ARRI ECS Software Updates

ARRI has announced new SUPs for the NIA-1, Hi-5, and a range of other devices within the ARRI Electronic Control System. Key new features include support of extended Sony Venice camera control with the NIA-1 and improved control of the ALEXA 35 Xtreme when using the RIA-1 or cforce mini RF as a radio host. 

This coordinated release of new firmware versions ensures that all of the new features and fixes are available across the entire ECS system simultaneously.

Hi-5 & Hi-5 SX SUP 3.3.0

The new SUP enables Hi‑5/Hi‑5 SX support for the ALEXA 35 Xtreme not only when connecting directly to the camera, but also via ECS tool like the RIA‑1, ZMU‑4, or cforce mini RF. The Hi‑5’s Cam screen will now indicate Sensor Overdrive mode and ARRICORE recording, and a new display segment shows the active sensor mode and recording resolution.

Other enhancements when connecting to the camera via the RIA‑1, ZMU‑4, or cforce mini include Enhanced Sensitivity support, long-press user button functionality (e.g., for SDI Zoom (Smart) or Calibrate Lens Motors), and a new Camera Zoom category of user button, allowing control of multiple zoom functions from up to 11 user buttons.

Overview of new features

• Support for ALEXA 35 Xtreme when connected to RIA‑1, ZMU‑4 or cforce mini RF
• Sensor Mode and Recording Resolution display when connected to RIA‑1, ZMU‑4 or cforce mini RF
• Enhanced Sensitivity Support when connected to RIA‑1, ZMU‑4 or cforce mini RF
• Long-Press User Button Functionality when connected to RIA‑1, ZMU‑4 or cforce mini RF
• Zoom User Buttons Support when connected to RIA‑1, ZMU‑4 or cforce mini RF
• Bug fixes

RIA-1 SUP 2.5.0

The RIA‑1 SUP 2.5.0 is a compatibility and bugfix update to ensure that it works with the latest ECS features. In addition, it contains a few features and improvements that are listed below.

Overview of new features 

• Support for additional Camera information
• Bug fixes and Improvements

NIA-1 SUP 1.1.1

The Network Interface Adapter NIA-1 is a small but powerful tool that brings LBUS camera and lens control systems into modern IP workflows. Among the many advantages of Ethernet-based camera control is expanded access to third-party camera settings via ECS devices. With this new SUP, the NIA-1 now offers support for the Sony Venice 2, user button support for the Sony BURANO, playback support for the Sony BURANO and Blackmagic URSA Cine, and illuminated indication of an active USB-C connection.

Please note that for this update only one firmware file should be on the USB stick.

Overview of new features 

• Sony Venice 2 Support
• Sony BURANO User Button Support
• Sony BURANO Playback Support
• Blackmagic URSA Cine Playback Support
• USB-C Link indication
• Bug fixes

ZMU-4 SUP 1.5.0

The ZMU‑4 SUP 1.5.0 is a compatibility update to ensure that it works with the latest ECS features.

Overview of new features 

• Support for additional Camera information

cforce mini RF SUP 2.5.0

The cforce mini RF SUP 2.5.0 is a compatibility update to ensure that it works with the latest ECS features.

Overview of new features

• Support for additional Camera information