2013Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Wireless video transmission options for college athletic event production using a Tricaster-based fly-pack system
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Box systems can be used to transmit camera feeds wirelessly to a production switcher for live recording and switching, but they cost approximately twenty thousand dollars.
- Running a tethered fiber optic cable from the camera rig back to the switcher is a practical alternative when budget is limited, allowing student operators to work as a coordinated team.
- A six-foot SMPTE fiber jumper cable connecting the camera rig to the main tether improves flexibility and durability compared to standard options.
- Phoenix Optix offers SMPTE fiber Steadicam jumpers at competitive pricing with high durability construction.
- Some operators prefer seven-foot jumper cables over six-foot versions for additional flexibility, though six-foot versions are functional for many applications.
Depends on
- The budget available was not clearly specified as sufficient or insufficient for wireless options.
- The discussion focuses on Steadicam-based rigs rather than all possible camera support systems.
- Specific pricing information for Phoenix Optix jumpers and alternatives was provided by individual users rather than sourced from official vendor lists.