The Maxwell z24 system supports wireless control of Venice using Sony RM/RCP panels including the RCP-1500 and RM-B1700. Seamless bidirectional control means that all available features can be controlled and camera parameters monitored in real time. This means that the cameras can be controlled and monitored wirelessly from video village. In live production environments Venice can be controlled in the same way as other Sony Broadcast cameras.

There are no licensing requirements for the radio operation as it utilises robust Frequency Hopping technology in the 2.4GHz ISM band. For live production, Red and Green Tally signals are supported on the control panel and using external tally lights connected to the Maxwell camera interface.

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The Maxwell z24 system supports wireless control of the HDC-P50 camera using Sony control panels including the RCP-1500. Customers currently using the Maxwell wireless system with HD cameras including the HDC-P1 now have an upgrade path to UHD and HDR production. Seamless bidirectional control means that all new features can be controlled and camera parameters viewed in real time. And without the need for firmware upgrade on the Maxwell. There are no licensing requirements for the radio operation as it utilises robust Frequency Hopping technology in the 2.4GHz ISM band. Red and Green Tally signals are supported on the camera and the control panel as standard.

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Initially supporting Sony products, the system facilitates fully transparent camera control providing seamless integration in multi-camera production environments. The latest range of UHD and large sensor camcorders can be remotely controlled on wired and wireless networks using this cost effective system and without the need for a CCU. Utilising the serial data port, all modern and legacy cameras, camcorders and control panels are supported. Converting the control protocols to IP opens opportunities for remote production and integration into existing network infrastructure.

The system comprises of two interface boxes. The Control Panel Interface facilitates connection to a Remote Control Panel (RCP) via a standard 8-pin data connector and tally signals via an XLR connector. The Camera Interface has been made as small as possible to be mounted on the side of any camera, just 50x50x25mm. This has a single 8-pin data connection to the camera. Both the Camera Interface and the Control Panel Interface are configured using a web browser. All cables and power accessories are supplied so the system works out of the box.

Available Q1 2018.

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The Maxwell z24 system supports wireless control over the HXC-P70 camera using Sony control panels including the RCP-1500. It has been tried and tested on live shows alongside this camera. Bidirectional control means that all features can be controlled and camera parameters viewed in real time. Why settle for anything less than full control? There are no licensing requirements for the radio operation as it utilises robust Frequency Hopping technology in the 2.4GHz ISM band. Red and Green Tally signals are supported on the camera and the control panel as standard.

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This unique device takes control of the integrated cue lights on compatible camcorders, assisting where camcorders are used in live, multi-camera production. The interface is driven by a mixer tally output, illuminating the cue lights when the camera is live including those in the viewfinder. So the operator always knows when they are cut up on the mixer.

In addition to camcorders, Cuelite is compatible with system cameras including ‘box’ type cameras and can control both the red cue and green preview lights without the need for a CCU. Furthermore, Cuelite can be used to remotely control the onboard recorder of a camcorder. Record status is displayed on the interface and on supported remote control panels. A key feature is the ability to connect individual Cuelites together to synchronise recording on multiple camcorders. This vastly simplifies the process of managing recording media.

The compact Cuelite interface works by injecting tally and record commands into the data path between the camcorder and remote control panel. It supports common mixer tally signal and can be used to extend data cabling range to hundreds of meters using twisted-pair cabling. Alternatively, the interface can be used with popular fiber optic camera back accessories.

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Licensed UHF camera control systems operate on a single, fixed frequency and are based on low data rate technology. Typically, UHF camera control channels are in the same licensed band as high power talk-back systems and production radios which on occasion have been known to cause interference. A licence costs money and needs to be booked in advance with the appropriate authorities. On large, televised events high demand can lead to problems with availability. At Broadcast Electronics we wanted to design a fully featured camera control system that could be used anywhere in the world without the need to apply for a licence. And above all, control had to be reliable.

The Maxwell-z24 camera control system uses a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) modem operating in the licence exempt 2.4 GHz band. The technology features bidirectional data at a rate suitable for highly responsive, fully featured control of broadcast cameras and camcorders. It supports the use of the camera manufacturers’ own control panels. To the operator the system behaves in the same way as a cabled camera so there is no compromise in production quality.

The FHSS technology is the key to the reliable data connection. The modem is constantly hopping frequency channel to avoid those with worst performance. The 2.4 GHz license exempt band has hundreds of channels available so there is no problem from other technology in the band such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It is also possible to operate multiple Maxwell-z24 systems in the same location as frequency hopping means they will automatically work around each other. Frequency hopping mitigates the effects of Multipath Interference, where reflections of a good signal from walls and other objects can have the effect of cancelling it out. The modem also supports Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ) technology, so lost data is re-sent. All of this technology sustains reliable control even on the limit of working range.

But how does this technology work in practice? We tested the Maxwell-z24 system at a large, televised event in central London, UK. The Maxwell-z24 Camera Interface was mounted on a Sony camera alongside a Link L1500 video transmitter operating in the 2 GHz spectrum. Video receive consisted of a Link L2174 receiver with two Co-Linear antennas and two Fan Beam antennas. All video receive antennas were filtered. It was found that the Maxwell-z24 system outperformed the video system by a considerable margin, achieving full coverage of the working area with no loss of control. A distance of over 250m non-line-of-site. Another trial was conducted at the IBC in Amsterdam. On a spectrum analyser it was clear to see the 2.4 GHz band was completely saturated with Wi-Fi traffic. The Maxwell-z24 system operated for the full duration of IBC without any loss of control.

The FHSS modem technology incorporated in the Maxwell-z24 system makes it a reliable choice for camera control and a viable alternative to traditional UHF systems. Performance is maintained in the presence of significant in-band interference and the system has been seen to outperform wireless video systems. The use of modern modem technology has made it possible to facilitate highly responsive bidirectional control. And the use of licence free spectrum has the benefit of zero running costs, worldwide. If you’re considering a new control system please contact us for a demonstration.

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A Steadicam was used for three rehearsal days and the overnight studio coverage with a Sony HDC-P1 camera, Boxx Meridian video link and the Broadcast Electronics Maxwell z24 wireless camera control system.

The Maxwell z24 supports wireless control over the HDC-P1 camera using Sony control panels. On this occasion, the RCP-750. Bidirectional control means that all features can be controlled and camera parameters viewed in real time. And the full set of scene files are available for quick setup between each item on the production schedule. Used with the Boxx link the complete system was license free.

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The PMW-EX3 has been a popular HD camcorder for a number of years. In addition to the 1/2 inch sensor the camera supports lens adapters for ENG and cinema-style lenses, genlock, timecode and remote control capability offering a low-cost HD studio solution. This camera can also be used with license free wireless video transmitters and the Maxwell z24 wireless control system to offer a cost effective, fully-wireless camera system.

The camera telemetry was tested using Sony RM-B150 and RCP-1500 control panels and performed with the same range, full paint functionality and integrated tally support that we’d expect with any other camera using the Maxwell system. And, of course, with no licensing requirements as it operates in the license free spectrum. See how the system works on the following link vimeo.com/92186973

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The Maxwell z24 system supports wireless control over the HDC-P1 camera using  Sony control panels including the RCP-1500. It has been tried and tested on numerous live shows alongside this camera. Bidirectional control means that all features can be controlled and camera parameters viewed in real time. Why settle for anything less than full control? There are no licensing requirements for the radio operation as it utilises robust Frequency Hopping technology in the 2.4GHz ISM band. Red and Green Tally signals are supported on the camera and the control panel as standard.

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When the Maxwell system is used with a wireless video link the freedom and flexibility of a wireless camera can be realised with control that behaves the same as a cabled camera system. And with worldwide license free wireless operation the the Maxwell z24 is a true plug and play solution.

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For use with the following Sony cameras:

HDCAM camcorders: HDW-700A, HDW-650, HDW-750, HDW-F900/H/R
XDCAM HD422Professional Disc camcorders:PDW-680, PDW-700, PDW-F800
XDCAM HD422 Memory camcorders: PMW-300, PMW-400, PMW-500
XDCAM EX Memory camcorders: PMW-EX3, PMW-320, PMW-350, PMW-F3
Digital Cinematography & 4K XAVC :F23, F35, F65, PMW-F5, PMW-F55
Studio cameras: BVP-950A, BVP-750A, BVP-550/570, HDC & HXC series

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