Modulus 5000 HiDef Transmitter

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

So, basicly, it´s a downconverter and analog transmitter in one?

 

Basically that is what it is.

 

 

If that's what it is then it's not a HD transmitter.

[Alec Jarnagin SOC]

"I have that already, it's called Decimator/Canatrans :-)"

 

Bingo.

 

Yeah, I suppose there is a limited market for these, but the reality is true HD transmitters that are small, power efficient, decent range, and flawless picture with no noticeable delay IS the future... and I don't think the future is that far away in this case.

[JamieSilverstein]

From my perspective, once manufacturers create a lower cost HD receiver/transmitter, with a range that can accommodate our needs, NTSC/PAL transmitters will become the newest in a long line of steadicam paper weights that I have acquired over the years.

The transmitter receiver setups exist presently, so it's only a matter of time until they meet the needs of our community.

[Mark Karavite]

The real value in a HD transmitter is allowing the DP to view HD without the teather. I don't see the value of the 5000. I used a HD Wevi on a concert last weekend. The Director & DP viewed rock solid HD images all night long. That's the future, in a smaller package.

[Aaron Medick SOC]

I second the HD wevi. I used it all last year on a TV show on A cam. B cam was on a wire. They decided the next season would be HD wevi only. It's rock solid the DP and engineer can monitor color and exposed with confidence. And there is no noticable delay.

[Wolf Seeberg]

Modulus 5000 New in summer 2009. Only a few samples floating around by Sept. (Terry West has one, there is one in Great Britain and Canada at Crevier's). Not sure what its delay is (it takes at least one frame to downconvert the HDSDI to composite for Tx).

 

HDSDI in SD composite out at Rx

It takes a HDSDI signal in and downconverts it then and transmits it the usual way on UHF analog just as the Modulus 3000 did – so it has all the usual UHF transmission problems: flicker, multipath etc.

 

Composite video input plug doubles as a composite line out for a local SD monitor when using HD-SDI/SDI input. You can receive it as UHF analog SD on any old TV as before. There is a version that is USA legal and one for Ex USA sale.

Power plug 9-36 V is different form 3000, you need new cables. Most are $ 150. Dimensions 1.7 x 4.7 x 3" (43x120x78mm) Weight 18oz (510g) To view the official propaganda from the manufacturer look here: http://wolfvid.com/datasheets/Modulus_5K_Cut_Sheet.pdf

 

Modulus 5000 Marked down till end of 2009 - Price $ 2000

Classic Modulus 3000 Marked down till end of 2009 - Price $ 1700

at all your favorite dealers ( so there)

 

Legal Newsflash:

It is possible to get permission to use Video Assist transmitters with some restrictions in the USA.

To read the rules look at this: Federal Communications Commission §74.870 47 CFR Ch. I (10-1-04 Edition) They ask the manufacturer to: include with a wireless assist video device information regarding the requirement for users to obtain an FCC license, the requirement that stations must locate at least 129 kilometers away from a co-channel TV station, the limited class of users that may operate these devices, the authorized uses, the need for users to obtain a license, and the requirement that a local coordinator (or adjacent channel TV stations, if there is no local coordinator) must be notified prior to operation.

[68 FR 12772, Mar. 17, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 69331, Dec, 12, 2003] You may read the details regarding above at:

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2004/oct...47cfr74.870.pdf

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/oct...47cfr74.870.htm

 

Hand held receiver:

7” LCD Director’s Monitor Rental $ 95.00 / day

look at

http://wolfvid.com/datasheets/Monitor_7_sales_and_rent.pdf

 

This page is: http://wolfvid.com/datasheets/Modulus_5000_one_sheet.pdf

 

this is in the spirit of information not advertising, if I offended your soul - may mine rot in Hell.

 

now for something completely different: If you need an absolutely perfect Tx ( no flicker) with composite in and out at custom receiver you can now get this for a 3 frame delay ( clue: its digital signal on the air but not in or out) from a German system with 1/2 mile range @ 6K$ we have. Its legal too.

 

09/20/09 www.wolfvid.com

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

Modulus 5000 New in summer 2009. Only a few samples floating around by Sept. (Terry West has one, there is one in Great Britain and Canada at Crevier's). Not sure what its delay is (it takes at least one frame to downconvert the HDSDI to composite for Tx).

 

HDSDI in SD composite out at Rx

It takes a HDSDI signal in and downconverts it then and transmits it the usual way on UHF analog just as the Modulus 3000 did – so it has all the usual UHF transmission problems: flicker, multipath etc.

 

 

Wolf,

 

Ads (this is one) Belong in the marketplace.

[Chris Murphy]

If anyone is interested in using one for a demo (outside the US, of course) please feel free to contact me. I have one unit I can send on your FedEx/UPS for a one-day demo at no charge with 4-pin XLR power cable.

 

Chris Murphy

vtrguy@gmail.com