ABonAir’s AB512™ systems deliver video in an unexpected 7 msec delay without compromising ABonAir’s reputation for superior video quality. In addition to the 7mSec delay, the AB500™ product family includes a proven H.264 CODEC that was explicitly designed to reduce latency and increase picture quality in wireless video systems. The range increased to a fantastic 3 KM or 2 Miles by CODEC-Wireless optimization. The system features an automatic RF spectrum analyzer which automatically selects and hop to the best RF channel without dropping a single bit. The manual channel selection option is ideal for frequency coordination. Based on RF link conditions the system features Adaptive Modulation and Adaptive Bitrate.
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LAKE FOREST, Calif. — May 7, 2019 — VidOvation today announced that an NFL team has deployed the ABonAir AB512™ wireless camera system with integrated camera control, paint, and intercom to transmit signals with great reliability and flexibility within its stadium during NFL broadcasts.
“Reliable and low-latency wireless is critical when sending live in-house video feeds to the big screen, yet it can be very difficult to achieve in a stadium filled with people. The ABonAir AB512 is the only system that not only succeeds but excels in this challenging application and environment,” said Jim Jachetta, executive vice president and chief technology officer at VidOvation. “The AB512 system feeds live, extremely low-latency video to the in-house production workflow — seven milliseconds instead of 30 to 90. The AB512 is a great choice for sports venues because it provides superior wireless performance and the industry’s best video quality at a significantly lower cost than comparable systems.” (Click to read more)
ABonAir’s AB512™ wireless video system enables camera teams to transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB trucks wirelessly. Built on a bi-directional radio channel between transmitter and receiver, ABonAir’s systems acknowledge the correct acceptance of each group of pixels, thus provides exceptionally robust and reliable transmission. The AB512™ supports ABonAir’s Fiber Coverage Extension (FCE), which enables connection of a single receiver to multiple FCEs in various venue locations (e.g. Horse Race Track – racetrack, stables and the winning circle) or even on completely separate sites (e.g. football stadium, basketball arena and swimming pool) all via fiber cables with unlimited range.
Low delay enables the production of multi-camera and live show without worrying about the delay caused by the simultaneous operation of different cameras or lip sync.
Until a few years ago, only large networks could use wireless equipment because it required purchasing expensive frequency licenses from the regulator. In recent years, however, governments and regulators around the world provide unlicensed frequencies for public use for any purpose – including video transmission – allowing even smaller productions to use wireless links easily and free of charge. To answer this demand, manufacturers started to develop unlicensed solutions. Unlicensed systems’ volume grew and drove cost down, motivating big networks also to use them even though they own frequencies.
New ground-breaking CODEC by ABonAir enables an accurate frame encoding at high speeds and excellent picture quality.
As an international company, ABonAir’s systems support all bit rates and formats so the system can be used at any production all over the glove with any camera type. The system support frame rates of: 1080p60, 1080i60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50 and many others. For details check the Tech Specs. If you have a particular format or frame rate needs, just let us know, and we will tailor a solution for you.
The AB512™ supports ABonAir’s Fiber Coverage Extension (FCE), which enables connection of a single receiver to multiple FCEs in various venue locations (e.g. Horse Race Track – racetrack, stables and the winning circle) or even on completely separate sites (e.g. football stadium, basketball arena and swimming pool) all via fiber cables with unlimited range.
Yes, The AB512™ unique Data port technology enables it to support all the major camera brand manufacturers CCU transparently over the wireless and also over the FCE.
ABonAir’s system is the only one supporting integrated Intercom for communication between the cameraman and the director on the same RF channel as the video content. ABonAir’s system does not require an additional RF channel allocation for the Intercom or additional equipment support. This reduces cost, setup time and frequency usage.
Optimization of wireless and video requirements and careful radio design combined with advanced MIMO technology enable ABonAir engineers to extend the system range up to full 3 Km/2miles in clear line of site. In drone application with clear line of sight, range can be extended to 6Km/2miles.
In uni-directional links, the transmitter sends video content to the receiver without receiving any feedback. In bi-directional links, both transmitter and receiver can send and receive data and control information: a packet acknowledgment mechanism identifies errors and quickly fixes them (by re-transmitting the corrupted data), before the frame is presented. This enables bi-directional solutions to assure that all the data is well received without errors hence increase picture quality.
ABonAir system can control any PTZ controlled Camera for remote installation of a camera where wire connection is not possible, for Fix or Mobile installation.
As an international company, ABonAir’s systems support both battery type to enable any production and any camera use.
ABonAir’s AB512™ wireless video system enables camera teams to transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB trucks wirelessly. Built on a bi-directional radio channel between transmitter and receiver, ABonAir’s systems acknowledge the correct acceptance of each group of pixels, thus provides exceptionally robust and reliable transmission. The AB512™ supports ABonAir’s Fiber Coverage Extension (FCE), which enables connection of a single receiver to multiple FCEs in various venue locations (e.g. Horse Race Track – racetrack, stables and the winning circle) or even on completely separate sites (e.g. football stadium, basketball arena and swimming pool) all via fiber cables with unlimited range.
Latency
7 msec (Sub Frame Delay
CODEC
H.264
Video Formats and Frame Rates
525i29.97 NTSC
625i25 PAL
720p23.94, 720p24,
720p25, 720p29.97,
720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98,
1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30,
1080p50,1080p59.94, 1080p 60
1080PsF25,
1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080i60
Analog input
Mic – +48v Phantom power
Mic – Line Level stereo pair
Mic. – /line
Analog Range
-60dBm – +18 dBm
Sampling Rate
Analog or embedded SDI @ 48KHz
Supported CCU/RCP camera Vendors
Sony, Panasonic, Ikegami, Grass Valley, and Hitachi.
(Others are available per request)
Supports PTZ
Robotic Camera Control (Pan-Tilt-Zoom)
Modulation Modes
OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Frequency Range
5 GHz band – 4.9-5.875 GHz
2.4 GHz band
Transit Power
Adjustable 50-350mW
FEC
1/2, 2/3, 3/4. 5/6, 7/8
Encryption
AES-128
6.5-7.5 GHz
Others upon request
Transit Power
Adjustable 50-350mW
FCE Connection
Duplex fiber: single mode or multimode
Antenna Connector
N-type
Encryption
AES-128
Transmitter
Integrated belt pack with IFB output
Receiver
Supports 4-wire and 2-wire configurations
1. Transmitter
Size: 23.5cm x 10cm x 4cm
Weight: 1.1 kg
Portable Receiver
Size: 23.5cm x 10cm x 4cm
Weight: 1.1 kg
1U Receiver
Size: 19″
Weight: 4 kg
SDI Video Input
1 x SD, HD or 3G-SD
Environmental Specifications Operating temperature
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage temperature
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing