The Mutiny ISO X2 AND ISO X2+ are True 12G SDI 1:2 (1 in 2 out) video distribution amplifier with a 12G isolator built in and re-clocked outputs. The ISO X2+ adds 2x 2pin power outputs (5amp limit) to power monitors or a wireless video transmitter or both.
The ISO X2 and ISO X2+ system were co-developed with FreakshowHD and feature everything the MSX2 series offers, plus more. The solution not only protects your 12G port on your camera, monitor, or other 12G SDI device, but also maintains quality and can handle long-distance cable runs (extending a DCI 4K signal up to 75 m).
Instead of removing the 12G SDI cable from the camera when powering up/down the camera and between battery swaps, you simply switch from the signal (SIG) to isolation (ISO) mode. Once switched to ISO the red LED turns off and your signal feed to your monitor/wireless TX is cut while maintaining ground at all times. You then swap your battery with a fresh one. Once everything is on, you switch back to signal (SIG) the red LED turns on and your video feed is now live again.
The isolator does require power via a 2pin 0B input. Once the isolator is in ISO mode, it retains isolation when power is removed between battery swaps.
The 12G isolator features two levels of protection. The first level of protection is an ESD smart circuit that is AC-coupled, preventing any DC present on the signal. The second level of protection is a logic switch, which is a button with electronic switching that, when engaged, cuts the signal path to the camera and to the monitor / wireless transmitter electronically, keeping only ground connected at all times. This arrests any power spikes from going back to the camera’s sensitive 12G SDI port via the signal wire, which is the center pin of the SDI cable.
They recommend Safetap V4 power cables versus standard D/P-tap cables. Safetap V4 cables electronically connect ground before positive, making for an even higher level of safety for all your devices.
12G SDI cameras that can be protected with our isolator:
- BLACKMAGIC (PYXIS, URSA MINI PRO, etc),
- RED (KOMODO / KOMODO-X / V-RAPTOR S35/VV/XL),
- Sony (Venice / Venice 2 / FX6 / FX9 / FR7,
- ARRI (Alexa 35),
- Canon (C300 MKIII/C500 MKII) and more for up to 4K 1000fps at 23.98-30hz output.
Specificatons
Mounting 1/4-20 captive screw with removable, re-orientable Arri locating pin and includes a 3/8-16 adapter.
- Formats
- 4K 12G-SDI, Ultra 4K 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, 1.5G-SDI, 270Mb-SDI.
- Meets and exceeds SMPTE-424, SMPTE-292, SMPTE-259
- Inputs
- 1x12G/ 6G/ 3G/ 1.5G/ 270Mb
- Auto-selectable SDI
- 1xBNC
- Power 5-36v input. Output equals what is input and has a 4A MAX limit on all outputs
- Outputs
- (same as above, but with proper number of outputs for each device), equalization and re-clocking
- Cable Re-clocking and Equalization
- (all with Belden 1694A – divide by half for Belden 1505): 75 meters (246ft) at 12G, 100 meters (328ft) at 6G, 220 meters (722ft) at 3G, 265 meters (870ft) at HD, 530 meters (1740ft) at SD
- Input Return Loss
- -8dB at 12G, -9dB at 6G, -13dB at 3G, -18dB HD/SD
- Output Return Loss
- -6dB at 12G, -8.5dB at 6G, -15dB at 3G, -23dB at HD/SDI
Pricing and Availability
The Mutiny ISO X2 AND ISO X2+ retails for $459. ships approximately end of MAY. ISO X2+ will ship in the first week of June
