NewTek TalkShow VS 4000 Multi-Channel Video Calling System - FG-001394-R001

Description

NewTek TalkShow Overview

Multi-channel video calling, with broadcast-quality production control

Stretch your talk show studio's footprint to any corner of the earth that has an internet connection with the NewTek TalkShow VS 4000 Multi-Channel Video Calling System. Simultaneously include up to four guests in real time over Skype to include in your show with minimal latency and up to full-HD quality. SDI connectivity can be used to integrate the VS 4000 into a professional broadcast infrastructure, while NDI and Dante compatibility can take advantage of NewTek's video and audio over IP. Each incoming video feed can be adjusted separately, for look and sound, before it's output over SD/HD-SDI or IP to broadcast specification. Return video is also processed to ensure that a clean feed will appear on the participants' Skype-enabled devices. All adjustments to video and audio are done "in the box" and in real time using the internal powerful computing hardware. Despite the powerful hardware, everything is enclosed in a single RU space, including the power supply, for easy mounting in a standard equipment rack.

Independent Control Interfaces

Easily set up a multi-operator production workflow, with separate interfaces for call and production management. Skype TX Control software can be operated from the TalkShow VS 4000 system or installed on another machine as a standalone call control center, allowing the producer to manage calls and talent, while a production operator handles video and audio.

Group or Queue Callers

Connect with any combination of guests from around the world simultaneously or in sequence, for compelling live conversation, expert analysis, real-time commentary, and in-depth discussion.

IP Networking

Receive video calls over IP anywhere on your network. Built-in NewTek NDI technology allows routing of Skype video calls to any compatible NDI receiving device (including TriCaster and 3Play) while enabling selection of any NDI video source for return to caller over the network.

Advanced Audio Control

Independently adjust incoming and outgoing audio signals for the highest-quality sound, with the only video calling system that offers built-in gain control, graphic equalizer, compressor/limiter, and noise gate settings.

High Quality Live Video

Ensure your guests look as good as they sound, with enhanced real-time image processing and fully configurable correction tools, including proc amp controls, auto-color settings, and white balance. Video going back out to the caller is deinterlaced for a clean return signal.

Real-Time Call Monitoring

Conduct every call with confidence, by utilizing high-quality, full-motion video previews, accurate on-screen audio VU meters, and selectable multi-view display layouts with configurable monitor overlays.

• Call quality monitoring
• Skype watermark overlay (can be turned on or off)
• Automatic failover to customizable still image
• Waveform monitor
• Vectorscope
• Genlock
• Tally

TalkShow VS 4000

Skype Channels

Up to 4 simultaneous

Hardware Video Input

4 x HD-SDI with embedded audio

Hardware Video Output

5 x HD-SDI with embedded audio

Hardware Audio Input

• 4 x embedded SDI audio
• 2 x balanced XLR (line)

Hardware Audio Output

• 5 x embedded SDI audio
• 2 x balanced XLR (line)

IP Networking

Video and audio over IP via NewTek NDI®

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

2 x HDMI monitor ports 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 Input Formats

• 1080i – 50, 59.94
• 1080p – 23.98, 25, 29.97
• 720p – 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
• 576i – 50
• 480i – 59.94

Supported Output Formats

• 1080i – 50, 59.94
• 1080p – 25, 29.97
• 720p – 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
• 576i – 50
• 480i – 59.94

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 kHz

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
• 15 lbs (6.8 kg)