The new SWIT CREW wireless video system promises low-latency (32ms) 1080p 60fps video signal transmission to a maximum distance of 3km/1.9 miles (with a large panel Rx unit) or up to 1.2km/0.7 miles with a compact receiver. Featuring multi-cast (1Tx sends signal to up to 4Rx), AES-256 encryption, KUWI 2.0 Pro chipset, operating in the 5.1–5.9GHz frequency band (DFS compliant), and a flexible video connectivity (3G-SDI, HDMI, and USB-C), the SWIT CREW sets start at $2,899. In general, wireless video transmission systems have become more affordable in recent years. What used to be a premium segment ruled by the likes of Teradek is getting “democratized” with many offerings from companies such as DJI, Accsoon, Hollyland, etc. Sure, for high-end productions and for extremely low latency for focus pulling, you still need to invest a decent amount into a capable system, but there are now reliable, affordable solutions out there, such as the Accsoon CineView Master 4K system, which my colleague Marcel reviewed a few months ago. The Chinese company SWIT is mostly known in the industry for their battery packs and monitors, such as the recently announced SWIT FM-U245HDR 23.8” 1000-nit production monitor. Today, SWIT releases a long-range video transmission system. Let’s take a look at the details. SWIT CREW-V. Source: SWIT SWIT CREW – up to 3km transmission of 1080p60 video signal First, the SWIT CREW wireless video transmission system features a KUWI 2.0 Pro chipset, operating in the 5.1–5.9GHz frequency band (DFS compliant). With dedicated RF protocol and...
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