HD over 1000ft?

[david335]

I am looking into how to transfer an HD 1080 signal from an Xl-h1(which has component out) over 1000ft of cabling to a switcher. I was looking into HD-SDI(with a conversion box under the camera) but that was meant for no more than 300ft in my understanding. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Smifis]

HDMI over cat5?

 

[Captain Pierce]

1000 feet is a long distance to send any signal, let alone HD. Intelix makes a powered balun that claims to send component HD to a max of 1000 feet over twisted pair; most of the HDMI ones I've seen top out at more like 200...

 

[mikkowilson]

Fiber is your friend.

The XL-H1 has HD-SDI

Something like this would work: http://www.markertek.com/Interface-...mission/Blackmagic-Design/OPTICAL-FIBER.xhtml

- Mikko

 

[david335]

With fiber do I need any additional equipment or just one of the Blackmagic boxes on each end? Also where is a good place to get fiber optic cable?

 

[Richard Crowley]

Seems curious that Markertek is selling those SDI/optical converter boxes, but not the slightest mention of what kind of fiber it interfaces with. $1000 for each cable by the time you buy one of these for each end. Plus the cost of the fiber.

 

[mikkowilson]

The Blackmagic unit was simply an example, and Markertek just happened to be open at the time (though I do recommend Markertek, they are very good. I haven't used the Blackmagic Fiber Converter.).

There are various SDI-Fiber interfaces available.

- Mikko

 

[DadinWestchester]

We have been using a number of the Telecast Rattler mini transmitter/recievers over single strand fiber. Very good product.
http://www.telecast-fiber.com/telecast-rattler-hd-sdi-connector-special/
Use Belden single strand fiber.