IDX CAM-WAVE HD wireless camera transmission system specifications and capabilities

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2008Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

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

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The CAM-WAVE HD system transmits uncompressed HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals wirelessly with less than 1 millisecond latency over distances up to 150 feet in line-of-sight conditions or 100 feet through walls.
The system weighs 1.7 pounds and measures approximately the size of a Sony 901 external recorder box, making it portable for camera mounting.
Power consumption is 11 watts and the unit can be powered via IDX V-mount battery attachment or direct DC power through a 4-pin Canon connector.
The CAM-WAVE HD operates in the 5.1-5.8 GHz frequency range without requiring FCC licensing and uses encrypted MIMO/OFDM signal transmission.
The transmitter accepts only HD-SDI input and requires a down-converter to process composite video from a video tap.
Initial retail price was approximately $6,000 for a transmitter and receiver pair, with availability targeted for Q3 2008.

The system transmits uncompressed signals only over short distances, limiting range compared to compression-based alternatives.
Transmission range specifications may vary in actual production use.
Some participants questioned whether the claimed uncompressed transmission was technically accurate given bandwidth limitations.
Early availability reports mentioned July 2008 shipping with prototype demonstrations planned for Los Angeles, but actual delivery timeline remained uncertain.