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AJA was founded by engineer John Abt in 1993. Today the company employs over 200 people worldwide, building industry-leading video capture cards, digital recording devices, video routers, frame synchronizers and scalers, digital converters and professional 4K cameras.

AJA introduces 2TB Pak 2000 SSD recording media

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AJA introduces 2TB Pak 2000 SSD recording media

AJA Video Systems expanded its line of Pak SSD media with the introduction of the 2TB Pak 2000 for Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus recording and playback devices. The company also revealed new ordering options for the entire Pak drive family, including HFS+ formatting for macOS® users and exFAT for PC and universal use.

“With productions rapidly embracing high resolution, high frame rate and multi-cam workflows, media storage is a key concern. Pak 2000 introduces a high capacity recording option at a lower cost per GB than before, and with the performance and reliability our products are known for,” shared AJA president Nick Rashby. “Our new HFS+ and exFat options give customers greater flexibility with formatting upon ordering that fits their workflow demands.”

Pak 2000 delivers the longer recording capacity required for live event productions, documentaries, news and sports programming, making it ideal for multi-camera HD workflows with the Ki Pro Ultra Plus’s multi-channel HD recording capabilities. The high capacity drive can hold more than four hours of 4K/UltraHD ProRes (HQ), three hours of ProRes 4444 at 30p, and up to two hours ProRes (HQ) or 90 minutes of ProRes 4444 at 60p. Double the length can be achieved with two Pak drives and rollover support in Ki Pro Ultra and Ki Pro Ultra Plus. Like all AJA recording media, Pak 2000 is tested for optimal performance and reliability, and backed by an international warranty.

 

AJA powers 4K/UHD HDR conversion for BetaMedia/DBW mobile productions

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AJA powers 4K/UHD HDR conversion for BetaMedia/DBW mobile productions

Italian production company BetaMedia delivers a range of television programming for clients including Endemol, Infront, and OBS, among others and credits spanning Big Brother Italy, Master Chef, the Alpine Skiing World Cup, Olympics and Serie A Football Championship.

The company recently joined forces with DBW to develop one of Italy’s first IP-based 4K HDR Outside Broadcast (OB) vans, the Esterna 14. To blend incoming and outgoing signals for 4K/UltraHD HDR, HD HDR and HD SDR broadcast; BetaMedia recently invested in 24 AJA FS-HDR converters for real-time HDR and WCG conversion.

“FS-HDR is extremely versatile and can serve any signal function we need, so it was a natural fit for the Esterna,” shared Rosario Messina, chief engineer and technical designer at BetaMedia. “If I have a signal coming in that isn’t formatted for use in the pipeline yet, I can just run it through FS-HDR in real-time and the problem is solved.”

Capable of 4K/UltraHD and HD production, the OB van is based on a scalable FlexIP structure with operating dimensions that can accommodate up to 36 4K SONY cameras and 12 EVS XT4K servers. It also includes SAM/Grass Valley technology for IP and video switching, as well as gear from Stage Tec and Clearcom for audio and communications. For HDR productions, the van uses an S-Log3/2SI/2160p50 profile. AJA FS-HDRs are used to convert signals from outside sources for a consistent look across production, and to convert outbound signals to match whichever flavour of signal each broadcaster requires.

“FS-HDR has been an excellent addition to the Esterna 14. We can easily send and receive incoming sources from far away with copper and optical inputs that can be switched via an internal matrix, in addition to standardising or conforming new colour spaces,” Messina explained. “FS-HDR also allows us to up and down convert, and we can vary the frame rate, deinterlace or synchronize as needed. Another advantage is the ability to vary between Level A, Level B, 2SI and more, and extract and deliver audio to the audio matrix in MADI mode.”

 

AJA releases FS-HDR v2.0 software

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AJA releases FS-HDR v2.0 software

AJA released v2.0 software for its FS-HDR converter/frame synchroniser, for real-time HDR transforms and 4K/HD up, down, cross-conversion. FS-HDR v2.0 software introduces intuitive new parametric controls that allow users to fine tune the look of final transforms in FS-HDR, and adds support for camera formats Sony S-Log3 S-Gamut3 Cine and S-Log3 BT.2020.

FS-HDR v2.0 brings 17 new controls to FS-HDR, including 12 for colour correction (red, green, blue and master controls for lift, gamma and gain), one for colour saturation, two for input formats (Log look and SDR softness), and two to adjust the volume of HDR in the output signal and ambient light compensation. Each control is accessible via FS-HDR’s front panel, the web GUI on any browser, or REST interface, and settings can be stored to a preset for recall later or copied to other FS-HDR units.

“With HDR and WCG a continuing focus for many broadcast, production, post and ProAV professionals this year, we’ve been collaborating with FS-HDR customers to develop new features that make it easier to achieve the desired look for each transform, while also offering support for the tools they prefer to work with,” said AJA president Nick Rashby.

FS-HDR is a versatile 1RU, rack-mount universal converter/frame synchroniser for real-time HDR transforms as well as 4K/HD up/down/cross conversions. Fusing AJA’s production-proven FS frame synchronisation and conversion technology with video and colour space processing algorithms from the award-winning Colorfront Engine™, FS-HDR matches the real time, low-latency processing and colour fidelity demands that broadcast, OTT, post production and ProAV environments require. FS-HDR offers two modes for comprehensive signal conversion, and allows users to also convert a range of camera Log formats to HDR broadcast standards as well as to/from BT.2020/BT.709.

AJA partners with Avid to develop Avid Artist| DNxIV

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AJA Video Systems recently announced a technology partnership with Avid to design and manufacture Avid Artist | DNxIV, a new hardware interface option for Avid Media Composer. The Thunderbolt 3 capture and output device offers the latest 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O connectivity, advanced audio features and 4K/UltraHD support up to 50p/60p frame rates.

DNxIV is similar to AJA’s newly announced Io 4K Plus, but built to Avid’s specifications adding a built-in audio input for an analog microphone on the front of the device. This new feature simplifies direct 16-bit analog recording for audio punch in. The Thunderbolt 3-enabled DNxIV also offers a range of connectivity, including 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O, and is compatible with the latest 4K/UltraHD devices. AJA’s proven conversion technology facilitates real time high-quality scaling of 4K and UltraHD to HD for monitoring and output. DNxIV also includes an additional Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy-chaining to other Thunderbolt devices.

“Partnering with AJA and leveraging their years of expertise in video hardware engineering has enabled us to deliver a portable, yet powerful video interface that offers a huge range of connectivity options for HD to 4K projects,’ said Alan Hoff, V.P. of Market Solutions for Avid.

“Avid has been a trusted partner for many years, and we’re pleased to continue our ongoing collaboration with the development of DNxIV,’ said Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video Systems. “This product marks the first of several next-generation Avid hardware options to come from our combined development efforts.”

Avid Artist | DNxIV feature highlights include:

— Portable 4K/UltraHD and HD/SD capture and playback across Thunderbolt 3
— Audio input for analog microphone to record single-channel 16-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard XLR
— Backwards compatibility with existing Thunderbolt hosts
— 12G-SDI I/O for 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD with HFR support up to 60p
— HDMI 2.0 I/O for 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD with HFR support up to 60p
— Ultimate workflow flexibility with 12-, 10- and 8-bit options, along with choices of 4:4:4, 4:2:2, RGB and YUV
— Real time 4K/UltraHD to 2K/HD down-conversion
— Two Thunderbolt 3 ports allow easy daisy-chaining of up to six Thunderbolt devices
— 16-channel embedded audio on SDI; 8-channel embedded audio on HDMI; 8-channel analog audio via optional DB-25 style XLR break-out cable
— Standard 12v 4-pin XLR for AC or battery power

Pricing and Availability
DNxIV will be available mid-October 2017 for US MSRP $2999 through authorised Avid resellers. For more information about this product, visit the Avid website

About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-quality, cost-effective products to the professional broadcast, video and post production markets. AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please visit the AJA website.

AJA releases the FS-HDR and WCG conversion

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AJA Video Systems recently released the FS-HDR – a versatile 1RU, rack-mount
universal converter/frame synchroniser for real time HDR transforms as well as 4K/HD
up/down/cross conversions.

FS-HDR delivers breakthrough real time High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Colour
Gamut (WCG) conversion and processing capabilities for 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD HDR
workflows.

Fusing AJA’s production-proven FS frame synchronisation and conversion technology
with video and colour space processing algorithms from the Academy and Emmy
Award-winning Colourfront Engine™, FS-HDR matches the real time, low-latency
processing and color fidelity demands that broadcast, OTT, post production and ProAV
environments require. FS-HDR offers two modes for comprehensive signal conversion,
and allows users to also convert a range of camera Log formats to HDR broadcast
standards as well as to/from BT.2020/BT.709.

FS-HDR’s single-channel mode, with extensive HDR and WCG support for
4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD processing, enables up, down and cross-conversion, including
real time down conversion of 4K/UltraHD HDR to HD HDR or SDR. Four-channel mode
allows users to simultaneously apply up to four HDR and SDR transforms to an
incoming 2K/HD signal for output or apply transforms to four separate 2K/HD
incoming signals for simultaneous output.

“As expectations for high-quality content continue to rise, live production, broadcast,
post and ProAV professionals are embracing HDR to meet the demand. FS-HDR
arrives at a prime time, providing the flexibility to convert between HDR and SDR
standards and formats, without extra bandwidth or an infrastructure overhaul,’ said
Nick Rashby, president of AJA Video Systems. “Working with Colourfront, we’ve
engineered a solution for HDR/WCG workflows that makes it easy to adapt to an
extensive range of scenarios in the field.’

FS-HDR feature highlights include:
– Real time HDR to HDR/HDR to SDR/SDR to HDR conversions
Inputs
– SDR BT.709 100 Nits
– PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits
– PQ P3D65 1000 Nits
– Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100
– Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3
– ARRI Log C Wide Gamut
– Panasonic V-Log
– RED Log3G10 Wide Gamut
– Canon Log 2
– Canon Log 3
Outputs
– SDR BT.709 100 Nits
– PQ BT.2020 1000 Nits
– Hybrid Log Gamma BT.2100
– Sony S-Gamut3/S-Log3
– Dual mode support
– Single-channel mode for 4K/UltraHD or 2K/HD frame sync/ conversion
– Four-channel mode for simultaneous independent 2K/HD/SD channels for SDR and

HDR conversion and frame sync workflows
– 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD video processing and up, down, cross-conversion
– A full range of I/O options for 4K/UltraHD: Quad 1.5G; Dual 3G; and Quad 3G, 6G

and 12G over a range of SDI and optional fiber choices
– SMPTE 2SI mapping for broad compatibility with 4K/UltraHD devices
– Four-channel 2K/HD/SD video processing and conversion
– 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up, down, cross-conversion
– SD/SD aspect ratio conversion
– HD/HD cross-conversion (720p/1080i)
– A 1RU form factor with space, power and cost efficiencies ideal for broadcast trucks,

and post production or broadcast settings
– Audio I/O processing with a 272×208 matrix of possibilities; support for several

audio feeds and embedded SDI audio, with sample-rate conversion for each audio

input
– An intuitive menu structure and fast access to features via front panel buttons, and

a web-based UI offering control over a LAN or across the web

FS-HDR is now available for US MSRP $7995. For additional information about FS-

HDR, please visit the AJA

AJA RovoCam, RovoRX-SDI and RovoRx-HDMI

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AJA RovoCam, RovoRX-SDI and RovoRx-HDMI

RovoCam is an affordable, lightweight UltraHD/HD compact block camera with an integrated HDBaseT interface that delivers incredible picture quality for a range of applications, from broadcast to live events, security, sports production and more.

The camera which will be on show at Mediatech Africa 2017, can be easily mounted in a range of scenarios and its video and audio received up to 100m away. Several RovoCams can be ganged together and presets can be shared, making for easy set-up and remote control.

AJA’s free RovoControl software enables remote control of up to eight RovoCams and electronic PTZ to move a 1080p box around an Ultra HD frame for Region of Interest pan, tilt and zoom. RovoCam also features gamma detail, color correction, spot focus capabilities and provides flexibility with visibility enhancer settings for day and night. Reliable, practical and compactly encased in durable aluminum, RovoCam captures gorgeous UltraHD and HD imagery with superior Sony optics with built-in 12x optical and up to 20x zoom with Sony Super Resolution Zoom.

RovoRx-SDI, RovoCam’s companion UltraHD/HD HDBaseT receiver, offers additional support for HDBaseT workflows, with 4x 6G/3G-SDI outputs and HDMI video and audio outputs, and genlock support. RovoRx-HDMI, an UltraHD/HD HDBaseT receiver with integrated HDMI video and audio outputs, is designed to receive RovoCam’s output.

RovoCam, RovoRx-SDI and RovoRx-HDMI are available for $2,495 US MSRP, $995 US MSRP, and $495 US MSRP respectively. RovoControl 3.0, the latest software update for the RovoCam system, will be available as a free download soon with new configuration and control enhancements.

AJA launches Ki Pro Ultra Plus

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AJA launches Ki Pro Ultra Plus

AJA Video Systems recently announced Ki Pro Ultra Plus, introducing 1, 2, 3 or 4-channel simultaneous HD recording up to 1080 50/60p, and full HDMI 2.0 (up to 12-bit capture and output) for 4K/UltraHD workflows.

The new Ki Pro Ultra Plus is ideal for recording multi-cam shoots in HD multi-channel mode, and 4K/UltraHD recording and playback in single-channel mode. Ki Pro Ultra Plus is housed in a compact, easy-to-operate, standalone 2RU half-rack and has broad I/O flexibility and connectivity options including 3G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and optional fibre connections. Ki Pro Ultra Plus captures pristine 4K/UltraHD and HD video to widely accepted production codecs including Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD MXF.

Four channels of HD can be recorded simultaneously as Apple ProRes files, each with different compression profiles as desired, to robust AJA Pak 1000 SSD media. Ki Pro Ultra Plus includes the proven Ki Protect technology, ensuring that in the event of power failure or inadvertent withdrawal of a Pak Drive, recently recorded footage is always secure. All four channels can be displayed on Ki Pro Ultra Plus’s LCD screen as a quad-split during capture for confidence monitoring, as well as the ability to output the quad-split over HDMI, SDI, and even on the integrated browser-based web UI during capture.

“What sets Ki Pro Ultra Plus apart is the combination of multi-channel HD recording, 4K recording and playback, full HDMI 2.0 support, a full featured web-based UI for control and configuration, and Ki Protect, providing peace of mind on all productions,’ said Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video Systems. “Our Ki Pro family is one of our most popular product lines and this latest addition adds some of the most requested customer features.’

Ki Pro Ultra Plus features:
– Flexible HD recording options: 1, 2, 3 or 4-channel HD recording at up to 1080 60p with independent ProRes codec profile support for each channel.
– 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recording to Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD MXF.
– HDMI 2.0 support allows for full 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 capture and output at up to 4K/UltraHD 60fps.
-12-bit support on input for Apple ProRes 4444 and ProRes 4444 XQ encoding and HDMI 2.0 input and output.
– Built-in Ki Protect ensures recordings aren’t lost in a power failure.
– Broad video connectivity including fibre cages, 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0.
– Multi-channel audio support via embedded SDI or HDMI, AES/EBU and Analog.
– WebUI enables remote monitoring, control and deployment on the field or in the studio via a standard web-browser.
– Compact 2RU high, half-rack width form factor.
– Records to reliable and rugged AJA Pak SSD media, with options for recording to eSATA.
– Includes AJA’s renowned three-year international warranty.

AJA announces free software v13 for KONA, Io and T-TAP

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AJA Video Systems unveiled Desktop Software v13 for its KONA, Io and T-TAP families of video and audio input/output devices, which will be on display at NAB 2017. The new update expands HDR and IP pipelines with support for Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) and JPEG 2000 workflows. In addition to HDR-10, HLG playout is now also possible from Adobe® Premiere Pro® with AJA KONA 4, Io 4K and KONA IP. New KONA IP firmware for JPEG 2000 brings TR-01 compliant capabilities, which will be available soon as an optional license purchasable from the AJA website. In addition, Desktop Software v13 offers Linux compatibility in AJA Control Room software for the KONA and Io families, along with several other feature enhancements.

“Our customers are looking for new ways to simplify their 4K and IP workflows, and this software update enhances the functionality of our most popular Desktop products,’ said AJA president Nick Rashby. “Desktop Software v13 is packed with new features that customers have requested including the addition of HLG support for HDR workflows, and the option to upgrade your KONA IP with new JPEG 2000 support.’

Desktop Software v13 feature highlights include:
– HLG compatibility for HDR workflows, adding HLG playout from Adobe Premiere Pro with KONA 4, KONA IP and Io 4K.
– Support for a new KONA IP firmware license option for JPEG 2000 workflows (JPEG 2000 firmware for KONA IP is a separate license).
– 2-Bit/BT.2020 support in Apple Final Cut Pro X for KONA 4, KONA IP and Io 4K.
– 4K/UltraHD down-convert for KONA 4 and Io 4K during capture for pass through to monitors or HD based offline editorial on a second workstation.
– 48p support for Avid Media Composer with KONA IP, KONA 4 and Io 4K.
– 12-bit ProRes 4444 XQ playback support via free AJA Control Room software, for KONA IP, KONA 4 and Io 4K with Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple FCP X.
– New AJA Control Room software features:
• Linux support for KONA and Io products.
• “Burn-in’ option on output for timecode and closed captioning for KONA and Io products.
• Route audio tracks in QuickTime files to desired output/monitor channels with KONA and Io products.
• :30 increase to maximum deck pre-roll time for the KONA and Io.¬

Desktop Software v13 will be available soon as a free download, as well as KONA IP’s JPEG 2000 license option.

AJA announces $1000 price drop for Ki Pro Ultra

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AJA Video Systems recently announced a $1000 price drop for Ki Pro Ultra, the company’s file-based 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recorder and player, bringing the US MSRP down to $2995. AJA also announced $100 price reductions for the KiStor Dock and Pak Dock respectively, bringing the cost of the Thunderbolt™ and USB docks for Pak and KiStor media down to $295 US MSRP each.

About Ki Pro Ultra
Ki Pro Ultra is AJA’s next generation file-based 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD video recorder and player with a built-in LCD monitor. The portable device is capable of capturing edit-ready Apple ProRes files in a range of video formats and frame rates up to 4K 60p, as well as new Avid DNxHD file support. Ki Pro Ultra offers flexible input and output connectivity including 3G-SDI, HDMI and even Fiber for powerful and efficient large-raster and high frame rate workflows. Designed to be both portable with a built-in handle, or rack mountable with half-rack wide 2RU dimensions, Ki Pro Ultra suits a wide range of production and post environments.

AJA Pak Dock is an external Thunderbolt and USB dock for CPUs for reading from and writing to AJA Pak Media used in the Ki Pro Quad and Ki Pro Ultra. AJA KiStor Dock is an external Thunderbolt and USB dock for AJA KiStor media used in the Ki Pro Rack and the original Ki Pro unit.

Pricing and Availability
New pricing is effective immediately; Ki Pro Ultra is available through AJA’s worldwide reseller network now at a US MSRP of $2995; the Pak Dock and KiStor Dock are each now available for $295 US MSRP.

AJA releases IPR-1G-SDI Mini-Converter for IP workflows

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AJA Video Systems recently announced that its new IPR-1G-SDI Mini-Converter is now available. IPR-1G-SDI extracts a JPEG 2000 essence from an incoming IP stream and presents it for display on SDI devices.

A rugged, fanless VSF TR-01 (and other JPEG 2000 over MPEG2-TS formats) to 3G-SDI Mini-Converter, IPR-1G-SDI is suited for point of use applications including monitoring, digital signage, video walls and beyond. IPR-1G-SDI decodes VSF TR-01 streams then formats the data for 3G-SDI output. Audio associated with the video stream is extracted, synchronised and embedded into the SDI stream as well as output on an analogue RCA stereo interface.

IPR-1G-SDI includes:
–1x RJ-45 (IEC 60603-7) for 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet media input
–Essence support: VSF TR-01 and other JPEG 2000 MPEG2-TS workflows
–Rugged, fanless, and compact design
–2x 3G-SDI BNC outputs with 4:2:2 10-bits/pixel
–Embedded and analogue audio outputs
–Full 10-bit pixel processing pipeline
–Network (LAN) control and status
–Quick network setup with AJA eMini-Setup software

Pricing and Availability
IPR-1G-SDI is available now for a US MSRP of $795. For more information visit the AJA website.

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