# RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs

Data version 6d29e2f86993, built 2026-10-26; facts on this page checked 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-23.

Intelligent auto-switcher selecting strongest signal across up to six Bolt or Ranger receivers with zero delay

## Identity

- Id: `prod.rf-x`. Brand: Teradek. Family: [RF-X](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products.md?family=fam.rf-x), line RF-X. Category: Broadcast RF.
- Status: current; launched 2026-02-12.
- 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: RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs; RF-X.
- SKUs (1): 10-2350 "RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs".
- Replaces: nothing recorded. Replaced by: no successor announced.

## Key facts

- <a id="specs-video-max_resolution"></a>RF-X: highest resolution: DCI 4K (4096 × 2160). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-video-bit_depth"></a>RF-X: bit depth 10-bit. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-latency_ms_typical"></a>RF-X: typical latency 1 ms. Test conditions: Vendor figure; zero added latency (<0.001s) across SDI inputs. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21. Source wording: "Delay (TX to RX): <0.001sec".
- <a id="specs-transport-bonding_links_max"></a>RF-X: most bonded links 0. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-physical-weight_g"></a>RF-X: weight 855 g (30.2 oz). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "1.9 lbs".
- <a id="specs-video-max_frame_rate_fps"></a>RF-X: highest frame rate 60 fps. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-video-inputs"></a>RF-X: inputs: 6x 12G-SDI, 1x 12G-SDI over optical fiber (SFP). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-video-outputs"></a>RF-X: outputs: 2x 12G-SDI, 1x 12G-SDI over optical fiber (SFP). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-video-codecs"></a>RF-X: codecs: Uncompressed (zero-delay baseband SDI switching). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/pages/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-transport-protocols"></a>RF-X: protocols: other. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_typical"></a>RF-X: typical power draw 18 W. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_max"></a>RF-X: maximum power draw 36 W. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/rf-x), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "36W PSU".

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

## Price

- RF-X: US list price at teradek.com: $4,490, excl. tax, seen 2026-10-21.
- Dealer, distributor and wholesale prices are not published.

## What it is for

- Designed for: Automated zero-delay receiver switching for roaming cameras in congested RF stadiums and live broadcasts ([RF camera for live sports / IMAG](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03.md)).
- Also used for: Redundant wireless video reception for Steadicam and mobile operators in concert and arena productions ([Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-07.md)).
- Also used for: Continuous signal monitoring and zero-delay wireless feed to video village during complex tracking shots ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Multi-unit optical fiber linking to distribute clean auto-switched wireless feeds across large production facilities ([RF camera for live sports / IMAG](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03.md)).
- Not for: Bonded cellular internet streaming.
- Not for: standalone wireless RF transmission without external Bolt or Ranger receivers.
- Not for: internet video encoding.

## Topics

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

## Compare

- [Compare RF-X with Ranger Micro](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ranger-micro,prod.rf-x) (same category and role).
- [Compare RF-X with Ranger Mk II](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ranger-mk-ii,prod.rf-x) (same category and role).
- The site publishes no comparisons with competitors' products.

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