As shown by Haivision’s 2025 Broadcast Transformation Report, 76% of broadcasters using cellular networks are already leveraging 5G for their workflows. With broadcasters increasingly relying on cellular networks for live video contribution, new technologies and methods of transporting video have emerged, including mobile video transmitters like the Haivision Pro460.
Keep reading this post to learn why flexibility is so important to broadcasters and why the Haivision Pro460 mobile video transmitter is the best choice for contributing live video over bonded cellular and IP networks.
Why flexibility matters in broadcast contribution
From considerations including form factor, compatibility, connectivity, and multi-camera productions, flexibility is a crucial asset for live video contribution, as broadcasters need to go live from virtually any location to cover events, whether it’s from a sports stadium, a marathon course, or a ski race in the mountains. A flexible contribution solution also helps broadcasters be able to adapt to fluctuations in network conditions which could become unreliable or congested.
Mobile video transmitters like the Haivision Pro460 eliminate the need for traditional, fixed infrastructure, enabling broadcasters to quickly adapt to changing situations. These flexible contribution solutions have become an essential tool in keeping broadcasters agile wherever they are.
The unmatched versatility of the Haivision Pro460
The Haivision Pro460 mobile video transmitter supports 4K UHD, HDR, and multi-HD transmissions with ultra-low latency, but what makes it stand out from the competition is its adaptability. Its compact form factor makes it easily deployed in different ways including with standard V-Mount or Gold-Mount plates for mounting on cameras or mounted within a custom backpack for easy portability.
The Pro460 has been leveraged to power numerous live sports events including inside an arena during games in the Swiss National Hockey League, or outdoors across a long stretch of a city for the TCS New York City Marathon. The versatility of the Pro460 allows broadcasters to adjust to their environment, making it the ideal tool for powering live sports coverage no matter where they take place.
Seamless compatibility, integration and scalability
Broadcasters have a lot to worry about, including delivering high-quality video to the audience, so they don’t need the added stress of dealing with compatibility issues. Thankfully, the Pro460 supports both HEVC and H.264 encoding, easily integrating with both the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol and the Safe Streams Transport (SST) protocol and works within hybrid IP and SDI infrastructures.
This level of flexibility makes it easy to simply plug into existing production workflows without the need for expensive and complicated overhauls. Frequent updates to the Pro460 software allow it to scale up and stay in line with emerging broadcast trends and demands, including a new ultra-low latency mode which brings end-to-end latency down to as low as 80ms when transmitting over a private 5G network.
Connectivity with cellular bonding
Flexibility is also about providing users with connectivity, and the Haivision Pro460’s cellular bonding capabilities ensure that video finds its way to its endpoint. The Pro460’s advanced network bonding combines cellular, Ethernet, low-earth orbit satellite, and WiFi, and ensures reliable transmission from virtually anywhere, even in congested or remote areas.
Multi-camera remote production
Remote production has become a rising trend for broadcasters as 43% of respondents of the 2025 Broadcast Transformation Report said that enabling it is their top technology priority. The Pro460 supports multi-camera synchronization over a single bonded cellular stream, giving broadcasters the power to produce multi-angle, dynamic broadcasts without the need for a full crew on-site. For events where sending a full team isn’t viable, this flexibility saves costs while still producing high-quality content for the audience.
The Haivision Pro460’s flexibility enables broadcasters to go live from virtually anywhere, integrate into any workflow, and adapt on the fly to any possible situation. For broadcasters looking for a tool that will provide them with quality, speed, cost, and scale, the Pro460 is a smart and flexible choice.
