DL-2 Camera preview to FOH

The Camera S-video signals can either be ran as an s-video line for short distances or using the dedicated Cat 5 cable for each line as you mentioned. It is actually analog video on those cables and not Ethernet itself. Just making that clear for the others reading the thread.

If you want the camera preview at FOH using the Cat5 with s-video baluns is about the only option. Depending on how you are planning to use them, you might get away with using a DTek switch backstage to route individual camera feeds over a single piece of Cat5 to FOH so you could view them one at a time. I would definitely consult with the LD first on how he plans using them to see if that is a practical option.

Also, be sure to run a real Ethernet line FOH as well to use the CMA to manage and view content while programming. If you are using a lot of custom content or plan on making a lot of content changes a cheap Gigabit switch and card for your laptop will go a long way too!

The Camera S-video signals can either be ran as an s-video line for short distances or using the dedicated Cat 5 cable for each line as you mentioned. It is actually analog video on those cables and not Ethernet itself. Just making that clear for the others reading the thread.

If you want the camera preview at FOH using the Cat5 with s-video baluns is about the only option. Depending on how you are planning to use them, you might get away with using a DTek switch backstage to route individual camera feeds over a single piece of Cat5 to FOH so you could view them one at a time. I would definitely consult with the LD first on how he plans using them to see if that is a practical option.

Also, be sure to run a real Ethernet line FOH as well to use the CMA to manage and view content while programming. If you are using a lot of custom content or plan on making a lot of content changes a cheap Gigabit switch and card for your laptop will go a long way too!