MONTREAL, CANADA – April 13, 2024 – Grass Valley, a leading innovator for live production solutions, unveils its new LDX 135 RF and LDX 150 RF camera solutions at NAB Show 2024, providing the same leading camera technology as their sibling devices, with integrated wireless transmission via RF or 5G bonded cellular.

Designed in cooperation with industry-leading RF system vendors, the LDX 135 RF and LDX 150 RF, offer a reliable, EMI-approved mechanical interface that accommodates third-party transmission modules without need for external cables or great mechanical effort. Compared to the LDX 135 and LDX 150, the newly announced RF editions offer a shorter chassis length that make room for the transmitter kit whilst maintaining a stable, balanced shoulder operation.

“We developed the LDX 135 RF and LDX 150 RF in response to growing customer demand for wireless versions of our LDX 100 series cameras, that makes it easier to operate in all camera positions, including those that would be difficult or impossible to connect with cable runs,” said Paul de Bresser, Product Manager at Grass Valley. “These Native UHD cameras add wireless transmission flexibility without compromising the exceptional picture quality and functionality that has made the LDX 135 and LDX 150 both leading camera choices for live Media & Entertainment events.”

New Wireless Flexibility -- Same LDX 100 Series Quality

As the first LDX 100 Series camera models enabling wireless transmission capability, the LDX 135 RF and LDX 150 RF offer exceptional performance and features:

• Fully integrated universal solution for all third-part RF systems and 5G transceivers.
• Easy-fit rear-side mechanical interface optimized in cooperation with industry leading RF manufacturers.
• Support for all single speed video modes up to UHD with HDR and Global Shutter with three Xenios Imager.
• High F11 @ 2000 lux sensitivity.

“With its NativeIP operating mode and the IP-based signal transmission to the XCU, the LDX 100 Series already offered by far the most powerful and comprehensive signal transmission solutions on the market,” said de Bresser. “Now customers can attach any transmission solution they desire, including 5G transceivers, allowing transmission of camera signals directly to remote and/or cloud-based production centers, with return video, tally and control.”

Customers can obtain a “Build-Back Kit” to retrofit the LDX 135 RF and LDX 150 RF, back to a standard LDX 135/150 in a matter of minutes.

Grass Valley invites all NAB Show 2024 attendees to visit stand C2308 to experience its latest innovations firsthand and discuss how these solutions can elevate their live productions. Join us to explore our complete portfolio of cameras, production switchers, multiviewers, routers, processing, asset management, and live playout systems.

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About Grass Valley

Grass Valley is the leading technology provider for the live media and entertainment industry market. We work with 90% of the world’s major media brands, enabling their live production centers, mobile production units, 24-hour newsrooms, and sports streaming platforms to be ever more productive with SaaS and hardware systems. Our solutions enable content owners and service providers to create and deliver compelling live content in the most profitable way.

From IP-native cameras to state-of-the-art software and hardware production and playout systems, we’re at the forefront of ground-breaking live media innovation. We continue to pioneer market-leading advances to create and move live content more efficiently and generate new revenue streams.

Headquartered in Montreal, Grass Valley has been engaged in the media technology business for over 65 years and is now part of Black Dragon Capital. Learn more at grassvalley.com.