Wireless HDMI or HD-SDI on-set remote monitoring from R1-MX to iPad

[Sanjin Jukic]

Wireless HDMI or HD-SDI on-set remote monitoring from R1-MX to iPad.

Teradek recently announced the CUBE:

On-set Remote Monitoring

With Cube mounted to the camera, the signal is instantly broadcast around the set and back to the production office.
Directors can monitor the on-set action using mobile devices and tablet computers such as the Apple iPad.

Teradek CUBE wireless HDMI or HD-SDI on-set remote monitoring device.

Apple iPad.

Tech specs:

HDMI ENCODER

Supported Resolutions
• 1080p @ 23.98/24/25Hz
• 1080i @ 50/59.94/60Hz
• 720p @ 50/59.94/60Hz

Inputs
• HDMI In

HD-SDI ENCODER

Supported Resolutions
• 1080p @ 23.98/24/25Hz
• 1080i @ 50/59.94/60Hz
• 720p @ 50/59.94/60Hz

Inputs
• HD-SDI, SD-SDI: BNC

TECHNICAL SPECS

Physical
• Dimensions: 2.5”W x 3.5”D x .9”H
• Weight: 6 oz.
• Nominal Power Consumption: 2.5W
• PoE: 802.3af Compliant
• Auxiliary Power Input: 12V DC

Inputs
• HD-SDI, SD-SDI: BNC

Video Codec
• Compression Algorithm: High Profile H.264 (L4.1), MJPEG
• Bit Rate: 250 Kbps to 10 Mbps

Audio
• Embedded Stereo
• Audio Compression: AAC-LC, MPEG Layer 2

Network
• Ethernet: 10/100BASE-T
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, NTP, SSL, IGMP
• Transport Protocols: RTP, RTSP, RTP over HTTP, MPEG-TS, HTTP Live Steaming
• Feature-rich WebUI for configuration and control
• Point to Point (TCP or UDP), Multiple Unicast (UDP), or Multicast (UDP+IGMP)

Environmental
• Temperature: 0 to +50 C
• Humidity: 95% non condensing

Interfaces
• USB 2.0: 1 Powered Port (Optional)
• WiFi: Internal 802.11n (Optional)


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That means you could do wireless on-set remote monitoring on iPad from R1-MX, any HD DSLR or even from Alexa with Log-C HD-SDI out :laugh:

 

[Carmel Bruno]

prices quoted

Six SKUs are available. WiFi models are bolded.

• CUBE-100: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder – $1,990

• CUBE-120: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, Built in WiFi – $2,090

• CUBE-130: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, Built POE PSU – $2,190

• CUBE-200: 1ch HDMI Encoder – $1,490

• CUBE-220: 1ch HDMI Encoder, Built in WiFi – $1,590

• CUBE-230:1ch HDMI Encoder, Built POE PSU – $1,690

 

[Nils Ruinet]

Sounds pretty awesome, can't wait to see if it works as advertised. The prices seem to be decent too, given that you can use a 500$ iPad as a wireless monitor...

They didn't say anything about the usable range and about the delay though. These are 2 important points to take into account.

 

[Jay Gannon]

CUBE-130: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, Built POE PSU – $2,190
2x iPad $1000

Thats a pretty wicked monitoring system for 3k, kick it out over the wifi I already have and I'll have about 600m range and low latency provided its a real time encode.

 

[Luis Ismael]

Great device.
Thanks Sajin

 

[Kwan Khan]

Great Found
Thanks

 

[Nils Ruinet]

CUBE-130: 1ch HD-SDI Encoder, Built POE PSU – $2,190
2x iPad $1000

Thats a pretty wicked monitoring system for 3k, kick it out over the wifi I already have and I'll have about 600m range and low latency provided its a real time encode.

Wait where did you read anything about a 600m range ?
I'd think it's more like 10 times less. But I'd love to be wrong.
My other concern as I said before is about latency, il there is 1/2 second delay, that can be a bummer in a lot of situations. I really hope it's not more than a couple of frames...

 

[Jay Gannon]

No no I would get the one without wifi and with the built in POE and kick it out over the wifi network that I build on set out of the truck. I can do 500-600m easy from that.

 

[Craig Schober]

My other concern as I said before is about latency, il there is 1/2 second delay, that can be a bummer in a lot of situations. I really hope it's not more than a couple of frames...

on their youtube demos there is clearly a 5-10 second delay but that is also showing an earlier unit that has the encoder separate from the wifi base station. perhaps they improved the speed when they integrated everything into one dc powered unit but i still wouldn't expect anything fast enough for focus pulling or basic wireless camera operation.

 

[Robert Benson]

wireless monitor

wireless monitor

I make a $195 monitor with built in receiver and a transmitter, which attaches to a DSLR or video camera. Video feed or still photos are sent wirelessly to a seven inch or 10" monitor. SD video, 40 foot range. Good for art directors, remote cameras, etc. check it out: www.robertbenson.com/blog

 

[Rob Ruffo]

I make a $195 monitor with built in receiver and a transmitter, which attaches to a DSLR or video camera. Video feed or still photos are sent wirelessly to a seven inch or 10" monitor. SD video, 40 foot range. Good for art directors, remote cameras, etc. check it out: www.robertbenson.com/blog

SD video is not very useful, and Red does not even have SD-out

 

[Colin Hubick]

10 second delay on this device...

 

[Andrew Burhoe]

Test in the field

Test in the field

Sounds pretty awesome, can't wait to see if it works as advertised. The prices seem to be decent too, given that you can use a 500$ iPad as a wireless monitor...

They didn't say anything about the usable range and about the delay though. These are 2 important points to take into account.

Hey I don't know if this answers your question, but give it a shot.
http://vimeo.com/14705740

 

[Andrew Burhoe]

Must get!

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Hey I don't know if this answers your question, but give it a shot.
http://vimeo.com/14705740

Great!!!

 

[NormLi]

So just to be clear, do I need to have access to a wifi signal that both the Cube and the mobile device can connect to before these two can officially connect? What if you are in a remote location where there is no wifi access?

Thanks,

 

[Dan Kanes]

Hi Norm,

You can build an ad hoc wireless network using a wireless router that doesn't necessitate actually connecting to the internet.

for instance:

get a $39 belkin wireless router

Set it up as a wireless hub with a password protected login.

Give the Ipad and the cube the password and network name to login to the ad hoc wireless network, and boom goes the dynamite.

 

[Cliff Hokanson]

What is the delay time C