| Model | TalkShow VS 4000 | |
| Skype Channels | Up to 4 simultaneous | |
| Hardware Video Input | 4 x HD-SDI with embedded audio | |
| Hardware Video Output | 5 x HD-SDI with embedded audio | |
| Hardware Audio Input | • 4 x embedded SDI audio | |
| • 2 x balanced XLR (line) | ||
| Hardware Audio Output | • 5 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 Input Formats | • 1080i – 50, 59.94 | |
| • 1080p – 23.98, 25, 29.97 | ||
| • 720p – 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 | ||
| • 576i – 50 | ||
| • 480i – 59.94 | ||
| Supported Output Formats | • 1080i – 50, 59.94 | |
| • 1080p – 25, 29.97 | ||
| • 720p – 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94 | ||
| • 576i – 50 | ||
| • 480i – 59.94 | ||
| 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 kHz | ||
| 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) | ||