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Teradek Bolt Sidekick lightweight receiver for wireless video transmission

What the thread found

  • The Bolt Sidekick is a compact wireless receiver designed to pair with second-generation Bolt Pro transmitters (300/600/2000 models) for director's monitor applications.
  • The receiver offers 300 feet line-of-sight transmission range and comes in SDI or HDMI versions.
  • The device weighs 9 ounces, features a fanless design, accepts 7-17V input power via 2-pin Lemo connector, and includes 1/4-inch 20 female mounting.
  • AB/V plate adapters are available to mount the receiver while allowing passthrough power to external monitors.
  • Users can power the receiver from Sony L-series batteries with barrel outputs by tapping into a 2-pin Lemo connection.
  • Field pairing capability is supported between transmitter and receiver.

Depends on

  • This is an announcement post with limited technical field testing discussed.
  • Pricing was still to be determined at the time of posting.
  • The specific performance characteristics under various environmental conditions are not detailed in this thread.
  • One user noted concerns about velcro mounting reliability on small hardware and requested hard-mount options, suggesting the standard mounting approach may have limitations.
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