The very best end zone camera systems help tremendously in capturing high-quality sports footage. Once you have the footage on hand, you need accessories to transfer it to a computer for editing or a television for viewing.
Once upon a time, you needed component cables to connect a camera to a television. Today, high-end HDMI cables make connecting cameras to TVs a breeze.
HDMI supports high-resolution video and multi-channel audio. Newer HDMI cables have more advanced capabilities, but you can still connect newer TVs to older devices and vice versa.
Read on for everything you need to know to pick a suitable HDMI cable.
HDMI Bandwidth
HDMI speed and bandwidth are the most important considerations when choosing the best HDMI cable for your system. Your cable speed needs to be fast enough for your camera and your TV to integrate.
HDMI cables come in four categories:
1. Standard HDMI – This cable supports HD video, and you can use it for DVD players, Blu-ray players, game consoles, and all kinds of audio/video receivers. If you’re staying in the realm of HD, you don’t need to look further.
2. High-Speed HDMI – This high-speed cable takes it up to the next level. It can manage content up to 4K at 30Hz as well as 3D video and 1080p HD.
3. Premium High-Speed HDMI – If you want to venture into Dolby HDR, HDR10+, and 4K UHD at 60Hz, a premium high-speed HDMI cable is the best choice for you. It has a guaranteed speed of 18Gbps, so you need this quality cable for all HDMI 2.0 devices. If you have brand new devices from 2018 onward, this is the cable you should get.
4. Ultra High-Speed HDMI – This bleeding-edge technology is thoroughly future-proof, with speeds up to 48Gbps. You can use all the advanced features in HDMI 2.1 devices, including 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120 Hz video, as well as all variable refresh rate technologies. This next-generation technology is not yet widely available, so you may not have to purchase this type of cable for now.
HDMI Cable Length
HDMI cables go up to several feet in length. Because audio/video setups tend to change consistently over the years, your HDMI cable should be long enough for your current and future needs.
It is suggested that hdmi cables longer than 25 feet could begin to suffer from signal degradation and may create an unreliable connection between your connected devices. This is worth paying attention to when using your HDMI cable.
You should also make sure that cable quality matches what you will use it for. If you are running a cable through a wall, choose cables with CL2 or CL3 ratings. Standard HDMI cables with thin plastic coverings will not stand up to construction materials that may be in your walls.
Conclusion
Once you’ve captured your high-quality sports footage, you will want to watch it on your TV screen for evaluation. HDMI cables make it easy to connect your camera to your TV. A Premium High-Speed HDMI cable will suit nearly all devices, but if you bought an 8K TV in the last few years, make sure you buy an HDMI cable that will suit it.
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