Sony RMIP500/1 Remote Controller for PTZ Camera

PTZ Camera Remote Controller

Easy, ergonomic PTZ control of multiple remote cameras for live events production and contents creation

This compact remote controller features a high-quality joystick that allows effortless one-handed pan, tilt and zoom adjustments of compatible Sony PTZ remote cameras. Zoom can also be controlled via the joystick or a supplementary seesaw lever; dedicated knobs and control buttons simplify direct access to frequently-needed camera functions. 

Key Features:

• High-quality control of PTZ functions
• Control up to 100 BRC or SRG cameras via IP
• Simple set-up
• Trace Memory
• Store and recall camera presets
• Up to 5 controllers can operate on a single network
• Tally indicator
• Adjust camera paint functions
• Additional ability to use VISCA control

The RM-IP500 simplifies the building of cost-effective multi-camera content creation systems with a wide range of applications - from live events to conference halls, broadcast studios, education institutes and houses of worship. PTZ speed can be adjusted from slow to fast for more polished, professional-looking results. Up to 100* combinations of camera angles and settings can be stored as presets. Trace Memory* allows a sequence of camera moves to be stored and recalled whenever required.

Up to 100 compatible Sony BRC or SRG Series PTZ remote cameras can be controlled over a standard IP network. Set-up's simple: the controller automatically assigns IP addresses to connected Sony PTZ cameras on the network, also assigning a camera number to each. 

Full compatibility is provided with these Sony PTZ remote camera models: BRC-X1000, BRC-H900, BRC-H800, SRG-360SHE. The RM-IP500 is an ideal partner for the Sony MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer, creating a complete IP streaming and SD recording solution for a wide range of content production applications.

* Depends on camera specification. Version up might be required.

• High-quality control of PTZ functions

  It's easy to achieve professional looking productions, with joystick adjustment of pan and tilt, plus zoom control either via joystick or a separate seesaw lever. Adjustable speed control of PTZ allows smooth, acurate camera movements.

• Control up to 100 BRC or SRG cameras via IP

  The remote controller allows control of pan, tilt, zoom and other functions of up to 100 Sony BRC or SRG Series PTZ cameras over an IP network.

• Simple set-up

  System set-up is quick and simple, with automatic IP address assignment of connected cameras and auto assignment of camera numbers.

• Trace Memory *

  A sequence of camera moves can be stored for instant recall whenever required.

• Store and recall camera presets

  Up to 100** presets (camera angles and settings) can be stored recalled instantly via the numeric keypad, saving time in multiple camera set-ups.

• Up to 5 controllers can operate on a single network

  Up to 5 RM-IP500 control panels can be used on a single network, allowing shared control and simultaneous multi-operator control of large camera systems.

• Tally indicator

  Includes Normal Tally/On-Air Tally/Contact Modes.

• Adjust camera paint functions

  Colour related settings - including black levels, white balance, flicker cancel, detail level, knee point, auto exposure level, iris, gain and shutter speed - can be adjusted directly without needing to use the camera menus.

• Additional ability to use VISCA control

  The RM-IP500 can also control up to seven*** compatible BRC or SRG Series cameras over a RS-422

* Depends on camera specification. Version up might be required.
** The maximum preset number depends on camera specification.
*** With SRG-360SHE, one camera can be controlled.