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Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of licensed microwave transmission versus public network transmissions
Advancements in video encoding technology Advancements in licensed microwave technology Advancements in bandwidth capacity of public access networks (Cellular and Wi-Fi) Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of licensed microwave transmission versus public network transmissions
H.264 video compression is significantly more efficient than MPEG-2 encoding providing two-fold improvement as compared to MPEG-2 H.264 HD encoding not excessively expensive to implement as compared to MPEG-2
Video quality comparison of H.264 (solid blue line with squares) and MPEG-2 (dotted red line with circles) as a function of bit rate compared to 100 Mbps source material.
Low Motion Video - there is very little video quality difference between H.264 and MPEG-2
High Motion Video - H.264 retains image continuity while MPEG-2 becomes blocky
Advancements in video encoding technology Advancements in licensed microwave technology Advancements in bandwidth capacity of public access networks (Cellular and Wi-Fi) Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of licensed microwave transmission versus public network transmissions
Video quality comparison of H.264 (solid blue line with squares) and MPEG-2 (dotted red line with circles) as a function of bit rate compared to 100 Mbps source material.
Video Quality
1/8 Guard
QS PK 16 QM A 64 QM A
1/16 Guard
QS PK 16 QM A 64 QM A
1/32 Guard
QS PK 16 QM A 64 QM A
4.98 9.95 14.93 5.53 11.06 16.59 5.85 11.71 17.56 6.03 12.06 18.10 6.64 13.27 19.91 7.37 14.75 22.12 7.81 15.61 23.42 8.04 16.09 24.13 7.46 14.93 22.39 8.29 16.59 24.88 8.78 17.56 26.35 9.05 18.10 27.14 8.29 16.59 24.88 9.22 18.43 27.65 9.76 19.52 29.27 10.05 20.11 30.16 8.71 17.42 26.13 9.68 19.35 29.03 10.25 20.49 30.74 10.56 21.11 31.67
Note: Payload data throughput is scaled down by 1/4 for 6 MHz bandwidth systems and by 7/8 for 7 MHz systems
Mode
QPSK 1/2 QPSK 3/4 16 QAM 1/2 16 QAM 3/4 64 QAM 1/2 64 QAM 3/4
Pout
+38 dBm +38 dBm +36 dBm +36 dBm +33 dBm + 33 dBm
LabThreshold
-95.0 dBm -93.0 dBm -90.0 dBm -86.5 dBm -84.5 dBm -78.5 dBm
RF Advancements and Improvements Existing 5W Digital power amplifiers can be replaced with ultra-linear 10W Digital power amps
Provides 3dB additional system gain Higher MER performance
Newsgathering Transmission Techniques of the Future Advancements in video encoding technology Advancements in licensed microwave technology Advancements in bandwidth capacity of public access networks (Cellular and Wi-Fi) Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of licensed microwave transmission versus public network transmissions
4G Fourth Generation
Upload speeds ~ 1 - 5 Mbps
4G Fourth Generation
Upload speeds ~ 1 - 5 Mbps
Live Portable Cellular Video Transmission Systems Live HD/SD almost anywhere, almost any time 3G/4G LTE Bonded Cellular Modems H.264 (AVC) HD/SD Encoding Dynamic Bandwidth Optimization WiFi Reception and Transmission Supports multiple camera interfaces Supports file transfer IFB comms Wireless Edge Device Remote Control IP Termination Receiver
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Bonded Cellular Transmission Simultaneously aggregates available bandwidth from multiple cellular network connections
creates a single virtual high-speed bandwidth connection
Uses H.264 HD/SD Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) Encoding to transmit live video via public access networks over the internet ABR dynamically adjusts the encoders video data rate (typ. Mbps) adapting to the fluctuations characteristic of cellular networks
Newsgathering Transmission Techniques of the Future Advancements in video encoding technology Advancements in licensed microwave technology Advancements in bandwidth capacity of public access networks (Cellular and Wi-Fi) Comparison of strengths and weaknesses of licensed microwave transmission versus public network transmissions
Advantages
High bandwidth (Fat Pipe) at minimal OPEX Rapid deployment Wide coverage area Dependable/Reliable
Advantages
Unlimited coverage area Worldwide spectrum access Single to multiple distribution points
Advantages
Very rapid deployment No expensive vehicles Good coverage indoors and across densely populated city centers Best option for moving event coverage
Disadvantages
Requires skilled operators Requires heavyweight vehicles Leased receive sites are expensive One-way transmissions
Disadvantages
Requires very costly vehicles Must pay recurring satellite usage fees Requires skilled operators
Disadvantages
Limited coverage area Camera battery powered Must own or lease receive sites
Advantages Story acquisition without spectrum licenses, expensive vehicles or costly infrastructure One button operation Dispatch non-technical trained Journalists / Freelancers No coverage guarantees 3G/4G bandwidth is limited and asymmetrical latency can be several seconds Civil authorities may override Cellular congestion
NLE 3G/4G Bonded HD SDI
But
Limited to Network accessibility vs. Controlled portable deployment (ENG/SNG) PROS CONS
Lower Capex/Opex vs. higher Capex and complex/costly infrastructure support Immediate venue accessibility vs. Scheduled venue event coordination Inexperienced technical operators vs. Experienced ENG/SNG operators Portable system design (hand-carry) vs. Larger hardware infrastructure