7E TH-1 & TH-2 "Talking Head" Codec for ISDN & Inmarsat
(Live video & audio contribution on demand via ISDN & Inmarsat satellite services)
The 7E Talking Head is designed to replace the traditional still picture and telephone quality voice report given by correspondents live from the field.
The 7E Talking Head range uses advancements in video conferencing technology to provide up to 15fps via a 64/128 kbps Inmarsat or ISDN link The Talking Head TH-1 & TH-2 units is suitable for delivering inserts into flagship news broadcasts or the growing market of webcasting.
The 7E ‘Talking Head' series video reporter units are rugged, portable and suitable for location work anywhere in the world where there is an ISDN line or a suitable Inmarsat terminal. Housed in a waterproof case and using tried and tested technology, the unit can be used in the harshest of environments with complete confidence.
Simplicity and flexibility of operation for the lone reporter has been the keyword in the product's development, resulting in a minimum of complex controls. The unit can be powered from the local mains source (90-264VAC), or a nominal 12V DC source, such as a BP-90A camera battery.
Excellent picture quality at 64/128kbps is assured by the use of the latest H.263 compression algorithms, or if desired high quality (7.5kHz) audio and low speed pictures can be transmitted instead.
A simple mixing facility on the unit enables low-Z microphones and balanced or an unbalanced line sources to be connected simultaneously. A custom designed I/O processor optimizes the audio/video for transmission, whilst providing both professional (XLR/BNC) and domestic (phono) connections.
Headphone jack sockets provide both direct and cue (return) signals for monitoring purposes. An adjustable 6.4" TFT Color display with speaker completes the package. Storage for cables, microphone, headphones is provided within the case so that the unit is totally self-contained.
7E Talking Head TH-2
7E has added another member to the Talking Head family - the TH-2. The TH-1 supports 64Kbps and the TH-2 supports 128Kbps.
Essentially TH-2 is a TH-1 combined with a S0DA duo in a compact integrated unit enabling live video & audio contribution on demand via 64 or 128 kbps ISDN & Inmarsat satellite services.
