QMaster Software & QBox with Scroll Control

 
 

Our revolutionary QMaster software runs on a PC/ laptop, connecting to a compact external hardware component called the QBox via Ethernet (wired or wireless), serial or USB. The QBox is an intelligent scroll engine that delivers video to the prompter monitor via BNC, VGA or SDI (additional option). This prompting system offers unrivalled benefits when compared to any other prompting system on the market.

Versatile

  • Control the prompt output from the QBox or using a computer, with unlimited distance between the two (i.e. another room, building or even country)
  • QBox contains an integrated DA with three composite video outputs
  • Connect to any newsroom system (NRCS) via MOS, FTP or our own native protocols
  • Accommodates all languages

Resilient

  • QBox has 1/2 Gb storage capacity enabling it to save the latest script or NRCS rundown
  • If the computer crashes, the QBox continues to prompt, controlled locally by the presenter or operator, ensuring you never need to go to hard copy again
  • Once the computer is back up and running, the operator can take central control back
  • Two layers of resilience that reduces costs by removing the need for duplicate prompting systems

Liberating

  • QBox can be used for outside broadcasts with no need for a laptop or wires - simply connect to a standard battery belt, load scripts on via a bluetooth capable mobile phone or a USB data key, and control using a wireless scroll control
  • Prompting wherever you have an Ethernet connection
  • Connect your NRCS to QBox in the field
  • Enable your presenters to scroll ahead to review their prompting script whilst their co-presenters are live to air (multi-head license and additional QBox required)

Optional add-on modules include Newsroom, Wireless & Bluetooth, Multi-Head, Multi-Controller and Rack-Mount QBox.

PC or Laptop - Recommended Specification
Operating system: 2000 or XP Pro
2GB RAM
60GB hard drive
2 USB ports
Ethernet port
Intel Pentium or higher processor

QBox
Ethernet port
Serial port
VGA port
SDI (additional option)
Three composite video outputs
Three USB ports
Keyboard PS2 port

  • QMaster license, installation CD and USB security dongle
  • License covers connecting one scroll control to the PC/ laptop and one scroll control to the QBox (for additional controllers additional module must be purchased
  • ShuttlePro hand control - option to change for any of our other controllers, including serial multibutton, serial foot control, and wireless control (USB converter available at extra cost)
  • QBox
  • Feature-rich QMaster teleprompter software:
    • Run-order management for multiple scripts
    • Multiple languages - for any complex languages please check exact requirements with your local dealer or direct with Autocue
    • Closed captioning/ subtitles
    • Real-time on-prompter editing
    • Simultaneous off-screen edit and prompt facility
    • Overlays
    • On-screen preview panel (no need for a PC/ laptop preview monitor)
    • Overlays
  • Quick installation guide and detailed user manual
  • Full warranty - 2 years for QBox
  • Office hours support from our UK and US support teams

Find your local dealer

+1 212 929 7755

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