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If you’re thinking about buying a wireless HDMI transmitter, you need to read the fine print very carefully. That’s because there’s something specific that separates the good from the not-as-good — uncompressed wireless transmission.
While that may sound like a bunch of engineering mumbo-jumbo, being able to transmit your video this way is crucial. In fact, there are 5 reasons why you need to opt for uncompressed wireless transmission:
1. It’s wireless
This might seem like a no-brainer. You’ve already figured out that this technology is wireless! Heck, the word “wireless” is right there in the name!
But working wirelessly is so important that we need to go over the details. Having uncompressed wireless transmission is vital because you can get all of the video you need, without stringing a bunch of cables. That means you’ll be able to capture video from just about anywhere, without spending a ton of time and energy laying cables — assuming you’re even in a place where stringing cable is feasible!
2. You can choose the type of video that you want
A good uncompressed wireless transmitter will be able to handle a variety of different types of video. So, if you want the highest-quality HD video, you can get it. Or, if your camera can only shoot SD video, your transmitter will be able to handle it.
3. There aren’t any delays
Typically, HD video takes longer to transmit than SD video does, because HD video is made up of so much more data. That’s why you see a slight difference between the picture on your SD televisions and your HD televisions. But when you have uncompressed wireless transmission, these delays disappear. That way, whether you’re trying to watch the big game or are using your transmitter to power your home’s surveillance system, you’ll see everything as quickly as possible.
4. It makes your video look better
The word “uncompressed” is crucial here. That’s because when video is compressed, it is processed to death while you’re capturing it. As a result, it doesn’t look as “clean” as the original video. (In fact, uncompressed video is often referred to as “clean HDMI”!) For example, the colors may be a little off, or the background may look fake.
Think of the difference in terms of food. The fresh chicken breast you buy in the grocery store and cook yourself is going to taste a whole lot better than a frozen chicken dinner that was processed in a factory long before you bought it!
Plus, if you’ve got a good camera, it’s going to capture video without compressing it. So, it would be a shame to have all of that great technology right at your fingertips (literally!) and not get to take advantage of it when you watch the final product.
Bottom line — if you want a video stream that’s going to look as good as possible, you need a wireless transmitter that can get the video from Point A to Point B without compressing it.
5. It doesn’t have to be expensive
When you consider how much better uncompressed video looks, it’s natural to assume that an uncompressed wireless transmitter is going to cost you an arm and a leg. Luckily, that’s not the case! You can get all of the technology you need without breaking your budget, just by picking the right transmitter. Uncompressed wireless transmission is a feature on pricey and not-so-pricey transmitters, so you’ll have plenty of options.
