Studio Video Wiring

[Winetree]

Just finishing up wiring the new tracking room.
Last consideration is any video cameras or monitors between the tracking room (TR) and the control room( CR)
What wire is used for video cameras, monitors. I need to wire before drywall. I can decide on hardware later.
Any suggestions?

 

[ubxf]

It used to be coax cable but these days cat6 and hdmi are probably more what you should put through the walls. A plastic tube with a rope inside is also a good addition for pulling extra cables in a year or two when the new standard shows up

 

[Brian Roth]

HDMI is pretty much short runs unless you add "boosters".  I'd run CAT6 and coax rated for 1000+ MHz...and MIDI wiring <g>.

Bri

 

[pucho812]

they make HDMI to cat6 and cat5e boxes to do any lengthy runs.

 

[sodderboy]

I agree with the CAT.  Two runs gives you HDMI in one direction or component video bidirectional.  One CAT gives you four chans of composite.
I am not a big fan of HDMI runs because they can be finicky so I recommend component for close to HD quality robust connectivity. This negates if you need converters for the component because THEY can be finicky.
Mike

 

[bruno2000]

Add as many CAT6 runs as you can afford / will fit in the pipe.  Multiple colors.
My $0.02.
Best,
Bruno2000