NewTek TalkShow VS 4000

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

Instantly connect with multiple contacts around the world.

NewTek TalkShow VS 4000 is the professional, multi-channel video calling system designed to simultaneously connect you with up to 4 remote guests—regardless of location—in real time and deliver distraction-free, broadcast-quality HD content with complete production control.

Reach 300 million monthly Skype users with:

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

More live guests. 
More compelling conversations.

Facilitate captivating real-time group conversations, panel discussions, and live interview after live interview with remote guests that enhance the quality and credibility of your program.

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

Deliver conversations that sound more professional. 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.

Pristine 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 setting, and white balance—and clean, deinterlaced return video to caller.

Real-Time Call Monitoring

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

Technical 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®
• 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)