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UHF receiver options for wireless video transmission on film sets

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

What the thread found

  • A Transvideo Hermes receiver accepts 4-pin XLR power input and operates from 8 to 28 volts, with internal battery backup using AA cells
  • The Transvideo Hermes includes an antenna but users may substitute alternatives such as a shark fin antenna
  • Channel adjustment on the Transvideo Hermes requires a small screwdriver to operate two potentiometers, which prevents accidental frequency changes but requires a tool for intentional adjustments
  • The Transvideo Hermes is compact and durable enough for field use
  • Consumer electronics receivers from retail stores may not meet professional broadcast quality standards for wireless video monitoring

Depends on

  • Pricing information is from 2006 and no longer current
  • Only one professional receiver model was discussed in detail
  • No evaluation of consumer-grade receiver performance was completed in the thread
  • The transmitter model mentioned was an older design
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