2016Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Teradek Bolt 2000 generation 1 capabilities and compatibility
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What the thread found
- The first generation Bolt 2000 does not support PSF but handles standard progressive and interlaced resolutions and frame rates.
- A wireless video transmitter and receiver pair at $4500 represents reasonable value for users who do not require pushing the system to maximum performance.
- The first generation Bolt 2000 can pair with the first generation Sidekick, although the pairing procedure requires additional time due to retrofitted compatibility.
- The second generation Bolt 2000 is more robust, feature-rich, and lightweight compared to the first generation.
- The second generation Bolt 2000 maintains compatibility with Sidekick 1, while newer Bolt 1000 and 3000 models do not.
- A first generation Bolt 2000 transmitter can pass PSF to a Sidekick but will exhibit ghosting on the original receiver.
- The BNC SDI pass-through circuit in a Bolt 2000 transmitter can fail, blocking signal on that connection while the unit continues to transmit normally on other paths.
Depends on
- Information is from 2016 and reflects older pricing and product availability.
- Repair feasibility for the BNC SDI circuit issue is mentioned but not detailed.
- One user's experience with PSF and ghosting behavior differs from the manufacturer's initial statement, leaving the actual PSF capability unclear.