Low latency wireless broadcast production over 5G

Samuel R. Yoffe; Douglas G. Allan; Kenneth W. Barlee; Dani Anderson; Damien Muir; Malcolm R. Brew; Cameron Speirs; Robert W. Stewart; Mark B. Waddell; Jonas Kröger-Mayes; Giulio Stante

Low latency wireless broadcast production over 5G

Samuel R. Yoffe^*, Douglas G. Allan, Kenneth W. Barlee, Dani Anderson, Damien Muir, Malcolm R. Brew, Cameron Speirs, Robert W. Stewart, Mark B. Waddell, Jonas Kröger-Mayes, Giulio Stante

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Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

Wireless camera feeds are an integral source of content for programme making, and are typically done using licensed point-to-point radio links or “bonded-cellular” devices. Cellular bonding using public 4G and 5G networks has become a mainstay for electronic newsgathering and remote contribution feeds. These contributions can tolerate latencies up to several seconds. The use of private5G to support this contribution workflow has been well documented, such as the coronation of King Charles III. However, such latencies are far too long for broadcast production, where wireless cameras are cut in with cabled systems, or where remote camera control, tally and return video are required. Since 5G is a native IP technology, networks are able to support bi-directional connectivity and facilitate these additional services alongside ultra-low latency video. This paper explores the use of (private) 5G to support full low-latency wireless production workflows, along with discussion on device connectivity, augmenting existing wireless systems, and practical advice for configuring camera control systems over 5G.

Original language	English
Number of pages	20
Publication status	Published - 8 Apr 2025
Event	NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference 2025 - Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, United States Duration: 5 Apr 2025 → 8 Apr 2025 https://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/conferences-and-workshops/broadcast-engineering-and-it-conference/

Conference

Conference	NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference 2025
Country/Territory	United States
City	Las Vegas
Period	5/04/25 → 8/04/25
Internet address	https://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/conferences-and-workshops/broadcast-engineering-and-it-conference/

Funding

UoS, NW and the BBC acknowledge support provided by UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) co-funding for the Open Networks Shared Spectrum Innovation Environment (ONSIDE) project (October 2023 – March 2025). UoS and NW also gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Tay5G Challenge Fund.

Keywords

5G
standalone non-public networks
live broadcasting
low latency

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Low latency wireless broadcast production over 5G

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