AJA Io 4K Plus

Code: BLO/AJA-IO-4K-PLUS

Io 4K Plus is the cutting edge of capture and output hardware available over Thunderbolt 3, offering a full set of professional video and audio connectivity with support for the latest 4K/UltraHD devices, High Frame Rate (HFR), High Dynamic Range (HDR) and deep color workflows. The power of Thunderbolt 3 enables Io 4K Plus to handle a wide range of formats from SD to HD, UltraHD and full 4K with frame rates up to 60p over both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 with single cable simplicity , plus HDR 10 and HLG support over HDMI for emerging HDR workflows.

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Overview
Specifications

Key Features

Portable 4K/UltraHD and HD/SD capture and playback across Thunderbolt 3
Backwards compatibility with existing Thunderbolt hosts
12G/6G/3G/1.5G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O for 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD with HFR support up to 60p at 4:2:2
Real time 4K/UltraHD to 2K/HD down-conversion
8-,10- and 12-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 over 12G-SDI or HDMI 2.0 workflow support
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; 4-channel analog audio in and out via XLR breakout
Downstream keyer
Standard 12v 4-pin XLR for AC or battery power
Compatibility with creative applications including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, FilmLight products, AJA Control Room and more
RS-422 VTR control, Reference, LTC Input
Headphone jack and level control for mobile environments

Professional Connectivity: 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0

Today's workflows demand speed, bandwidth and simplicity. Io 4K Plus supports 4K, UltraHD, 12G/6G/3G/1.5G-SDI, Dual Link, HD-SDI and SD-SDI as well as UltraHD and HD over HDMI 2.0 for both capture and output. The HDMI output is also able to accurately display HDR 10 and HLG to support emerging HDR workflows.

12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 bring both power and simplicity to your projects, with the ability to use single cables for both input and output for the most demanding workflows. 12G-SDI is backwards compatible with SDI sources, covering all your bases through a single port. HDMI 2.0 allows high raster and frame rate capture and the ability to display the same to affordable and beautiful HDMI 2.0 displays.

Universal Compatibility: Thunderbolt™ 3 via USB-C

Io 4K Plus provides two Thunderbolt 3 ports for true Thunderbolt flexibility.

Thunderbolt 3 doubles the speed of the previous Thunderbolt 2 standard with up to 40 Gps of throughput and utilizes the universal USB-C connection standard for true simplicity over a single cable and port for today's leading Mac and PC workstations and laptops, ideal for Video and Audio I/O as provided by the Io 4K Plus.

Monitor 4K/UltraHD in HD

When working at 4K resolutions, Io 4K Plus outputs a high quality HD-SDI down-converted signal on a dedicated BNC connector. This HD signal can be used to output 4K projects directly to HD recorders for broadcast and for easy viewing of 4K images on HD monitors during post production.

HDR

HDR or High Dynamic Range, provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks than standard signals allow. This gives your imagery a more ‘dynamic’ look and allows for natural true to life colors to be communicated to your audience.

Io 4K Plus provides this support for your 4K/UltraHD/2K and HD HDR pipelines to HDMI compatible displays in software v14 with HLG and HDR 10 support with HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 and HD.

v14.2 Desktop Software offers HDR input from HDMI 2.0 input for capturing PlayStation and PlayStation Pro game play and more.

Workflow

Connect your digital sources via 12G-SDI to Io 4K Plus for capture to a wide variety of formats. Monitor via HDMI 2.0 output (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision*), and master to destinations using high quality professional SDI outputs, machine control and analog or tri-level reference.

_{*Dolby Vision integration available when using the AJA SDK.}

Integrated Digital Audio, Analog Audio Flexibility

Embedded 16-Channel SDI and 8-Channel HDMI audio are supported as well as analog audio inputs, outputs or both via a standard DB-25 connection.

Stereo monitoring is also possible with a front panel mini-TRS headphone jack.

With desktop software v14 analog audio can be configured for flexibility when needing to record voice overs and more with the ability to choose how the DB-25 connection on Io 4K Plus is configured:

8-Channel, 24 and 16-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 8x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
Balanced Analog Audio I/O:
- Input across Ch. 1-8, Ch. 1-4, or Ch. 5-8
- Output across Ch. 1-8, Ch. 1-4, or Ch. 5-8

Video Formats	(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, 29.97, 30 (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 (SD) 625i 50 (SD) 525i 59.94 _{Note: High Frame Rate capabilities are dependent on host system attributes. Not all systems and configurations will support all frame rates.}
Video Inputs	12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit and 8-bit 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit 4K/UltraHD 4:4:4 (4x BNC) 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC), 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1x BNC), 10-bit and 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 _{SDI connections are bidirectional. For 2K/HD, capture and monitoring can be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring can also be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output. Additionally, 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI configured inputs support UltraHD / 4K only. **Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.}
Video Outputs	12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit and 8-bit 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424, 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit 4K/UltraHD 4:4:4 (4x BNC) 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC), 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1x BNC), 10-bit and 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 HDR 10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G** _{SDI connections are bidirectional. For 2K/HD, capture and monitoring can be simultaneous. For 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring can also be simultaneous. 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. **HLG support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.}
Audio Inputs Digital	16-Channel, 24 and 16-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous 8-Channel, 24 and 16-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Inputs Analog	8-Channel, 24 and 16-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 Input supported across Ch 1-8, Ch 1-4, or Ch 5-8 depending on configuration chosen
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
Downstream Keyer	Supports graphics with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte
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)
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)