Every filmmaker knows the importance of good eye contact in a filmed interview. And every camera operator knows how difficult (and time-consuming) this can be to achieve. But the VoxBox Air by PrimeLight Design makes perfect down-the-lens interviews quick and easy.
You can set it up in two minutes with no tools or cumbersome adapters. Its two-way mirror system enables your subject to maintain natural, confident eye contact with both the interviewer and your audience. It enables perfect interviews in tight spaces with small crews and minimal equipment.
Its foldable, ultra-lightweight design makes transportation easy, and you can be ready to shoot perfect down-the-lens interviews in just two minutes. If you rely on down-the-lens interviews for documentaries, video journalism or digital marketing, the VoxBox Air is the smartest investment you can make.
Perfect eye contact in any location
The VoxBox Air uses a beamsplitter to ensure the subject speaks directly into the camera. The mirror system means they see the face of the interviewer in front of the lens. This helps the subject relax and ensures a natural conversation with the interviewer, while also engaging the audience with eye contact from the subject.
The adjustable side mirror gives the interviewer plenty of options as to where they position themselves, making the VoxBox Air ideal for tight spaces.
Ready to shoot in two minutes
The VoxBox Air slides out of its carry bag and pops up ready for you to slot in the beamsplitter glass. No tools, no adapters, no complex assembly.
Once set up, just attach to your existing 15mm bars, like you would a matte box. Easily attach the side mirror and move it to the correct position, and you’re ready to shoot. If your rig doesn’t have 15mm bars, use the supplied 16mm receiver to attach it to a standard light stand and position it in front of your camera. The whole process is far quicker than any other foldable focusing tool or interrotron setup.
Cinematographers and DPs will welcome the addition of an inbuilt filter tray, allowing the use of standard 4x4 filters – an unprecedented feature for any mirror box or teleprompter is the integrated filter tray.
Perfect Down The Lens Interviews
Unparalleled portability
With Primelight Design’s background as working camera operators, we know the ability to transport your kit easily is essential when doing multiple locations daily.
The VoxBox Air’s patent-pending foldable design takes up minimal space in the van. The Carbon fibre reinforced polymer frame gives it strength and resilience without adding too much weight to the camera rig.
Weighing in at just 3.9kg including the bag, transportation is effortless. You can take it on flights as hand luggage if necessary.
Becomes a teleprompter in seconds
The VoxBox Air doubles as a teleprompter, giving you great flexibility in your productions.
The supplied tablet holder clips into place on top of the box, and can clamp any device up to 188mm for effortless teleprompting.
You can also use video calling functions on your tablet to conduct remote face-to-face interviews with perfect eye contact.
Integral filter holder
Cinematographers and DoPs will welcome the ability to use standard 4X4" and 4X5.6" PV filters with the VoxBox Air.
Filter trays are included with the kit, so there is no longer any need to comprimise the look of your interviews.
VoxBox Air
Perfect down-the-lens interviews anytime, anywhere
Should I use a VoxBox Air or VoxBox Pro?
The answer to this question depends on your priorities. Both function in exactly the same way, giving the same effortless eye contact during down-the-lens interviews. Both can be set up and attached to your rig in a couple of minutes.
The key difference is that the VoxBox Air folds down and does not come in a hard case. It’s designed for complete portability and ease, so if you’re regularly on the move and don’t have much space in your van, it’s ideal.
The VoxBox Pro is heavier and comes with a hard case. You never have to handle the beamsplitter as it’s stored fully assembled, so there is an extra layer of protection. If you’re worried about your crew being careless with the equipment, or you often take your equipment on flights where you’re worried about it getting damaged in the baggage hold, you might prefer the security of the VoxBox Pro.
Also, if you hire out your equipment, you may feel more comfortable with the VoxBoxPro, as your customers won’t need to handle the glass and it has the hard case as standard.
Two unique models
We offer VoxBox Pro and VoxBox Air to suit your individual needs.
Main unit built from aluminium with IP67 tough case for transportation. Ideal for demanding filmmakers needing for a robust kit.
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer construction; foldable but deployed in seconds. Ideal for the travelling filmmaker where space is a premium.
W555 x H306 x D428mm (21.8 x 12 x 16.8 inch)
W500 x H360 x D170mm
W254 x H205 x D205mm (10 x 8 x 8 inch)
TBC
15mm bars or 3/8th inch thread (light stand adaptor included)
15mm bars or 3/8th inch thread (light stand adaptor included)
8.8kg (19.4 lbs)
4.2kg
No
Yes
Aluminium
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer
No
Yes 4X4 and 4X5.6
140mm (5.5 inch)
140mm (5.5 inch)
188mm (7.4 inch) (measured between the two clamps)
188mm (7.4 inch) (measured between the two clamps)
277 x 192 x 3mm (10.9 x 7.5 x 0.11 inch)
277 x 192 x 3mm (10.9 x 7.5 x 0.11 inch)
Approx 35mm (full frame sensor)
Approx 35-40mm (full frame sensor)
VoxBox Air FAQs
Will it attach to my camera rig?
Standard 15mm rails are recommended for optimal use, which you should already have if you have a matte box. Your rails should not extend beyond the front of the lens. You will also need a medium/heavy duty tripod to support the front weight of the main box unit.
How heavy is the VoxBox Air?
The VoxBox Air main unit is about 1.5kg (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. In extreme height differences, the main box can be angled by adjusting the rail block mount.
If I don’t have rails or if I am using a small camera or a DSLR?
The VoxBox Air comes with a 16mm receiver adaptor. This screws onto the base of the VoxBox Air which allows you to attach it to a standard light stand. The unit can then be positioned in front of the camera lens.
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 Super 35 size sensor (F55, F5, FS7, C300 etc), the widest focal length is approximately 24mm before the edges of the VoxBox Air are visible. On full-frame sensors, around 35mm is the widest. You can easily frame two subjects in the same shot.
What is the diameter of the hole on the box?
The opening at the back of the VoxBox Air (where the lens is positioned) is 140mm. Doughnuts are supplied to fit on various lenses.
Does the beamsplitter glass need to be removed from the main box after use?
The glass is secure when inserted into the VoxBox Pro and can be packed away fully assembled if required.
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 Air?
The included adjustable tablet holder will accept any device. Maximum device size: 188mm (measured between the two clamps).
Which teleprompting software works with the VoxBox Air?
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 larger than the two-way mirror) (The latter is more important if your tablet is over 7”)
We recommend ‘Nano Teleprompter’ (Android) or ‘PromptSmart Pro’ (Android/iOS).
Does the unit fold away for travel?
Yes!
WHAT USERS SAY
Ben Baldwin
Founder and Producer, Chuffed Productions, London, UK
We use the VoxBox Pro on shoots in the UK, Europe and most recently, Mexico. We feel confident sending it as checked baggage as the superb case protects the kit perfectly during transit, ensuring there are no nasty surprises at our destination! What we really like about VoxBox Pro is its versatility. We use it for both down-the-lens interviews and as a Teleprompter, it's quick and easy to rig with our DSLR kits, either using the rail mount or simply on a lighting stand in front of the lens.
Jonah M. Kessel
The New York Times
We really love the VoxBox Pro and have been evangelizing it to all of our colleagues in the digital video space. So much of our video journalism has turned direct-to-camera and we find this infinitely easier to use than the EyeDirect. It has been used extensively and has clocked some miles across the US traveling.
Robin Probyn
Lighting Cameraman / DOP, Tokyo, Japan
I have used the VoxBox Pro on various corporate shoots. It's easy and quick to set up - I usually just put it on a lighting stand. It's solidly made and looks very professional - the director/client can plainly see what they're getting for the rental fee... it's not just a cardboard box.
I used it on one corporate shoot and the director was so impressed, the cameraman shooting the next segment in another country, was told to buy one too! And as an added bonus it can be a teleprompter too.