The Haivision family of mobile transmitters includes a wide variety of options for contributing live video over bonded cellular networks. The Haivision Pro460 is the latest generation ultra-low latency mobile transmitter that can broadcast live multi-camera HD and pristine 4K UHD video in HDR, over 5G, bonded cellular, and the internet for broadcast contribution to remote production workflows. Designed for the live production of sports, events, and newsgathering, the Pro460 offers ultra-low latency multi-camera video encoding and transmission capabilities in one 5G-compliant solution.
Combined with Haivision StreamHub, our powerful and versatile receiver, transcoder, and decoder, users have a complete solution for contributing content from the field to live production, on-premises or in the cloud.
In this post, we’ll be looking at eight of the Pro460’s main features and benefits, and how they can help you contribute high-quality live video for your next broadcast.
Table of Contents
- Broadcast-quality 4K UHD, HDR at low latency
- Transmission over 5G, bonded cellular, and IP networks with SST
- IP Data Bridge
- IFB and video returns
- Quad HD multi-camera remote production
- Multiple ways to monitor and control video transmissions
- Record and progressive file forwarding
- Flexible deployment
Broadcast-quality 4K UHD, HDR at low latency
The Haivision Pro460 offers H.265/HEVC encoding technology for transmitting pristine HD and 4K UHD video with very low end-to-end latency. The Pro460 also supports the H.264/AVC video codec ensuring interoperability with multiple types of video destinations. And because it leverages Haivision’s Emmy® award-winning Safe Streams Transport (SST) cellular bonding technology, the Pro460 can transmit up to four synchronized live HD video feeds up to 80Mbps over multiple cellular modems and networks for high-quality broadcast contribution.
The Pro460 can also be used to cover live events in full 4K UHD at up to 10-bit pixel depths fand with 4:2:2 chroma subsampling. Broadcasters can also encode High Dynamic Range (HDR) content with support for both HLG and PQ for improved brightness, more detailed contrasts, and a richer range of colors.
Transmission over 5G, bonded cellular, and IP networks with SST
The Pro460 features six globally compliant cellular modems, enabling high-quality video transmission over bonded 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. It also supports other IP networks such as WiFi, satellite, and the public internet, allowing video delivery through a bonded combination of network types for enhanced reliability in challenging conditions.
Powered by SST’s patented IP bonding technology, the Pro460 dynamically adapts to fluctuating network conditions by aggregating bandwidth across multiple networks, retransmitting lost data packets, and securing content. This ensures maximum stream quality and reliability, giving users peace of mind during live broadcasts.
SST can also bond cellular networks with other types of networks such as WiFi and satellite for extra bandwidth and resiliency.
IP Data Bridge
The IP Data Bridge allows users to leverage the Pro460 as an internet router using either ethernet or WiFi. Up to 10 user devices can connect to the Pro460’s local network at once, allowing users to produce live event productions from a centralized control room rather than on-site, which leads to lower costs. IP Data Bridge can also be used to remotely control IP-based devices such as PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras from a broadcast production studio.
IFB and video returns
The Pro460 can receive high-quality HD return feeds from production studios while broadcasting live or in standby mode. Return feeds can include content such as program outs, studio feeds, or teleprompting, and can be viewed on a portable monitor connected to its HDMI output.
The Pro460 mobile transmitter also features an intercom and IFB system for two-way audio communications between on-air talent and production staff, ensuring real-time collaboration between stakeholders and the ability to adjust and make changes on the fly. An IFB or intercom headset can be connected through a mini jack or via Bluetooth.
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Quad HD multi-camera remote production
The Pro460 is the ideal contribution solution for multi-camera remote production and REMI workflows. With four frame-accurate synchronized HD feeds and support for genlock, the Pro460 offers video synchronization and lip sync across all video streams from multiple camera sources for seamless camera switching within a live production studio.
Multiple ways to monitor and control video transmissions
The Haivision Pro460 mobile transmitter features an intuitive touchscreen on the front of the unit for starting, stopping, and controlling video transmissions. Camera operators can easily begin broadcasting live video in as little as two taps on the native screen and monitor stream and network health from the panel. Alternatively, users can also remotely access a Pro460 through an easy-to-use web UI, including video preview thumbnails for confidence monitoring.
Record and progressive file forward
With the Haivision Pro460, users can record UHD/HD video on an SD card and progressively forward it to post-production while storing a local copy and even broadcasting live simultaneously. The record and file forwarding feature can automatically deliver video files over any cellular or IP network to optimize turn-around time for producing promotional clips and sharing content with news agencies.
Flexible deployment
With a compact form factor, the Pro460 can be deployed in several different ways. Offered with standard V-Mount or Gold-Mount plates for mounting on cameras, the Pro460 mobile transmitter can also be attached to a compact ruggedized frame within a backpack specially designed for easy portability within even the most demanding environments.
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