SMARThead

SMARThead™ is a highly versatile, compact remote head, created to provide a comprehensive robotic camera solution for high quality broadcast applications.

Designed and developed in-house, the widely acclaimed ACS SMARThead™ remote head series, currently available in two versions, standard (SMARThead2 – ENG Broadcast Lens Type) and heavy weight (SMARThead3 – Box Lens Type and Beautycam applications), includes a range of advanced features that are key to an efficient workflow in today’s production environment.

With a custom designed 12G SMPTE Fibre Transmission system and array of mounting hardware available, SMARThead™ is fast to rig, features diverse control functions and is highly configurable for a diverse range

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Features

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Specifications

  • SMARThead™ key features include:
    Compact robotic full camera channel – based on the Sony HDC-P50 (UHD) and HDC-P31 (HD 1080p HDR) broadcast camera types*
    Utilizes direct drive motors and microprocessor control for precision movement
    Supplied with highly configurable bespoke 12G SMPTE fibre transmission system
    Single cable solution (SMPTE) with power over SMPTE (SMF and SHED options also available)
    Supports a select range of Broadcast lens types from ENG wide angle to long zoom box type lenses
    Wide range of in-house design and manufactured mounting hardware available including variable height stands and truss mounts
    Fast to rig and highly dependable
    Diverse control systems options including multi-camera control, real time lens feedback data and programmable shot box
    Full pairing and control integration with ACS Vertical Track and MG2 Rail systems
    Can provide positional head and lens data for AR graphics applications
    *Custom camera (e.g. alternative broadcast box type cameras including cinematic) and lens payloads available on request – subject to development
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