A Guide to Portable Wireless Video Transmission Systems

Monitoring your video production is always a challenge when you need multiple eyes on the shot to get it right, and there are a lot of eyes—between the Director, DP, AD, focus puller, producer, continuity, and plenty of other departments. Not every production can afford a video village setup or multiple wired setups, especially with low-budget or run-and-gun productions. When the shots are complex and the camera or cameras are far away or in motion, it becomes impossible to wire-in everyone. The latest and greatest solution, especially for lower-budget productions, is wireless video transmission.
However, with a wireless video transmission revolution fully underway, it can be difficult to wade through all the options for what you need—especially regarding price. Luckily, there are many new options out there for productions on a budget, such as the Hollyland Mars 400 and 400S wireless transmission systems.

Hollyland Mars 400 Dual HDMI Wireless Video Transmission System

Most wireless transmission systems on the market right now support up to 1080p60 input and transmission, and many support HDR workflows, which will suit your visual needs and the requirements of most portable monitors. Most productions don't need higher than 1080p to monitor, so systems like the Mars 400 can fit right into your setup. The Mars 400 transmitter features HDMI input up to 1080p60, and the receiver has two HDMI outputs for monitors, computers, or switches. The 400S transmitter expands on the 400 with SDI and HDMI inputs that support up to 1080p24 and features both SDI and HDMI outputs on the receiver, providing compatibility with more cameras and receiving endpoints.