Steadicam equipment and setups used during Super Bowl broadcast coverage

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2012Journals forum

14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

Multiple operators used either XCS or PRO rig systems for live game and halftime coverage at the Super Bowl
A Phantom camera was paired with a PRO arm and PRO vest for music performance shots
Vibrations were observed during game play footage, potentially caused by a loose Sony plate rather than rig design issues
The same vibration artifacts were not present during music performance coverage shot with the Phantom setup
High ambient noise levels from subwoofers during halftime performances did not translate into visible vibration in the final footage

Observations were limited to visible glimpses during broadcast rather than direct technical documentation
The cause of vibrations was attributed speculatively to a loose plate rather than confirmed through investigation
Discussion focuses on one specific event and may not represent typical broadcast operations