2011Steadi-Newbies forum
RF video transmitter and receiver selection for Steadicam rigs
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The SPX-68 TM transmitter operates reliably with consumer-grade portable LCD monitors when used with analog NTSC video over a decade of use.
- Video signal quality to RF transmitters is more sensitive than to direct monitors, requiring good cable condition and proper signal distribution methods.
- Using a junction box instead of a y-splitter for signal splitting improves compatibility with RF transmitters.
- The SPX-68 TM has a limited frequency range that works adequately in most locations but may cause issues in areas with heavy radio transmission interference.
- Antenna system quality significantly affects RF receiver signal consistency and range.
- Splitting video output from a camera to both an on-rig monitor and an RF transmitter simultaneously is possible but requires attention to signal integrity.
Depends on
- Experience reported only with SPX-68 TM model, not the SPX-69 TM mentioned in the original question.
- Antenna quality impact on M-800 receiver performance was not directly tested.
- Setup involved older Flyer sled with standard BNC SD video output and analog NTSC signal.
- Limited frequency range limitation is location-dependent and may not apply everywhere.
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