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  1. Mike Gailing
    For NAB 2014, Teradek is releasing 3 new transmitters and 3 new receivers for the popular Bolt family of zero delay wireless video transmission products. Like previous models, the new Bolt Pro systems offer the same great uncompressed, zero delay 10bit 4:2:2 video transmission over the unlicensed 5GHz band. Click for PDF Brochure Bolt Pro 300 TX The Bolt Pro 300 is the latest update to the best selling Bolt Pro line, offering both HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs and an improved chassis design that runs cooler. The 300 model maintains internal antennas, which cannot be modified. Bolt Pro 600 TX The Bolt Pro 600 uses a new RF design that extends the transmission range up to 600ft line of sight. The device can also be outfitted with higher gain antennas that will provide a more resilient wireless link when using longer distances. Best of all, the 600 model includes both an HDMI and 3G-SDI input so you’ll be able to use it on just about any production. Bolt Pro 2000 TX The Bolt Pro 2000 increases the range all the way up to to 2000ft line of sight and includes both HDMI and 3G-SDI inputs so it can function on any modern camera rig. Like the 600 model, Bolt Pro 2000 can also be outfitted with high gain antennas for increased range and resiliency. Bolt Pro 300 RX The new 300 model receiver offers a fan-less design that runs absolutely silent while remaining cooler than previous Bolt systems. The device has both an HDMI and 3G-SDI output, a LEMO power connector, and internal antennas. Bolt Pro 600 and 2000 RX The new receiver for the Bolt Pro 600 and 2000 models is half the size and weight of the previous long range receiver and offers both HDMI and 3G-SDI outputs and multiple RP-SMA antenna connections for increased range and resiliency. The device has also been updated with an LCD, allowing you to check the status of your wireless link and pair additional Bolt systems when you’re out in the field. Bolt Pro 600 & 2000 RX with Patent-Pending GRAB Video Engine The Bolt Pro 600 and 2000 support the optional patent-pending GRAB video engine, which turns the Bolt receiver into the world’s first wireless video capture card. With both 3G-SDI and USB 3.0 outputs, users can monitor and simultaneously ingest Bolt’s uncompressed 10bit RGB video feed directly into a DIT Cart, NLE computer or live production switcher with no added delay or further conversion required. Since the GRAB engine supports the ubiquitous USB 3.0 Video Class, your Bolt Pro receiver appears like a built-in video source to your software and will work in any Windows or Mac applications that support video.
  2. Mike Gailing
    Phil, To be fair, I don't know each step the system makes while connecting, but our Support team would be happy to explain that to you. Shoot me an email and ill make a personal introduction. Most 2.4GHz traffic isn't going to affect the Bolt Pro 2000; that'll only occur if you sandwich a 2.4GHz TX or RX on top of one of our units (think how MoVI operators use their remote while attached to our receiver). We will definitely keep on top of Amimon to get some of these annoyances ironed out.
  3. Mike Gailing
    Hi Phil, I don't know how we missed your email but I brought it up to everyone in Support and Sales so somebody should be reaching out to you very shortly. Let me quickly respond to some of the issues you have with our system: 1. Amimon, the chipset manufacturer, only gives us access to a specific set of features on the chip. This applies to everyone using their boards. We've already spoken to them multiple times about the length of time it takes to boot and sniff the freq spectrum. We are still awaiting an update to cut that time down. 2. This also goes for the system power up/down and manually selecting a frequency. We are doing our absolute best to get these things changed as quickly as possible. Since we are not a semiconductor company and do not own the Amimon chipset intellectual property, we cannot simply go in and fix this as we would normally do with products like our Cube. 3. The distance limitation in how far you can be for a reconnect depends on the backchannel and whether or not the TX can communicate with the RX. This varies based on environment, interference, and other issues. One thing to note: even if you don't have any 5GHz traffic, 2.4GHz can sometimes affect your transmission. This is especially evident if you have a 2.4GHz remote on top of or near one of our receivers or transmitters. As for the other wishes, all I can say is that NAB is just a week away. I think you're going to very happy with what we have coming out. If you ever need anything else, feel free to reach out to me on this forum or by email: Mike (at) Teradek (dot) com.
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    Taj, Im pretty sure the board in the CW-5 is not the same as whats in the Bolt Pro. The specs do not match up.
  5. Mike Gailing
    Hey Alan, Actually, I believe the RX's back-channel is an emitter. So is the DFS antenna on the RX. Does the Tomahawk have DFS enabled?
  6. Mike Gailing
    Sandro, The 4 LEDs are always lit so thats not a problem. Have you tried reaching out to Support yet? Support@teradek.com
  7. Mike Gailing
    Sandro, Did you plug the PTap to LEMO cable into the RX or were you trying to power right off of the V or AB battery mount?
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    Hey Lawrence, This is a very rough video I took on my phone at the Band Pro Open House in Los Angeles a couple of weeks back. It shows a Bolt Pro 2000 going through a large crowd and then a few walls once inside the building (the TX is on the stabilizer at the beginning). There is only one brief disconnect at the very back of the facility. Sorry for the quality! https://www.dropbox.com/s/9v8xuox6tgax26t/VIDEO0029.mp4
  9. Mike Gailing
    Gentlemen, We have a new batch of Bolt Pro 2000 units that have just come in. If you're interested in picking one up before January, be sure to email me and Kyle ASAP! Mike @ Teradek . com Kyle @ Teradek . com Please note, Bolt Pro 2000 is MULTICAST CAPABLE. This will be available as a free firmware upgrade in the very near future.
  10. Mike Gailing
    Hey Brad, Approx. 4.5W on the TX, ~5.5W on the RX
  11. Mike Gailing
    Hey Brad, No, the TX output power is not selectable, though range can be increased or decreased using different antennas. I will have to double check this, but I believe 5 systems can be used simultaneously in a relatively small facility.
  12. Mike Gailing
    Hey Karsten, Thanks! Demo units will be available very shortly in Europe. Larger quantities will be going out in January, though we did get a small batch in on Friday so I hope to get a few more out the door on Monday. We will be contacting those who signed up on our pre-order page (in order) next week.
  13. Mike Gailing
    Alan, Both TX and TX are metal.
  14. Mike Gailing
    Hi Karsten, As requested, here is another video clearly demonstrating the range of the Bolt Pro 2000. We also went further than 2000ft to show how the unit handles when it is pushed to its absolute limit. Reconnection times get slightly longer as you go over the maximum range, but are usually 1 to 3 seconds. You'll notice the video does not break up until 70ft past the maximum advertised limit with stock antennas.
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    Karsten, BP 2000 will perform much like the original Bolt. As I understand, the quality does not actually degrade even at its further distance, but when you begin to hit the maximum range, the video will begin to sputter and then eventually go out (as all transmitters do). Reconnect time, in my experience, has been about 1-2 seconds, though I am sure this slightly varies depending interference, obstacles, etc...
  16. Mike Gailing
    Thanks for the quick response Karsten.
  17. Mike Gailing
    Hey Tim, Yes, RX is available in AB and V mount. Output power is 19dbm.
  18. Mike Gailing
    Karsten, The video was cut together by Andy our video guy. I can speak with him about this as I was not there when the video was shot. If there is any doubt, I will be sure to post a follow up video with a clearer measurement. EDIT: I spoke with Andy and he said he cut together multiple runs in this video to make it better as a promo (he claims we hit the intersection multiple times, but the shots looked boring so he opted for something that looked nicer). As you well know, shooting a long video going 2000ft is hardly interesting. We will follow up in one week when I get back into town with a more scientific measurement to prove this device reaches up to 2000ft.
  19. Mike Gailing
    Wolfgang, When was the last time you had your unit upgraded? You might be missing the latest hardware upgrades. Shoot me an email with your serial numbers and we will take a look. Also, what sort of environment were you in when using the Bolt recently? Was there a lot of wireless traffic from WiFi or humidity?
  20. Mike Gailing
    Hi Karsten, I have some questions about the product: 1. This device is using compression, right? What H.264 profile is it using (High, Main, or Baseline)? Compression means there will always be more latency than from something like the Bolt or anything from Paralinx and others. Also, is the video 4:2:2 like the Bolt or is it 4:2:0 which is more like our Cube product? 2. "Low latency" over satellite or LTE means around 2 seconds or more. This isn't due to the product per se, but the network you're trying to broadcast over. 3. Careful about making comparisons to two products that are not actively in the public yet: the Bolt Pro 2000 and the Paralinx Tomahawk. How did you determine that reconnect times are quicker on your product than others that aren't shipping in bulk yet? How do you know it performs better than those products when you don't have line of sight or when you're going through obstacles? 4. Using and selling patch antennas in some countries might not be legal. Is this device and its antennas certified by the FCC? 5. Android streaming is only compatible on the 5GHz band, correct? Im pretty sure if your modulation is 700/900MHz, no consumer electronics devices can pick it up. Lastly, am I correct stating this is just like a $2000 Teradek Cube, except with higher powered antennas and modulation on 700/900mhz? It appears to have the exact same functionality and similar latency.
  21. Mike Gailing
    We're shooting a video this week to show its performance around corners, through numerous objects (cars, trees, people), and reconnection time. Like the original Bolt, the transmission cannot go through solid concrete or brick. It can go around walls occasionally if the RF is bounced off an adjacent wall. However, we don't recommend having the expectation it can do this regularly -- we always recommend line of sight for optimal performance.
  22. Mike Gailing
    Here is a quick video showing Bolt Pro 2000's performance around bends and straight aways: http://vimeo.com/81484313
  23. Mike Gailing
    Hey Dan, Congrats on the new transmitter! I would love to see a demonstration video of your Tomahawk multicasting to a couple of receivers. Would you mind putting one up? When multicasting, does it cut down on the range or increase reconnection times?
  24. Mike Gailing
    Hey Alan, They are unicast
  25. Mike Gailing
    It will not when we begin shipping, but it is something we're developing.
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