Vaxis, the China-based company offering wireless monitoring solutions, has announced their Cine8 Wireless Monitor. An upgrade to their initial offering with the 7″ Storm 072 Monitor, the Cine8 aims to become a serious competitor. Its spec sheet tics all the boxes and flexes some serious muscle. But in such a crowded market, is the Cine8 strong enough to stand out? There’s a lot to talk about with the Vaxis Cine8 Wireless Monitor. The laundry list of features, options, and numbers can seem impressive at first, but can also be equally overwhelming. We’ll try to keep it simple and break down everything into hardware and software. With a range of 500ft and a retail price of $3,999, it’s not the cheapest monitor out there, nor is it the first to offer a built-in wireless RX unit. Let’s dive inside to figure out what all the fuss is about. Hardware of the Vaxis Cine8 Simplicity is the cornerstone of the Cine8’s design. The entire unit is centered around a 1500nit 9″ touch-screen at a resolution of 2560 by 1600 with 330 pixels per inch. This brings it into Retina display territory. However, the monitor uses a 8+2 FRC panel. Frame Rate Control technology only approximates the color reproduction of a true 10-bit panel, so you may want to temper your expectations. While all these features sound impressive, they are manufacturer claims and will need to be verified in the field. The Cine8 also features HDR settings, either PQ or HLG. But, with...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 13 August, 2021