NewTek - TalkShow VS-100

DESCRIPTION:

CONTROL EVERY CALL WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE.

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.

FEATURES:

1-in, 1-out HD-SDI connections
Industry-standard XLR and SDI-embedded audio
Professional audio tools, auto color, and proc amp controls
Space-saving 1RU rack mount

SPECIFICATIONS:

Skype Channels:

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:

Video and audio over IP via NewTek NDI®

Dante™ Audio Networking:

Network audio input and output via integrated support for Dante networking protocol from Audinate®

Call Video Configuration:

Fully configurable color correction settings, including white balance, proc amp controls and auto color

Return Video Configuration:

Selectable video source for return to each Skype caller

Call Audio Configuration:

Fully configurable audio settings, including gain control, seven-band equalizer, compressor/limiter, and noise gate

Return Audio Configuration:

Selectable audio source and mix-minus channel control for return to each Skype® caller

Talk Back:

Supports direct, off-air communication between operator and caller(s) via headset

Video Monitoring:

1 x DVI and 1 x HDMI monitor ports, RGB preview display, and configurable multiviewer workspace with selectable layouts and optional overlays

Audio Monitoring:

1 x stereo 1/4” phone jack and on-screen audio VU metering

Call Management:

Skype TX controller software included

Supported Output Formats:

1080i – 25, 29.97, 30
1080p – 23.98, 24
720p – 50, 59.94, 60
576i (16:9 or 4:3) – 25
480i (16:9 or 4:3) – 29.97

Call Recording:

Supported via integration with external hardware running NewTek IsoCorder™ applications

Tally:

Hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector or network tally via NewTek NDI

Watermark:

Optionally supports Skype logo watermark on output

Control Interface:

Direct mouse and keyboard USB interface required

GPI:

HD15 GPI connector

Reference:

Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) and +4dBU audio reference level

Signal Monitoring:

Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601

Call Processing:

Auto aspect ratio conversion, call quality monitoring and automatic failover to snapshot with audio when bandwidth falls below operator-defined preset

System Processing:

Video: Floating Point, YCbCr +A 4:4:4:4
Audio: Floating Point, 96 kHzv

Standards:

HD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 292M
SD-SDI video conforms to SMPTE 259M

NIC:

2 x 1 Gigabit NIC

System Fail-Safe:

Multi-tiered fail-safe system and comprehensive system restore

System Physical:

1RU chassis with 180W PSU
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)

INCLUDED:

(1) TalkShow VS 100