Sony IP CCU Extension Adaptor with switchable

Sony HDCE-RX50 IP CCU extension adaptor

The HDCE-RX50 IP Camera Control Unit (CCU) extension adaptor support IP routing with HDCE-TX50 between Camera and CCU for multi studio use in order to reduce the cost and complexity of remote live production.

Used in conjunction with the HDCE-TX50 IP camera extension adaptor, the HDCE-RX50 connects directly to the CCU (camera control unit) that can sited remotely from the camera head. Uncompressed signals from Sony HDC-5500/5000, HDC-3500/3100 and HDC-2500/2400/1700 series system cameras are converted to SMPTE ST 2110 and streamed over the IP network with no limitation on distance between camera head and CCU.

Support for leading IP intercom vendors including RTS, Clear-Com and Riedel allows producers and directors at the main production center to communicate in real time with camera operators at a remote venue.

Used in conjunction with the HDCE-TX50 transmitter, the HDCE-RX50 also simplifies centralized allocation of equipment between multiple studios, control rooms and machine rooms, allowing camera signals to be routed instantly over IP to another part of the facilities.

The software license for IP HDCE to support JPEG XS* without any external boxes is currently under development.

*JPEG XS is a new ultra-low latency compression technology, which is beneficial in live productions with limited bandwidth.