Teradek RT CTRL.1 Single-Channel Hand Controller
CurrentSingle-axis wireless lens controller for focus, iris, or zoom with SmallHD monitor lens data overlays Raw value as published“Single-axis wireless lens controller for focus, iris, or zoom with SmallHD monitor lens data overlays | note: Under 20 words; factual description” Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.ctrl-1-single-channel-lens-controllerhttps://teradek.com/products/ctrl-1-single-channel-lens-controller Tier: OfficialObserved 2026-10-21Confidence: high Method: humanReview: draft1 alternative claimOverrides the official claim Open source ↗
The workflows Teradek RT CTRL.1 Single-Channel Hand Controller serves, how well it fits each, which slot it fills, and what else is needed.
Core1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless focus/iris/zoom (FIZ) lens control WF-14 |
Core | Lens control handset: Hand unit the focus puller holds; sends FIZ commands to an MDR receiver and motor. 1. control 1 per lens axis (or 1 CTRL.1 per single axis; several RT units can control other axes of the same lens) |
Companion: prod.smallhd-cine-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-10, prod.smallhd-focus-bolt-500-tx, tp.generic.pre-marked-focus-rings |
— Caveat: Range 1500 m (5000 ft, vendor) line-of-sight in USA/FCC mode, 150 m (500 ft, vendor) indoors; 2.4 GHz FHSS; the cited pages give no EU/CE-mode range. Single axis only. |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.guide-teradek-com.a.1960430-ctrl-3-controllerhttps://guide.teradek.com/a/1960430-ctrl-3-controller
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.announcing-teradek-rt-remote-lens-camera-control-systemshttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/announcing-teradek-rt-remote-lens-camera-control-systems
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.ctrl-1-single-channel-lens-controllerhttps://teradek.com/products/ctrl-1-single-channel-lens-controller
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.rt-single-channel-kithttps://teradek.com/products/rt-single-channel-kit
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: high |
Supporting1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-set zero-delay monitoring WF-09 |
Supporting | Mounts on the SmallHD monitor that shows the zero-delay video and sends lens maps for overlays; it does not carry video itself. 2. control 1 per focus-puller monitor |
— Companion: prod.smallhd-cine-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-10, prod.smallhd-focus-bolt-500-tx |
— Caveat: Overlays need a monitor interface cable, sold separately; the video is carried by the Bolt link, not by CTRL.1. | Requires (as stated): Bolt TX/RX (video chain) |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.first-impressions-of-teradek-rt-s-follow-focus-overlays-feat-1st-ac-tyler-hollmanhttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/first-impressions-of-teradek-rt-s-follow-focus-overlays-feat-1st-ac-tyler-hollman
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.how-teradek-rt-works-with-your-smallhd-monitorhttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/how-teradek-rt-works-with-your-smallhd-monitor
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: high |
Not suitable7 workflows
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera-to-cloud dailies and proxies WF-12 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| Cloud video village / remote review on set WF-11 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| ENG / breaking news live shot WF-01 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| Live post review (editorial, HDR color) WF-13 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| RF camera for live sports / IMAG WF-03 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| UAV / public safety situational awareness WF-08 |
Not suitable | — | — | WF-08 is video from an encoder on a UAV or vehicle to a command centre. This product carries no video; its drone/gimbal mention only says the receiver is small enough to mount on such rigs. | — |
| Wireless camera control and live color WF-10 |
Not suitable | — | — | WF-10 is wireless camera control and live colour (LUT/CDL) to a DIT cart. This product only drives lens motors and, at most, camera run/stop; no colour or LUT path is documented. | — |