Grass Valley LDX-C86N – Camera Chains & Accessories

The LDX-C86N integrates with Grass Valley's modern CCU ecosystem and supports 12-pin Hirose lens control for motorized filter wheel and optical adjustments. Compatibility with legacy CCUs depends on your existing control protocol and firmware version—confirm your current CCU model supports XensiumHAWK sensor handshaking and the GV-eLicense option package you plan to deploy. For IP-based workflows, verify your CCU firmware supports BT.2020 wide gamut and HDR format routing (HLG, S-Log3, PQ). Contact Grass Valley technical support with your CCU model and software revision for definitive compatibility before purchase.

Yes—the LDX-C86N accepts standard B4 bayonet 2/3-inch broadcast lenses. The F1.4 prism and dual motorized filter wheels are internal to the camera chain; lens selection is independent. Verify your lens has motorized iris and focus if you require remote control via the 12-pin Hirose connector. The three-chip 4K XensiumHAWK design delivers full sensitivity across your lens speed range. No special optical adapters are required, but confirm lens data files are loaded into your CCU for accurate color calibration across the BT.2020 gamut.

The LDX-C86N outputs either single 12G-SDI or quad 3G-SDI (switchable via control protocol or firmware setting—confirm your CCU supports selection). Physical connectivity uses standard broadcast SDI connectors; the exact connector count and layout depends on your purchased configuration. Verify with your Grass Valley representative whether your unit is provisioned for 12G output, quad 3G, or switchable mode before integration. For OB van deployment, confirm your router, distribution amplifiers, and fiber converter cards match your chosen SDI topology to avoid field rewiring.

The LDX-C86N supports IP-based workflows in addition to traditional SDI output. However, specific ST 2110 module availability, NMOS compatibility, and IP video codec options (RAW, JPEG 2000, H.264 variant) depend on installed GV-eLicense option boards and firmware version. Bandwidth for 4K UHD at 50/59.94p over IP typically requires 1.5–2.5 Gbps uncompressed; compressed profiles lower this substantially. Latency performance and network interface type (1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE) must be confirmed with your specific configuration. Consult Grass Valley's IP integration guide for your CCU and network architecture before committing to IP-only signal chain.

The LDX-C86N captures 15 F-stops of dynamic range natively via XensiumHAWK CMOS imagers and outputs HDR video in HLG, S-Log3, or SMPTE 2084 (PQ) formats selected via CCU control. Metadata (color space, transfer function, luminance range) is embedded in SDI ancillary data packets; your downstream processor (router, mixer, transmitter) must decode and preserve these packets or explicitly support the chosen HDR transfer function. HD and PsF outputs can be SDR (downconverted), or native HDR if your workflow supports it. Confirm your entire signal chain—CCU, monitoring, graphics, encoding—explicitly supports your target HDR format before deployment, as mismatched standards produce incorrect color and dynamic range rendering.

Operating range is -20°C to +45°C; performance may degrade at extremes (sensitivity, noise floor, lens motor stiffness). Motorized filter wheels are wear items subject to bearing friction; long-term reliability depends on duty cycle and lubrication. Sensor maintenance is minimal under normal use; dust ingress is rare in sealed camera chains. For arctic or desert OB operations, deploy heater/chiller enclosures and allow thermal soak time before powering on. Check firmware release notes for thermal throttling or shutdown thresholds. Schedule preventive maintenance (filter wheel inspection, lens mount cleaning) annually if deployed heavily in high-dust environments. Contact Grass Valley support for recommended spare parts and service intervals specific to your usage profile.

At 2.5 kg and 113×156×140 mm, the LDX-C86N is light and compact—standard camera crane heads, Vinten pedestals, and jib mounts accommodate it without modification. Verify your lens + mid-bander total weight remains within crane head payload limits. Thermal dissipation is passive convection at 45W; ensure airflow around the unit in confined spaces (pedestal head, Steadicam pod). EMI is minimal for CMOS imagers, but verify your OB van's SDI routing and fiber converters are shielded to prevent pickup from RF uplinks or wireless audio systems. Mount the camera >30 cm from high-power PA antennas. Confirm lens control cable routing is separate from SDI/power harnesses to avoid capacitive coupling on the 12-pin Hirose control line. Test complete camera chain before live event deployment.

Yes, every used or ex-demo unit is tested and covered by a 90-day warranty. In the event of a failure, the round-trip transport cost is shared equally between the customer and Broadcast Depot.

Yes, Broadcast Depot ships worldwide. We arrange transport on quotation, or you can use your own carrier. Delivery usually takes 3 to 5 days. OB vans are delivered by driver or collected on site.

Yes, in case of an error or if you would like another product from our stock: returns and exchanges are possible with no time limit. Contact us to arrange it.