FEATURES: 

 

• 4 concurrent Skype video channels
• 4-in, 4-out HD-SDI connections
• Integrated NDI® technology supporting input and output over IP
• Integrated support for Dante™ network audio input
• Tally notification on all call channels
• The most complete audio and video capabilities

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Skype Channels: 

• Up to 4 simultaneous

 

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: 

• 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: 

• 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 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
• 15 lbs (6.8 kg)

 

 

INCLUDED:

 

• (1) TalkShow VS 4000