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Camera control unit
Equipment for powering, controlling and handling signals of a video camera / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The camera control unit (CCU) is typically part of a live television broadcast chain. It is responsible for powering the professional video camera, handling signals sent over the camera cable to and from the camera, and can be used to control various camera parameters remotely.
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