Haivision Falkon X2 GO Video Transmitter

The Haivision Falkon X2 is a broadcast encoder and mobile transmitter for low latency contribution of pristine quality video with resolutions up to 4K UHD over any network including both public and private 5G. With a rich set of professional broadcast features including video returns, two-way intercom, and video recording, the Falkon X2 can encode live video with HEVC and H.264, up to 4:2:2 10-bit and in HDR, for high quality broadcast transmissions with low bandwidth consumption. Whether for sports, news, or entertainment, the Falkon X2 is the ideal solution for contributing live video with as little as 100ms of latency to on-prem and cloud production workflows.

Falkon X2 features two globally compliant 4G/5G modems with 2x2 MIMO technology for transmitting broadcast quality video over a secure and reliable bonded network connection. For situations that require even greater bandwidth and signal strength, two external modems can be attached by USB. With support for Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO, the Falkon X2 can also transmit video over available Wi-Fi networks or be turned into a local access point for other devices needing internet connectivity in field. Leveraging the Emmy® Award-winning SST protocol (Safe Stream Transport), Falkon X2 offers dynamic network aggregation, adaptive packet retransmission (ARQ) and forward error correction (FEC) to ensure quality of service.

Available in a compact and portable enclosure and featuring a built-in rechargeable battery, the Falkon X2 offers standard V-Mount or Gold-Mount plates for direct mounting on professional cameras or inside a specially designed backpack. Easily configure video settings and live broadcast transmissions with the built-in touch screen, web UI, or from the Haivision Hub 360 cloud-based master control solution.

To optimize field resources from a production studio, the Falkon X2 can be connected to IP devices using the Data Bridge feature and a Haivision StreamHub receiver to remotely control tilt and zoom, camera shading, and tally lights. When connected to an external monitor it can display low latency video returns including teleprompters and studio feeds along with a bi-directional audio intercom (IFB) for real-time communication between the field and production.

Main Functions

Premium Low Latency Video up to 4K UHD
The Haivision Falkon X2 offers HEVC and H.264 video encoding and pristine 4K UHD, HD and HDR video transmission over bonded cellular and WiFi networks. Built on the two-time award-winning SST cellular bonding technology, the Falkon X2 can transmit live video with bitrates up to 80 Mbps for high-quality broadcast contribution.

IFB & Video Return
Ensure two-way audio communication between the producer, camera operator & on-air talent thanks to a seamless and robust intercom system. The Falkon X2 can also receive a high-quality HD feed from the production studio during a live broadcast or in standby mode. With sub-second latency streaming, Falkon X2 return feeds can be used for on-air programs, teleprompting information or confidence monitoring.

Record & Progressive Forward
Whether you are broadcasting live or capturing footage for post-production, the Falkon X2 can record 4K UHD and up to 24 hours of HD video with its internal memory capacity. The Falkon X2’s advanced recording and file forwarding enables fast and error-free video delivery over any mobile or IP network. Progressive uploading allows you to optimize your file forwarding time while your recording is underway.

Ideal for Remote Production
Keep your video feeds in sync when broadcasting from several transmitters simultaneously. The Falkon X2 includes time stamps within the Haivision SST stream enabling production staff to easily switch between different camera feeds with frame accurate precision. Combined with ultra-low latency transmission, Haivision mobile transmitters are designed to meet the high standards needed for premium broadcast productions, especially live sports.