Paralinx Arrow uncompressed wireless HD transmission system capabilities and limitations

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2012Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The Arrow transmitter is compact and powered via USB, with a receiver about the size of a 3x5 card and 1 inch thick, both designed for portable use on sets.
The system advertises 320 feet line-of-sight transmission range and 150-200 feet with obstructions, using enhanced antennas and power amplification compared to consumer WHDI sticks.
Transmission is uncompressed with sub-2ms latency, allowing reliable on-monitor scoping and histogram readings for camera operators.
The system requires 7-10 seconds to lock signal initially and the same time to recover if signal is lost during a shot, which could cause production delays.
HDMI is the only connection type available; achieving HD-SDI compatibility requires adding converter boxes like a Decimator 2 on both ends, significantly increasing system cost and complexity.
Total system cost with necessary converters reaches approximately $1,985, which is still notably less expensive than competing wireless systems like new Canatrans or Switronix Recon.
If a camera has HDMI output, the Arrow can connect directly without requiring external converters like a Decimator 2.
The system was initially priced at $995 during CineGear 2012, then increased to $1,195 after the show ended.
Multicast capability allowing one transmitter to work with multiple receivers was under development but release timeline was not provided.

Testing was limited to demonstrations at CineGear; real-world on-set performance had not been comprehensively verified at the time of discussion.
The HDMI-only connector type makes integration into professional HD-SDI workflows difficult without additional conversion equipment.
Manufacturer stated no plans to release an HD-SDI version, though some participants believed this position might change after seeing industry demand.
Signal recovery time could be problematic on larger professional productions with multiple crew members monitoring video village.
Power input via USB rather than professional power connectors like D-tap was considered less robust than industry alternatives.
Performance of the system indoors versus outdoors had not been fully tested by participants.