The Quicklink TX
- Remote Commentary Solution
- Studio Server (ST100 & ST200)
- The Quicklink TX Duo
- The Quicklink TX Quad
- 1U Encoder
- Studio-in-a-box (ST500 & ST150)
- Studio Browser (ST55)
- Mobile Encoder
- Studio Solution
- Desktop to Studio
- Talkback App
- Standard and Standard Quad Playout Servers
- The Quicklink TX
- Enterprise and Enterprise Quad 2 Playout Servers
- The Quicklink TX Multi
The integration of high quality live Skype video calls for talk shows, entertainment shows, radio and other live video conferencing events has never been easier. The Quicklink Skype TX designed in partnership with the Microsoft Skype team, is a video call management system. It is a transceiver that enables professional reception and transmission of multiple Skype video calls through SDI inputs/outputs and HDMI interface. As the Quicklink Skype TX can receive from and send to any Skype user, providing broadcasters unrivalled global access to millions of Skype users.
Why Choose The Quicklink TX?
The inclusion of the Quicklink TX transceiver to your workflow is a cost effective option. It ensures the broadcasting of HD quality Skype video calls in a fully controlled manner.
Accessibility
- Be first on the scene to broadcast the latest breaking news. Create authentic content with real-time access to contributors
- Connect with multiple remote Skype users, anywhere, anytime
- Reach Skype users on any video-enable device
Cost Effective
- Free Skype TX controller software download
- Global live contributor reach event for small production companies
- Reduced need for complex cabling
- No need for extra equipment thanks to the automatic aspect ratio conversion and balanced audio
- No need for satellite trucks and associated hardware
Optimisation
- Flexible integration into established workflows with SDI and HDMI input/output
- Simple central control and management of multiple calls with Skype TX controller
- Technical data from the calls optimise both calls quality and user experience
- Professional solution which does not compromise the video and audio call quality
- Automatic fall back to a still image if the video quality drops below a certain threshold and switches back to video once the network conditions improve
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.
Quicklink TX Control Panel
The Quicklink Control Panel will provide complete management and control of input and output settings for each individual caller.
Features of the Control Panel include: IFB Return Audio, Tally Light, Audio Properties, Colour Correction and Call Recording.
The Quicklink Control Panel can be installed on any PC/Laptop using the same local network connection as the TX unit
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.
Video and Audio over IP
Support for Video over IP including NewTek NDI™ to any other NDI™ enabled devices. The Quicklink TX is fully tested with the NewTek TriCaster family, including the NewTek TalkShow.
Quicklink and Audinate partnership allows users to integrate the Quicklink TX solution with inbuilt Audio over IP. Using the Dante™ solution ensures that users have optimal communication between Dante™ enabled devices and the Quicklink TX. The Quicklink TX also supports Livewire+™ conforming to the new AES67-2013 Interoperability Standard allowing AES67 devices to connect directly to the Quicklink TX.
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“We’re proud of our work with Quicklink to offer this flexible, scalable and cost effective solution that minimizes the control room footprint to broadcasters.”
Eugene Ho, Partner Director of Product Management for Skype
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