ABonAir AB512 – 5th Generation 7 Msec Multi Zone

Meet the AB512

World’s Only Wireless Broadcast System with 7 msec sub frame delay

The ABonAir 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 providing exceptionally robust and reliable transmission.

7 Msec Delay (Sub Frame Delay)

For live event coverage & multi-camera production

Low delay enables the production of multi-camera and live shows without worrying about the delay caused by the simultaneous operation of different cameras or lip sync.

1U or Portable Receiver for Maximum Flexibility

For fixed setups or a temporary production

ABonAir receivers come in two builds – 1U and portable. Our 1U rack unit is a standard 1.75 inch / 44.50 mm in height and 19 inches / 48.3 cm wide and fits right into your standard rack. It features a frequency knob, display and supports ABonAir FCE (Fiber Coverage Extender). The 1U rack unit is perfect for professional sports and large broadcast events. 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.

High Picture Quality

+52dB PSNR with H.264 CODEC technology

ABonAir’s groundbreaking CODEC enables accurate frame encoding at high speeds and excellent picture quality

Teleprompter and Video Return Support

The AB512 system fully supports ABonAir’s Teleprompter and Video Return system: Telepompter – resolution up to 1080i60, Video Return – H.264 compressed videos

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 they can be used at any production all over the globe with any camera type. The ABonAir AB512 supports frame rates of: 1080p60, 1080i60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50 and many more. For details check the Tech Specs above.

If you have a special format or frame rate needs, 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

Single-Zone & Multi-Zone

Fiber Coverage Extender (FCE) support

The AB512™ supports ABonAir’s Fiber Coverage Extender (FCE), which enables connection of a single receiver to multiple FCEs in various venue locations (e.g. Horse Race Track – race track, 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.

CCU Supports Your Current System

Sony, Panasonic, Ikegami, Grass Valley, Hitachi & Black Magic Camera Control Units (CCU/RCP)

Yes, the AB512™ unique data port technology enables it to support all major camera brand manufacturers.

Embedded Intercom

Integrated intercom & IFB using the same RF channel

ABonAir’s products are the only wireless broadcast systems supporting an embedded and integrated intercom for communication between the cameraman and the director on the same RF channel as the video content. The AB512™ does not require an additional RF channel allocation for the intercom or additional equipment support. This reduces cost, setup time and frequency usage.

Wide Coverage

Cover up to 3 km / 2 miles per zone

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 a full 3 km / 2 miles with a clear line of sight. In drone applications, where the line of sight is perfect, this range can be extended to 6 km / 3.7 miles.

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.

PTZ Support

For remote camera operation

ABonAir systems can control any PTZ controlled camera for remote installation of a camera where a wire connection is not possible, for a fixed or mobile installation.

Gold Mount or V-Lock Battery Mount

Suitable for any production

ABonAir’s systems support both battery types to enable any production and any camera use.

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    AB512 Tech Specs

    Description

    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 Extender (FCE), which enables connection of a single receiver to multiple FCEs in various venue locations (e.g. Horse Race Track – race track, 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.

    Video

    Latency 

    7 msec sub frame delay

    CODEC 

    H.264

    Video Input

    3G-SDI
    HD-SDI
    SD-SDI
    CVBS

    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, 1080p60, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

    Audio

    Analog Input 

    Mic – +48v Phantom power
    Mic – Line Level stereo pair
    Mic. – /line

    Analog Range

    -60dB – +18 dB

    Sampling Rate

    Analog or embedded SDI @ 48KHz

    CCU/RCP/PTZ

    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)

    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

    6.5-7.5 Ghz
    Others upon request

    Antenna Connector 

    N-type

    Transit Power

    Adjustable 50-350mW

    FCE Connection

    Duplex fiber: single mode or multi mode

    Teleprompter and Video Return

    Teleprompter

    Resolution up to 1080i60

    Video Return

    H.264 compressed Video

    Intercom

    Transmitter

    Integrated belt pack with IFB output

    Receiver

    Supports 4-wire and 2-wire configurations

    Power Supply

    Voltage

    10V-14V DC

    Transmitter Power Consumption

    10W-15W

    Portable Receiver Power Consumption

    12W

    1U Receiver Power Consumption

    30W

    Transmitter Battery Mounting

    V-Lock or Gold Mount

    Mechanical Form Factor

    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

    Transmitter Connections

    SDI Video Input
    1 x SD, HD or 3G-SD

    1U Receiver Connections

    Portable Receiver Connections

    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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    Wireless video transmission system with 7 msec delay with full support to teleprompter and video return links

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