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

Name: RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs
Brand: Teradek

Current

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

Variant · changes specs, prices and SKU-level compatibility

All variants1 SKU RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs10-2350

List price · US $4,490.00excl. tax · 2026-10-21

Works with 03003

Spec completeness3930/58Updated 2026-10-21

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01 OverviewWhat it is, who it is for, what it is not for 8/83/8Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Variants · Workflows

Designed for

Automated zero-delay receiver switching for roaming cameras in congested RF stadiums and live broadcasts broadcast · RF camera for live sports / IMAG vendor claim

Also used for

Redundant wireless video reception for Steadicam and mobile operators in concert and arena productions live production · Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) vendor claim

Continuous signal monitoring and zero-delay wireless feed to video village during complex tracking shots cinema · On-set zero-delay monitoring case study

Multi-unit optical fiber linking to distribute clean auto-switched wireless feeds across large production facilities broadcast · RF camera for live sports / IMAG vendor claim

Not for

Bonded cellular internet streaming

standalone wireless RF transmission without external Bolt or Ranger receivers

internet video encoding

Replaces — Replaced by None announced

What sets it apart

Auto-switching across up to 6 receivers
zero added latency (<0.001s)
seamless hit-less failover
12G-SDI optical fiber SFP linking
dedicated multiview output

In the box

RF-X
36W 2pin to AC Power PSU
(Additional RXs and SDI cables not included)

Companion gear

02 Technical specsLike-for-like numbers with units and test conditions 39/5830/58Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Video, audio and latency · Radio · Transport, network and control · Physical · Power

Grouped in template order. Metric first, imperial in brackets: v published by the vendor, c calculated by the catalog. Latency is printed with its test conditions.
Field	Value	Last checked
Video
Inputs	6x 12G-SDI, 1x 12G-SDI over optical fiber (SFP)	2026-10-21
Outputs	2x 12G-SDI, 1x 12G-SDI over optical fiber (SFP)	2026-10-21
Max resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)	2026-10-21
Max frame rate	60 fps	2026-10-21
Supported formats	4K DCI p23.98-60, UHD p23.98-60, 1080p23.98-60, 1080psf23.98-30, 1080i50/59.94/60, 720p50/59.94/60	2026-10-21
Bit depth	10-bit	2026-10-21
Chroma	4:2:2	2026-10-21
HDR formats	PQ, HLG	2026-10-21
Codecs	Uncompressed (zero-delay baseband SDI switching)	2026-10-21
Bitrate min	Not documented	—
Bitrate max	Not documented	—
General
Latency typical	1 ms Test conditions: Vendor figure; zero added latency (<0.001s) across SDI inputs	2026-10-21
Latency min	1 ms	2026-10-21
Cloud targets	Not documented	—
Audio
Channels max	8	2026-10-21
Formats	Embedded SDI audio pass-through	2026-10-21
Transport
Protocols	other	2026-10-21
Bonding supported	No	2026-10-21
Bonding links max	0	2026-10-21
Bonding by type	Not documented	—
Bonding requires	Not documented	—
Cellular
Internal modems	0	2026-10-21
Technology	none	2026-10-21
Bands	Not documented	—
EU operator tested	Not documented	—
Network
Ethernet ports	1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)	2026-10-21
Wi-Fi	Not documented	—
USB	1x USB-C; 1x 5-pin locking connector CCU	2026-10-21
Security
Encryption	Not documented	—
RF
Video bands	Not documented	—
Data bands	2400 - 2483.5	2026-10-21
Range		—
Channel bandwidth	Not documented	—
TX power	Not documented	—
Max RX per TX	Not documented	—
Licensed bands	Not documented	—
Recording
Media	Not documented	—
Formats	Not documented	—
Proxy metadata	Not documented	—
Physical
Weight	855 gv30.2 ozc	2026-10-21
Dimensions	221 × 175 × 44 mmv8.7 × 6.89 × 1.7 inc	2026-10-21
Operating temp min	0 °Cv32 °Fc	2026-10-21
Operating temp max	40 °Cv104 °Fc	2026-10-21
Ingress protection	IP20	2026-10-21
Mounting	1/2-width 1U rack shelf, brackets available for mounting two side-by-side, 1/4-20	2026-10-21
Display	OLED front panel with joystick navigation	2026-10-21
Power
Input min	10 V	2026-10-21
Input max	32 V	2026-10-21
Consumption typical	18 W	2026-10-21
Consumption max	36 W	2026-10-21
Battery mounts	none	2026-10-21
Connector	2-pin locking circular connector (10-32 VDC)	2026-10-21

03 Protocol supportListed transport protocols, and what compatibility edges say about the rest 5/82/8Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Transport, network and control

SupportedLimited (condition)No (an edge says none)Unknown (not listed, no edge)

Protocols listed in the specs, plus protocols named by a compatibility edge. A protocol that is not listed is Unknown, never No.
Protocol	Support	Basis	Condition	Source
Other	Supported	Listed as other (not a named protocol)	—
HLS	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
MPEG-TS	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
RIST	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
RTMP	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
RTMPS	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
RTSP	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
SRT	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
TRT	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
WebRTC	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
WHEP	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented
WHIP	Unknown	Not listed; no edge	—	Not documented

Supported video formats

4K DCI p23.98-60
UHD p23.98-60
1080p23.98-60
1080psf23.98-30
1080i50/59.94/60
720p50/59.94/60

Codecs

Uncompressed (zero-delay baseband SDI switching)

Transport

Bonding supported: No
Bonding links max: 0

04 Control & firmwareAPI, web UI, apps, cloud management, firmware 6/8Updated 2026-10-23

In full: Transport, network and control · Lifecycle and firmware

Apps: Bolt App (iOS, Android), Bolt Manager (macOS, Windows)
Web UI: Yes
API: Not documented
Cloud management: Not documented
Firmware current version: 1.0.20260819
Firmware release date: 2026-08-19
Firmware update method: Web UI via Ethernet; USB-C via Bolt Manager
Firmware feed key: rf-x

05 Works withWill this break my current setup? 3/6Updated 2026-10-21

In full: Compatibility

✓ 0◐ 3⌂ 0✕ 0? 3

◐ Works with limits

Bolt 6 · pairs with
Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless RX · pairs with
Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless TX · pairs with

? Unknown

Bolt 4K · pairs with
Ranger Micro · pairs with
Ranger Mk II · pairs with

Open compatibility Check against the gear you own →

06 Known issues & firmwareFixes by firmware release, and open gaps noted on the record 4/61/6Updated 2026-10-23

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In full: Lifecycle and firmware

No known-issue records Fixes appear in firmware release notes; open problems appear only as notes on the record. Community reports are not collected.

Firmware releases

Version	Released	Package	Release notes	Source
1.0.20260819 Current	2026-08-19	RF-X Firmware	Release notes
1.0.20260218	2026-02-19	RF-X Firmware	Release notes

Notes on this record (23)

EUR pricing not available: store serves USD only (?currency=EUR / ?country=DE return USD prices; /en-de, /de, /en-eu paths 404)
tco.warranty_months: Teradek-wide manufacturer's warranty stated on the Pro Care comparison table
price_tier not derived: only product with a list price in its family
Rejected alternative per decision 3: ODS category 'zero_delay_wireless' (expected 'wireless_broadcast').
ODS variants (names only): 1/2-width 1U Rackmount
ODS RF-X specs.video.bitrate_max_mbps = 12000 Mbps not claimed: interface / link bandwidth of an uncompressed RF link, not a video bitrate. Source text: Teradek product data; note:
ODS correction (RF-X specs.latency_ms_typical): original cell 0.001 stored as 1; entered in seconds in an ms row ('<0.001 sec' / '<1 ms'); x1000; the Notes cell is empty, so applied with low confidence.
ODS correction (RF-X specs.latency_ms_min): original cell 0.001 stored as 1; entered in seconds in an ms row ('<0.001 sec' / '<1 ms'); x1000; the Notes cell is empty, so applied with low confidence.
ODS RF-X specs.network.wifi says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 87).
ODS RF-X specs.security.encryption says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 89).
ODS RF-X specs.cloud_targets says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 90).
ODS RF-X specs.rf.video_bands_ghz says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 91).
ODS RF-X specs.rf.licensed_bands says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 97).
ODS RF-X specs.recording.media says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 98).
ODS RF-X control.api says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 116).
ODS RF-X control.cloud_management says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 117).
ODS RF-X tco.required_licences says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 164).
ODS RF-X tco.required_subscriptions says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 165).
ODS use_cases[0] source differs from the array source: src.teradek-com.pages.rf-x
ODS use_cases[1] source differs from the array source: src.teradek-com.pages.rf-x
ODS use_cases[2] source differs from the array source: src.teradek-com.pages.rf-x
ODS use_cases[3] source differs from the array source: src.teradek-com.products.rf-x
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.

07 Price & hidden feesWhat it costs to buy in your country and what is not in the box

In full: Prices

Every observation, newest first within an item. Stale rows are greyed; quote rows have no amount and are never treated as prices.
Item	Seller	Country	Amount	VAT	Type	Seen	Link
10-2350	Teradek store (teradek.com)	US	$4,490.00	excl. tax	List	2026-10-21	Go to seller ↗
10-2350	B&H Photo Video	US	$4,490.00	excl. tax	Street	2026-10-20	Go to seller ↗
10-2350	NEFAL.tv	DE	€4,390.00	excl. VAT	Street	2026-10-20	Go to seller ↗

All prices for RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs · TCO scenarios

Required to run

Required accessories: 36W 2-pin to AC power PSU, 12G-SDI BNC cables, Teradek Bolt or Ranger receivers
Optional accessories: Full-Width 1 RU Rackmount Kit for RF-X, 12G-SDI Single-Mode Optical Fiber SFP Module, 2-Pin to D-Tap cable
Required licences: —
Required subscriptions: —

08 Support in your regionWarranty, support plans, repair and lifecycle 4/60/6Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Support · Lifecycle and firmware

Warranty (months): 12 months
Support plans: —
Repair turnaround, EU: 10 days
Refurbished available: Not documented
Useful life (months): 60 months
MTBF (hours): 50,000 h

Open support in your region →

09 Getting it runningSetup time, crew and who operates it 6/60/6Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Workflows

Setup time (min): 5 min
Crew required: 1
Operator roles: Video Engineer, RF Technician, DIT, Camera Assistant (AC), Switcher Operator
Typical bitrate: 0 Mbps
Typical data per hour (GB): 0 GB
Residual value after 36 months (%): 45

10 Physical logisticsPower, mounting, contents and shipping 11/1110/11Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Physical · Power

Weight: 855 gv30.2 ozc
Dimensions: 221 × 175 × 44 mmv8.7 × 6.89 × 1.7 inc
Operating temp min: 0 °Cv32 °Fc
Operating temp max: 40 °Cv104 °Fc
Ingress protection: IP20
Mounting: 1/2-width 1U rack shelf, brackets available for mounting two side-by-side, 1/4-20
Display: OLED front panel with joystick navigation
Country of origin: US
HS code: 8525.50

11 Feature gating & lock-inRequired accessories, licences and subscriptions 4/41/4Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Transport, network and control

Required subscription: None
Required licence: None
Required accessories: 36W 2-pin to AC power PSU, 12G-SDI BNC cables, Teradek Bolt or Ranger receivers
Optional accessories: Full-Width 1 RU Rackmount Kit for RF-X, 12G-SDI Single-Mode Optical Fiber SFP Module, 2-Pin to D-Tap cable
With Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless RX: Loses 900 MHz data channel
With Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless TX: Loses 900 MHz data channel

12 Network & regulatoryInterfaces, EU conformity and where each band may be used 4/81/8Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Regulatory · Network requirements

Ethernet: 1x 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
Wi-Fi: Not documented
USB: 1x USB-C; 1x 5-pin locking connector CCU
RF output power: Not published; ask Teradek support
CE (RED): Yes
RoHS / WEEE: Yes
Licence required: never
EU RF notes: No internal RF transmitter; complies with EU EMC and low voltage directives
Restricted countries: Not documented
EU cellular bands: Not documented
Declaration of conformity: Teradek does not publish this

Band allowances by region

No band allowances recorded Network requirements sheet for the full chain →

StatusCurrent

FamilyRF-X · RF-X

Variants10-2350

CategoryBroadcast RF

Launched2026-02-12

Record reviewDraft

Newest list price per currencyStale and quote rows are excluded

$4,490.00USexcl. tax · Teradek store (teradek.com) · 2026-10-21

Converted for comparison ≈ £4,028incl. 20% GB VAT, converted From US$4,490.00 excl. tax (US, seen 2026-10-21) · 1 USD = 0.7476 GBP (ECB cross rate via EUR, 2026-10-22) · VAT added at 20%. Not an offer price.

Import into United Kingdom

HS code8525.50

Duty, UK Global Tariff0%

No US tariff preference: the third-country duty applies to US-origin goods.

Import VAT20%

Customs and VAT by country

Works withWorks fully0 Works with limits3 Works locally only0 Does not work0 Unknown3

Workflows3

Spec completeness3930/58

Last updated2026-10-21

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