Hi-5 multiplies its possibilities at IBC 2022 with ARRI RIA-1

ARRI has announced in IBC 2022 la disponibilidad inmediata del adaptador de interfaz de radio RIA-1, el cual amplia las funcionalidades del ecosistema Hi-5 al poder funcionar como receptor, transmisor o controlador de motor para el control de la cámara y el objetivo.

La nueva solución RIA-1, compatible con los módulos de radio intercambiables de ARRI, facilita un control inalámbrico de la cámara y el objetivo en todo tipo de rodajes. Esta solución es la última mejora para Hi-5, unidad manual de quinta generación.

El RIA-1 permite seleccionar diferentes radio modules for different environments, thus minimizing interference and maximizing signal strength. ARRI has designed the system around three options: the RF-EMIP, he RF-2400 and the next RF-900 (the first two certified worldwide, while the last unit is only available in the US and Canada). The solution, which comes to market within the framework of IBC 2022, has a simple user interface with four connectors, and puerto USB-C for firmware updates, a rotary dial and one screen to set the region, he mode of operation and the radio channels. a port CAM facilitates the start/stop/talking and camera control, and two LBUS ports offer flexibility when connecting to devices such as cforce motors, ARRI Master Grips, or the OCU-1. Depending on the radio module, up to three handheld units wirelessly for split focus, iris and zoom operation, and full lens data is provided when used with the ARRI Hi-5 or WCU-4 handheld units.

Alternatively, users may choose to use the RIA-1 off-camera to extend wireless functionality to a range of ARRI handheld and control units. A typical case might see the RIA-1 paired with a OCU-1 o Master Grip for a small wireless iris control unit with DP/DIT, with lens data and user button control. The WCU-4 and SXU-1 can also benefit from access to the new radio module units RF-2400 y RF-900 long-range with the help of the RIA-1.

Wide compatibility with more ARRI solutions

The RIA-1 is versatile not only in terms of connectivity, but also compatibility. Although it has been designed to be part of the ecosystem Hi-5 and to take full advantage of its capabilities, the RIA-1 is compatible with all other ECS devices from ARRI that support white radio communication (EMIP) or LBUS connectivity. All existing functionality of CAM cables for the mini motor RF cforce will be supported through the RIA-1, while advanced camera control functionality for third-party cameras from Red y Sony is available through optional camera control licenses for Hi-5.

Additionally, the RIA-1 is compatible with common distance meters such as the ARRI UDM-1, he Focusbug Cine RT and the CineTape Measure directly through the interface Serial, or the cfinder III of cmotion through the interface LBUS. High speed communication with Focusbug Cine RT for multiple dynamic distance values, mark adjustment and menu control is also available through the RIA-1 with the Focusbug license for Hi-5.

Prior to IBC 2022, ARRI announced the launch of the new LED Orbiter of 25º and 35º.