Introducing Teradek: Zero Delay Wireless Video in Australia

Teradek makes zero delay wireless video systems, including the Bolt range of transmitters and receivers, along with tools for streaming, encoding and on set iPad monitoring. In Australia, Teradek is distributed by Black Flag Distribution, based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, and is available Through Specialised Australian camera dealers and rental houses supplied by Black Flag Distribution.

Overview: Teradek Q&A

Welcome to Teradek

Teradek is now available through Black Flag Distribution, and we are excited to bring one of the most trusted names in wireless video to Australian dealers, rental houses and production facilities.

On modern sets, the picture has to go further than the camera. Directors, focus pullers, clients and video village all need to see what the camera sees, instantly and reliably. Teradek has built its reputation on making that happen, with wireless video, streaming and camera control tools that crews rely on every day.

In this introduction we look at what makes Teradek stand apart, why it suits filmmakers who care deeply about their work, and how it fits seamlessly alongside the other tools on your rig.

What makes Teradek different

Teradek's defining strength is zero delay wireless video you can trust. Its Bolt family uses Teradek's patented Zero Delay technology to send colour accurate, HDR capable video with a quoted delay of under 0.001 seconds, so what the director sees is what the camera is recording, right now (Adorama, Bolt 6 XT listing).

That promise is backed by a few qualities that run through the whole range:

• An ecosystem, not a single product. Bolt systems come in different ranges and form factors for different workflows, and new generations are designed to stay compatible with earlier Bolt hardware, protecting the investment dealers and rental houses have already made.
• Built for crowded RF environments. Bolt 6 was the first Teradek system to use the 6GHz band, giving crews more clean channels on busy sets, while still pairing with Bolt 4K on 5GHz (ProVideo Coalition).
• Tools that make the job easier. Features such as an improved Long Range mode, an SDI Eye Pattern tool for checking cable integrity, and setup through the Bolt Manager app for iOS and Android (American Cinematographer).
• More than transmission. Beyond Bolt, Teradek also offers tools for streaming, encoding and on set iPad monitoring, so the same trusted brand can carry the picture from the camera to the whole production.

Made for filmmakers who care about the craft

Great filmmaking is collaborative, and collaboration depends on everyone seeing the same picture. Teradek is built for crews who refuse to compromise on that: the director who needs to judge a performance in real time, the focus puller working off a monitor metres from the camera, the DIT protecting the look all the way through the day.

The original Bolt set out to replace long SDI cable runs with a wireless link crews could trust, and that mindset still drives the brand (ProVideo Coalition). Fewer cables means faster setups, safer sets and more freedom to move the camera where the story needs it.

From owner operators building their first wireless kit to rental houses supplying multi camera drama, Teradek scales to the job. A compact system can live on a gimbal or handheld rig, while long range options cover large locations, live events and broadcast work.

Leading innovation: Bolt 7 and beyond

Teradek's newest system, Bolt 7, was shown at IBC 2026 and is described as the biggest update to the Bolt series since the original launched in 2013 (Newsshooter). It turns Bolt from a video link into a unified wireless system for video, camera control and data.

• A dedicated 900MHz data link. Running alongside the zero delay video, it acts as a wireless replacement for an Ethernet or USB cable, enabling camera control, colour management and telemetry without a Wi Fi network (ProVideo Coalition).
• Smaller and smarter. The transmitter has a footprint around 20% smaller than Bolt 6 XT, making it Teradek's most compact 12G SDI transmitter yet, with automated RF management working in the background to keep the link solid (Newsshooter).
• Up to 4K60 10 bit 4:2:2 HDR over 12G SDI, and fully compatible with Bolt 4K and Bolt 6 for video (ProVideo Coalition).
• Three ranges. Bolt 7 750, 1500 and MAX, quoted at up to roughly 228m, 450m and 1.5km respectively (750ft, 1,500ft and 5,000ft) (CineD).

Teradek is also widening who gets to see the picture. Bolt Mobile, previewed at Cine Gear 2026, is a USB C receiver for iPad that works with Bolt 4K and Bolt 6 transmitters, letting more people on set watch a clean, zero latency feed without being tied to a monitor (Newsshooter).

Some features depend on local radio regulations, so talk to us about how the latest systems will be configured for the Australian market.

One system, working together

Teradek sits within Videndum's Creative Solutions family alongside SmallHD, Anton Bauer, Wooden Camera and Sachtler, and these brands are designed to live on the same rig.

• SmallHD monitoring. Bolt Monitor Modules integrate directly into SmallHD Smart 7 series monitors, and Bolt 6 XT added an integrated 5 pin USB port for simpler wireless camera control with SmallHD Smart monitors (The Broadcast Bridge). With Bolt 7, automated RF management is built into PageOS, the operating system on SmallHD monitors (ProVideo Coalition).
• Anton Bauer power. Bolt transmitters and receivers are available in Gold Mount versions, and Bolt 7 introduces new battery cradles, making it simple to run wireless video from the same batteries powering the rest of the rig.
• Wooden Camera rigging. Wooden Camera cages, rails and mounts give Bolt transmitters a secure home close to the camera's outputs, with short, protected cable runs.
• Sachtler support. From tripod to video village, a Teradek link lets the camera move freely on a Sachtler head while the picture goes wherever it is needed.

For dealers and rental houses, that means one conversation can cover the whole package: support, power, rigging, monitoring and wireless video, all designed to work as one.

Teradek FAQ

What is Teradek Bolt?

Teradek Bolt is a zero delay wireless video system that sends a camera's picture to monitors on set without cables. Teradek quotes a delay of under 0.001 seconds, so directors, focus pullers and clients see the shot in real time.

Where can I buy Teradek in Australia?

You can buy Teradek direct from blkflag.com.au at RRP, or through Australian camera dealers and rental houses supplied by Black Flag Distribution. Dealers can log in to the site to see their trade pricing. For advice on the right wireless setup, contact us at sales@blkflag.com.au.

What is the difference between Teradek Bolt 6 and Bolt 7?

Bolt 7 adds a dedicated 900MHz data link for wireless camera control, colour management and telemetry, alongside zero delay video. Its transmitter is about 20% smaller than Bolt 6 XT, and it adds a larger OLED screen and automated RF management (Newsshooter).

Is Bolt 7 compatible with my Bolt 6 or Bolt 4K?

Yes, for video. Bolt 7 is compatible with Bolt 4K on 5GHz and Bolt 6 on 5GHz and 6GHz, but the 900MHz data features only work between Bolt 7 units (ProVideo Coalition).

How far can a Teradek Bolt transmit?

It depends on the model. Teradek quotes up to roughly 228m for Bolt 7 750, 450m for Bolt 7 1500 and 1.5km for Bolt 7 MAX (CineD). Real world range depends on the location and RF conditions.

Can I watch a Teradek feed on an iPad?

Yes. Bolt Mobile, previewed at Cine Gear 2026, is a USB C receiver for iPad that works with Bolt 4K and Bolt 6 transmitters (Newsshooter). Bolt 7 RX MAX can also feed a low latency stream to iPads through the Teradek TV app when paired with a Link AX or other router.

Does Teradek work with SmallHD monitors?

Yes. Bolt receivers integrate into SmallHD Smart 7 series monitors, and Bolt 7 RF management is built into PageOS, the software on SmallHD monitors.

Teradek through Black Flag Distribution

At Black Flag Distribution we work with the brands we believe in, and Teradek is a natural fit. Reliable, honest technology that crews can depend on mirrors our own approach: simple to deal with, straight to talk to, and always on your side.

Because we also carry SmallHD, Anton Bauer, Wooden Camera and Sachtler, we can help our dealer partners build complete, compatible packages and give straight advice on which Bolt system suits a customer's range, budget and workflow.

If you are a dealer, rental house or production facility and would like to stock Teradek or talk through a wireless setup, get in touch with us at sales@blkflag.com.au. We would love to help.

Sources

• Newsshooter: Teradek Bolt 7, a zero delay unified wireless and data system
• Newsshooter: Teradek Bolt 7 first look at IBC 2026
• ProVideo Coalition: Teradek Bolt 7 unified wireless system
• CineD: Teradek Bolt 7 introduced
• Newsshooter: Teradek Bolt Mobile first look, Cine Gear 2026
• ProVideo Coalition: Teradek Bolt 6, a 6GHz zero delay wireless video solution
• American Cinematographer: Teradek launches Bolt 6
• The Broadcast Bridge: Teradek launches 6GHz zero delay wireless video
• Adorama: Teradek Bolt 6 XT 1500 transmitter