Broadcast Range
Robotics and Automation SolutionsOur range of solutions offer extremely accurate, reliable and repeatable robotics all tailored for broadcast environments. From advanced robotic arms and tracks to hotheads, we host a whole range of robotic solutions suited for a variety of scenarios.
Our range of solutions offer extremely accurate, reliable and repeatable robotics all tailored for broadcast environments. From advanced robotic arms and tracks to hotheads, we host a whole range of robotic solutions suited for a variety of scenarios.
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Studiobot LT
The StudioBot LT is MRMC Broadcast’s most compact robotic arm solution. It’s ideal for permanent setups but flexible enough for one-off projects. It’s designed for quick and easy deployment and offers exceptional flexibility and a wide range of motion. This allows broadcasters to significantly enhance production quality even in confined spaces.
Specifications
Number of Axes: 6
Payload: 10kg / 22lbs
Max Height: 3m / 9'8" (depending on riser configuration)
Speed: 1m/s / 39.3in/s
Studiobot XL
The StudioBot XL is a 9-axis robotics system with a large operating envelope that offers superior visual creativity to traditional dolly systems. With a high payload capacity and the ability to carry full size teleprompters, it supports a wide range of creative shots that are programmable and repeatable. Operate by a manual user giving complete creative freedom, or control by a studio automation system.
Specifications
Number of Axes: 9
Maximum Payload: 20kg / 44lb
Maximum Height: 2.8m / 9’2”
Speed: up to 1 m/s / 39.3 in/s
AFC 100 / 100s Robotic Head
A compact camera-agnostic robotic head with a 15kg payload suitable for many different environments – including broadcast studios, live productions, events and sports coverage. A versatile robotic head designed to deliver speed and accuracy. Achieve quiet, fluid pan/tilt movements and get 360° pan with the slip ring option.
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Specifications
Pan Maximum Speed: 90°/s
Pan Max Acceleration / Decel: 120°/s²
Tilt Maximum Speed: 90°/s
Tilt Maximum Acceleration: 120°/s²
AFC 180+ / 180s+ Robotic Head
Exceptional speed and performance from a compact robotic pan tilt head. With pan speeds of up to 180° per second, the AFC-180+ is ideal for faster sporting events requiring high-speed panning, offering 360° pan with the slip ring option.
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Specifications
Pan Maximum Speed: 180°/s
Pan Max Acceleration / Decel: 250 °/s²
Tilt Maximum Speed: 180°/s
Tilt Maximum Acceleration: 250 °/s²
SR-1 (Small Robotic Head)
Pan-tilt head for professional photography and videography. Designed for use in hard-to-reach locations, this lightweight and compact remote production tool enhances the creativity of shots, helping capture new angles with ease.
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Specifications
Camera Payload: 4 kg / 9lbs
Axes Speed: 30°/s
Self Weight: 4.7kg / 10lbs
Weight with Roll Axis: 6.1 kg / 13 lb
Slidekamera Bullhead
Extremely precise and ideal for creating special effects where repetitive and accurate movement is essential. Perfect to use as a standalone device, mount on a tripod or any other support. Designed alongside a 2-tilt axis, get high payload capacity and stability for precise motion.
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Specifications
Payload: 10kg / 22lbs
Speed: 100°/s
Max Acceleration: 360°/s²
Max Rotation Speed: 72°/s (360°/5s)
Slidekamera Heavy Bullhead
Designed for demanding applications, The Heavy Bullhead is extremely precise and ideal for creating special effects where repetitive and accurate movement is essential. Pair with remote head for cranes and rails, and with the QRS for a unified 3D motion control system.
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Specifications
Payload: 20kg / 44lbs
Rotation Speed: 120°/s (360°/3s)
Max Acceleration: 300°/s²
Control: Ethernet or Wireless
Slidekamera X-Head
Designed to work in a professional studio environment for heavy, professional cameras, the X-Head is highly stable and not prone to vibration. Get high payload capacity of up to 16kg and high stability for precise motion. Use in either orientation (upright or underslung) on jibs, cranes, or overhang sliders and on tripods, rails, and more.
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Specifications
Payload: 16 kg / 35 lb
Rotation Speed: 72°/s (360°/5s)
Maximum acceleration: 360°/s²
Weight: 8 kg / 17.6 lb
PTA-2
Robotic camera platform specifically designed for supporting heavier broadcast cameras and lenses in studio applications. Designed to flexibility and best-in-class performance, the PTA-2 is a high payload robotic head carrying up to 25 kg (55lb) when used with optional sidearm, and 15 kg (33lb) as standard to take your content creation to new levels.
Specifications
Speed: 180°/s
Payload: 25kg / 55lb
VR/AR: FreeD
Absolute Pan: 720º (subject to cabling)
PTA-2B
Like the PTA-2, the PTA-2B also features a nodal head design, ensuring the load is centred above the pan-axis. With the ability to take up to a 40kg (88lb) payload, the PTA-2B is the perfect option for box lenses commonly used in sports broadcast. Integrate with MHC and can be controllable via pan-bars or joystick. Also controllable automatically via integration with Polymotion Player or Polymotion Relay. Well suited for remote operation.
Specifications
Self Weight: 25 kg / 55 lb
Absolute Max Axes Speed: 250°/s
Payload Mass: Up to 40 Kg / 88 lb
Max. Accel/Decel: 200°/s
ULTI-HEAD (Broadcast)
The ultimate in heavy-load robotic systems designed for high payload capacity, speed and precision. Get the best in class for heavy duty camera support with a maximum payload of up to 45kg (with side bars), making it the ideal choice for providing fast, fluid, accurate motion for large-format cameras and lenses. Controllable with hand-wheels, joysticks or pan-bars and is fully adjustable for any camera or lens thanks to its adaptable carbon-fibre tubes.
Specifications
Max Payload: 45kg / 99 lb
Speeds: 120°/s
Torque: 47NM
Weight: 23kg (exc. options and battery pack)
TRH (Track Robotic Head)
A class-leading track-based robotic solution that provides extremely quiet and smooth movement. The TRH is ideal for broadcast studios but also for live events such as concerts, festivals and houses of worship. Get flexible height options while supporting different heads and teleprompters. Available as a single-stage (TRH-1) and dual-stage lift version (TRH-2) making it perfect for over-head shots.
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Specifications
Max Payload: 60 kg / 132 lb
Track Speed: 300mm/s / 11.8in/s
Number of Axes: 4
Track Acceleration: 200mm/s² / 7.9in/s²
SLH (Static Lift Head)
A class-leading static, studio robotic solution that provides extremely smooth movement. Ideal for broadcast studios but also for live events such as concerts, festivals and houses of worship. Flexible height options and different heads are supported enabling support for teleprompters and over crowd shots. Fully IP-controlled and can be controlled via MRMC’s MHC and Polymotion Chat systems.
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Specifications
Max Payload: 60 kg / 132 lbs
Max Elevation: 1501 mm
Column Max. Speed: 150 mm/s
Column Height Adjust Max. Accel: 80 mm/s²
LLS (Light Lift System)
An easy and cost effective way to add vertical motion to your production. Quiet in operation and can be positioned to capture talent, crowd shots or even seamlessly integrate with your broadcast and virtual productions workflows. Easily controlled using our Multi-Head Controller software, or Polymotion Chat for automated movement.
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Specifications
Max. Payload Low Mode: 10kg / 22 lbs
Max. Payload Extended Mode: 5kg / 11 lb
Motorised Lift Range: 655mm / 26 in
Speed Range: 0.5-60 mm/s / 0.01-2.4 in/s
RLS (Rail Lift System)
The RLS Rail Lift System combines the vertical lift with the horizontal motion. It is a versatile and cost-effective method to deliver 5-axis of motion along with the pan/tilt of a PTZ. Quiet in operation, allowing you to capture sitting and standing shots without reconfiguration. Easily controlled using our Multi-Head Controller software, or Polymotion Chat for automated movement.
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Specifications
Max. Payload: 10kg / 22 lb
LLS-1 Lift Range: 655 mm / 26 in
Rail Speed Range: 40 cm/s / 16 in/s
Lift Speed Range: 0.5 - 60 mm/s
AJS-2 (Advanced Jib System)
Capture consistently repeatable shots with the AJS, which takes the modular design of Slidekamera’s BOLD JIB and combines it with MRMC’s automation expertise. Its extremely quiet operation and utmost flexibility to set up the kit as needed makes the AJS perfect for live production, studio and house of worship environments. Its manual, hybrid or automated operation ensures user flexibility.
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Specifications
Max. Payload: 6 kg / 13lb
Minimum Length: 2.2 m / 7.2 ft
Maximum Length: 3.4 m / 11ft
Maximum Speeds: Rotation: 10°/s | Lift: 150mm/s
QRS (Quiet Rail System)
This award-winning, cost-effective, modular track designed for studio, event, and mixed-production environments. Ideal for portable setups and compatible with MRMC robotic heads or third-party PTZ. This extremely quiet system is ideal for studios, broadcast, as well as live streaming for events, house of worship or other similar applications. Mount on floors, ceilings or walls, providing utmost flexibility. Explore opportunities for creating more dynamic shots and adding value to remote productions.
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Specifications
Length: Up to 24 m / 79 ft
Max. Payload: 20 kg / 44 lbs
Max. Speed: 40 cm/s / 16 in/s
Max. Accel/Decel: 40cm/s² / 16 in/s²
Slidekamera ATLAS
Suit any range of application, manual or powered with the most versatile slider available on the market. Carry up to 40KG payload and get precise mechanics as a fully equipped motion control system. Perfect for studio and stage, the ATLAS SLIDER comes with a range set-up options, customised to meet specific demands. Browse all available set options.
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Specifications
Available Lengths: 0.8 m / 1.2 m / 2 m / 3m
Safety Payload: 40 kg
Rail Spacing: 160 mm
Side Feed Adjustment Range: 65 mm
Slidekamera TITAN
Perform smooth shots with the help of the stainless steel mechanism of the cart. Control with an AION IQ or Kairos controller or automate moves via MRMC’s Polymotion Chat software. This compact and durable slider delivers smooth, precise motion and can be used indoors or outdoors by a single operators or a small crew. Browse all available set options.
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Specifications
Safety Payload: 20 kg
Side Feet Height Adjustment Range: 80 mm
Width Rails: 220 mm, inc. side feet: 320 mm
Available Lengths: 1.0 m / 1.5 m
Slidekamera Orion
Capture smooth, precise, automated motion in studios or on-location with this portable and lightweight solution. Easy to mount on a tripod, and supports various cameras and robotic heads. Ideal solution for videographers who need a flexible motion control system for any set, indoors or outdoors.
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Specifications
Rail Length Options: 1.0 m/1.5 m / 39.4 inch/59inch
Lightweight: 7.7 kg / 17lbs
Safety Payload: 12 kg / 26.6 lbs
ARC-360 PTZ Camera
A fully remote solution for a wide range of customer applications. It is equipped with 14-bit positional encoders and belt drive technology provide an unsurpassed level of precision accuracy. Built around an ARM processor, it is designed to be remotely accessed or upgraded if required, ensuring down time is kept to a minimum.
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Specifications
Zoom Range: 20x Optical Zoom (4.1° to 70.2°)
Speed Range: 180°/sec
Weight: 2.5kg / 5.5lb
Pan Range: 360° continuous
ARC-UHD
Offers support for Ultra-High Definition (UHD) and High Definition (HD) output video rates at up to 60Hz progressive frame rates. Equipped with the best-in-class motion control in the Pan-Tilt Space. Perfect fit for use in automated sports production and for outdoor events. FreeD capable.
Specifications
Max. Speed : 90 °/s
Axes Acceleration: 90°/s²
Zoom: 18x optical zoom powered lens. f=6.6~120mm
Weight: 8.8kg / 19.4 lbs
Robotic Pod
Designed for the toughest of tasks, in the most remote of locations, this system helps capture new angles with ease. A single cable between the Robotic Pod and the arm prevents a bird nest of cables that could potentially come loose during operation. Equipped with a modular system that enables you to quickly and easily change your remote position from a wide to a super-tight shot.
Specifications
Weight: 10kg / 22 lb
Max. Pan: 180°/s Infinite Movement
Max. Tilt: 180°/s Infinite Movement
Max. Roll: 90°/s 340° movement
Robotic Pod M2
A high-accuracy pan/tilt platform incorporated with an environmentally protected high-specification broadcast camera and lens. The system is capable of 4K output at 22x zoom range. Incorporates a solar-shield with active semi-conductor cooling and heating, together with a window wash-wipe capability. Designed for integration into live broadcast via remote operation.
Specifications
Max. Pan: 90°/s (Infinite movement)
Max. Tilt: 90°/s (+/- 45 ° movement)
Weight: 28.5kg (excl. camera & lens)
Output: 4K
Broadcast Panel - Single Joystick
Designed for broadcast environments. Supporting up to 12 cameras simultaneously, the control panel’s buttons and controls are in a traditional broadcast layout allowing an operator to easily create and recall presets, whilst also having full control of all robotic axes, including speed and direction. Operators can also control camera zoom and focus, again via familiar rocker and rotary controls.
Specifications
Weight: 2.8 kg / 6 lbs
Height: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Width: 420 mm / 16.5 in
Length: 250 mm / 9.8 in
Broadcast Panel - Dual Joystick
Designed for broadcast environments. The control panel’s buttons and controls allow an operator to monitor and make easy adjustments to robotic systems, as well as creating presets, have full control of all robotic axes (including speed and direction), and control of camera zoom and focus. The Broadcast Panel works with heads and dolly systems for small, medium and large studios, as well as providing IP connectivity for remote operation.
Specifications
Weight: 2.8 kg/ 6 lbs
Height: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Width: 536 mm / 21 in
Length: 261 mm / 10.2 in
LFP (Large Format Panel)
A robust controller designed for day-in, day-out use in a professional studio and OB (Outside Broadcast) environments, providing full control of our complete range of MRMC heads and rigs. Working with MHC (or RT Leaders) the LFP can control up to 12 robotic heads or camera systems, giving users complete flexibility and control in any environments- including universities, auditoriums, OBs or houses of worship.
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Specifications
Weight: 2kg / 4.4lbs
Length: 260mm
Width: 440mm
Height: 45mm
Pan Bars with Focus and Zoom Demands
Pan Bars allows direct degree- by-degree mirrored movement of the camera head, ideal for remote production. It gives you smooth, real-time control over your choice of camera axes (pan and tilt) and camera control (zoom and focus), with correlating angular/velocity controls with Robots.
Specifications
Max. Payload: 25kg / 55lbs
Weight: 4.1kg / 9lbs
Temperature Range: -25°C/+60°C / -13°F/140°F
Bowl Diameter: 100mm
MHC (Multi Head Controller) Software
MHC is a class-leading, remote control, next generation platform. Supporting sporting events, studios, stadiums or other live events, MHC can be tailored to the user’s requirements for complete speed, control and functionality. Designed for complete user simplicity to control a multitude of robotic heads at the touch of a button from a single workstation. Capable of working MRMC robotic heads alongside PTZ cameras from MRMC and other third-party providers.
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Specifications
Operate: 12 PTZs
Operators: 1 Person
Up To: 8 Present Positions
Polymotion Chat (Autotracking) Software
Using limb and face detection software Polymotion Chat tracks subject movements and provides stable and natural-looking content. The camera tracking system creates high-quality broadcast level output and is more reliable than other facial tracking solutions and can deal with occlusion such as people crossing in front of each other. Polymotion Chat integrates with MRMC robotic heads and third party PTZs and studios systems.
Specifications
Max. Tracking Cameras: Pro: 3 / Studio: 6 / Broadcast: 6
DRS Dual Rail System
The DRS Dual Rail System is a cost-effective, straight rail system for permanent-install studio environments. It is designed to add rail-based motion to larger payload systems, such as full system cameras with a teleprompter.
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Specifications
Length: 2m & 3m / 6.5ft & 9.8ft
Payload: 45kg / 99lbs
Max. Speed: 250mm/s / 10in/s
RPS-LT
The RPS-LT is a next-generation free-roaming camera platform with a multi-axis robotic arm design for broadcast studios. By bringing MRMC’s core technology of robotic arm camera platforms to the roaming pedestals, this solution provides smooth, on-air worthy motion, enabling broadcasters to achieve dynamic and previously challenging camera angles with ease and complete freedom. Intelligent choreography and built-in collision avoidance ensure that multiple units can operate safely within a studio with seamless movement.
Specifications
Payload: 10kg / 22lb
Max. Speed: 1m/s / 39.3in/s (at camera)
Max. Camera Height: To centre of lens: 2055mm / 80.9in
Min. Camera Height: To centre of lens: 500mm / 20in
RPS-C2
The RPS-C2 is a next-generation free-roaming camera platform with a lift column designed for broadcast studios. The RPS-C2 can support a full-size teleprompter and provides smooth, on-air-worthy motion, enabling broadcasters to achieve dynamic, previously challenging camera angles with ease and complete creative freedom. Intelligent choreography and built-in collision avoidance ensure that multiple units can operate safely within a studio with seamless movement.
Specifications
Payload: 45kg / 99lbs
Max. Speed: 150mm/s / 6.9in/s (lift)
Max Camera Height (typ.): Top of column: 1497mm / 58.9in
Min Camera Height (typ.): Top of column: 757mm / 29.8in
PTA-1
The PTA-1 Robotic Head is a camera platform designed for permanent installs and can support broadcast cameras and lenses in outdoor applications. Its high payload capacity and fully remote operation allow the unit to be deployed in locations where camera operators cannot easily work.
Specifications
Payload: 25kg / 55lbs
Max. Pan Speed: 90°/s
Max. Pan Range: Infinite (3G slipring)
Max. Tilt Range: 340°
Robokam
Robokam is a class-leading robotic control and automation platform for live broadcast studios. At its core, this software is a very powerful control engine that allows users to link axes and activities together to create incredible moves that help to elevate live broadcasts. Robokam provides a complete control layer for robotic camera systems, remote studio infrastructures, and high-end automated production workflows, enabling broadcasters to unify a large variety of hardware and software devices under a single control environment.
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Specifications
PM-1 Prompter Mover
With the PM-1 Prompter Mover, protect your investment by pairing PTZ cameras with any preferred prompter. The PM-1 lets prompters stay aligned with a panning PTZ camera, and maintains the camera’s integrity of motion. This solution also allows positional (FreeD) data to be used directly from the PTZ camera, without interference.
Specifications
Pan Range: +/- 40°
Pan Speed: 0° to 60°/s