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Paralinx Tomahawk wireless HD video receiver specifications and release timeline

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

What the thread found

  • The Tomahawk receiver was projected for late summer or early fall release with over 600 feet transmission range when used with existing transmitters.
  • The Tomahawk transmitter was expected to follow the receiver release and enable transmission distances exceeding 1200 feet.
  • The device was demonstrated at NAB with functional prototype hardware connected via HD-SDI to a GoPro camera mounted on a wireless blimp.
  • An SDI input dock accessory was in prototype stage to allow HD-SDI input to the Arrow TX transmitter without loop-through capability.
  • Pricing information was expected to be announced within a couple of months of the discussion date.
  • The Tomahawk design utilizes Amimon reference design chipsets for the wireless HD modem functionality.

Depends on

  • Discussion from 2013 with speculative release dates that may not have materialized as stated.
  • Performance specifications and final pricing were not confirmed at time of discussion.
  • One participant noted the Tomahawk was based on an Amimon reference design that other manufacturers could also license.
  • Multiple participants expressed skepticism about manufacturer delivery timelines based on past experience with delayed product releases.
  • The SDI input dock was described as a prototype with uncertain final specifications.
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