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Ikan HD wireless video transmitter latency and antenna durability
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The transmitter introduces approximately 20 milliseconds of latency due to compression
- A 20ms delay is roughly half a frame at 24fps and typically goes unnoticed except in specialized applications like genlock synchronization
- Achieving the stated 20ms latency may require using high compression settings
- SMA screw-in plastic antennas are perceived as fragile for field use compared to BNC rubber flexible antenna designs
Depends on
- The transmitter is a rebranded version of another manufacturer's product, so specifications may vary
- The latency figure and compression requirements are not independently verified in the discussion
- Antenna durability assessment is based on personal experience rather than systematic testing
- No information provided about long-term reliability beyond 8 months of use