Flagship Capture System
MKV
The headcam package and primary entry point into Faceware capture.
Next-Generation Headcam
MKV
Faceware Mark V Headcam System
The performance-capture headcam, reconsidered. Multiple boxes become one. Performers become unlimited. A wireless dropout no longer ends a take.
Section 01 Capture Architecture
Capture Architecture
Capture. Record. Control.
MKV System 
Integrated Recording Layer
ARK Recorder
Body-worn recording built directly into the MKV system architecture.
Capture Control Layer
ARK Commander
Software for coordination, oversight and management across production capture workflows.
Section 02 The ARK Recorder
From many devices
to one.
A single 13 oz body-worn unit replaces the previous-generation wireless transmitter/receiver, rack-mounted recorder and monitors. Records locally to a 1TB NVMe SSD. Joins your existing stage Wi-Fi rather than creating its own.
Recording cannot be interrupted by the network.
13 oz Body-Worn Weight
1TB Internal NVMe
∞ Performers
Wi-Fi 6 Joins Existing Network
Section 03 Helmet Design
On-Set Improvements
Helmet redesign to solve real-world production problems.
01
Larger rear opening.
The MKV helmet design features a larger section on the back for less friction for performers with long hair, dreadlocks or buns.
02
Sideburns, removable.
The lateral stabilization pieces are now fully removable and independently adjustable for different face shapes, beards, prosthetics or talent preference.
03
Single-arm design.
The dual-arm aluminum wrap is gone. In its place: a single-arm carbon fiber boom with a knurled dial for precise positioning and a thumb lock for fast adjustment.
Section 04 ARK Commander
ARK Commander
Built for real operational environments.
ARK Commander brings multi-performer management to capture sessions along with robust pipeline features.
Section 05 System Architecture
System Architecture
The complete MKV system.
01 · Helmet
MKV Helmet
Updated shell with enlarged rear opening and removable, adjustable sideburn pieces.
02 · Boom
Carbon Fiber Boom
Single-arm carbon fiber assembly with a knurled positioning dial and thumb-lock for faster adjustment between takes.
03 · Recorder
ARK Recorder
Body-worn recorder by Manta Labs. 1TB NVMe, Wi-Fi 6, local capture. No rack and no RF dependency.
Section 06 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
ARK Recorder Technical Specifications.
- Form Factor
- Body-worn · clips to belt
- Weight
- 13 oz (369 g)
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- Recording
- H.264
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6 · 2.4 / 5 GHz
- Control
- Web · Commander · Buttons
Section 07 Get Started
Available now
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