Cobham BWS H.264 Broadcast 8 Way Diversity Wireless Video System 5.8GHz

E-CODE: P4489-100

  • Coverage: 8 antennas for large venue coverage
  • Latency: Approximately 1 frame
  • Transmitter: BWS transmitter with DTC boards and Anton Bauer plates
  • Receiver: ProRXD-2RU with dual receive and HD decoding
  • Decoding: Low-delay SD and HD MPEG2 and H.264 decoding
  • Outputs: Composite, SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, ASI (optional)
  • Genlock: Full facility in SD and HD modes
  • Monitoring: On-screen graphical display

Product Details

Cobham BWS H.264 Wireless Video System is a high-end RF system tailored for live recording applications. Designed to offer robust performance in large venues, this system employs 8 antennas to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Wireless Video System with Low Latency Transmission

This system boasts a low-delay latency of approximately 1 frame, depending on the camera format, making it ideal for live broadcasts where timing is crucial.

Cobham BWS H.264: Versatile Transmitter

Included in the package is a small BWS transmitter featuring DTC boards and Anton Bauer plates. The transmitter supports auto SDI input compatible with all common frame rates and accepts embedded or analog audio inputs. It also features phantom power and adjustable gain levels, providing flexibility for microphone input.

ProRXD-2RU Receiver/Decoder

The ProRXD-2RU receiver/decoder is a dual receive and HD decoding unit housed in a compact 1/2 19” 2RU high rack chassis. This feature-rich COFDM receiver is designed for the demanding broadcast market, offering low-delay SD and HD MPEG2 and H.264 decoding.

Flexible Decoding Platform

Its receiver supports a wide range of video output formats, including composite and SDI outputs in SD mode, and HD-SDI outputs in HD mode. Both SDI and HD-SDI outputs include embedded audio. Additionally, HDMI outputs are available for use with domestic TVs. Optional ASI input/output are also available upon request.

Genlock Facility and Monitoring

The Cobham BWS H.264 provides a full Genlock facility in both SD and HD modes. For HD mode, an optional down-converted SD composite video monitoring output is available. A full on-screen graphical display can be enabled or disabled for monitoring and diagnostics on the two video outputs.

Integration with VideoSys Paint System

This system can be paired with the VideoSys paint system, allowing full control of your RF camera for seamless integration into your broadcast workflow.

DTC/Cobham 8 antenna system Equipment List (Cases excluded)

QTY / Code / Description

  • 1 / COBWS550600 / Cobham BWS 550600 H.264 HD Video Transmitter 5.8GHz
  • 1 / COBWS6P4P9PCAB / COBWS 6 pin HIROSE (f) to 4P XLR (m)/ DB9 (f) Power/Data Cable
  • 1 / COBWS6P3PACAB / COBWS 6 pin HIROSE (M) to 2 x 3P XLR (f) Analog Audio Input Cable
  • 1 / 5G38DBOAFNB / 5.6-6.0GHz 3.8dBi Omni Antenna w/ Flex N Base
  • 1 / RFV9BNC / RF Video 9″ BNC Cable
  • 1 / RFV18BNC / RF Video 18″ BNC Cable
  • 1 / PRORXD-8-2RU / Cobham 8 Input MPEG2 & H264 SD/HD Receiver Decoder
  • 1 / 4P15V80WPS / 4pin XLR 100-240VAC to 12VDC 80W Switching Power Supply
  • 1 / 10’CAT6 / 10′ Cat6 Cable
  • 1 / L5P2XXLRAA / Lemo 5pin to 2x XLR Analog Audio CH 3&4 Break-Out Cable (PRORXD-8-2RU)
  • 8 / HG5808U / HG5808U 5.8GHz 8dBi 360°x16° Omni Antenna
  • 8 / 300’RG6IF / 300′ RG6 BNC IF Antenna Cable
  • 8 / SUP5GHZSECTOR / Superpass 5.0- 6.5Ghz 12dBi 90 Degree Sector Antenna
  • 8 / MAGICARM / Bogen 2929/244 Variable Friction Arm
  • 8 / 2915 / Bogen Manfrotto 2915 Super Clamp
  • 8 / COBDTCDCBX550600 / Cobham DTC DCBX-550600 Block Downconverter (LO 5200)
Product Details

Cobham BWS H.264 Wireless Video System is a high-end RF system tailored for live recording applications. Designed to offer robust performance in large venues, this system employs 8 antennas to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Wireless Video System with Low Latency Transmission

This system boasts a low-delay latency of approximately 1 frame, depending on the camera format, making it ideal for live broadcasts where timing is crucial.

Cobham BWS H.264: Versatile Transmitter

Included in the package is a small BWS transmitter featuring DTC boards and Anton Bauer plates. The transmitter supports auto SDI input compatible with all common frame rates and accepts embedded or analog audio inputs. It also features phantom power and adjustable gain levels, providing flexibility for microphone input.

ProRXD-2RU Receiver/Decoder

The ProRXD-2RU receiver/decoder is a dual receive and HD decoding unit housed in a compact 1/2 19” 2RU high rack chassis. This feature-rich COFDM receiver is designed for the demanding broadcast market, offering low-delay SD and HD MPEG2 and H.264 decoding.

Flexible Decoding Platform

Its receiver supports a wide range of video output formats, including composite and SDI outputs in SD mode, and HD-SDI outputs in HD mode. Both SDI and HD-SDI outputs include embedded audio. Additionally, HDMI outputs are available for use with domestic TVs. Optional ASI input/output are also available upon request.

Genlock Facility and Monitoring

The Cobham BWS H.264 provides a full Genlock facility in both SD and HD modes. For HD mode, an optional down-converted SD composite video monitoring output is available. A full on-screen graphical display can be enabled or disabled for monitoring and diagnostics on the two video outputs.

Integration with VideoSys Paint System

This system can be paired with the VideoSys paint system, allowing full control of your RF camera for seamless integration into your broadcast workflow.

DTC/Cobham 8 antenna system Equipment List (Cases excluded)

QTY / Code / Description

  • 1 / COBWS550600 / Cobham BWS 550600 H.264 HD Video Transmitter 5.8GHz
  • 1 / COBWS6P4P9PCAB / COBWS 6 pin HIROSE (f) to 4P XLR (m)/ DB9 (f) Power/Data Cable
  • 1 / COBWS6P3PACAB / COBWS 6 pin HIROSE (M) to 2 x 3P XLR (f) Analog Audio Input Cable
  • 1 / 5G38DBOAFNB / 5.6-6.0GHz 3.8dBi Omni Antenna w/ Flex N Base
  • 1 / RFV9BNC / RF Video 9″ BNC Cable
  • 1 / RFV18BNC / RF Video 18″ BNC Cable
  • 1 / PRORXD-8-2RU / Cobham 8 Input MPEG2 & H264 SD/HD Receiver Decoder
  • 1 / 4P15V80WPS / 4pin XLR 100-240VAC to 12VDC 80W Switching Power Supply
  • 1 / 10’CAT6 / 10′ Cat6 Cable
  • 1 / L5P2XXLRAA / Lemo 5pin to 2x XLR Analog Audio CH 3&4 Break-Out Cable (PRORXD-8-2RU)
  • 8 / HG5808U / HG5808U 5.8GHz 8dBi 360°x16° Omni Antenna
  • 8 / 300’RG6IF / 300′ RG6 BNC IF Antenna Cable
  • 8 / SUP5GHZSECTOR / Superpass 5.0- 6.5Ghz 12dBi 90 Degree Sector Antenna
  • 8 / MAGICARM / Bogen 2929/244 Variable Friction Arm
  • 8 / 2915 / Bogen Manfrotto 2915 Super Clamp
  • 8 / COBDTCDCBX550600 / Cobham DTC DCBX-550600 Block Downconverter (LO 5200)