Teradek’s Ranger Mk II and Ranger Micro zero-delay wireless video solutions that were first announced at NAB 2023 are now shipping.
The new Ranger Micro and Ranger II wireless video transmission systems feature 6GHz support (U-NII 5). The average latency for RF-based wireless video transmission is 30.8ms, which may sound low, but the human eye can actually detect a delay as low as 13ms.
The Ranger series is claimed to be the only wireless video solution to achieve true zero-delay (<1ms) with visually lossless picture quality. With the addition of 6GHz support (U-NII 5), you also gain access to 12 newly-opened RF channels, which in theory, should allow you to operate without interference. The Ranger series can operate from 4.9GHz to 6.4GHz on licensed and unlicensed bands.
The delay from the TX to RX is claimed to be .001 seconds which makes
the Ranger series great option for IMAG and live event production.
While a lot of RF-based wireless video transmission systems can only send compressed HEVC and H.264 images, the Teradek Ranger II can send visually lossless 4K HDR with AES-256 encryption. there is also the ability to utilize Granular Frequency Control which allows you to make adjustments to the frequency of your signal in 5MHz increments.
The Ranger Series boasts a maximum range of 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). It was designed to work seamlessly within a variety of professional broadcast, sports, and ENG applications, including hand-held gimbals, drones, and shoulder-mounted production cameras.
You can pair any previous and current Ranger systems together.
Ranger Micro
The Ranger Micro is limited to sending SDI and HDMI signals up to 1080 60p. The TX has a 3G-SDI in and a 3G-SDI output, as well as a full-size HDMI input. It also features a locking power connector and a USB-C input for firmware upgrades.
The RX unit can be purchased with either an in-built V-mount or Gold mount battery plate.
Ranger II
The Ranger II can send SDI and HDMI signals up to 4K 60p. The TX features a 12G-SDI input with loop and the TX unit has two 12G-SDI outputs. There is also a full-size HDMI input, a locking power connector and a USB-C input for firmware upgrades.
The RX unit can be purchased with either an in-built V-mount or Gold mount battery plate.
Price & Availability
Below you can see the prices:
Ranger MK II
- Teradek Ranger MK II 5000 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set (Gold Mount) $16,490 USD
- Teradek Ranger MK II 5000 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set (V-Mount) $16,490 USD
- Teradek Ranger MK II 2500 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set (Gold Mount) $13,490 USD
- Teradek Ranger MK II 2500 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set (V-Mount) $13,490 USD
- Teradek Ranger MK II 750 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set (Gold Mount) $8,490 USD
- Teradek Ranger MK II 750 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set (V-Mount) $8,490 USD
Ranger Micro
- Teradek Ranger Micro 750 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit (Gold Mount) $4,990 USD
- Teradek Ranger Micro 750 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit (V-Mount) $4,990 USD
- Teradek Ranger Micro 2500 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit (Gold Mount) $9,900 USD
- Teradek Ranger Micro 2500 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit (V-Mount) $9,900 USD
- Teradek Ranger Micro 5000 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit (Gold Mount) $14,990 USD
- Teradek Ranger Micro 5000 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit (V-Mount) $14,990 USD
