As NAB opens, British manufacturer Bradley Engineering will reveal what may be
the world’s smallest CCU receiver, giving full camera control for a broadcast
camera. Bradley’s RD 12, a Radio Data product, is an ultra-thin CCU control unit
for Sony, Ikegami, Panasonic and Bradley cameras. At only 100 grams it is the
smallest of its type, and possibly the smallest and lightest in the world.
The RD 12 measures just 124mm x 93mm x 12.7mm, and controls all of the
camera parameters including Iris, Tally, Red Gain, Blue Gain and Pedestal.
Bradley Engineering designed the RD 12 for convenience and effortless CCU
control. Some neat features set it apart – cool styling with a silicone rubber seal
that feels good to hold, and clear LED lights to confirm that the unit is on, and
show the set-up and performance.
The RD 12 has one single cable for power and data. This connects to the back of
the camera, so no battery is needed, and there is very little extra weight on the
camera.
It is frequency-agile and operates in the licence-free zones with user selectable
channels.
The RD 12 receiver is used with Bradley’s RD 11 transmitter, which can control up
to four cameras at distances of several hundred metres, and Bradley’s RCP3
remote control panel which controls up to 99 remote and miniature cameras.
It is designed to carry the reverse data for touchline cameras in live sport, or to
control UAV cameras in live filming, where weight is critical.
“Our design may be the smallest CCU in the world,’ says David Bradley, “and the
RD 12 has huge potential, because of what it can do. Several of our customers
have asked us for this, and we are expecting it to attract a lot of interest at the
show.’
NAB visitors will be able to see the RD12 working at NAB, and will be able to test
its range. Please see Bradley Engineering at booth C11130, or visit
www.bradeng.com for more information and technical specifications.
