built-In Video Quality Checks
• SDI I/O
• Multiple, Simultaneous Skype Calls
• Access to Anyone with a Skype Account
• Built-In Video Screen with Tally
Specifications:
• Hardware Video Input: 1 x HD-SDI with embedded audio
• Hardware Video Output: 1 x HD-SDI with embedded audio
• Hardware Audio Input: 1 x embedded SDI audio, 2 x Balanced XLR (Line)
• Hardware Audio Output: 1 x embedded SDI audio, 2 x Balanced XLR (Line)
• IP Networking: Integrated NewTek Network Device Interface (NDI™) technology enabling transmission of A/V input and output signals over IP between TalkShow and other supported systems, including TriCaster®, 3Play™, and a range of third-party solutions
• Dante Audio Networking: Integrated Dante audio support, enabling TalkShow to interface with other audio devices utilizing the Dante networking protocol from Audinate
• Call Recording: Supports full-bandwidth recording of call video and audio (optionally including return audio on separate channels) to external USB 3.0 or SAN storage
• Video Effect Controls: Fully configurable color correction settings for incoming and outgoing video signals, including white balance, proc amp controls and auto color
• Audio Effect Controls: Fully configurable settings for incoming and outgoing audio signals, including gain control, seven-band equalizer and compressor/limiter
• Talk Back: Supports direct, off-air communication between operator and remote caller via headset (optionally configurable for control via external GPI trigger)
Call Management:
• Direct mouse and keyboard USB interface required
• Supports multi-channel Skype TX call management over local network via Skype TX Controller application in multi-unit installation
Local Monitoring:
• DVI and HDMI monitor ports for connecting external user interface display (Minimum monitor resolution 1600x1050)
• Stereo 1/4" phone jack for local audio monitoring
• Front-mounted RGB video preview display with tally support
• Full-motion input and output video previews within user interface
• Audio VU metering configurable for dBFS, dBU and dBVU
Output Video Formats
• Configurable call video output resolution and frame rate, with support for NTSC and PAL formats
• 1080i - 25, 29.97, 30
• 1080p - 23.98, 24
• 720p - 50, 59.94, 60
• 1080i (4:3 anamorphic) - 25, 29.97, 30
• 720p (4:3 anamorphic) - 50, 59.94, 60
• 576i (16:9 or 4:3) - 25
• 480i (16:9 or 4:3) - 29.97
Return Video Formats
• Configurable return video input resolution and frame rate, with support for NTSC and PAL formats (available selections vary depending on output video format selected)
• 1080i - 29.97, 25
• 1080p - 30, 30 PsF, 24, 24 (Telecine), 25, 25 PsF
• 720p - 30, 25, 24
• 576i (16:9 or 4:3) - 25
• 480i (16:9 or 4:3) - 29.97
• Watermark: Integrated support for displaying Skype logo watermark on output
Tally:
• Supports hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector or network tally via NDI
• Optionally display customizable tally overlay on return signal
• GPI: HD15 GPI connector
Reference:
• Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
• +4dBU audio reference level
Software:
• Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1, Skype TX control software, and TalkShow control software
• CPU: 4th Generation i7 Quad-Core
• Graphics: Intel HD4600 GPU
• Memory: 8Gb
• Storage: 120Gb internal SSD
Processing:
• Video: 4:4:4:4, 32-bit Floating Point
• Audio: 4 channels, 96 kHz, 32-bit Floating Point
Standards:
• HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M
• SD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 259M
• Network: Dual gigabit Ethernet NIC supporting Skype TX call transmission, NDI transmission to and from supported systems, Dante audio networking, and local network traffic
Fail-Safe:
• Multi-tiered fail-safe system
• Automatic failover to audio transmission with caller snapshot when bandwidth falls below operator-defined preset value
• Comprehensive system restore operation
System Physical:
• 1RU Rack Mount with 180W power supply (110-220V external; 12V internal)
• 19.0 x 1.75 x 16.75 in (48.3 x 4.5 x 42.5 cm) with rack ears attached
• 14 lbs (6.4 kg)
