Question 1

What long cable reels does ZILR offer?

Accepted Answer

ZILR offers three cable reel types: 8K Armored Fiber Optic HDMI, 12G-SDI BNC, and shielded RJ45 Ethernet reels.

Question 2

What lengths are available for ZILR cable reels?

Accepted Answer

Each reel is available in 10m, 20m, 50m, and 100m lengths to suit different production distance needs.

Question 3

Why use a cable reel instead of a standard cable?

Accepted Answer

Cable reels keep long cables organized, protected, and easy to deploy and retract on set, reducing tangles and damage.

Question 4

What is the maximum resolution supported by the HDMI fiber optic reel?

Accepted Answer

The 50m and 100m HDMI fiber optic reels support up to 8K at 60Hz over HDMI 2.1.

Question 5

What SDI standards does the SDI cable reel support?

Accepted Answer

It supports 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI at up to 12Gbit/s.

Question 6

What speed does the Ethernet cable reel support?

Accepted Answer

It supports up to 10 Gbps at 55m with a maximum bandwidth of 500 MHz.

Question 7

Are these reels suitable for long-distance broadcast setups?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all three reel types are designed specifically for long-distance signal transmission in professional broadcast and film environments.

Question 8

Do the cable reels come with a warranty?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all ZILR cable reels come with a one-year limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship.

Question 9

Are shorter cable kits available instead of full reels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ZILR also offers compact HDMI, SDI, and USB-C cable kits with a carry case for shorter production distances.

Question 10

Where can I buy ZILR cable reels?

Accepted Answer

ZILR cable reels are available directly on zilrpro.com and through authorized resellers including B&H Photo.

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