2011General Discussion forum
Compatibility between RED EPIC-M camera and IDX Camwave wireless video transmitter
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The EPIC-M outputs 3G SDI signals that can be incompatible with some wireless video monitors like the Camwave
- Downconverting the EPIC-M output from 1080p to 720p using external converters can resolve compatibility issues with the Camwave
- Converting 1080p 25fps to 1080p 50i PSF format allows the signal to work with the Camwave without resolution reduction
- RED firmware updates improved EPIC-M SDI output compatibility, with later builds enabling 720p output directly from the camera
- External converters such as those from Redbyte and Blackmagic can adapt the EPIC-M 3G SDI output for use with wireless monitoring equipment
- Some wireless monitors like the boxx Meridian accept 3G SDI signals from the EPIC-M without requiring conversion
- Users reported successful EPIC-M operation with the Camwave after firmware updates, though experiences varied
Depends on
- The Decimator converter mentioned was not yet available at the time of discussion
- Compatibility appears to depend on both the firmware version of the EPIC-M and the service history of individual Camwave units
- Multiple converters and workarounds suggest no single definitive solution was established during this discussion period
- Some operators reported ongoing problems with EPIC-M and Camwave integration despite firmware updates