NewTek TalkShow: live video calls with Skype in full screen in HD

TalkShow is the solution that NewTek has developed for making live video calls with Skype in high quality, allowing it to be broadcast full screen in high resolution.

NewTek TalkShow has been unveiled, a tool that allows you to initiate or receive calls from any computer or mobile device, making it possible to manage all aspects of a live Skype call.

TalkShow is a compact system consisting of a rack unit with a rear connection panel and a monitor on the front., that integrates Microsoft's Skype TX software with professional production workflows using an HD-SDI input and output directly connected to any video switcher. TalkShow brings Skype call management to the control room, and leaves nothing to chance.

Operators can improve the image and sound quality of video calls with professional audio and video tools and manage them just as they would any other source., allowing connection with anyone who may be online, whenever, distraction-free and ready to stream in HD.

In this way, it is possible to access 300 million Skype users connected per month and anyone else who downloads and installs this program on their desktop or any compatible device. The system allows for automatic image size ratio conversions, color correction and balanced audio without the need to do Scan Converter.

A professional system

Unlike home calling software, technical management is handled separately from face-to-face conversation, removing pop-ups, ads and notifications.

The device, of a rack unit for mounting, is itself a studio-quality production source that sends HD-SDI video calls to and from any production switcher. Besides, features ProcAmp control and automatic color correction that adjust image characteristics for any lighting environment and allow the operator to improve imperfect video calls with much higher quality.

Regarding the sound, has embedded SDI audio, compressor/limiter and graphic equalizer that keeps call volume at constant levels and prevents audio dropouts.

For image quality monitoring it offers tailored fault tolerance, still image when unexpected limitations occur in bandwidth below the value preset by the operator. Also allows you to check when TalkShow Skype broadcasts are being broadcast. Besides, NewTek API enables network input/output for NewTek TriCaster, 3Play and third-party equipment.