5G-Link and Cliq, essential from Vislink at NAB 2023

The complete portfolio of solutions Vislink has been present in NAB 2023, although two new developments, 5G-Link and Cliq, have stood out above the rest.

5G-Link allows the two-way data communication between roaming wireless cameras and production centers, and the recently upgraded receiver Quantum.

Vislink's great novelty for NAB 2023, which serves as an interface bridge for device communication and control Edge, transmits High-quality video and ultra-low latency over a private 5G network, offering limitless connectivity that can directly interface with cloud and remote production workflows. By using a private 5G network, connectivity is kept separate from public cellular networks and is free from the risk of network contention issues that can occur at large-scale crowd events when the use of personal cellular devices skyrockets.

5G-Link can be used with standard video cameras, along with Vislink's HCAM video encoder, enabling low-latency video ingestion into the private 5G network and transport back to any location in the world. The solution also allows the cameras to have full IP control connectivity, minimizing the needs for specialized on-site support, as well as providing IP intercom connectivity for the camera operator, enabling full voice connectivity to the edge.

As an IP-based system, with 5G-Link acting as a voice communication device, it can provide a connection bridge from centralized operations centers located anywhere in the world. In parallel, the control system LinkMatrix Cloud-based Vislink provides complete control and management of IP data, allowing you to establish links and create configurations on a scheduled or ad hoc basis.

Cliq, small transmitter, at NAB 2023

The second Vislink novelty for NAB 2023 has been the Click OFDM, defined as one of the smallest 4K mobile transmitters in the world. This device, capable of stream full 4K video or two channels of HD video, offers broadcasters and production companies a wireless video network connection for immersive camera views with “complete roaming freedom.”

The Cliq OFDM mobile transmitter provides operators with the flexibility to deliver more camera views in the allocated bandwidth or capture content wirelessly at twice the distance compared to older MPEG-4 devices. In addition to supporting live events, wireless transmitters are also compatible with a wide variety of applications, such as in-vehicle, PoV cameras, and drones.

The Vislink transmitter also stands out for offering four pairs of stereo audio signals, is designed for work in 4:2:2, has HEVC encoding capability 10-bit low latency and is suitable for HDR broadcasts.