Cinematic Depth of Field for Live Broadcasts

The cmotion Broadcast camin (SKU: K2.0015665) is an intelligent, multi-axis control interface designed to unlock the visual aesthetic of large-format cinema lenses inside a live, multi-camera broadcast environment. As live sports, musical performances, and studio entertainment increasingly shift toward shallow-depth-of-field imagery, the Broadcast camin serves as the crucial translator. It allows full manual tracking of cinema glass using the traditional, rugged pan-bar controls that studio operators rely on.

Comprehensive OB Truck & Studio Integration

The true power of the Broadcast camin lies in its cross-platform hardware translation. In a standard multi-camera environment—such as an ARRI AMIRA Multicam workflow—shading engineers in an OB truck or control room need total control over exposure. By routing the camera’s 12-pin Hirose connector through the camin's 16-pin EXT interface, remote operators can seamlessly adjust the iris using a master Sony RCP or DTS panel. This remote control operates with absolute zero lag, keeping image exposure balanced across all camera positions instantly.

Scalable Focus, Iris, and Zoom Control

The physical interface boasts incredible layout versatility to accommodate any hardware package. It includes three dedicated digital motor ports built to drive standard ARRI or Hedén digital motors. Simultaneously, its internal LBUS protocol enables operators to daisy-chain modern cforce mini or cforce plus motors. This dual setup lets engineers synchronize up to a massive 6-motor broadcast architecture when executing specialized tracking or rigorous robotic crane configurations.

Tactile Local Interface Controls

For quick adjustments right at the camera body, the Broadcast camin features an ergonomic onboarding layout. A built-in physical potentiometer provides the on-set camera assistant or operator with an immediate manual iris override, supported by an iris limit set button. Dedicated rotary channel selectors, an isolated on/off power switch, and a robust internal power booster ensure stable operation even when pulling high peak currents from heavy, vintage cinema zoom lenses.