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Jeremy Hawkins

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  1. At the end of the day, there are many options depending on what you are looking for and how much you have to spend. The Teradek cube is quite good, provided you can deal with some delay AND have an existing infrastructure of IP to work with. My opinion is that it is the ABSOLUTE BEST out there for things like corporate video as it is easy to use and set up and translates very well to internet streaming. Modulus and Canatrans are seen quite a bit and have their place, but there are issues with both picture quality and FCC, and the FCC has really been cracking down on unlicensed transmitters and receivers. Will you probably get away with it? Sure, and for quite some time, but the fine is substantial, and the counts build up, so a single incidence of use can cost $10k or more and, if you rent them out ever, and advertise that you do so, those are also charged against you with additional substantial fines. There are 1.2, 2.4, and 5.8ghz analog systems out there also. For the most part, these systems have the same issue as the modulus and Canatrans as far as FCC, but tend to provide a better picture quality. 1.2Ghz systems have a bit better ability to travel through objects, but have a bit less range. 2.4ghz systems have more range, but are operating on a crowded frequency which makes the FCC issue much more of a consideration due to the fact that you are more likely to step on someone else's signal, thereby alerting the authorities, though it is a good compromise between distance and penetration. 5.8ghz systems I do not generally recommend because the signal tends to shatter and interfere with itself if it meets an obstacle of any kind. Then you have digital systems. These systems provide great range, great picture quality, and have little conflict with FCC rules. They are, however, quite expensive and, at best, have 4 channels, with the VAST majority of them having 1 or 2. Finally, you have HD Systems. These systems are lovely, but are either INCREDIBLY short ranged, have an unacceptable time delay, or are SHOCKINGLY expensive. To produce a workable signal with an imperceptible time delay and significant range, you are looking at a unit that is not only quite large, but also in the $75-500k price range. For some applications, such as sending a broadcast HD signal from a race car, that is perfectly acceptable. In general, however, wireless systems are video preview units so that the Director and others can see what each camera is seeing and adjust the shot accordingly. This means that there is no reason to spend the money on HD when a SD signal will perform just as well for that purpose, have more channels, and generally be more versatile. In the interest of full disclosure, I am a dealer for Starlink wireless equipment. We went the 2.4Ghz analog route for our systems, but we did it with FCC approval. Our latest transmitters are the 1550TX which have adjustable power settings and 32 channels and ship with an FCC ID#. We have paired that with our 32 Channel LCD Receiver that FINALLY came out (had to get it right). Being as the Receiver is intended for use outdoors, we have included a screen that puts out 1400 nits, meaning you can point it at the sun at noon on the beach and still have no problem seeing it. With our proprietary batteries, the unit receiver will stay powered from 8 - 16 hours, depending on use and the model of battery you choose. Range is about 1000-3000 feet line of sight. I am just now updating the information on my website about our latest and greatest, so feel free to check it out. Hope this helps answer some questions for everyone! Jeremy Hawkins AV Wireless Technologies www.avwirelesstech.com 831.334.6884
  2. We have some pretty impressive new stuff we are debuting at NAB this year. BOOTH C5349 Check the NAB Map at : https://expo.nabshow...n.aspx?mapid=40 Now, as for what we are showing: We FINALLY have a 32 channel receiver to go with our FCC Approved 32 Channel transmitter, but that is not all. Our Receiver is 1000 nits (read daylight viewable) AND despite the brightness will last for a full 12 hours, with our batteries, without recharging. The receiver units are priced at roughly the same price as a 1000 nit monitor that does NOT have a built in receiver. Additionally, we have our new QUAD-Screen receiver, also 1000 nits, that allows you to view 4 cameras simultaneously as well as switch from 1,2,3 or 4 cameras displayed. We also have a new dual diversity receiver as well as a new, inexpensive digital unit that have to be seen to be believed. I just started putting the new equipment on the website yesterday. It will take a bit as my web developer has the same flu-like thing that everyone else seems to be getting. Email me at contact@avwirelesstech.com and I will send you product slicks. Thanks ALL and I will see you at the show! Jeremy Hawkins President/CEO AV Wireless Technologies 831.334.6884
  3. @ Alfeo: Sure, lovely...even hypnotic! But can she to it in HD with Dual Diversity? Is she 16:9 / 4:3 interchangeable? What is her frame drop? Is her cost competitive with other ass/belly shaking units? What is her time to shipment? Does she take credit cards? Can I have her here TOMORROW, I have a shoot! ;)
  4. Adorable, but not real. The term you are looking for is "autostereoscopic." We have the best that there is and it actually exists. Come see us at NAB: Booth C5349 https://expo.nabshow.com/annual11/public/floorplan.aspx?mapid=40 It is not on the AV Wireless website because the effect can not be seen on a standard screen. There was autostereoscopic equipment at CES, but it was largely unimpressive. Ours is quite impressive. Hope to see you all there! Jeremy Hawkins President/CEO AV Wireless Technologies 831.334.6884
  5. Are you looking for an on-camera lighting set-up or are you looking to light an underwater scene with stationary lighting?
  6. Saltwater is corrosive, but it is due to the salt, not the pH. The pH of saltwater being near 7 means that it is, by definition, neutral, neither acidic nor alkaline. If you are dealing with a corrosive environment coming from the air itself, you are probably shooting a volcano with sulfur dioxide. If you are, what you need to do is keep the camera dry at all times. The sulfur dioxide will become sulfuric acid, but only in the presence of water. After shooting, go over your equipment with a solution of baking soda and water (not a paste, but a dissolved solution)where you can without risking water damage. Whatever rubber O-rings or bushings you can remove, do so and soak them in the same. People shoot in such environments all the time and generally have little problems. Check out this review also: http://www.photovolcanica.com/PhotographyBeginnersGuide.html
  7. Don't know if anyone here can use it, but we also have a no-glasses-required 3d display available for demo that is pretty incredible too. Could be of use considering the 3d motion pictures that are all the rage now.
  8. Hi ALL! Been a while since I posted and we weren't sure what of the new equipment we would have ready by NAB this year, but I do have a representative in Vegas for the convention if anyone is interested in seeing what we have. Main things of interest are the 32 channel transmitter, FCC approved, with adjustable power settings up to one full Watt, paired with our 7" 32 channel LCD receiver. The receiver can be seen here: http://avwirelesstech.com/starlink702816943rx-p-66.html and the transmitter here: http://avwirelesstech.com/starlink1550xesu...itter-p-59.html The specs on the receiver, as well as the price, may vary slightly from what is seen on the website, as there was last minute changes with the manufacturing made, but the website specs will be pretty close. The transmitter is exactly as it says on the website as we have had that one done for quite a while. Also there is our new digital equipment that is far and away some of the most advanced and powerful on the market outside military applications. We were able to get a better deal at the end of the day on manufacturing costs, so the prices will actually be significantly lower than the ones on the website. The digital equipment can be found here: http://avwirelesstech.com/starlink5000dxt-p-61.html Sorry we don't have a booth, but it was really close scheduling as to if we were going to have the equipment in time for the show. Contact me at the number below or email me and I will set up a demo with my representative. I would REALLY appreciate it if those interested could also do me the favor of reporting back to this forum an honest evaluation of what they have seen. Thank you all and I look forward to hearing from you! Jeremy Hawkins President/CEO AV Wireless Technologies 831.428.3120 jeremy@avwirelesstech.com P.S: As a completely unrelated side-note, and I know this is in the wrong area, but it will be quick, AV Wireless is trying to get the word out on my new invention that helps find missing persons. It is called the osteometric database and it is going to be a non-profit section of our company. In the field of film and television, one ends up with a wide area of contacts in all other fields. If you know someone who would be interested in this project, or that could help in any way, forward them the link. If nothing else, it is a fascinating read. Link is here: http://www.avwirelesstech.com/leotech
  9. I am a distributor for the Starlink Wireless systems. I have had many people come to me for after they find that they are not happy with the Cam-wave systems. So as to not take up too much space here selling, I will simply lease a link to myself and one of my clients in New York. Client: DV Depot http://www.dvdepot.com/blog/starlink-wireless-monitors/ Me: AV Wireless Technologies http://www.avwirelesstech.com Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Jeremy Hawkins 831.428.3120
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