Cheapest Dependable Wireless HDMI? Teradek Spark 4k 🆚 Ace 500 

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Subscribed! thank you so much for the info! Just on the edge of dumping my last savings for the spark 4k - really hope it works out! God Bless!

So glad to see this. I have been waiting for a good review. I did buy the 4K, but returned it because we couldn’t get it to work. We love the Ace500.

Good information Ryland. Thanks for making this video. I just received my Spark 4K the other day, and checking out some additional reviews particularly how much battery life folks are getting out of their Spark 4K's. I will be using mine on a camera rig for narrative film making where I use v-mount batteries to power the entire rig. I will be plugging the transmitter into the v-mount power distribution block. The V-mount wont deliver PD power to the transmitter, but I expect that it should extend the battery life to some extent. I need to start testing this. I also have the Hollyland Mars 400S pro. I can power the 400S pro off the v-mount battery indefinitely, but the latency is a killer and I cannot do remote focus pulling because of that latency. The Teradek Spark 4K is a really good option for prosumer level gear.

Digging that pedal wall back there. You have a small acoustic rig that you use? Or ever pick up an EG on Sundays?

There is the catch. In the USA walls are like how we build sheds and walls for plays on stage. In our country walls are always stone or concrete. I guess the outcome will be way different :)

Great video Ryland, Do you have a recommendation for long lasting and low profile battery bank to use with the spark?

Excellent, excellent video and thank you! I’ve been doing research tonight because I ran into a issue today on an actual production shoot using the bmpcc 4k and 6k with the ATEM ISO Pro. I was so looking forward to this day using the 4k on the iFootage Shark Mini Slider but I was using a hdmi cable to record with both cameras but the cord’s weight / pull wouldn’t allow the automation head to perform right. So I decided to see if a wireless hdmi device even existed? Thank God it does! BUT will the Spark 4K record to the ATEM with all the bells and whistles / options the ATEM ISO Pro provides?

Thanks for the content man. This is super helpful. With the spark 4K are you transmitting in HD or 4K? We have SDI system in our church so we’d have to introduce a HDMI to SDI converter. I’m afraid it would add it’s own latency. Additionally, I’m curious. We have a Canon R5, can’t seem to get it to talk cleanly with the Teradek stuff. Do you think it could be as simple as the Micro HDMI cord I’m using?

Hollyland c1 is a wireless audio system (headphones) was that what you meant to say at the end? 11:10 around there? It seemed like you were talking about video options.

Hey Ryland, I have a question. When you purchase one of these, is it only for one camera? or is it a system and I would need to just get multiple recievers?

Ryland, I’ve also discovered there’s a noticeable difference in my Panasonic G7 and G85 HDMI output video footage vs footage recorded directly to the SD card. The mp4 footage saved directly to the camera’s SD Card is much sharper… Strangely, the GH4 HDMI output is on par with the in-body sd card mp4 footage…

Where can i buy used transmitter and delivered to Uganda?

Hello, I film weddings with 2 sony alpha 7/4, 1x with Hdmi 1x with Holyland Mars 300 pro on blackmagic atem mini pro, in the end I have a quality problem (the picture from both cameras is completely different) what recommendations do you have for me? Teradek Bolt 4K LT HDMI 750 TX/RX & 6G would be better. ask for your support Thanks

I noticed you split your HDMI before going into the ATEM. When I've tried that, I don't get signal. What HDMI splitter are using that it is able to push that signal through?

Great video has your view changed about the Spark?

@RylandRussell Have you tested the Spark with the Lumix s5iix? I recently purchased the camera and then found out about the HDMI latency issue.

I know this would be more involved but to do a proper test you should do the test when you have a full congregation going. With music and everything. Cause then you have a room full of signals going all over the place and that will really test your signal strength.

Hi Ryland, Have you tried HDMI over Cat6 lattency?

Can I shoot in 4k 60 & veiw back in 30fps?

These reviews are great, but please tell me, have you tried feeding it directly from a Ronin RS2/3, for more mobility?

Ryland, Why does every RU-vidr think that I want to listen to their music loudly when there is no dialog? I don't mind the music, you just don't need to turn it up when you are not talking.

I bought the spark4k the first day they came out but had to return it due to terrible range. Bought a replacement and it seems to be working fine. The units do get very hot. I was powering mine through the USB-C port on the black magic cameras but it's not super reliable that way. On mine if the internal battery reads halfway on the screen it will not transmit. Powering with v-mount now.

I got my last week and it was a faulty unit, it was cutting off after 30 ft, I sent it back to teradek to be repair but I’m not so sure if I want to keep it anymore, I like the 4K option though

Would cheaper units work for the main projector in our church? We are considering a wireless for our small church. Do you use these for your main projector. I am concerned about reliability for the main. If we cant afford the $1k spark or ace, would cheaper options work in a permanent setup like a sanctuary, or are we asking for trouble down the road. I dont want problems cropping up mid service. Just running wire is much cheaper and is reliable, but our sanctuary is very high and wireless would make installation so much easier. But if its not reliable for years, its not worth it. What do you think? Can cheaper units work (under $500) or are they not worth the trouble?

Can I use this to bring video camera sources into Teradek Airmix?

Does the atem mini have wifi streaming as an option

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you should try hdmi over ethernet extenders

$1,575.00

teradek pls give us the ace 800 back i dont want to spend upper 3k for the same performance, please

Holy crap....what a bait and switch on the title. I highly doubt that most would expect to click into the video only to find out you are talking about devices that run a grand and a half. lol. It's a great comprehensive showing of capabilities however that price tho.

Neither of these units are worth the price. The hype about live-streaming and digital audio visual production is driving up the cost of related equipment

never never zelo latency.... plz stop say zero latency. Why you dont do the real test... with the same target clock with milisecondes. and after say how many frame per seconde lose. ;-)

cheapest??? hell no!!!