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AlienBees CyberSync 2.5Ghz Radio System Announced

The NEW CyberSyncâ„¢ 2.4GHz trigger-transmitter and companion CyberSyncâ„¢ Trigger-receiver are the first of a series of advanced remote control components designed by Paul C. Buff and made in America.

  • Extended operating range – High signal integrity and error immunity
  • 2.4GHz band – 16 selectable frequencies for eliminating interference
  • Battery drawer – One year plus transmitter battery life
  • Tripper-only and advanced remote control models

The CyberSyncâ„¢ system is an advanced binary encoded system with a high degree of error security to assure freedom from false tripping. The system employs sixteen selectable operating frequencies within the 2.4GHz band to allow rejection of interference signals as well as interaction from other photographers who might be using radio controls in the area. This is vastly superior technology to Asian designed trippers that use pulse width encoding with no error detection.

Testing indicates a usable range of up to 400 feet, depending on obstructions such as walls or adverse conditions such as metal buildings, bodies of water, etc.

The CyberSync™ transmitter/receiver pair may be used to trigger all Paul C. Buff, Inc. studio flash units as well as most other flash brands employing a standard phone jack or mini phone jack sync input. Connection to flash units using “H” or “PC” style connections is possible with suitable adapter cables.

CyberSyncâ„¢ Trigger Transmitter $59.95

This small hotshoe mounted flash trigger transmitter responds to the camera sync signal and sends the radio signal on one of sixteen selectable frequencies (Banks). The use of selectable frequencies provides increased integrity in the presence of interference signals over other systems that use a single frequency and merely vary the encoding to determine operating channels or banks.

The transmitter contains a lithium coin cell type battery in a convenient slide out tray for easy replacement. Battery life is in excess of one year in typical use, without requiring an on/off switch. Inexpensive replacement batteries are commonly available at drug stores such as Walgreens, etc. There are no wires or cords involved as the transmitter simply slides onto your hotshoe and is always ready to go. A Test button is provided for firing the system manually.

CyberSyncâ„¢ AC Powered Trigger Receiver $69.95

The CyberSyncâ„¢ trigger receiver is AC powered (50VAC to 260VAC, 50/60HZ). It has a one foot power cord that attaches to your AC powered light unit and an AC receptacle into which your existing power cord connects. Thus the receiver hangs from your light unit on its one foot cord without added power cords.

A 3.5mm sync jack connects to your light unit via supplied two-foot cord. A termination for a 3.5” mini phone jack and 1⁄4” full size sync jack adapter are provided.

The receiver has a sixteen-position frequency (Bank) switch and a test button. Setting the switch to the same frequency as the CyberSyncâ„¢ transmitter causes the receiver to fire your light whenever the transmitter sends a fire command on this same frequency. Since you manually set the frequency there is no need to reset after power-down or battery changes.

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About the Author: Kerry Garrison is a wedding, portrait, and product photographer living in southern California. With 10 years of experience shooting products and 3 years of experience in the wedding industry, Kerry brings a good deal of technical know-how and can explain topics in easy-to-understand terms. Kerry's work can be found at http://kerrygarrison.com and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/KerryGarrison

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