Boxx TV to demonstrate a new lightweight Zeni transmitter on a remote controlled helicopter for airborne filming in HD

Boxx TV to demonstrate a new lightweight Zenith transmitter on a remote controlled helicopter for airborne filming in HD 01 Mar 2013

Boxx TV, the UK manufacturer known for its zero delay wireless links for broadcast cameras, is to demonstrate a new transmitter and receiver, for airborne filming, at NAB. The system, which uses the latest version of the company's Zenith transmitter and receiver, will be shown working with a remote controlled multi-rotor device at the booth.

Zenith, which is Boxx TV's wireless ENG system for longer ranges, operates reliably over ranges of 1km and has achieved 30km distances in a point-to-point set-up. The company has produced a new lightweight model, weighing approximately 400g, for airborne applications. It uses H.264 encoding and 1080/60p and is offered in two versions, for HDMI or HD SDI input. The output from the receiver is delivered as HD SDI. The data rates and signal strengths are controlled using web-based software running on a laptop connected by a Cat 5 cable.

The Zenith transmitter and receiver operate in the licence-exempt 5.1-5.9 GHz band.

Boxx has created this demonstration with partner AirKraft Productions, to show a simple, cost-effective solution for special filming applications where HD video is required from an airborne camera.

Co- founder of Boxx TV, Scott Walker, explains: We are seeing a lot of interest in transmitters for airborne cameras. Zenith is already proven for TV - for commercials, live sports and wildlife documentaries, but it's also a very useful solution for public security applications or any situation requiring high quality video from an aircraft.

For more information about Boxx TV please see www.boxx.tv, or visit Boxx at NAB, Booth C7706.

About Boxx TV:

Boxx TV provides revolutionary microwave broadcast equipment designed around ease of use by technical and industry professionals.

This ground-breaking technology has been especially designed for the needs of live-to-air broadcasts, ENG operations and is also ideal for Steadicam, portable field monitoring or video-assist applications.

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovations and introducing new technologies into the industry. In 2005 Boxx TV won an Emmy for Engineering Excellence. More information at www.boxx.tv.

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