BRC-AM7

What the BRC-AM7 is and where it fits

The Sony BRC-AM7 is a compact remote PTZ camera with an integrated lens, designed for organisations that want a high-quality picture without a camera operator in the room. A 1.0-type Exmor RS sensor with approximately 14.0 million effective pixels feeds a 20x optical zoom, and built-in AI analytics keep people in frame as they move. At approximately 3.5 kg and 168.7 × 225.2 × 192.3 mm, it can be ceiling-mounted in spaces where a larger camera would not fit.

Image quality and zoom for large rooms

Output runs up to 3840 x 2160 at 59.94p and 50p, so the picture holds up on large displays and in live streams. The lens covers a 24 to 480 mm equivalent range, letting one camera take a wide view of a whole room and a close view of a single speaker. Clear Image Zoom adds 30x in 4K and 40x in Full HD. A built-in electronic variable ND filter, adjustable from 1/4 to 1/128, keeps exposure steady when daylight through windows or stage lighting changes, without manual iris changes. Base looks including ITU709, 709tone and S-Log3 help match this camera to other cameras in the room.

Automatic framing and quiet, precise movement

The AI framing can follow one presenter or frame up to eight people, with one primary subject and secondary subjects chosen by their proximity to that subject. Face Registration stores the primary subject so the camera can re-acquire them after tracking is lost. Tracking Range confines framing to one predefined area, which is useful when only part of a room should be shown. Lead Room Effect adds space in the direction a subject is looking, with three adjustment levels. The direct drive motors cover pan and tilt speeds from 0.004 to 180 degrees per second and are rated NC25 or lower under Sony's test conditions, which suits ceremonies and concerts.

For indoor sport, Ball Sports (Basketball) mode from firmware 3.0 follows the ball and players from an overview angle. It is designed for indoor 5v5 games, must be installed at the centre of the court along the sideline, needs an official ball, and cannot run at the same time as Person Framing.

Connectivity, control and power

• Video outputs: 12G-SDI on a BNC output, 3G-SDI for monitoring, HDMI Type A and an SFP+ optical port.
• Audio: two 3-pin XLR inputs and a 3.5 mm stereo input.
• Control and IP: 1000BASE-T RJ-45 LAN, VISCA over IP, S700PTP, free-d tracking data and NDI HX pre-installed.
• Power: DC 12 V through a 4-pin XLR input, or PoE++ under IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8.

What to plan before ordering

• The operating range is 0 °C to 40 °C. Qatar's summer heat can exceed 45 °C, so confirm the installation environment and cooling first.
• Ceiling mounting uses the supplied ceiling bracket, with a mountable angle of up to ±15 degrees.
• Internal recording and playback are not available when powered by PoE++.
• Recording uses two slots that accept CFexpress Type A and SDXC cards. CFexpress Type B is not supported.

In practice, a university lecture theatre in Education City could ceiling-mount one BRC-AM7 at the back of the room to follow the lecturer and stream to remote students. A boardroom in West Bay could use it to frame the chair and several speakers in a hybrid meeting with teams abroad. A school sports hall in Al Rayyan could use Ball Sports mode for indoor basketball. Every site begins with a free site survey, so bracket position, cabling and power are settled before installation.

To check whether this camera suits your room, send the room size, mounting height and streaming setup. SmartRooms Qatar will prepare a quotation, usually within one working day. Request a quote today.