Wireless monitor setup? at DVinfo.net

Mike Moncrief · March 1st, 2011, 06:58 PM

Hi all,

looking for recommendations for a wireless monitoring system, for a reality show, run and gun type setup, where the camera op's signal will be wirelessly sent to a field monitor on location for viewing by Director/Producer's.

I have looked at the Teradek products and that is one possibility.. looking for any other options?.

We already have cameras, and field monitors just want to explore any wireless options out there..

Thanks so much

Bill Ward · March 6th, 2011, 08:01 AM

Transvideo Titan has several options. Also, the IDX camwave is a bombproof system, but needs a bombproof wallet, bombproof batteries and bombproof shoulder for the extra weight.

Mike Moncrief · March 6th, 2011, 03:37 PM

Hello,

Thanks for responding.!! I will check out both of those suggestions..

Mike

Charles Papert · March 7th, 2011, 12:07 PM

My experience with the IDX system was less than bombproof. At least in terms of operation. It can be very quirky; sometimes it works great, other times it won't transmit a few feet away. I have heard that there has been a board-level overhaul but I haven't heard it that has fixed the issues.

I'm currently using the Boxx Meridien system which makes the IDX look inexpensive, however they are coming out with a lower cost version as well (not nearly as cheap as the Teradek).

If you can deal with an SD signal, there are a number of legacy products out there that are quite inexpensive. Check supercircuits.com.

Bob Krieger · April 18th, 2011, 02:28 PM

I, too, am looking at a wireless monitoring system for an HDMI from my T2i or 7D. I've looked online at some consumer wireless devices with ranges of about 30 yards from Asus and Brite-View but need to figure out power-in options to the transmitters. The Asus takes a 5VDC input via mini-USB and the Brite-View takes the same power but with a round power plug. They both use the AMIMON chip and supposedly stream a full HD signal with very little latency. Both are also in the $200.00 range for a XMIT/RCVR set.

Has anyone used these, or similar systems, and if so, what are y'alls thoughts

Dano Motley · April 20th, 2011, 12:34 PM

I have a set of Transvideo Titan's for sale. if interested email me at

danno3655@comcast.net

Dano

Rich Greb · April 22nd, 2011, 04:02 AM

Regarding the Brite-View and Asus products you might want to have a look at this thread elswhere in the Dvinfo forum...

.http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/stabiliz...d-options.html

Rich Greb

March 1st, 2011, 06:58 PM	#1
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	Wireless monitor setup? Hi all, looking for recommendations for a wireless monitoring system, for a reality show, run and gun type setup, where the camera op's signal will be wirelessly sent to a field monitor on location for viewing by Director/Producer's. I have looked at the Teradek products and that is one possibility.. looking for any other options?. We already have cameras, and field monitors just want to explore any wireless options out there.. Thanks so much __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

March 6th, 2011, 08:01 AM	#2
Bill Ward Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 580	Re: Wireless monitor setup? Transvideo Titan has several options. Also, the IDX camwave is a bombproof system, but needs a bombproof wallet, bombproof batteries and bombproof shoulder for the extra weight.

March 6th, 2011, 03:37 PM	#3
Mike Moncrief Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: orlando florida Posts: 426	Re: Wireless monitor setup? Hello, Thanks for responding.!! I will check out both of those suggestions.. Mike __________________ Mike Moncrief mikemoncrief@gmail.com www.themikemoncrief.com

March 7th, 2011, 12:07 PM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Re: Wireless monitor setup? My experience with the IDX system was less than bombproof. At least in terms of operation. It can be very quirky; sometimes it works great, other times it won't transmit a few feet away. I have heard that there has been a board-level overhaul but I haven't heard it that has fixed the issues. I'm currently using the Boxx Meridien system which makes the IDX look inexpensive, however they are coming out with a lower cost version as well (not nearly as cheap as the Teradek). If you can deal with an SD signal, there are a number of legacy products out there that are quite inexpensive. Check supercircuits.com. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

April 18th, 2011, 02:28 PM	#5
Bob Krieger Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Abita Springs, LA Posts: 245	Re: Wireless monitor setup? I, too, am looking at a wireless monitoring system for an HDMI from my T2i or 7D. I've looked online at some consumer wireless devices with ranges of about 30 yards from Asus and Brite-View but need to figure out power-in options to the transmitters. The Asus takes a 5VDC input via mini-USB and the Brite-View takes the same power but with a round power plug. They both use the AMIMON chip and supposedly stream a full HD signal with very little latency. Both are also in the $200.00 range for a XMIT/RCVR set. Has anyone used these, or similar systems, and if so, what are y'alls thoughts

April 20th, 2011, 12:34 PM	#6
Dano Motley Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montclair New Jersey Posts: 101	Re: Wireless monitor setup? I have a set of Transvideo Titan's for sale. if interested email me at danno3655@comcast.net Dano

April 22nd, 2011, 04:02 AM	#7
Rich Greb Sponsor: Camera Motion Research Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 57	Re: Wireless monitor setup? Regarding the Brite-View and Asus products you might want to have a look at this thread elswhere in the Dvinfo forum... .http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/stabiliz...d-options.html Rich Greb