Smallest remote switcher previewed at IBC 2024

By David Fox IBC Daily. This article was originally published 16 September 2024 - original article here.

BHV is previewing camera SportsBox, which it claims will be “the industry’s smallest remote switcher”, able to transmit four camera signals down a single video path using 5G COFDM.

The compact switcher and format processor is designed to integrate in vehicles for multicamera productions such as motor races, competitive sailing or aerial racing.

Bill Garrett, CTO BHV said “We’re getting great feedback from the show. This is a technology preview so that we can finalise the product for release in January.” The final device will be much smaller than the prototype. The company plans a second model adding built-in recording for video, audio and metadata (such as car performance) allowing quick access for reviews and replays.

SportsBox supports full 4K60P 4:2.2, and has 4x4 SDI inputs, each capable of full format conversion, allowing any camera from SD to 4K in any mix to be scaled, synchronised and transferred by a single wireless link. Weighing under 700g, it is based on a single piece of silicon making it highly integrated and capable of surviving harsh sporting environments