Universal Connectivity
A hub for the Hi-5 ecosystem.
Capable of functioning as a receiver, transmitter, or motor controller, the RIA-1 Radio Interface Adapter is a highly versatile component in the Hi-5 ecosystem. Compact and robust, it supports ARRI’s exchangeable radio modules and provides multiple connectors for wireless control of ARRI or third-party cameras and lenses.
A true all-rounder
Connectivity
- Supports ARRI’s exchangeable radio modules: RF-EMIP, RF-2400, and RF-900 (coming soon)
- RX/TX switch: operates either as a receiver or a transmitter
- Can connect to a camera for power, start/stop/tally, and camera control, and to LBUS devices for lens control
- Compact motor controller
- Multiple mounting interfaces: 3/8*, M4
Compatibility
- Compatible with any camera
- Also compatible with ARRI and cmotion control devices
- Supports common distance measurers such as the ARRI UDM-1, Focusbug Cine
RT, and Cine Tape Measure via SERIAL
interface
RIA-1 Cable Guide
| Product Code Cable Name | Supported Cameras | Run/Stop? | Camera Control | ||
| on Hi-5 | on WCU-4 | ||||
| K2.0025027 | Cable CAM (7p) – LBUS (0.3m/1ft) | ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| K2.0015760 | Cable CAM (7p) – LBUS (0.5m/1.6ft) | ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| K2.0015756 | Cable CAM (7p) – EXT (6p) (0.6m/2ft) | AMIRA and ALEXA Mini. For ALEXA Mini LF we recommend CAM to LBUS. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| K2.0015755 | Cable CAM (7p) – EXT (16p) (0.8m/2.6ft) | ALEXA Classic EV, ALEXA XT EV, ALEXA SXT EV. Only works with ALEXA EV cameras, yes not ALEXA Plus | Yes | Yes | |
| K2.0034580 | Cable CAM (7p) – LCS (5p) (0.8m/2.6ft) | ALEXA Plus cameras including ALEXA Plus, ALEXA XT Plus, ALEXA SXT Plus, ALEXA LE, ALEXA 65 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| K2.0015758 | Cable CAM (7p) –
RED CTRL/D-Tap (0.6m/2ft) |
RED DSMC2 cameras with CTRL port and RED DSMC3 cameras (Komodo/V-Raptor) with module or break-out cable from 9p Lemo EXT connector to RED CTRL connector.
Supports run/stop/tally on WCU-4 and Hi-5. Additional RED Camera Control License Key required for further camera control on Hi-5. |
Yes | Yes | No |
| K2.0015757 | Cable CAM (7p) – LANC/D-Tap (0.6m/2ft) | Many cameras with a LANC connector including Canon C300/C500 series, Sony FX/FS series, and Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro | Yes | No | No |
| K2.0018814 | Cable CAM (7p) –
Sony Venice/F55 CTRL/D-Tap (0.6m/2ft) |
Sony F5/F55 and Sony Venice. Not compatible with Sony Venice 2, Panasonic Varicam, Yes
Panasonic Varicam LT |
No | No | |
| K2.0047268 | Cable CAM (7p) –
Sony Remote (8p)/D-Tap (0.8m/2.6ft) |
Run/stop/tally for Sony Venice and Venice 2. Additional camera control supported on yes
Hi-5 with Sony Camera Control License Key for Hi-5 |
Yes | No | |
| K2.0015754 | Cable CAM (7p) – RS (0.3m/1ft) | Run/stop/tally on all ARRI Cameras and any camera that supports run/stop via a 3p Fischer connector. Can also be used power the RIA-1 without any camera connection | Yes | No | No |
| K2.0018813 | Cable CAM (7p) – D-Tap (0.5m/1.6ft) | For powering the RIA-1 without any camera connection | No | No | No |
| K2.0023832 | Cable CAM (7p, f) –
CAM (7p, m) (0.3m/1ft) |
Extension cable for any CAM cable | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| K2.0015759 | Cable CAM (7p) – ENG (12p) (0.3m/1ft) | Can be used to inject lens metadata into Sony Venice and Venice 2 LENS connector | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| K2.0044396 | Cable CineTape – SERIAL(4p) (0.8m/2.6ft) Connects CineTape to 4p SERIAL connector on RIA-1 and ALEXA 35 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| K2.0041172 | Cable UDM – SERIAL (4p) (0.8m/2.6ft) | Connects UDM-1 to SERIAL connector on RIA-1 and ALEXA 35 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| K2.0025324 | Cable UDM – SERIAL (4p) (0.5m/1.5ft) | Connects UDM-1 to SERIAL connector on RIA-1 and ALEXA 35 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | Cine RT to ARRI RIA-1 / ALEXA 35 | Connects Focusbug Cine RT to SERIAL connector on RIA-1 and ALEXA 35. Available only from Focusbug | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Sony and RED Camera Control Licenses required for camera control on Hi-5. ALEXA Remote License Key required for ALEXA/AMIRA camera control on WCU-4.
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