Hardware Video Input |
4 x HD-SDI with embedded audio |
Hardware Video Output |
4 x HD-SDI with embedded audio |
Hardware Audio Input |
4 x embedded SDI audio 2 x Balanced XLR (Line) |
Hardware Audio Output |
4 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 Configuration |
- Fully configurable color correction settings for each incoming Skype video signal, including white balance, proc amp controls and auto color
- Freely selectable video source for return to each Skype caller
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Audio Configuration |
- Fully configurable settings for each incoming Skype audio signal, including gain control, seven-band equalizer, compressor/limiter, and noise gate
- Freely selectable audio source and mix-minus channel control for return to each Skype caller
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Talk Back |
Supports direct, off-air communication between operator and remote callers individually or as a group via headset (optionally configurable for control via external GPI trigger) |
Call Management |
- Supports multi-channel Skype TX call management locally or over IP via Skype TX controller application
- Local production control supporting per-channel configuration of call video and audio, and Talk Back communication via TalkShow user interface
- Direct mouse and keyboard USB interface required
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Local Monitoring |
- DVI and HDMI ports for connecting external monitors
- Stereo 1/4” phone jack for local audio monitoring
- Full-motion input and output video previews within user interface, including optional picture-in-picture overlay of return video for each call monitor
- Configurable multi-view workspace, including selectable layouts and optional overlays including title safe, 4:3 safe, center cross and VU meters
- Audio VU metering
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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
- 576i (16:9 or 4:3) – 25
- 480i (16:9 or 4:3) – 29.97
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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
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Watermark |
Optionally supports Skype logo watermark on output |
Tally |
Supports hardware tally via HD15 GPI connector or network tally via NewTek NDI |
GPI |
HD15 GPI connector |
Reference |
- Genlock input supporting SD (Bi-level) or HD (Tri-level) reference signals
- +4dBU audio reference level
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Signal Monitoring |
Integrated Waveform and Vectorscope, full field rate with digital calibration, color preview and support for ITU-R Rec. 601 and 709 |
Software |
Microsoft Windows 10 OS, Skype TX 4 software, Skype TX controller application, 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
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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
- 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
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