RF Systems

Supporting 1080i, 720p and PsF Formats (LDX 80 Elite). The Grass Valley LDX Camera System offers the highest possible quality for HD live and studio based productions.
The Broadcast Rental BCR Databack for the Grass Valley LDX80 Elite (or LDX86) is custom built by Broadcast Rental. This databack incorporates VideoSys CCCU and works well with Cobham or VisLink Link transmitters. It’s designed in house and makes a perfect camera for anyone to use in the Grass Valley environment. It is for hire together with our Cobham or VisLink Link RF Wireless systems at Broadcast Rental.

The two-box solution – an indoor unit (IDU) interfaces with the OB truck systems and an outdoor unit (ODU) to transmit the RF signal. Each IDU can accommodate up to 4 cameras. It supports Grass Valley, Sony, Ikegami and Panasonic camera’s. Control of most user camera functions via standard camera manufacturers RCP. Red and green tally are available through the camera or externally.
The system now supports legacy cabling or IP support for most camera manufacturers.

The engineering team at Broadcast Rental have designed their own version of the Grass Valley LDX transmission adapter.
Broadcast Rental LDX Databack is a replacement for the triax or fibre adapter on the Grass Valley LDX series camera. With VideoSys Camera Control integrated and together with the DTC OBTX, AEON or VisLink L1731 transmitter it’s a perfect RF Wireless camera for integration in any Grass Valley production. The camera can be controlled through the standard Grass Valley OCP 400.

A compact COFDM digital video transmitter with integrated camera controlAEON-TX is a compact and feature-rich COFDM digital video transmitter, specifically designed for high quality wireless link applications. With proven Domo COFDM and next generation HEVC encoder technology at its core enabling Ultra High Definition images, the small size and actively cooled enclosure give maximum operational performance. Designed to offer future proof connectivity, the unit supports native 12G-SDI, dual 6G-SDI, quad 3G-SDI, as well as SFP+ expansion. Two true balanced audio inputs are included with phantom power. The transmitter has an integrated control panel with sunlight-readable OLED display covering all major functions and has 16 user-defined presets, as well as IP based control. The HEVC codec used in AEON products offers a step change in compression efficiency over H.264 systems, whilst maintaining low end-to-end latency suitable for live events.

The Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) SOLO 7 NanoVue ‘HD’ Receiver is a fully portable digital diversity receiver. The enhanced faster microprocessor provides increased performance and responsiveness resulting in faster IP streaming. The NanoVue HD Receiver incorporates an extremely flexible decoding platform with low delay SD and HD H.264 decoding capability.
The NanoVue ‘HD’ receiver has a high resolution daylight viewable video touch screen with digital diversity receiver, antennas with optional clip-on battery in a proven, durable and compact lightweight housing. It is ideal for use as a confidence or monitoring receiver for tactical use, or for surveillance on the move, perimeter security and fire control.

A key feature of the Bolt XT is its backward compatibility with any Bolt of the same range, Sidekick II / LT / XT, and 703 Bolt, giving users more flexibility building onto their existing systems or linking with others already on set. Unlike alternative wireless video systems, Bolt XT includes a unique AES 128 encryption algorithm to protect your video footage, ensuring that only authorized receivers can connect to your transmitter.
Each transmitter includes an HDMI, 3G-SDI and looping 3G-SDI output. Receivers feature an HDMI output as well as dual 3G-SDI outputs. While wireless performance is critical on set, so are practical mounting options that ensure optimal performance and a quick set-up.

Teradek Bolt XT 500 Transmitter/Receiver Set

The SOLO ENG Transmitter from Cobham is a rugged, SD/HD COFDM digital video transmitter specifically designed for Electronic News Gathering (ENG) applications. The unit docks neatly onto all types of ENG cameras via integrated V-mount or AB battery plates. Standard broadcast connectors are used for video (BNC), audio (XLR3) and power (XLR4) inputs and are accessed via a horizontal connection panel. This eliminates clashes with the camera’s own connectors, minimises cable strain and enables the camera to be placed on the ground when not in use.

A compact and feature-rich COFDM digital video transmitter, specifically designed for high quality wireless link applications. With proven Domo COFDM and H.264 encoder technology at its core enabling High Definition images the small size and ultra low power consumption give maximum operational performance. Designed to offer maximum flexibility, the unit has a variety of video input options including composite, 3G-SDI and HDMI plus true balanced audio.
The transmitter has an integrated control panel with sunlightreadable OLED display covering all major functions and has 16 user-defined presets. A wide range of swappable frequency bands are available from 200MHz to 8.9GHz. Integrated UHF band Camera Control is available as an option.

The same proven and trusted technology featured in DTC’s range of larger COFDM transmitters has been packed into a tiny transmitter measuring only 69mm x 38mm x 17mm and weighing just 51gr.
With latency as low as 15ms, the Nano TX enables wireless and wired cameras to perform as a unified system to capture and transmit intimate details during events of any size, therefore enabling viewers to experience news, entertainment and drama in ways never before possible.
It’s small and lightweight form factor make the Nano transmitter ideal for use in drones, Freely Movi or DJI Ronin gimbal systems.

The PRORXD is a feature rich multi-way diversity COFDM receiver designed to work with the next generation of H.264 wireless camera systems. Designed specifically for the demanding broadcast market, it is supplied in a 1/2 19” 2U high rack receiver chassis, where two units can be mounted together to occupy a 19” slot and uses standard broadcast connectors for signal interfaces.
It is available with 2-way, 4-way, 6-way and class leading 8-way maximum ratio combining RF inputs, ensuring video is recovered free from the distortions typically associated with fading and multipath.

The Lynx Receiver range are highly flexible, high performance products based on compact DVB-T and LMS-T demodulators using VISLINK’s Maximum Ratio Combining diversity algorithm, and a combined HD/SD decoder.The ultra low delay MPEG2 SD/HD Decoder has been speed optimised to operate with the Vislink family of MPEG2 Encoders, which utilise field encoding.The Decoder also supports H.264 decoding. This is available in different levels from Main Profile 4:2:0 8 bit, up to High Profile 4:2:2 10 bit.

Grass Valley LDX80 Elite RF camera body

Videosys Camera Control Set (capable to rack 4 camera's)

BCR Grass Valley LDX Data Back

2.5GHz, AEON UHD DTC Transmitter

DTC Solo7 NanoVue HD Receiver set

Teradek Bolt 500 XT set

2.5GHz, Cam. Cont. OBTX DTC Solo 7 Transmitter

2.5GHz, OBTX DTC Solo 7 Transmitter

2.5GHz, Nano DTC Solo 7 Transmitter

PRORXD Receiver

Vislink L2174 receiver