# Teradek MDR.S

Data version 6d29e2f86993, built 2026-10-26; facts on this page checked 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-23.

Compact and ultralight 3-channel wireless lens control receiver with integrated Bluetooth and OLED display

## Identity

- Id: `prod.mdr-s`. Brand: Teradek. Family: [Teradek RT](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products.md?family=fam.teradek-rt), line Teradek RT. Category: Lens control.
- Status: current; launched 2022-06-09.
- Owner, 2026-10-22: There is no official end-of-life policy yet (one is being worked on); until it exists, support covers every product, so no end-of-support date is given.
- Names: Teradek MDR.S; MDR.S.
- SKUs (1): 15-0049 "Teradek MDR.S".
- Replaces: nothing recorded. Replaced by: no successor announced.

## Key facts

- <a id="specs-video-max_resolution"></a>MDR.S: highest resolution: Other. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Non-video product; transmits lens control telemetry.
- <a id="specs-video-bit_depth"></a>MDR.S: bit depth 8-bit. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Non-video product; default telemetry word size.
- <a id="specs-latency_ms_typical"></a>MDR.S: typical latency 2 ms. Test conditions: RF transmission delay from CTRL.1 / CTRL.3 controller to MDR.S receiver over 2.4 GHz FHSS link. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "B&H". Note: 2 ms transmission delay from controller to receiver.
- <a id="specs-transport-bonding_links_max"></a>MDR.S: most bonded links 0. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: No bonded links.
- <a id="specs-rf-range_m_los"></a>MDR.S: line-of-sight range 1500 m (4900 ft). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "B&H". Note: Up to 5,000 ft (1,500 m) line of sight in USA/FCC mode; up to 150 m indoors. The note's own figures disagree: 5,000 ft (1,500 m): 1,500 m is about 4,921 ft, and 5,000 ft is about 1,524 m.
- <a id="specs-physical-weight_g"></a>MDR.S: weight 68 g (2.4 oz). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "B&H". Note: 68 g (2.4 oz) ultralight weight.
- <a id="specs-video-max_frame_rate_fps"></a>MDR.S: highest frame rate 0 fps. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Non-video product; no video frame rate.
- <a id="specs-video-inputs"></a>MDR.S: inputs: none (wireless lens control receiver - no video inputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Lens control receiver without video input interfaces.
- <a id="specs-video-outputs"></a>MDR.S: outputs: none (wireless lens control receiver - no video outputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Lens control receiver without video output interfaces.
- <a id="specs-video-codecs"></a>MDR.S: codecs: none (Teradek RT FHSS telemetry packets). Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Proprietary zero-latency motor command packets.
- <a id="specs-rf-max_rx_per_tx"></a>MDR.S: receivers per transmitter 3. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Supports up to 3 daisy-chained motors (Focus, Iris, Zoom).
- <a id="specs-transport-protocols"></a>MDR.S: protocols: other. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-s), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Teradek RT proprietary 2.4 GHz FHSS protocol.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_typical"></a>MDR.S: typical power draw 1.5 W. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: 1.5W nominal idle/telemetry power consumption (excluding active motor draw).
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_max"></a>MDR.S: maximum power draw 30 W. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Up to 30W peak pass-through with 3 high-torque motors under full load.

Every spec with its source and date is on the topic pages listed under "Topics" below.

## Price

- MDR.S: US list price at teradek.com: $499, excl. tax, seen 2026-10-21.
- Dealer, distributor and wholesale prices are not published.

## What it is for

- Designed for: Wireless 3-axis focus, iris, and zoom lens control for motion picture cameras ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Lightweight remote lens control and run/stop on Steadicam, gimbal, and drone camera rigs ([Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-07.md)).
- Also used for: Wireless lens mapping and focus configuration via Teradek RT iOS mobile app over Bluetooth ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Multi-camera live event and broadcast wireless camera lens iris and focus shading control ([RF camera for live sports / IMAG](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03.md)).
- Also used for: Compact motorized lens tracking and iris control on compact virtual production rigs ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Not for: Long-distance bonded cellular video transmission.
- Not for: standalone video transmission without Bolt system.
- Not for: camera control without compatible RT cables.

## Topics

- [Video, audio and latency](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/video.md)
- [Radio](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/rf.md)
- [Transport, network and control](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/transport.md)
- [Physical](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/physical.md)
- [Power](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/power.md)
- [Regulatory](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/regulatory.md)
- [Lifecycle and firmware](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/lifecycle.md)
- [Variants](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/variants.md)
- [Compatibility](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/compatibility.md)
- [Workflows](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/workflows.md)
- [Network requirements](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/network.md)
- [Support](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/support.md)
- [Prices](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s/prices.md)

## Compare

- [Compare MDR.S with Teradek RT CTRL.1 Single-Channel Hand Controller](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-1-single-channel-lens-controller,prod.mdr-s) (same category and role).
- [Compare MDR.S with Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller,prod.mdr-s) (same category and role).
- [Compare MDR.S with Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-5,prod.mdr-s) (same category and role).
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