VoxBox Pro MK3
Setup & FAQs
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VoxBox Pro MK3 FAQs
Will it attach to my camera rig?
Standard 15mm rails are recommended for optimal use. You will also need a medium/heavy duty tripod to support the front weight of the main unit.
Sold separately is a 19mm rail block.
Is it supplied with 15mm rods?
No, you should already have 15mm rails to mount the VoxBox Pro MK3. Ideally your rails should not extend much past the front of the lens.
Sold separately is a 19mm rail block.
If I don’t have rails or if I am using a small camera or a DSLR?
The VoxBox Pro comes with a 16mm receiver adaptor. This screws onto the base of the VoxBox, allowing you to attach it to a standard light stand. The unit can then be positioned in front of the camera lens.
Does it work with FX6?
Yes. Even with short barrel lenses, a cutout in the VoxBox body will support the FX6's top handle.
How heavy is the VoxBox Pro?
The VoxBox Pro main unit is about 1.9kg (without tablet adaptor or side mirror).
Do the mirrors adjust for different interviewers?
The side mirror can be titled for interviewer comfort. If you are not using the side mirror, simply set the height of the camera to match the eye-level of the interviewer (as you would a standard off-camera interview) and frame the subject.
Does the beamsplitter glass give any loss of light or colour shift?
You will lose less than 1 stop of light through the glass. This is not a problem for most cameras. The glass ‘warms up’ the image slightly, which can be corrected in post-production if necessary.
What’s the widest focal length I can use?
On a full-frame sensor, around 28-30mm is the widest before the edges of the VoxBox Pro are visible in the frame. This figure depends on many factors such as lens design and how close the front of the lens is to the VoxBox Pro's beamsplitter glass.
What is the diameter of the hole on the box?
The opening at the back of the VoxBox Pro (where the lens is positioned) is 140mm (5.5 inch). Doughnuts are supplied to fit on various lenses to eliminate light.
How do I clean the beamsplitter glass?
Make sure all dust and grit is brushed or washed from the glass. Do not rub it when dry. When clear of dust and grit, the surfaces may be cleaned using any soft cotton based cloth. Man-made fibres will eventually damage the surface. Dabbing the surface with a damp soapy cloth to remove dust and grit is safe. The glass can then be polished. Non-greasy window cleaning products used in conjunction with a cotton cloth should be safe, once all grit has been removed
Which tablets work with the VoxBox Pro?
The included adjustable tablet holder will accept any device up to 13 inch iPad Pro. Max size between the clamps is 227mm (8.9 inch).
Note that due to the size of the opening at the side of the unit, some of the tablet screen may be cropped.
Which teleprompting software works with the VoxBox Pro?
There are many free and paid-for Teleprompter software applications available. We recommend applications with the following features:
1. Flip mirrored text horizontally
2. Text justification (recommended if using a tablet bigger than the beamsplitter glass can acommodate).