Never worry about cords again. For our “Deals of the Week,” we give you the tools to get you disconnected.
The implementation of wireless video has been quite a boon for creatives. Not only can you make your rig more compact, but you can get your team away from the camera, giving you more room to maneuver.
While these tools had at one point been an expensive investment, budget solutions are now available from a few different brands.
For budget solutions, you can’t go wrong with this unit. The Hollyland Mars 300 PRO HDMI Wireless Video Transmitter/Receiver set features two external antennas on the transmitter, including one spare. The transmitter provides a single HDMI input plus an HDMI loop-out for viewing on an onboard monitor, and the receiver provides two HDMI outputs, which give creatives line-of-sight transmission up to 400′ to the receiver and up to 300′ to a Wi-Fi app.
Using the Hollyview app for iOS or Android, you can monitor your video transmission in real-time via a Wi-Fi connection. The transmitter can transmit to up to one receiver and two apps or to a total of three apps simultaneously. The transmitter and receiver are compact, feature a bright OLED display for configuration, and each features a 1/4″-20 mounting thread. Each can be powered using a USB Type-C source, or they can be powered using a separately available L-series type battery using their battery plates.
The Mars 300 set also includes an accessory expansion plate, a shoe mount, and a USB Type-C cable.
The Accsoon CineView HE is a multi-spectrum wireless video transmission system that allows you to send a 1080p60 camera signal to the included receiver plus up to three mobile devices. It’s a cost-effective way of allowing four people on set to monitor an HDMI camera signal.
The transmitter can send a signal to a total of four devices simultaneously over distances up to 1200′ with only a 60ms delay. You can also transmit to any mix of up to four receivers and iOS/Android smartphones and tablets using dual-band wireless signals. The app also provides image tools such as peaking, zebras, false color for exposure, and cube 3D LUT overlay.
For power, the transmitter and receiver feature DC and USB Type-C power inputs, and they also support an optional L-series battery that can power the set for up to 12 hours.
If you need more than just HDMI, the CineView SE features an HDMI and SDI output for a more versatile setup.
Teradek was one of the first video transmission options on the market and has become an industry standard. Unfortunately, all that comes at a price. However, you’ll get some solid features that the other tools on this list just can’t provide.
The Teradek Bolt 4K LT 750 can wirelessly receive up to 4K30 video with 10-bit 4:2:2 HDR support. The transmitter also inputs up to 4K video over HDMI or up to 1080p60 video via 3G-SDI, and the receiver outputs video via HDMI and 3G-SDI.
The system features improved metadata, range, and compatibility over its predecessors. The built-in AES-256 encryption with RSA 1024 key pairing protects your video from prying eyes, while noise rejection keeps your video clean no matter how many devices are using the wireless spectrum. The Bolt LT system also supports the transmission of timecodes and start/stop triggers from the camera.
Which of these tools would you want in your kit? Let us know in the comments!
