Teradek India: Wireless Video, Prism and Where to Buy

What Teradek is and who uses it

Teradek designs and manufactures video solutions for broadcast, cinema and general imaging work. In practice that means three jobs: moving a clean picture from the camera to the people who need to see it, putting a live signal onto a network, and controlling gear remotely. If you have stood on a film set and seen a transmitter clipped to the camera cage with a receiver feeding the director’s monitor, there is a good chance it was Teradek.

The people who buy it in India fall into a few groups. Cinematographers and camera assistants use the wireless video and lens control gear on set. Rental houses stock it because productions ask for it by name. Broadcasters, event companies and OB teams use the encoders and decoders for live streaming and remote production. If you are searching for Teradek India, you are most likely in one of these groups.

Teradek product lines and what each is for

Teradek’s own range is grouped by job, and it is easiest to read it the same way. The groups below are the ones on the official Teradek site.

Zero-delay wireless video: Bolt and Ace

This is the line most people mean when they say Teradek. The range includes Bolt 7, Bolt 6 LT, Bolt Mobile RX, Ace 750 and Ace Micro TX. Bolt 7 is the newest generation and comes as Bolt 7 750, Bolt 7 1500 and Bolt 7 MAX, each available as a transmitter and receiver set or as a single transmitter or receiver. The MAX adds a Deluxe set in Gold or V-Mount versions.

Bolt 7 keeps the 6GHz zero-delay video of earlier Bolt units and adds a 900MHz radio that carries a separate data channel next to the video, which Teradek positions for camera control and colour management. It also has a larger colour display for wireless status and diagnostics, a wired pairing mode, and DP-ALT mode, which lets selected cameras and iPhones send video and data over a single USB-C cable. An optional Advanced Spectrum License expands the frequency range.

Wireless lens control: Teradek RT

Teradek RT is the wireless lens control line. It matters if you pull focus remotely and want the control system to sit in the same ecosystem as your video link. SmallHD monitors can also show Teradek RT lens overlays, which ties the two brands together on a focus puller’s rig.

Encoders and decoders: Prism

Prism covers Prism Jetpack, Prism Flex, Prism Mobile and Prism Rack. Teradek describes the family as secure, ultra-low latency 4K HDR encoding and decoding for live streaming and remote collaboration. Take Prism Flex as the example. Teradek lists it as a 4K HDR streaming-over-IP encoder for live production, with up to 4K60 HDR, HEVC or AVC encoding, glass-to-glass latency as low as 80ms, and protocols that include SRT, RTMP(S), WHIP and MPEG-TS.

On the back it has a 12G-SDI input with loop-through, an HDMI 2.0 input, dual Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6 and two USB ports for LTE modems and external recording drives. Up to 16 channels of audio are supported. Network bonding runs through Teradek Core.

Production streaming, broadcast and mobile connectivity

Teradek TV, the Serv Series and Link AX sit under production streaming. Ranger and RF-X are listed as wireless broadcast products. For cellular connectivity there are Link, Data and Node modems, and the Prism Flex page names Node II, Node II CBRS and Node 5G as the external modems that attach to it. Core and Pro Care are Teradek’s service offerings.

Teradek also sells accessories, and the official site groups them separately. When you place an order, ask which mounts, cables and power items belong with your transmitter and receiver, so nothing is missing on shoot day.

How to choose the right Teradek line

Start with the problem, not the model name.

• You need to send picture from camera to monitor on set. Look at the Bolt line. Choose between the 750 and 1500 variants by how far you really need to transmit, not by what sounds bigger. Most interior and small location setups do not need the longest range.
• You want data or camera control alongside video. Bolt 7 is the generation built around the separate 900MHz data channel.
• You need a compact transmitter for a small camera. Ace 750 and Ace Micro TX are the names to ask about.
• You stream live events, news or sports. Prism is the family to work from. Prism Flex suits live production with SDI and HDMI sources, and Prism Mobile and Prism Rack are the other form factors in the family.
• You work over cellular networks. Ask about the Node modems and the Core platform for bonding, since Prism Flex uses external modems for LTE and 5G.

If your budget is tight, a single transmitter and receiver set usually does more for a production than extra accessories. Tell us how many cameras you run and we will help you size it.

What to check before buying

A few checks save a lot of trouble on the day.

• Match the generation. SmallHD lists its monitors as compatible with Teradek Bolt and Ace devices using the BB3 chipset. If you plan to mix monitors and transmitters from different years, confirm the pairing first.
• Confirm the camera output. Check whether your camera outputs SDI or HDMI. Bolt 7 also supports a USB-C route on selected cameras, but only selected ones, so ask before assuming.
• Plan power. The Bolt 7 MAX Deluxe set is offered in Gold or V-Mount versions, so match it to the battery plates you already own.
• Check the licence. Wider frequency tuning on Bolt 7 needs the Advanced Spectrum License, which is a separate item.
• Know your streaming destination. For Prism, the receiving end decides the protocol: SRT, RTMP(S), WHIP or MPEG-TS.

Where to buy Teradek in India

Colo Exim is the official distributor of Teradek in India, and the Teradek brand page covers wireless monitoring, live streaming and encoder and decoder products. You can read the full brand overview on our Teradek India page, or look at the rest of our lines on the brands page.

Buying through an Indian importer means one point of contact for model selection, quoting and follow-up questions, instead of working out an overseas order yourself. For the current price on any Teradek model, write to us. We quote against the exact configuration you need.

Many Teradek buyers also run SmallHD monitors, and some SmallHD models take a built-in Bolt 6 unit. If that fits your plan, see SmallHD India as well. For anything else, use the contact page.

Ready to talk Teradek?

Tell us the camera, the monitor or the rig you are building around, and the team will come back with the right fit. Make an inquiry or call us on +91 93204 96801.

Frequently asked questions

Is Teradek available in India?

Yes. Colo Exim is the official distributor of Teradek in India and lists wireless monitoring, live streaming and encoder and decoder products on its Teradek India page. Send an inquiry with your camera and use case and we will suggest the right model.

What is the Teradek Bolt 7?

Bolt 7 is Teradek's latest zero-delay wireless video system. It keeps 6GHz video and adds a 900MHz radio for a separate data channel, and it comes as Bolt 7 750, Bolt 7 1500 and Bolt 7 MAX in transmitter and receiver sets or as single units.

What does Teradek Prism Flex do?

Prism Flex is a 4K HDR streaming-over-IP encoder for live production. Teradek lists up to 4K60 HDR, HEVC or AVC encoding, SRT and RTMP(S) among its protocols, and glass-to-glass latency as low as 80ms.

What is the price of Teradek in India?

Price depends on the model and the set you choose, such as a transmitter, receiver or full set, and on any licence. Contact Colo Exim with the model you want and we will send you a quote.

Which Teradek is right for wireless video on a film set?

The Bolt line is built for that job. Choose Bolt 7 750 or 1500 by the distance you need to cover, and look at Bolt 7 MAX if you want the Deluxe set with Gold or V-Mount power.

Do Teradek and SmallHD work together?

SmallHD offers monitors with an optional built-in Teradek Bolt 6 unit, and lists compatibility with Teradek Bolt and Ace devices using the BB3 chipset. Check the exact pairing for your units before you order.