Teradek in «360 Seconds. Broadcast News and Commentary».
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Maria: Teradek has launched the Prism Mobile Backpack, a 5G broadcasting tool optimized for 4K HDR video. Designed for global news and live events, it features Teradek’s 4K bonded cellular encoder and up to 4x Node 5G modems. The backpack offers flexibility in modem, encoder, and battery choices, supports direct uploads to camera-to-cloud platforms, and ensures faster speeds with 5G support.
Philip, what do you think about this?
Philip: It’s fascinating. Teradek seems to be venturing into the realm of TVU and LiveU with these bonded cellular systems. With the advent of 5G, especially in areas equipped with millimeter wave tech offering up to a gig of bandwidth per modem, these units are starting to replace traditional satellite and microwave transmissions. This shift is simplifying the process for news collection, live events, and sports broadcasts over cellular networks. It’ll be intriguing to see if other players emerge in this market. Teradek has been a major player in transmission-based hardware for the film industry, and now they’re advancing by integrating bonded cellular technology.
Mary: It’s interesting, Philip. Just last week, we discussed the prevalence of 4K usage. Do you think manufacturers will universally offer this, prompting broadcasters to make the switch?
Philip: One thing that stands out to me is a presentation I saw at Sony Pictures explaining why the Lucille Ball show remained popular. It was shot using the most advanced video technology of its time, boasting a higher resolution than film. The same principle applies here. It’s about future-proofing. Many will utilize this 4K capability, not necessarily for live broadcasts, but for capturing content in 4K. This ensures they have high-resolution content ready for when 4K becomes more widespread. With OTT distribution and other content delivery methods, I anticipate a surge in 4K adoption. Personally, I’m more excited about HDR. While 4K is noteworthy, I wish there was more emphasis on HDR. It offers a more realistic portrayal. Adoption will occur, but it might be a case of the tail wagging the dog or putting the cart before the horse. Either way, it’s going to be a significant influencer.
Maria: That’s all the time we have today. Many thanks to our experts – Philip and Mary! And don’t forget to comment on the news we’ve discussed. See you next Monday at the same time! Goodbye!
The live broadcast took place on August 28, 2023. Production – TKT1957 LLC.
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