2013Video Assist and Video Accessories forum
Wireless video transmission systems for broadcast and live events
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- H.264 encoded wireless video systems traditionally suffered from high latency that made them unsuitable for live cutting with multiple cameras.
- Recent H.264 wireless systems can achieve end-to-end latency as low as 20 milliseconds, which is approximately half a frame.
- Latency in modern wireless video systems is configurable by the user, with options for ultra-low, low, or standard delay settings.
- MPEG2 encoders in these systems have offered 40 milliseconds for standard definition and 50 milliseconds for high definition transmission.
- Modern compact wireless camera solutions weigh under 1 kilogram and include return telemetry functionality.
- These wireless video systems have been successfully used in major sporting events and Olympic broadcasts.
Depends on
- The 20 millisecond latency specification was recently finalized and may not represent typical operating conditions.
- Pricing and specific technical specifications mentioned were current to 2013 and may have changed.
- The discussion references specific manufacturer claims without independent verification of performance.