
ABonAir AB405 - 5th Generation MIMO
ABonAir’s AB405™ is an affordable and lightweight, 7 msec wireless video system with CCU support that enables camera teams to wirelessly transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB vans. Designed for ENG teams and for video assist where link stability cannot be compromised and picture quality must be high. The AB405™ system is a light and quickly to deploy.
The AB405 utilizes a groundbreaking H.264 CODEC which ensures accurate frame encoding at high speeds and excellent picture quality. Every pixel is acknowledged thanks to a bi-directional radio channel between Transmitter and Receiver. The Transmitter that weighs only 350 grams is equipped with a powerful Central Control Unit (CCU) to support camera control parameters remotely during live broadcasts.
The AB405 is perfect for:
Video Assist – Film, advertisement, etc.
Sports – Closed Arenas
News – OB Van, DSNG and DENG Van
Live Events – Stadium Concerts and Street Events
Religion – Live House of Worship Broadcast
The AB405™ enables video transmission of up to 750 meters (2500 feet) while utilizing full MIMO radio two antennas at the Transmitter and Receiver to enhance performance and ensure coverage even in extreme radio signal environments.
Portable Receiver for Maximum Flexibility
For fixed setups or a temporary production
The ABonAir AB405™ features a portable receiver. Our robust portable receiver provides complete mobility. It fits in a Pelican Case and is geared towards single stage events, OB Vans and religious broadcasts.
AB405- affordable and lightweight


LCD and Knob
For frequency selection and display
The AB405™ features a special, easy to operate frequency selection knob on the receiver and a real-time view of the best frequency available.
CCU/RCP and PTZ support
The AB405™ supports Sony, Panasonic, Ikegami, Grass Valley, Black Magic and Hitachi Camera Control units (CCU/RCP) and PTZ


High Picture Quality
+52dB PSNR with ABonAir’s H.264 CODEC technology
ABonAir’s groundbreaking CODEC enables accurate frame encoding at high speeds and excellent picture quality
Supports All Major Formats and Frame Rates
Works with every camera, for every type of production
ABonAir’s systems support all bit rates and formats so the system can be used at any production all over the globe 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 above.
If you have a special format or frame rate needs, just let us know and we will customize a solution for you.


MIMO
Multiple Input Multiple Output Antenna Array
MIMO is a method for multiplying the capacity of a radio link using multiple transmit and receive antennas to take advantage of multipath propagation. MIMO has become an essential element of wireless communication products especially those using OFDM.
MIMO specifically refers to a practical technique for sending and receiving more than one data signal simultaneously over the same radio channel by exploiting multipath propagation.
Your Wireless Broadcast Kit
Ready to use in minutes

Wide Coverage
Cover up to 750 meters / 2,500 feet per zone
Optimization of wireless and video requirements and careful radio design combined with advance MIMO technology enable ABonAir engineers to extend the system range up to 750 meters / 2,500 feet with a clear line of site.
Unlicensed Frequency
No need to use regulated frequency and pay for frequency
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 large networks to also use them even though they own frequencies.


Bi-Directional Radio
Per pixel acknowledgement
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 acknowledgement 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, thus increasing picture quality.
ABonAir’s AB405™ wireless video system, enables camera teams to wirelessly transmit video directly from Cameras to media centers or OB vans. Designed for ENG teams and for video assist where link stability cannot be compromised and picture quality must be high. The AB405™ system is also optimized for basic sports coverage in universities and high schools.
Built in a bi-directional radio channel between transmitter and Receiver, ABonAir’s systems acknowledge the correct acceptance of each group of pixels, thus providing exceptionally robust and reliable transmission.
The AB405™ enables video transmission of up to 750 meters (2500 feet) while utilizing full MIMO radio two antennas at the Transmitter and Receiver to enhance performance and ensure coverage even in extreme radio signal environments.
AB405 Tech Specs
Description
Video Formats
1080p, 1080i, 720p
Frame Rates
60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.94
Video
Latency
7 msec
CODEC
H.264
Video Input
HD-SDI / SD-SDI
Video Formats
1080p, 1080i, 720p
Frame Rates
60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.94
Supported CCU/RCP Camera Vendors
Sony, Panasonic, Ikegami, Grass Valley, Black Magic and Hitachi
RS422/RS485, bi-directional full duplex
DAta kink @ 1 Mbps
Supports PTZ
Robotic Camera Control (Pan-Tilt-Zoom)
Radio
Modulation Modes
OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
FEC
1/2, 2/3, 3/4. 5/6, 7/8
Encryption
AES-128
Frequency Range
5GHz band – 4.9-5.875 GHz
2Ghz band
Others upon request
Antenna Connector
RP-SMA
Transit Power
Adjustable 50-350mW
Audio
Sampling Rate
Embedded SDI or HDMI @ 48KHz
Power Supply
Voltage
10V-14V DC
Transmitter Power Consumption
10W-15W
Receiver Power Consumption
12W
Mechanical Form Factor
Transmitter
Size
12.9cm x 9cm x 2.65cm
Weight
350 grams
Portable Receiver
Size
12.9cm x 9cm x 2.55cm
Weight
350 grams
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
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