Re: Interface the ATEM Camera Converter to an RTS System

Thanks guys! I didn’t realize that the Camera Converter wasn’t full duplex, your explanations make the problem much clearer to me now. I think the SSA-324 would work well, and I hadn't thought of using Studio Tech products. I've already had a discussion with Joseph Electronics about the possibility of a custom solution using Studio Tech and their cabling.

And Bob…Not everyone consults for “big companies” as you put it. My work is mostly for small churches and schools. In this particular installation, the church has a perfectly good and relatively new HD ready control room and a completely functional RTS system. Now I realize in your world it just makes more sense to completely gut the whole thing and start over with the latest greatest (expensive) product from NAB, but in MY world, all I need to do is add just 1 camera out of the 300’ range of SDI cable. Asking for just an extra $1000 to add the Blackmagic Camera Converter and fiber has been a long term discussion, as this church is very protective of “God’s Money” which is a very admirable thing for church leadership. Now I would really have a hard time sleeping at night if I was constantly talking my clients into spending thousands of dollars when thanks to the good guys here at the Cow I now have several less expensive solutions…My soap box and I will take our leave!

Chuck