Broadcasting live video is unforgiving: a weak modulator smears motion, drifts out of sync, or breaks up at the far end. The MINIMOD 2+ earned NAB Product of the Year, CE Pro Best, and CEDIA Best of Show because it modulates video at broadcast quality β 1080p/60 motion encoding, +45 dBmV output, and MER above 45 dB β so the picture stays sharp from the camera to the farthest television.
Recognition
The Video Modulator Integrators Have Trusted Since 2017
When live video has to reach every screen with no lag and no breakup, the VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ is the video modulator professionals specify β award-winning, US-built, proven on 50,000+ installations.
How a Video Modulator Works
Video In β A Real Broadcast Channel on Every Screen
A video modulator places any video source β a camera, player, or feed β onto an RF channel over coax, so every TV displays the video like a broadcast station with no separate receiver.
- Connect any HDMI video source β PTZ camera, player, switcher, or PC
- Assign the video channel on the LCD; the feed becomes an RF channel
- Feed the video channel into the coax distribution or a combiner
- Scan each TV once and the live video appears as a channel in 1080p
- No capture cards, no per-TV receivers, no streaming server to maintain
- Add modulators to put more video feeds on their own channels
Setup
Broadcast Your Video in Under a Minute. No Computer Required.
Most video modulators want a laptop to assign a channel. The MINIMOD 2+ keeps the video channel, standard, and level on a color LCD so you put a feed on air without a computer.
- The display reports the video channel, frequency, and lock state at all times
- Choose the standard and set the video channel with the front buttons
- Self-contained β no console software, serial cable, or driver needed Built for video modulator installations.
- Power on β set the video channel β land coax β scan β feed is on air
Works on Your Existing Line
Your Video Channel Sits Right Beside Your Current Channels
Carry the video channel as QAM for cable or ATSC for antenna β the feed slots into the channel lineup the building already tunes.
The modulator outputs a compliant broadcast channel, so the video feed tunes like a real station. Cable (QAM) TVs list it among cable channels; antenna (ATSC) TVs add it to the air grid β switch on the panel.
DVB-T/C and ISDB-T carriers are supported too, so this video modulator fits any plant worldwide β HD, 4K, or 8K screens.
Remote Control
Manage Your Video Modulators From Any Browser
The panel puts the feed on air; the optional LAN page lets you re-channel video and verify lock from the control room when units sit in a rack.
- Re-channel the video output and trim level remotely over the LAN
- Manage a rack of video modulators from one browser console
- Works in any computer or phone browser β no client to install Built for video modulator installations.
- Lock readouts confirm each video channel is on-air and clean
Audio
Video and Audio Stay Locked Together
Video carries its audio on the same channel. The modulator embeds broadcast Dolby Digital so the feed's sound reaches every TV perfectly synced.
- Dolby Digital / LPCM rides on the video channel with the picture
- Audio holds sync with the live video across long coax β no drift
- Passes 5.1 surround intact from compatible HDMI video sources
- Clean program audio on every screen showing the feed
Installation
Three Connections. Done.
Video in. RF channel out. One scan. The feed is live on every TV in Full HD with synced audio.
A video modulator install is fast: connect the HDMI video source, feed the F-type coax output into the distribution (or a passive combiner), assign a channel on the LCD, and rescan. No capture hardware, no per-TV receivers, no IT ticket β the in-wall coax carries the live video channel.
The MINIMOD 2+
A Video Modulator With Broadcast-Headend Quality
Palm-sized aluminum build, broadcast-grade video encoding, and a front-panel LCD β the professional way to broadcast video on coax. Made in USA with a 5-year warranty.
The VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ broadcasts video the way TV operators do it: full 1080p at 60fps MPEG-2 video, Dolby Digital audio, +45 dBmV output to drive long runs, a built-in color LCD for computer-free setup, and support for every worldwide TV standard. One small box turns any HDMI video source into a channel that reaches unlimited TVs over existing coax.
Rack Solutions
Stack Multiple Video Channels in 1RU
Need several video sources on coax? Mount up to four MINIMOD 2+ video modulators in a single 1RU rack panel for a tidy, professional multi-channel headend.
The optional 1RU rack panel holds up to four video modulators in one rack space, with front-panel access and proper airflow. Combine their outputs with a passive combiner and you have a clean multi-channel video lineup riding a single coax β ideal for control rooms, AV closets, and broadcast facilities.
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High Density
10+ Video Channels with the MiniBlade Kit
For large video lineups, the VeCOAX MiniBlade system packs 10 or more modulator units into a single rack β each fully independent so one video channel can never take down the rest.
When you need to broadcast many video sources at once, the MiniBlade rack kit delivers maximum channel density with independent power per unit. There is no shared point of failure: every video channel runs on its own, which is exactly what live 24/7 systems demand.
Compatibility
Every TV Tunes the Video Channel β HD, 4K, and 8K
The video channel is a standard broadcast, so any TV tuner decodes the feed β from an older HD set to a new 8K display.
Because the video channel follows broadcast spec, compatibility is automatic. The modulator resolves color, frame rate, and audio sync internally, so the live feed renders correctly on every brand and resolution with no per-set setup.
Features
Built to Broadcast Video Flawlessly
Every detail exists to put your video source on a broadcast channel with rock-steady motion and effortless setup.
Front-Panel Color LCD
Set your video channel, modulation, and output level on the built-in display β no laptop, no web hunting.
One-Click Channel Recall
Save and reload the full video channel plan in one tap on a re-rack.
Full Channel Customization
Place the video carrier to the hertz and name each feed's channel.
1080p@60 Motion Encoding
1080p60 motion encoding keeps live video and fast action crisp on big screens.
MPEG-2 Broadcast Standard
MPEG-2 video carriage is what every TV tuner expects for universal decode.
+45 dBmV Output
A +45 dBmV carrier sends the video channel down long coax with no amp.
MER >45 dB
High MER keeps the video channel artifact-free at the farthest screen.
Full Digital DDS
DDS synthesis stacks video channels tightly with no spurious between feeds.
Secure Web Remote
Secured browser control for video modulators in racks and control rooms.
Unlimited TVs
One video channel feeds five screens or five thousand at no per-set cost.
Built-In Test Pattern
A color-bar carrier appears when no video is present to verify the coax run.
HDMI Licensed + Full EDID
HDMI-licensed input with full EDID control for a reliable video-source handshake.
Watch the Demo
See Live Video Broadcast Over Coax in Real Time
From wiring a video source to watching the feed as a channel on every TV β the whole process in under five minutes.
Full walkthrough: video-source hookup, channel assignment on the LCD, distribution over coax, TV scan, and stacking multiple video channels. Duration: 4 min 30 sec.
Applications
Where a Video Modulator Shines
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Hotels & Resorts
Put a lobby video feed on a channel to every guest-room TV.
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Sports Bars
Broadcast a live game feed as a channel every bar screen tunes.
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Churches
Carry the worship video feed as a channel to overflow and lobby sets.
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Hospitals
Distribute live video feeds as channels throughout the hospital.
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Schools
Broadcast a campus video feed as a channel on the coax grid.
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Corporate
Put a live event video feed on a channel for every meeting room.
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Residential
Share one camera or media feed as a channel on every home TV.
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Government
Deliver secure video feeds as channels over the facility coax.
Why PVI
Why This Is the Best Video Modulator
Cheap video modulators soften motion and drift off frequency. The MINIMOD 2+ puts a true 1080p60 video channel on coax that stays crisp to the farthest screen.
VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+
Competitors
✓$445 β Today's Deal
✕$469+
✓HDMI 2.0b Input β Top Quality
✕HDMI 1.4 β outdated handshake; may limit newer HDR sources
✓1080p @ 60fps Live Encoding
✕30fps β Smeared Motion on Live Video
✓Color LCD β Setup Without a Computer
✕Requires PC for Full Setup
✓Dot-less Channel Numbering Mode
✕Not Available
✓+45 dBmV Output β Long Coax Runs
✕Low Output β May Need External Amplifiers
✓4 Video Modulators in a Single 1RU Rack
✕Not Possible
✓5-Year Warranty
✕1-Year Warranty
✓Made in USA
✕Typically a rebranded import β support may vanish when the model changes
✓All 5 Worldwide TV Standards
✕Limited Standards
✓Free Unlimited Tech Support
✕Limited Support
✓MER >45 dB β Video Clean at the Far End
✕Low MER β Pixelation & Drops on Long Coax
Specifications
Video Modulator β Technical Specifications
| Video Input | Compatible HDMI 2.0b / 2.1 for Latest HD / 4K Full Quality Sources β also compatible with legacy older HDMI versions (HDMI licensed, HDCP compliant) |
| Input Resolution | 1080p | 1080i | 720p | 576p | 576i | 480p | 480i @ 24/29.97/50/59.94/60fps |
| Video Encoding | MPEG-2 broadcast-standard encoding |
| Output Resolution | Same as input β up to 1080p Full HD |
| Audio Format | Dolby Digital Stereo LPCM |
| RF Frequency Range | 54β990 MHz β selectable down to the Hz steps |
| RF Channel Bandwidth | 6/7/8 MHz (model specific to broadcast format) |
| Channel Range | 2β83 ATSC mode | 2β158 J83B QAM | Full range for other standards | Channel or Frequency selectable |
| Modulation Standards | QAM (Annex A/B/C), ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-C, ISDB-T |
| RF Output Power | -8 dBm | ~45 dBmV (adjustable) |
| MER (Modulation Error Ratio) | >45 dB β Broadcast Quality |
| Frequency Synthesis | Full Digital DDS β zero spurious & harmonics |
| RF Connector | F-Type Dual, 75Ξ© |
| Coaxial Cable Support | RG59 | RG6 (75Ξ© characteristic impedance) |
| RF Transmission Distance | β€3,000 m (~9,800 ft) β extendable with inline RF amplifiers |
| Display | Large high-resolution color LCD |
| Control | Front-panel buttons + Secure web browser remote (login-protected) |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 β network compatible |
| Power Input | AC 100Vβ240V 50/60Hz, DC 12V/1A (adapter included) |
| Max Working Current | 850 mA @ 12V |
| Operating Temperature | -10Β°C to +45Β°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20Β°C to +60Β°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10β90% RH (no condensation) |
| Storage Humidity | 5β95% RH (no condensation) |
| Unit Dimensions (LΓWΓH) | 6β³ Γ 3β³ (4.5β³ with wall mount ears) Γ 1β³ |
| Unit Weight | 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
| Shipping Box (LΓWΓH) | 11β³ Γ 6β³ Γ 9.3β³ |
| Shipping Weight | 1 lb |
| Patent | Hardware, software, and display UI are PVIβs patent |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Origin | Designed & Made in USA |
FAQ
RF Video Modulator - Frequently Asked Questions
What is an RF video modulator?
An RF video modulator is a device that turns an HDMI source into a real digital TV channel over coax. For the video modulator keyword family, the VeCOAX MINIMOD 2+ handles modulating an HDMI video feed into a broadcast RF channel and lets every connected TV scan the result like normal television.
How does an RF video modulator work over coax?
For video modulator, the MINIMOD 2+ receives HDMI, encodes it as a 1080p digital television channel, and outputs it through the F-type coax connector. The coax network carries that channel to every TV without a box behind each screen.
Why use an RF video modulator instead of HDMI cables?
RF Video Modulator distribution uses the coax already installed in the building, so distance and screen count are not limited like HDMI cable runs. This is why video modulator is better for whole-building TV distribution than point-to-point HDMI wiring.
Which sources work with this RF video modulator?
Use video sources from cameras, switchers, receivers, players, and computers. For video modulator installations, the HDMI input includes EDID control so common 720p, 1080i, and 1080p sources can be converted into a stable HD TV channel.
Which TVs can receive the video modulator channel?
Any TV with a compatible digital tuner can receive the video modulator channel after a normal scan. HD, 4K, and 8K televisions can tune the 1080p output because it is a standard digital TV broadcast format.
Does this RF video modulator support QAM cable mode?
Yes. In QAM mode, the MINIMOD 2+ creates a digital cable-TV channel that cable-mode TVs can scan. This is useful for video modulator in hotels, CATV plants, commercial buildings, and private coax systems.
Does this RF video modulator support ATSC antenna mode?
Yes. In ATSC mode, the same RF video modulator creates an antenna-style digital TV channel. This helps video modulator projects where TVs are set to antenna mode instead of cable/QAM mode.
Can this RF video modulator coexist with existing TV channels?
Yes. Assign the video modulator output to an open RF channel so it does not overlap existing cable, antenna, or other private modulator channels. Proper channel planning lets multiple channels share the same coax cleanly.
How many TVs can one RF video modulator feed?
One MINIMOD 2+ can feed a few TVs or thousands of TVs when the coax system is designed correctly. For video modulator, the +45 dBmV RF output gives strong launch power for splitters, taps, and long building runs.
How far can video modulator travel over coax?
RF Video Modulator output can travel up to roughly 9,800 feet under proper RF conditions. Real distance depends on cable type, splitters, taps, amplifiers, and the signal level required at each TV.
Can I use existing coax with this RF video modulator?
Yes. This is the main advantage of video modulator: it reuses RG6 or RG59 coax already in the walls. You do not need to pull new HDMI cables to every display.
Do I need a computer to set up this RF video modulator?
No. Channel number, modulation standard, output settings, and basic configuration can be set from the built-in color LCD. This makes video modulator setup fast even without a laptop.
Why is the color LCD important for video modulator?
The front display lets installers confirm the active channel, standard, and operating status at the rack or TV closet. That makes video-to-RF modulation faster to commission than units that require software for basic setup.
Can I manage this RF video modulator remotely?
Yes. The MINIMOD 2+ includes secure web browser control for checking status and adjusting settings from a computer, tablet, or phone on the local network, which is useful for video modulator systems in equipment rooms.
What picture quality does this RF video modulator deliver?
It delivers Full HD 1080p MPEG-2 video with Dolby Digital audio. Broadcast-grade MER performance and a clean RF synthesizer help the video modulator channel stay sharp on every TV.
Does this RF video modulator work with 4K and 8K TVs?
Yes. Modern 4K and 8K TVs can tune and display the 1080p video modulator channel just like any other HD broadcast channel. For true 4K channel output, use the VeCOAX MINIMOD 4K instead.
Can I add more video modulator channels later?
Yes. Each MINIMOD 2+ creates one channel. Add more units, set each one to a different RF channel, and combine them onto the same coax for a larger video modulator lineup.
Where is this RF video modulator used most often?
This RF video modulator is used in live video, signage, AV, education, worship, hospitality, and monitoring systems. Typical video modulator applications include private TV channels, digital signage, camera feeds, welcome channels, training video, live events, and shared entertainment sources.
How is this RF video modulator different from a streaming encoder?
A streaming encoder usually depends on short point-to-point wiring or limited outputs. A RF video modulator creates a real tunable TV channel, so the existing coax system distributes the video modulator source to every TV at building scale.
Is the MINIMOD 2+ good for professional video modulator?
Yes. It is designed for 24/7 professional video modulator with +45 dBmV output, MER above 45 dB, selectable QAM/ATSC/DVB/ISDB standards, web control, and a compact metal chassis.
Is this RF video modulator HDCP compliant?
The HDMI input is licensed and includes EDID control for compatibility with standard HDMI sources. As with any professional video modulator system, the connected source content must allow the intended display and distribution use.
What warranty and support come with this RF video modulator?
The MINIMOD 2+ includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty and free lifetime technical support from Pro Video Instruments. It is designed and made in USA for dependable video-to-RF modulation and strong video modulator performance.
Accessories
Complete Your Video Distribution System
Everything you need to combine, rack, and scale multiple video channels.
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Professional 19-inch rack mount panel. Install up to 4 MINIMOD 2+ units in a single 1RU space.
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