# Teradek RT MDR.X 3-Axis Lens Control Receiver w/ Bluetooth

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

Full-featured 3-channel wireless lens control receiver with integrated Bluetooth, OLED screen, and dedicated motor ports

## Identity

- Id: `prod.mdr-x`. 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 2019-05-30.
- 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 RT MDR.X 3-Axis Lens Control Receiver w/ Bluetooth; MDR.X.
- SKUs (1): 15-0010 "Teradek RT MDR.X 3-Axis Lens Control Receiver w/ Bluetooth".
- Replaces: nothing recorded. Replaced by: [Teradek MDR.S](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s.md).

## Key facts

- <a id="specs-video-max_resolution"></a>MDR.X: 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.X: bit depth 8-bit. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Non-video product; telemetry packet data word size.
- <a id="specs-latency_ms_typical"></a>MDR.X: typical latency 2 ms. Test conditions: RF transmission delay from CTRL.1 / CTRL.3 / CTRL.5 controller to MDR.X receiver over 2.4 GHz FHSS link. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), seen 2026-10-21; also stated by official page (https://guide.teradek.com/a/1960472-mdr-x-receiver). Source note: "B&H". Note: 2 ms transmission delay from controller to receiver.
- <a id="specs-transport-bonding_links_max"></a>MDR.X: 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.X: line-of-sight range 1500 m (4900 ft). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), 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.X: weight 136 g (4.8 oz). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "B&H". Note: 136 g (4.8 oz) lightweight machined aluminum chassis.
- <a id="specs-video-max_frame_rate_fps"></a>MDR.X: 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.X: inputs: none (wireless lens control receiver - no video inputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Lens control receiver without physical video input interfaces.
- <a id="specs-video-outputs"></a>MDR.X: outputs: none (wireless lens control receiver - no video outputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Lens control receiver without physical video output interfaces.
- <a id="specs-video-codecs"></a>MDR.X: 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.X: receivers per transmitter 3. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Controls up to 3 dedicated motor channels (Focus, Iris, Zoom).
- <a id="specs-transport-protocols"></a>MDR.X: protocols: other. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/mdr-x), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Teradek RT proprietary 2.4 GHz FHSS protocol.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_typical"></a>MDR.X: typical power draw 2 W. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: 2W nominal idle/telemetry power consumption (excluding active motor draw).
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_max"></a>MDR.X: maximum power draw 35 W. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Up to 35W peak power pass-through with 3 high-torque motors under simultaneous load.

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

## Price

- MDR.X: US list price at teradek.com: $749, 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: Remote 3-channel lens control and camera run/stop on Steadicam, crane, gimbal, and car 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: Multi-operator lens control utilizing dual AUX ports for simultaneous hardwired zoom rocker and focus wheels ([Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-07.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: Studio motorized lens tracking and iris control on virtual production and LED volume stages ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Not for: Zero-delay video transmission.
- Not for: bonded cellular transmission.
- Not for: stand-alone video monitoring without Bolt system.
- Not for: camera control without compatible RT cables.

## Topics

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

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