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AJA - I/O 4K Plus

SKU: AJA-IO4K-PLUS

Professional multi-channel, HD and UHD/4K video and audio output device using Thunderbolt™ 3 

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$2,999.00

 

 

 

 

Video Formats

AJA Io products provide desktop-level functionality in a portable form factor that's powerful enough to deliver professional playback of the Coyote Flex products. Using Thunderbolt™ 3 standards to push video and audio streams single 12G-SDI, or Quad 3G-SDI and monitor out HDMI 2.0, the Io4K Plus is one of the best desktop devices for modern media playback.

  • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
  • (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60

 

Note: High Frame Rate capabilities are dependent on host system attributes. Not all systems and configurations will support all frame rates.

 

 

*SDI connections are not bidirectional for the Coyote Flex software. For 12G SDI only one stream is supported.


Video Output Digital

  • 12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit**, 10-bit
  • 6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
  • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
    • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit**, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M 
    • Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
    • Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit**, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
  • HDMI v2.0
    • 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component
    • 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD with HFR support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit and 8-bit

 

*For 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output. Additionally, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI configured outputs support UltraHD / 4K only.
**Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.

 

HDR

  • SDI: VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance 
  • HDR10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
  • HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G 

 

Note: HDR support is mirrored for SDI and HDMI.

 

 

Audio Outputs Digital
  • 16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

 

 

Audio Outputs Analog

  • 8-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 8x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
  • Output supported across Ch 1-8, Ch 1-4, or Ch 5-8 depending on configuration chosen
 

 

 

 

Down-Conversion 4K/UltraHD

  • Real time, dedicated 4K down-conversion output (1x BNC)
  • 4K to 2K down-conversion
  • UltraHD to HD down-conversion
 

 


 

Reference and LTC I/O

  • 1x BNC LTC output
  • 1x BNC assignable to Reference video or LTC input
 

 


Reference

  • Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1V)
  • Reference input is terminated into 75 ohms when Genlock is set to Ref In
 

Electrical Interface

  • Thunderbolt 3 (2x)
 

Machine Control

  • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol
  • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

Shell

GND

1

GND

2

RX-

3

TX+

4

GND

5

No Connection

6

GND

7

RX+

8

TX-

9

GND

 

Size (w x d x h)

  • 8.74” x 8.11” x 1.65” (222.0 x 206.0 x 41.9 mm)
 

Weight

  • 3.4 lbs (1.6 kg)
 

Power (device only)

  • 10-20V, 30W typical, 36W max, 70W max with USB-C power delivery to external devices
 

Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)