Today, a rather new Chinese company, Shimbol, unveiled their 5.5” wireless monitor solution: the Shimbol ZO600M. This HDMI-only system can wirelessly transmit video and audio up to 152m/500ft with a latency of 80ms. The monitor will be available for $399, while a pack of 2 units will cost $759. Sometimes, an almost unknown company pops up out of nowhere to release a newsworthy product. This is the case with Shimbol (officially Shenzhen ZO Video Technology Co.), a Chinese brand that focuses on the development of wireless video and audio solutions. Today, the company announced the release of their latest product, the Shimbol ZO600M. This 5.5” monitor comes with integrated wireless video and audio transmission capabilities at an affordable price. This new system looks quite promising at first glance, so let’s dive deeper into its specs. Shimbol ZO600M. Source: Shimbol Shimbol ZO600M: 5.5” wireless monitor The Shimbol ZO600M is a 5.5” monitor with built-in wireless video transmission capabilities. The monitor can serve both as a transmitter (TX) or a receiver (RX), while communicating with another ZO600M. When acting as a TX, a single monitor can support multiple receiving devices. The system relies on the 5.1-5.8GHz frequency band. According to the company, the maximum transmission range between two units is 152m/500ft. Unfortunately, this is not a zero-latency system. In fact, video and audio signals will travel with a 80ms delay, which is acceptable, but not ideal when precise focus pulling is needed. Shimbol ZO600M. Source: Shimbol Monitor specs This HDMI-only monitor features...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 10 March, 2022