Quicklink TX Duo - HD-SDI 2 Channels Skype in/out
Broadcast quality, multi channel video calling with professional production control.
The Quicklink TX Duo allows you to manage two simultaneous Skype calls to be processed as 2 SDI/NDI outputs. The TX Duo enables you to access 300 million Skype users for inclusion for remote interviews within live broadcasts, TV game shows, worship events or large managed corporate events.
Product Highlights
- Manage up to 2 incoming Skype calls to 2 SDI outputs
- Two professional SD/HD SDI input/output
- Supports both I/O for NDI™
- Skype TX controller software with control console
- Ultra low delay: For instantaneous bi-directional video/audio contributions
- Video and audio free from adverts
- Aspect ratio correction method: Scale your SDI input picture to your requested resolution
- Customisable tally or information graphic overlay back to return caller
- Screen sharing capability
- Auto-Answer function
- Embedded SDI audio
- Remote Management Ethernet Port for bare metal restore
- Colour Correction and HD Recording Function
- Free complimentary technical information via the Customer Portal
Skype TX Controller
The Skype TX controller software enables broadcasters and content producers to manage multiple Quicklink TX units from a single user interface. The Skype TX controller now includes live video previews, remote setting controls and integration with Skype contacts.
Find Skype contacts and start calls easily
By searching the Skype directory you can add Skype users to your shared contacts so you are ready to place calls on any one of your TX units. You can see the callers and add them as favourite when they are regular contributors.
Every tool you need to manage and monitor your calls
- The mini-video preview features let you compare all your live calls side by side
- The live inbound and outbound call quality indicator helps to monitor audio and video signals
- The caller snapshot function can be shown automatically if the call quality falls below a pre-set level.
- Manage multiple calls/units from one interface.
The Quicklink TX Workflow Applications
The Quicklink TX can be used to both send and receive Skype calls within various workflows depending on your requirements.
Talk shows: Skype users sending to the Quicklink TX
Any Skype client using any video-enabled device can connect and send audio and video to The Quicklink TX. Users simply connect with their regular Skype account.
Remote Studios: The Quicklink TX sending to the Quicklink TX
The Quicklink TX unit can be used to both send and receive audio/video via the SDI or HDMI I/O. This is ideal if you have multiple production sites. By using two Quicklink TX you are able to have studio grade HD/SDI to HD/SDI 2-ways.
Conferences: The Quicklink TX sending to a Skype client
Send a high quality professional stream to a Skype client for viewing on a laptop or monitor. You can share your screen back to the Skype client which is ideal when discussing important documents. The Quicklink TX even allows the addition of Tally or graphical information overlays on the return video back to the Skype caller.
Technical Information
Quicklink TX Duo | |
Multiple HD Skype Calls | 2 |
10-bit SD/HD-SDI Video and SDI Embedded Audio Input/Output | 2 |
NDI™ Video over IP | ✓* |
Genlock/Sync Reference Input | ✓ |
Auto Aspect Ratio Conversion | ✓ |
USB 2.0/3.0 | 2/2 |
Network Ports | 2 |
Low Level Engineering Diagnostics | ✓ |
Hardware Unit Height | 1U |
* Additional software required
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