Introducing the Teradek Bolt 4k
By Adam Noyes
Along with many announcements from NAB this week, Teradek has announced the Bolt 4K defines a revolutionary new category of wireless video technology, delivering uncompressed 2160p60 HDR video transmission with zero delay.
Mission Critical Reliability
The Bolt 4K’s exclusive technology offers 8x the signal performance and 50% more range than existing systems, making it the most robust wireless system Teradek has ever designed.
Unrivaled Video Quality
Teradek’s patented RF technology greatly improves image quality across all resolutions and frame rates, giving users finer detail and better color reproduction, even if you’re at the system’s maximum wireless range.
High Dynamic Range
The Bolt 4K allows you to monitor every shot in stunning 10-bit 2160p with 4:2:2 chroma subsampling. For cutting-edge HDR workflows, Bolt 4K supports HLG, PQ, and HDR-10 standards.
Unhackable Image Transmission
Bolt 4K offers the industry’s best protection against prying eyes with AES-256 encryption and RSA 1024 key pairing. Combined, these two technologies ensure nobody can decrypt your wireless feed or connect another receiver to your system without explicit authorization.
Universal Compatibility & Expanded Versatility
All Bolt 4K systems are compatible with one another and are multicast-capable to up to 6 receivers, even if they’re from different model ranges.
Video I/O
Transmitters feature dual 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs, while receivers feature two 12G-SDI outputs and an HDMI 2.0 output.
Metadata/Timecode
Bolt 4K can transport extended camera metadata, timecode, and record triggers for industry standard cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, and more.
Mounting/Powering
Bolt 4K transmitters offer various mounting options, including an ARRI ⅜-16” Pin-Lock mounting point for camera arms, as well as an optional camera-back mount with Gold/V-Mount pass-through power.
Bolt 4K receivers offer optional Gold and V-Mount battery plates with pass-through power.
Built-In OLED on TX/RX
Both transmitter and receiver feature OLED displays. Easily access Bolt 4K settings and software features such as spectrum analyzer, channel selection, 3D LUTs and more.
Bolt for iOS
Users can manage every parameter of the Bolt 4K from the convenience of your smartphone. Transmitters and receivers can be paired right from users IPhone or IPad.
Recievers include a built-in 5GHz spectrum analyzer, allowing users to detect congestion in the area and determine which frequency is best for your devices.
Users can also manually select their 5GHz channel on the fly to avoid interference or abide by local wireless laws. For extremely challenging RF situation, the Bolt 4K can be set up to operate over 20MHz to improve wireless performance.
Additional video quality and range tools are also included to determine the best transmission distance in a given area.
Bolts integrated 3D LUT technology can also help users achieve the look they’re after. 3D LUTs in the Bolt 4K can also be selected and managed directly from your smartphone.
Pre-Order Bolt 4K
The Bolt 4K will be available for pre-order from Teradek with a fully refundable deposit of 20%- pay the rest when its ready to ship.
The Bolt 4K 750 TX/RX Set supports a range up to 750 ft, at a price of $3,990.00, with a deposit of $798.00.
The Bolt 4K 1500 TX/RX Set supports a range up to 1,500 ft, at a price of $7,990.00, with a deposit of $1,598.00.