Teradek Unveils RF-A Auto Switcher

Teradek RF-X Auto Switcher
Teradek RF-X Auto Switcher (Image credit: Teradek)

IRVINE, Calif.Teradek has launched RF-X Auto Switcher, an appliance designed to simplify and secure high-stakes wireless video workflows and deliver flawless, uncompromised signal integrity for demanding mission-critical broadcasts.

RF-X is engineered to provide smarter redundancy, stronger signal and superior quality, allowing technical directors, camera assistants, digital image technicians and video engineers to replace complex, expensive manual failover solutions with a single, intelligent device.

“Professionals in live production are constantly challenged to maintain a flawless video feed under tight budget constraints,” Derek Nickell, product manager at Teradek said. “Why rely on manual switching or expensive, complex failover solutions? RF-X eliminates this pain point by delivering built-in intelligence that automatically manages signal integrity, radically cutting down on labor and travel costs while guaranteeing the highest quality feed for clients.”

Key features include:

  • Hitless fail-over: The device seamlessly ingests up to six feeds from Teradek Ranger or Bolt receivers. Its built-in intelligence automatically detects and selects the absolute best available signal path.
  • Guaranteed quality output: As a Feature Highlight, RF-X outputs a single, clean 12G-SDI feed, delivered via BNC or SDI fiber SFP.
  • Cost savings: The system enables Ranger and Bolt users to replace costly manual video switchers and eliminate associated labor cost.

RF-X significantly reduces complexity and labor while ensuring an uncompromising signal, making it well-suited for high-end cinematic and broadcast applications.

More information is available on Teradek’s website.

Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.