Newtek VS100 Talkshow

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Skype provides a great way for guests and correspondents to remote in to a live broadcasts, unfortunately relying on consumer hardware is fraught with glitches and interruptions. Packaged neatly within a 1RU rack mountable frame, the VS-100 TalkShow Video Calling System from NewTek is a bespoke computer running Skype TX software that is purpose-built for integrating Skype calls into live TV/Web broadcasts. It features dual Ethernet ports for TriCaster and 3Play users plus HD-SDI video in and out as well as balanced XLR audio in and out for hardware-based switchers. Quality settings and scaling are handled within the built-in software, helping eliminate many of the artefacts and aspect ratio issues encountered when simply scan-converting the output of a computer. It also features controls for tweaking the caller’s audio, helping ensure both picture and sound are up to broadcast requirements.

Apart from quality, the VS-100 mitigates other pitfalls associated with relying on normal Skype software and consumer computers for critical live applications. In particular, interruptions from other calls, personal data getting mingled in by accident, or IT related problems such as the software freezing or crashing. And in case something goes wrong on the caller’s end, there is an option to automatically cutaway to a user-defined still image until a good quality signal is restored or the director is able to cut to a new subject.

Category:

Video Input 1 x HD-SDI plus embedded audio (for return signal from mixer to remote caller)
Audio Inputs 2 x Balanced XLR (+4 dBU reference level)
Video Outputs 1 x HD-SDI plus embedded audio (for Skype call output to video mixer input)
1 x DVI on GPU (for local monitoring)
1 x HDMI on GPU (for local monitoring)
Audio Outputs 2 x Balanced XLR (+4 dBU reference level)
1 x 1/4″ Stereo headphone jack (for Skype program audio)
GPI / Tally 1 x GPI on HD15 connector
Reference 1 x Reference input (black burst / bi-level and tri-level support)
Network 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Virtual I/Os AirSend I/O:
1 x Network video input
1 x Network video output
1 x Network audio input
1 x Network audio output
Tally from mixer over local network
Software
Operating System Windows 8.1 Embedded
Software Skype TX
TalkShow control software providing A/V connection configuration
Audio EQ, compressor/limiter
Video proc amps and AutoColor control
Genlock configuration
Call Management Direct mouse and keyboard USB interface required for Skype TX management software in single call / single TalkShow unit environment

Over-the-network from SkypeTX control software in simultaneous call / multiple TalkShow unit environments
Hardware
CPU 4th Generation i7 Quad-Core
Graphics Hardware Intel HD4600 GPU
RAM 8 GB
Storage 1 x 120 GB SSD
eSATA for adding external drives
General
Power Requirements Internal PSU: 110 to 220 VAC
Enclosure 1RU rack-mount metal case with rear-mounted connection panel and front-mounted in-call display monitor
Dimensions 19 x 1.8 x 16.8″ / 48.3 x 4.4 x 42.5 cm
Weight 10 lb / 4.5 kg

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