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NewTek Now Shipping TalkShow

02/02/2015

NewTek announced today that TalkShow VS-100, the video calling production system designed specifically for television studios and live video producers is shipping. Introduced at IBC 2014, TalkShow is the new studio-grade solution that enables broadcasters and video producers to allow any of the 300 million monthly connected Skype users, calling from almost any device, to be seamlessly integrated as guest speakers into any live production.

The turnkey TalkShow system builds upon Skype TX software from Microsoft for initiating, receiving, monitoring, and managing video calls, with an additional unique set of live production tools such as call recording not found in other video calling systems. These tools allow producers to deliver enhanced video/audio experiences that are critical for producing higher-quality broadcast programming that is simply not possible with standard desktop video messaging products.

TalkShow and Skype TX allow producers to fundamentally change the way shows are made by taking audience participation to a whole new level, said Dr. Andrew Cross, president and chief technology officer at NewTek. Newsrooms with immediate access to experts the world over, fans interacting live with their favourite sports teams, game shows with live video participants, corporate meetings with live executives from remote offices, guest professors from across the globe appearing in classrooms the potential is beyond the imagination and I personally cant wait to see it.

The low cost, 1RU integrated hardware and software solution is broadcast ready, offering two channels of HD-SDI I/O (1 in, 1 out), dual channel Ethernet connectivity, SDI-embedded audio and professional XLR audio support.

TalkShow is the only production system that enables broadcasters to manage all aspects of a live Skype video call in the control room like any other video sourcewhether it is before, during or after the call. Producers can easily incorporate TalkShow into any live production or studio environment with:

Broadcast-style video from regular Skype calls

With automatic aspect ratio conversions and balanced audio, and without requiring a scan converter.

Optimised on-air video

NewTeks proprietary, real-time video processing engine incorporates superb scaling, format conversion, aspect, and colour correction routines; limit return video resolution in order to prioritise quality of incoming call video.

Built-in video quality checks

Failover to custom, still image when unforeseen bandwidth constraints occur below operator-defined preset value.

SDI I/O

Output a live video call to any production switcher and input from router or any production source to send a return image back to remote caller over IP.

Access to anyone with a Skype Account

Add to anyone else who downloads and signs up for the standard desktop client.

Unlike any other solution available, TalkShow is the only video calling production system to add:

TriCaster Integration

Direct network integration via NewTeks AirSend technology allows a TalkShow unit to supply a video call to TriCaster, and receive a return signal from TriCaster, without using SDI hardware connections, but using Ethernet instead. TriCaster will also send a tally notification downstream to TalkShow to indicate when a Skype call is on air.

SDI Embedded Audio

Embedded SDI audio on input and output, reduces cabling requirements and providing added flexibility for integration into established workflows.

Better Return Sound

With exclusive support for four channels of audio on input for signals coming into the system over the network or SDI, and either front or back pair selectable, operators can have more than one audio feedsuch as mix-minusavailable for use as the return audio back to the caller.

Audio over IP

With fully integrated Dante audio support, TalkShow interfaces with other audio devices utilising the Dante networking protocol from Audinate . In addition to sending and receiving audio over the network, and versatile audio source selection, TalkShow supports extensive management of network audio signals, including gain, equalisation, compression, metering, and more.

Talk Back

Operators, producers, or directors can speak with the caller as easily as they do with in-studio talent and crew, and prepare the caller, provide instructions, and relay additional information before they go to air.

Colour Correction

Outside the controlled studio environment, when lighting conditions or colour characteristics are less than ideal, easily compensate with TalkShow. Its the only solution to include NewTeks fully configurable proc amp settings and auto colour correction, so picture characteristics can be optimised dynamically in real-timewithout requiring monitoring.

Preview Monitoring

The promise of full-motion Skype calls should pay off with full-motion previews, so operators know exactly how the call is proceeding. Where other solutions may make you rely on video previews with a frame rate of approximately 5 frames per second, TalkShow supports full-motion, high-quality video previews for real-time monitoring of input and output signals.

Tally Support

TalkShow is the only Skype TX solution to support a tally overlay visual for return to callers, indicating when they are on air. The tally overlay is customisable, allowing for a show logo or graphic of choicenot only to let callers know when their conversation is live, but to provide for additional branding opportunities for your programme as well.

Built-In Video Screen with Tally

TalkShow operators can view a full-colour preview via the video screen built into the faceplate for instant recognition of the caller currently connected to that system, with tally support to indicate whether the caller is live or on standbyquick and easy verification of which TalkShow system is on air in a multi-system installation.

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