The purpose of this page is to present a useful list of recommended accessories for the LZX Visionary system, such as cables, cameras, and other devices not offered as LZX Industries products. This list is by no means exhaustive, and many alternative devices exist, but is an effort to provide a quick reference for LZX Visionary system users who may not know where to obtain the necessary accessories.
- 3.5mm Patch Cables
- RCA, S-Video & BNC Cables
- Security Cameras & Preview Monitors
- Genlock Cameras
- Video Capture Devices
3.5mm Patch Cables
A required accessory to the LZX Visionary modules are 3.5mm patch cables to connect patch points on the modules together. A good rule of thumb is to count the number of patch points (jacks) in your system, divide this total by two, and purchase at least this many patch cables. A variety of lengths and colors in your cable selection can aid in efficient patching. Additionally, you may also consider stacking cables by TipTop Audio, either exclusively or to supplement your selection of normal 3.5mm cables.
Recommendations
Ad Infinitum 3.5mm Patch Cables
TipTop Audio Stackcables
RCA, S-Video & BNC Cables
RCA video cables are necessary for connecting the LZX Visionary system with external video gear, and sometimes BNC cables and BNC-to-RCA adapters are necessary to interface with broadcast video gear. There are many sources for these cables, the below list represents some of the more cost-effective sources.
Recommendations
All Electronics – Video Cables
Security Cameras & Preview Monitors
Here are some links for very affordable security cameras and LCD preview monitors. While we recommend using nice CRT monitors for viewing your LZX Visionary’s output, these cheaper devices can be very handy for taking to a gig.
Recommendations
DealExtreme.com – Security Cameras
DealExtreme.com – LCD Monitors
With the digital nature of most modern camera equipment, finding cameras with genlock inputs can be difficult. Used gear can often be found on eBay by searching using the genlock keyword.
Recommendations
Pelco MC3710H Monochrome CCTV Camera with Genlock
Video Capture Devices
A high quality video capture and conversion device is essential for professional results when recording the output of your LZX Visionary system for production environments. We use the Grass Valley ADVC-300 and love it.
Recommendations
Grass Valley ADVC Professional Family
Matrox MX02 Family
