Highly Mobile Engineering Command for Field Camcorders

The Sony RM-B170 is a highly resilient, portable Handheld Remote Control Unit (RCU) engineered to deliver full studio shading authority and precise camera painting straight to field-deployed camcorders. Designed specifically as a compact, hand-held replacement for bulky rack-mounted RCP-700 series remote panels, this specialized controller gives field technicians, jib operators, and engineering assistants total control over fine adjustments. It allows them to match and paint camera sensors right from the camera position without requiring a full control room setup.

Diverse Format Adaptability and Legacy Fleet Protection

The internal system architecture of the RM-B170 uses Sony's proven 700-series control protocol, making it exceptionally versatile across generations of camera hardware. It natively controls premium optical XDCAM decks like the PDW-700 and PDW-F800, high-speed solid-state systems like the PMW-500, PMW-350, and PMW-320, and the digital cinema PMW-F3. It also acts as a dependable control bridge for high-end HDCAM platforms (HDW-700A/HDW-F900) and legacy BVP broadcast systems, protecting capital investments across diverse equipment pools.

Localized Monitor Routing and Fast Mechanical Controls

The physical design of the RM-B170 accelerates setup routines during high-stakes outdoor productions. When utilizing the included heavy-duty 10m connection cable, the unit splits out a dedicated analog picture monitor feed directly from its chassis terminal (for compatible SD/standard-definition camcorders). This allows operators to review adjustments in real time on a localized screen. The panel maps essential shading adjustments to crisp mechanical dials and protective toggle switches, allowing engineers to operate by touch alone during fast-paced live events.

A Reliable Solution for Mobile Field Units

The Sony RM-B170 serves as an essential field production tool throughout Pakistan, the UAE, and Africa, where news gathering crews, documentary filmmakers, and outside broadcast (OB) providers face changing environmental conditions. By packaging robust multi-camera color matching capabilities into a rugged, highly mobile footprint, it allows field crews to match secondary cameras quickly on location without deploying a heavy base station infrastructure. For production managers looking for an efficient, resilient field control solution that handles varied camera setups with ease, the RM-B170 is a superb selection.