Take Control with ARRI's NIA-1
Enhanced Ethernet Camera Control Commander: ARRI's Network Interface Adapter Broadens Functionality
Action time! ARRI has unleashed the Network Interface Adapter NIA-1, set to transform camera and lens control game with its Ethernet connectivity. This baby bridges the gap between contemporary IP workflows and old-school LBUS-based systems, says ARRI. Let's dive into what this fantastic device offers!
By hooking up the ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS) with Ethernet, the NIA-1 promises seamless integration, advanced remote control, and scalable multidevice configurations. Yep, ECS tools like the Hi‐5 hand unit can now function with near-zero latency over an IP network, broadening third-party camera compatibility and rocking both cine and live productions!
Lightweight yet powerful, NIA-1 boasts LBUS, Ethernet, and USB-C connectors, and the status of each one shows on the touchscreen, giving users an intuitive interface for easy control. Besides the touchscreen, the NIA-1 can be controlled from any device on the same network via its web interface.
NIA-1 revolutionizes IP network configuration on a film set with the introduction of network channels—a neat, straightforward approach to configuring IP networks. Connecting devices is a breeze—just set the same network channel letter designation on each device (for example, "A" for the A-camera). The NIA-1 effortlessly tackles complex network settings while offering manual IP configuration for advanced networks.
ARRI believes the NIA-1 brings some fascinating opportunities for live broadcast productions. Complementing ARRI's ALEXA 35 Live-Multicam System, the NIA-1 enhances integration with ARRI's LPS-1 for precise, real-time camera control over vast distances. Getting your tech geek on, ARRI CSS products such as the 360 EVO stabilized remote head can be used with the ECS tools over a single Ethernet or fiber connection, providing a simple, plug-n-play setup.
Craving more control for your focus pullers and DITs? NIA-1 makes it possible to remotely control lens or camera settings over IP networks. For example, two NIA-1 units can be connected via an Ethernet cable up to 100 meters long or via a fiber optic cable if distance is an issue (e.g., underwater shots, crane shots, or motion control).
The NIA-1 grants massive advantages to multi-camera applications, making it a breeze to control lens motors and camera settings, even for setups with different lens types and lengths. ARRI even encourages third-party vendors to incorporate ARRI ECS into their hardware and software products, from motion control robots to virtual production tools.
Prepare for NIA-1's launch in Q3 2025 – it's going to revolutionize your production workflow. Want the inside scoop? Head to www.arri.com/nia-1.
ARRI's NIA-1 - Setting the Field on Fire
How does ARRI's NIA-1 raise the bar? Several key features set it apart:
- Compact Design: Aimed at versatility, NIA-1 fits in all production environments with its compact chassis[3].
- Connectivity Options: Offering a variety of ports, including LBUS, Ethernet, and USB-C, to ensure compatibility with a wide range of systems[3].
- Built-in Touchscreen: The touchscreen interface offers control and feedback in a user-friendly package[3].
- Web-Based Control:Empowers users to control the NIA-1 from any connected device on the same network[3].
- Network Channels System: Simplifies IP configuration by assigning devices a shared letter for easy connection and thorough management[3].
- The Network Interface Adapter NIA-1 by ARRI offers the potential to revolutionize camera and lens control, bridging the gap between IP workflows and LBUS-based systems.
- By connecting the ARRI Electronic Control System (ECS) with Ethernet, the NIA-1 promises seamless integration, advanced remote control, and scalable multidevice configurations.
- Lightweight yet powerful, the NIA-1 features LBUS, Ethernet, and USB-C connectors, with the status of each connector displayed on the touchscreen for easy control.
- The NIA-1 introduces network channels, a simplified approach to IP network configuration on a film set, making it easy to connect devices by assigning them the same network channel letter designation.
- In live broadcast productions, the NIA-1 complements ARRI's ALEXA 35 Live-Multicam System, enhancing integration with ARRI's LPS-1 for precise, real-time camera control over vast distances.
- The NIA-1 enables remote control of lens or camera settings over IP networks, making it possible to connect two NIA-1 units via an Ethernet cable up to 100 meters long or a fiber optic cable for long-distance applications.
- The NIA-1 offers significant advantages for multi-camera applications, allowing for easy control of lens motors and camera settings, even for setups with different lens types and lengths, and encourages third-party vendors to incorporate ARRI ECS into their hardware and software products.
