Can one WCU-4 control motors on two separate cameras?
I know this is a odd question, but just had DP request if this setup is possible. My initial thought was "I don't think so," but now I'm curious if anyone has attempted it.
A Cam is an Alexa LF and B Cam is a Mini LF. Both cameras will have their own non-Arri LCS for focus.
The DP asked to use a single WCU-4 to control the following:
Camera settings for A Cam
Iris motor control for A Cam
Iris motor control for B Cam
The thought was:
cforce mini connected to LCS/LBUS on A Cam
cforce mini RF connected only to power on B Cam
Set both A Cam and the mini RF to the same channel
Assign A Cam motor to the WCU-4 knob
Assign B Cam motor to the WCU-4 slider
From my understanding, both the A Cam and the mini RF would then be acting as hosts and the WCU-4, as a client, would not be able to connect to and control both motors simultaneously, correct?
I think an alternative would be assigning A Cam and the mini RF to different channels and alternating the WCU-4 between channels. However, I know the DP requested this setup because they want a fast way to compare and adjust exposure from their monitor. So having them constantly change the channel would be aggravating.
(If, as I'm guessing, this won't work, I'll see if the budget will allow for adding an SXU-1 for B Cam.)
@Markus Yes, that's a good point!
I use the Wi-Fi remote often, but the reconnect time can sometimes make it feel fiddly. I'll just let the DP adjust A Cam with the constant connection of the WCU-4 and have the B 1st adjust B Cam to match (maybe using the Wi-Fi remote).