On-set wireless monitoring is now standard on set, and Teradek is the de facto manufacturer of choice. Within the Teradek line-up, there are two local monitoring options, the Bolt and the Serv Pro.
For anyone new to cable-free monitoring, here’s a quick buyer’s guide. If you want a short answer, this is it: Bolt is the monitoring choice for critical camera operating and lens control; Serv Pro is perfect for everyone else on or near set who doesn’t require specialist tools, colour accuracy or ultra-low latency.
Bolt XT |
Bolt 4K |
Serv Pro |
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| HD Transmission format | 10-Bit 4:2:2 HD up-to 60p | 10-Bit 4:2:2 HD up-to 120p | HD encoded to H.264 |
| 4K Transmission format | - | 10-Bit 4:2:2 DCI 4K up-to 60p | - |
| HDR Support | - | HDR10, PQ, HLG | - |
| Delay | Sub-1 frame | 2-4 frames | |
Transmission |
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| Transmission band | 5GHz (certified 20MHz and 40MHz channels) | 802.11 (2.4/5Ghz) WiFi | |
| Security | AES-256 encryption | AES-256 encryption & RSA 1024 key pairing | Secure password required |
Connection and Transmission |
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| Connect / re-connect time | Fast | Near instant with app | Depends on network conditions |
| Spectrum Analyser | 5 GHz + DFS | - | |
| Max Native Transmission range | 1,000m | 500m | 100m |
| Enhanced Transmission range | 10,000m with Bolt 10K | 1,600m with Array 4K Panel | 300m |
Receiver Features |
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| Type of receiver | Dedicated receiver, or SmallHD Rx monitor | iOS or Android device with VUER app | |
| Max number of receivers | 4 | 6 (unlimited with Bolt 4K Max) | 4 or 10 with Teradek Link |
| Multi-cam support | No | No | Yes, Up-to 4 |
| Timecode | Yes | Yes | No |
| LUT/CDL Support | Yes | Yes | |
| Framing guides | Yes, on pro monitors* | Yes | |
| Frame grab | Yes, on pro monitors* | Yes | |
| De-squeeze | Yes, on pro monitors* | Yes | |
| Peaking / zebras | Yes, on pro monitors* | Yes | |
| Waveform/histogram | Yes, on pro monitors* | Yes | |
Power Options |
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| Power | Gold/V-mount/ DC in | DC in | |
App Features |
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| App support | Teradek Bolt app for configuration, management and fast pairing | Teradek VUER app for remote monitoring and picture management | |
*supported on all recent SmallHD monitors
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