Serv 4K (2024)

Name: Serv 4K (2024)
Brand: Teradek

Current

Compact 4K HDR video transmitter and streaming encoder for local monitoring and camera-to-cloud workflows

Variant · changes specs, prices and SKU-level compatibility

All variants1 SKU Serv 4K (2024)10-2870

List price · US $3,140.00excl. tax · 2026-10-21

Works with 30017

Spec completeness4538/58Updated 2026-10-21

Card JSON ↓

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

Local wireless 4K HDR monitoring on set via VUER app for up to 20 iOS and Android devices cinema · Cloud video village / remote review on set vendor claim

Also used for

Camera-to-cloud proxy and dailies upload to Frame.io, Sony Ci, and AWS S3 cinema · Camera-to-cloud dailies and proxies vendor claim

Live 4K HDR video feed streaming to Teradek TV cloud video village cinema · Cloud video village / remote review on set vendor claim

Point-to-point contribution and return video feeds broadcast · Point-to-point contribution / return feeds vendor claim

Not for

Zero-delay on-set focus monitoring≈ Inferred

Replaces — Replaced by None announced

What sets it apart

Up to 20 local iOS/Android devices on set
4K HDR 10-bit 4:2:2
12G-SDI loop-through
SD card recording
Frame.io and Teradek TV integration

In the box

x 1 Serv 4K (2024)
x 2 Antenna 2dBi WiFi 2.4/5.8 GHz
x 1 PSU 2pin Conn. to 30W AC Adapter (Int) Cable - 6ft
x 1 Power adapters.
x 1 (Bit 118) 2pin to D-Tap Cable - 18in
x 1 SDI - BNC to BNC Cable - 10in"

Companion gear

02 Technical specsLike-for-like numbers with units and test conditions 45/5838/58Updated 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	1x 12G-SDI, 1x HDMI 2.0	2026-10-21
Outputs	1x 12G-SDI loop	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, 1080i50/59.94/60, 720p50-60	2026-10-21
Bit depth	10-bit	2026-10-21
Chroma	4:2:2	2026-10-21
HDR formats	PQ, HLG, P3D65-PQ	2026-10-21
Codecs	HEVC Main/Main 10, AVC Baseline/Main/High	2026-10-21
Bitrate min	0.5 Mbps	2026-10-21
Bitrate max	45 Mbps	2026-10-21
General
Latency typical	60 ms Test conditions: Local Wi-Fi to iOS VUER app, 4K30 HEVC	2026-10-21
Latency min	20 ms	2026-10-21
Cloud targets	svc.core-classic, svc.teradek-tv, tp.adobe.frame-io, tp.sony.ci, tp.pix.pix, tp.amazon.s3	2026-10-21
Audio
Channels max	8	2026-10-21
Formats	Stereo, 5.1, 7.1, AAC-LC	2026-10-21
Transport
Protocols	TRT, SRT, RTMP, RTMPS, RTSP, HLS, MPEG-TS, other	2026-10-21
Bonding supported	No	2026-10-21
Bonding links max	1	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 RJ45	2026-10-21
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax MIMO 2.4/5GHz	2026-10-21
USB	1x USB-C	2026-10-21
Security
Encryption	AES-256	2026-10-21
RF
Video bands	Not documented	—
Data bands	Not documented	—
Range		—
Channel bandwidth	Not documented	—
TX power	Not documented	—
Max RX per TX	Not documented	—
Licensed bands	Not documented	—
Recording
Media	Full-size SD card	2026-10-21
Formats	MP4 (AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)	2026-10-21
Proxy metadata	File name, timecode, colour metadata	2026-10-21
Physical
Weight	476 gv16.8 ozc	2026-10-21
Dimensions	150 × 107 × 36 mmv5.9 × 4.21 × 1.4 inc	2026-10-21
Operating temp min	0 °Cv32 °Fc	2026-10-21
Operating temp max	40 °Cv104 °Fc	2026-10-21
Ingress protection	Not documented	—
Mounting	1/4-20, 2x M3, V-mount, Gold-mount	2026-10-21
Display	OLED Status Display w/Nav Control Buttons	2026-10-21
Power
Input min	6 V	2026-10-21
Input max	28 V	2026-10-21
Consumption typical	14 W	2026-10-21
Consumption max	18 W	2026-10-21
Battery mounts	V-mount, Gold-mount	2026-10-21
Connector	2-pin circular locking connector	2026-10-21

03 Protocol supportListed transport protocols, and what compatibility edges say about the rest 6/8Updated 2026-10-21

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
TRT	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
SRT	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RTMP	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RTMPS	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
RTSP	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
HLS	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
MPEG-TS	Supported	Listed in transport protocols	—
Other	Supported	Listed as other (not a named protocol)	—
RIST	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
1080i50/59.94/60
720p50-60

Codecs

HEVC Main/Main 10
AVC Baseline/Main/High

Transport

Bonding supported: No
Bonding links max: 1

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

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

Apps: VUER App (iOS, Android), Web UI
Web UI: Yes
API: Private SDK
Cloud management: svc.core-classic, svc.teradek-tv
Firmware current version: 2.25.20260526
Firmware release date: 2026-06-03
Firmware update method: Web UI; VUER app; Core
Firmware feed key: serv-4k

05 Works withWill this break my current setup? 4/112/11Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Compatibility

✓ 3◐ 0⌂ 0✕ 1? 7

✓ Works fully

Core Classic · managed by
Teradek Data · managed by
Teradek TV · streams to

✕ Does not work

Core · managed by

? Unknown

Prism Flex Mk II HEVC/AVC 12G-SDI/HDMI Decoder · decodes
Teradek TV · managed by
Link AX Wireless Access Point Router 5 Port · pairs with
Node 5G Q Series Global Modem · pairs with
Node II CBRS Global Modem with Standard Data eSIM · pairs with
+2 more

Open compatibility Check against the gear you own →

06 Known issues & firmwareFixes by firmware release, and open gaps noted on the record 4/62/6Updated 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
2.25.20260526 Current	2026-06-03	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.25.20260325	2026-03-25	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.24.20251016	2025-12-22	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.23.20250627	2025-06-30	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.22.20241202	2024-12-05	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.21.20240814	2024-08-16	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.20.20240614	2024-06-17	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.20.20240408	2024-04-08	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.20.20240314	2024-03-19	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.19.20240122	2024-01-22	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.18.20231106	2023-11-08	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.17.20230801	2023-08-03	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.16.20230401	2023-04-01	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.15.20230124	2023-01-24	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.13.20221123	2022-11-23	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.12.20221115	2022-11-15	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.11.20220917	2022-09-22	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.10.20220826	2022-08-26	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.7.20220712	2022-07-12	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes
2.6.20220518	2022-05-18	Serv 4K Firmware	Release notes

Notes on this record (5)

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
ODS variants (names only): No mount; V-mount; Gold-mount
ODS Serv 4K tco.required_licences says 'none' (nothing applies); no claim made (row 164).
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
10-2870	Teradek store (teradek.com)	US	$3,140.00	excl. tax	List	2026-10-21	Go to seller ↗
10-2870	Teradek store (teradek.com)	US	$699.00	excl. tax	Refurb	2026-10-21	Go to seller ↗
10-2870	B&H Photo Video	US	$3,140.00	excl. tax	List	2026-10-20	Go to seller ↗

All prices for Serv 4K (2024) · TCO scenarios

Required to run

Required accessories: 12G-SDI / HDMI cable, power supply / 2-pin DC cable
Optional accessories: Link AX access point, V-mount / Gold-mount battery plate, mounting bracket, SD cards, antenna kit
Required licences: —
Required subscriptions: Teradek TV or Frame.io (optional for cloud streaming)

08 Support in your regionWarranty, support plans, repair and lifecycle 4/61/6Updated 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: Camera operator, DIT, video assist technician, script supervisor, colourist
Typical bitrate: 10 Mbps
Typical data per hour (GB): 4.5 GB
Residual value after 36 months (%): 40

10 Physical logisticsPower, mounting, contents and shipping 10/116/11Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Physical · Power

Weight: 476 gv16.8 ozc
Dimensions: 150 × 107 × 36 mmv5.9 × 4.21 × 1.4 inc
Operating temp min: 0 °Cv32 °Fc
Operating temp max: 40 °Cv104 °Fc
Ingress protection: —
Mounting: 1/4-20, 2x M3, V-mount, Gold-mount
Display: OLED Status Display w/Nav Control Buttons
Country of origin: US
HS code: 8525.50

11 Feature gating & lock-inRequired accessories, licences and subscriptions 4/43/4Updated 2026-10-21

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In full: Transport, network and control

Required subscription: Teradek TV or Frame.io (optional for cloud streaming)
Required licence: None
Required accessories: 12G-SDI / HDMI cable, power supply / 2-pin DC cable
Optional accessories: Link AX access point, V-mount / Gold-mount battery plate, mounting bracket, SD cards, antenna kit
With Teradek TV: · plan tier plan.teradek-tv.pro

12 Network & regulatoryInterfaces, EU conformity and where each band may be used 3/80/8Updated 2026-10-22

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In full: Regulatory · Network requirements

Ethernet: 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax MIMO 2.4/5GHz
USB: 1x USB-C
RF output power: Not published; ask Teradek support
CE (RED): Yes
RoHS / WEEE: Yes
Licence required: never
EU RF notes: Not documented
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

FamilyServ · Serv

Variants10-2870

CategoryEncoder

Launched2022-06-09

Record reviewDraft

Newest list price per currencyStale and quote rows are excluded

$3,140.00USexcl. tax · Teradek store (teradek.com) · 2026-10-21

Converted for comparison ≈ €3,363incl. 20% AT VAT, converted From US$3,140.00 excl. tax (US, seen 2026-10-21) · 1 USD = 0.8925 EUR (ECB reference rate, 2026-10-22) · VAT added at 20%. Not an offer price.

Import into Austria

HS code8525.50

Duty, US origin0%

Proof of origin (Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2026/1455), since 2026-07-01

Import VAT20%

Customs and VAT by country

Works withWorks fully3 Works with limits0 Works locally only0 Does not work1 Unknown7

Workflows4

Spec completeness4538/58

Last updated2026-10-21

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