2013Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Paralinx Crossbow wireless video transmitter capabilities and limitations
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Crossbow is a wireless HDMI to SDI converter priced at $239 with compact dimensions roughly the size of a hand.
- The device does not include HDMI loop-through or SDI loop-through functionality.
- Audio does not pass through the Crossbow when using SDI connections, though embedded audio from HDMI camera outputs can reach receiving monitors equipped with headphone outputs.
- The Crossbow accepts both HDMI and SDI inputs, allowing flexibility with different camera signal types.
- Some users successfully route wireless video through external monitors with their own loop-through capabilities rather than relying on the transmitter to provide this feature.
- T-barrel connectors may offer a workaround for cameras with single HDMI outputs, though this solution has limitations in complex signal chains like Steadicam setups.
- The device uses a 2.1mm connector for power input.
Depends on
- Discussion is from 2013 and represents early product feedback before potential revisions.
- Audio pass-through capabilities with SDI connections remain unclear from manufacturer response in the thread.
- Monitor compatibility details were not definitively established during the discussion.
- No specifications provided for physical dimensions beyond approximate hand-size comparison.
- User reports are limited to specific camera models like C300, Epic, and Scarlet.
- Actual performance characteristics were not extensively tested across different field setups.