Cube 100

1ch HD-SDI Encoder No WiFi

Camera-Mounted HD Network Video Encoder

Cube is the world’s first camera-top wireless HD video encoder. Cube streams up to 1080p over WiFi or wired Ethernet. Cube is the ideal solution for guerilla filmmakers who need on-set video monitoring without the cost or complexity of a full VTR rig. Cube is also a great solution for full-scale film productions to eliminate camera tethering on long dolly moves, running footage, steadicam shots, hand-held operation, jib-arms, and crane shots.

Cube’s ad-hoc networking mode creates a network and streams directly to a decoding device such as a Laptop or iPad with no other equipment required. Using Cube’s infrastructure network mode Cube’s IP video stream can be distributed over a LAN/WAN or over the Internet. Cube uses the world’s most advanced video compression – H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 and provides Blu-ray video quality. Cube’s end-to-end latency is approximately 1/8-1/2 second.*

Cube is tiny (about the size of a deck of cards), uses only 2.5W of DC power, and weighs only 7 ounces, and mounts easily to a rail system, cage, hotshoe, or camera baseplate. Cube’s line-of-sight WiFi range is approximately 300 feet when used with a high quality WiFi access point. Cube has been tested extensively with RED ONE**, Arri Alexa, Panavision Genesis, Canon 5Dii, Canon 7D, various handi-cams and more.

*Latency measured by independent third party testers. iPad’s native video decoder adds approximately 10 seconds of latency. An RTP solution for iPad will be available shortly to eliminate the latency issue.

**Cube is not compatible with RED ONE’s HDMI output as its output is non-standard. Cube works beautifully with RED ONE’s HD-SDI.

Turn seminars into live webinars. Broadcast youth, high school, and college sports. Stream local theater, live performances, talent shows, and community events over the web. Broadcast weddings live to distant relatives. Webcast your morning radio show. The possibilities are endless. Cube™ uses the world’s most advanced video compression (H.264 High Profile, Level 4.1) to create Blu-ray quality video over IP.
Cube™ is extremely low power, using only 2.5 watts of power. Cube™ can be powered by any 12V camera battery and features a terminal block connector that is adaptable to a wide range of popular connectors.

The sturdy aluminum case features a 1/4 inch through-hole that is used to attach a variety of mounting options. Cube™ can be mounted to the tripod screw under small consumer video cameras for simple handheld operation. Cube™ can also be mounted between the base of the camera and the tripod. For professional applications, Cube™ can be mounted to the camera’s accessory hot shoe or rail system. Cube™ features an advanced web user interface, accessible from any browser for easy configuration. To view live video in the field, simply turn on Cube™ and point your browser window to Cube™’s IP address, and voila! Live streaming HD video!

Applications

On-set Remote Monitoring

With Cube™ mounted to the camera, the signal is instantly broadcast around the set and back to the production office. Directors can monitor the on-set action using mobile devices and tablet computers such as the Apple iPad.

On location filming

Cube™ excels in shoots where mobility cannot be compromised. Cube™ facilitates vehicle-to-vehicle video transmission during running shots and car chases. Steadicam and hand-held camera operators will appreciate Cube™’s feather weight and wireless operation. Cube™ replaces the traditional coaxial cable run directly to the VTR operator, and eliminates the distribution of cables from VTR to the director, clients, video village, and replaces it with a distributed signal that can reach all corners of the set wirelessly, and even be broadcast back to the production offices, editors, and post production facilities.

Independent Filmmaking

Budget conscience film makers can now enjoy the benefits of live video monitoring without the prohibitive costs and limited mobility of hiring a video playback person. Directors and production crew can monitor live action on set or remotely. Cube™ keeps your camera crew light, mobile and fast.

News Gathering

News crews are no longer tied to the million dollar broadcast truck. Using Cube™, video is encoded and streamed over the nearest broadband connection. The Pervasiveness of broadband IP connections means that news gatherers can find the nearest WiFi portal and begin transmitting.

Wedding Videography

Cube™ is an enormous value-added service for the professional wedding videographer. Providing your customers with a live wedding broadcast allows distant relatives to attend the ceremony. Simply tap the broadband internet connection of the wedding venue, point the IP address to a content distribution service, and stream to your favorite wedding portal.

Cube™ is so easy to use that any video enthusiast can set up a video camera and begin broadcasting.

Tech Specs

Supported Input Resolutions

• 1080p/PsF @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30Hz

• 1080i @ 50/59.94/60Hz

• 720p @ 50/59.94/60Hz

Streaming Output Resolutions

Cube features a built-in scaler to downscale to lower resolutions.

• 1080p/PsF @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/30Hz

• 1080i @ 50/59.94/60Hz

• 720p @ 50/59.94/60Hz

• 480p @ 50/59.94/60Hz

Video Codec

• Compression Algorithm: High Profile H.264 (L4.1), MJPEG

• Bit Rate: 250 Kbps to 10 Mbps

Audio

• Embedded Stereo over HD-SDI or HDMI

• 1/8” Stereo TRS Line Level input

• Audio Compression: AAC-LC, MPEG Layer 2

Network

• Ethernet: 10/100BASE-T

• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, NTP, SSL, IGMP

•Transport Protocols: RTP, RTSP, RTP over HTTP, MPEG-TS*, HTTP Live Steaming

• Feature-rich WebUI for configuration and control

• Point to Point (TCP or UDP), Multiple Unicast (UDP), or

• Multicast (UDP+IGMP)*

Physical

• Dimensions: 2.5”W x 3.5”D x 0.9”H

• Weight: 7 oz.

• Nominal Power Consumption: 2.5W

• PoE: 802.3af Compliant

• Auxiliary Power Input: 9-24V DC

Environmental

• Temperature: 0 to +50 C

• Humidity: 95% non condensing

Interfaces

• USB 2.0: 1 Powered Port (Optional)

• WiFi: Internal 802.11n (Optional)

Specification subject to change or revision.

*Optional