RF Central Showcases License-Free 5.8GHz microLite HD Transmitter

microLite HD is an ultra-compact MPEG-4 COFDM digital transmitter designed for the next-generation of compact cameras featuring full HD/SDI capabilities and has extremely low power consumption. The new 5.8 GHz version does not require a license, and makes this high-end wireless transmitter attractive to independent camera crews, production companies, as well as movie and show producers.

“We are making our award-wining high-definition microLite transmitter available to a broader group of customers, who have a requirement for capturing real-time high-quality video,” says Integrated Microwave Technologies President Stephen Shpock. “By introducing the 5.8 GHz version, we are now able to deliver a crystal clear video picture, while avoiding interference from other wireless systems. The license-free frequency minimizes obstruction from other 2.4 GHz devices, such as 801.11 wireless LAN, Bluetooth and cordless phones.”

microLite HD can deliver 250mW from a package of less than six cubic inches and features superb H.264 HD and SD encoding capabilities and operates in the standard 2k DVB-T COFDM mode. The H.264 video encoder supports the main profile of the H.264 standard, providing a 30 percent bit rate reduction or video quality improvement compared to encoders which only support the H.264 baseline profile. microLite uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption to secure the video transmission, to protect sensitive content and to enforce copyrights.

The transmitter supports video and embedded audio transmission with selectable modulation bandwidths of 6, 7 and 8 MHz and requires little setup. The microLite may be camera mounted via a hot-shoe or paired with Litepanels camera mounted lighting solutions. microLite has an ultra narrow band COFDM mode that occupies just 1.25 / 2.5 MHz of bandwidth. This efficient spectrum utilization allows the camera operators to transmit the video at a reduced frame rate to significantly longer distances.

About Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC

Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT) is a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division. The company comprises the leading microwave brands Nucomm, RF Central and Microwave Service Company (MSC), offering broadcasters worldwide complete broadcast solutions. Nucomm is a premium brand of digital microwave video systems (including COFDM and VSB) for portable and fixed link applications. RF Central is an innovative brand of compact microwave video equipment for licensed and license free broadcast applications. MSC is a premier provider of engineering, integration, technical support, installation and commissioning services.