2010Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Boxx Meridian HD wireless video transmission system for on-set video monitoring
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The system transmits uncompressed HD-SDI video wirelessly with signal quality matching hardwired connections.
- Reliable transmission range extends to approximately 80 meters with occasional digital artifacts beyond that distance.
- The receiver automatically senses and switches channels when the transmitter channel is changed.
- The receiver simultaneously outputs both HD-SDI and composite video, allowing simultaneous monitoring on different monitor types.
- Transmitter power consumption is low enough to operate from a camera's 4-pin Hirose connector without exceeding typical 1-amp limits.
- The transmitter's wide flat design requires both velcro and tape for secure mounting on camera rigs.
- Some users reported that wireless video signals showed slightly reduced sharpness compared to wired connections when directly compared on monitors.
- The system performed reliably through obstacles such as wooden walls and concrete when at close range.
- Both composite standard definition and HD-SDI formats transmit effectively through the system.
Depends on
- The original inquiry dates from 2010, making current availability and support status uncertain.
- Reliability reports are based on individual operator experiences and may vary by usage scenario and location.
- Direct image quality comparisons between this system and competitors were noted but performed under limited circumstances.
- Service location in England may present logistical challenges for users in North America.
- Some users reported occasional digital artifacts and glitches even at close range, suggesting intermittent reliability issues.
- The transmitter's wide flat form factor and mounting challenges were noted as practical limitations.