Product Overview
With AJA's Io 4K Plus you find that you'll be able to capture, display, and convert - all over Thunderbolt 3. The Io 4K Plus offers a full set of professional video and audio connectivity with support for the latest 4K and UltraHD devices and High Frame Rate 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 over both SDI and HDMI and support 4K frame rates up to 60p, plus HDR 10 and HLG support over HDMI for HDR workflows.
Io 4K Plus is the ideal companion for lightning-fast video capture, playback and editorial. Io 4K Plus connects with a single Thunderbolt cable and provides a second Thunderbolt connector for flexibility, making it perfect for on set, or in the edit suite.
NOTE: Thunderbolt cable not included.
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
Specifications
- Video Formats:
- (4K) 4096 x 2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (4K) 4096 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25
- (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25
- (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, 47.95, 48, 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 25
- (SD) 525i 29.97
- 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 (4 x BNC)
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC), 12-bit*, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC), 10-bit and 8-bit
- HDMI v2.0:
- 30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps.
- 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD and SD with HFR support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit and 8-bi
- *Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
- NOTE: 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI configured outputs support UltraHD / 4K only
- 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 (4 x BNC)
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 372M, Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2 x BNC), 12-bit*, 10-bit and 8-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, Single Link 4:2:2 (1 x BNC), 10-bit and 8-bit
- HDMI v2.0
- 30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps
- 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**
- *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.
- NOTE: 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI configured outputs support UltraHD / 4K only
- 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 (0dBFS)
- +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
- Up to 8 channels can be used (if all 8 set exclusively for input)
- Up to 4 channels can be used (if input and output is enabled simultaneously)
- 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 8 x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable NOT included)
- +24 dBu full scale digital (0dBFS)
- +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
- Up to 8 channels can be used (if all 8 set exclusively for output)
- Up to 4 channels can be used (if input and output is enabled simultaneously)
- Downstream Keyer:
- Supports graphics with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte
- Real time, dedicated 4K down-conversion output (1 x BNC)
- 4K to 2K down-conversion
- UltraHD to HD down-conversion
- Reference and LTC I/O:
- 1 x BNC LTC output
- 1 x 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)
- Nonterminating
- Electrical Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (2x)
- Machine Control:
- 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:
- 1: GND
- 2: RX-
- 3: TX+
- 4: GND
- 5: No Connection
- 6: GND
- 7: RX+
- 8: TX-
- 9: GND
- Shell: GND
- RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol
- Size (WxHxD): 8.74” x 8.11” x 1.65” (222mm x 206mm x 42mm)
- Weight: 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg)
- Power (device only): 10-20V, 30W typical, 33W max, 70W max with USB-C power delivery to external devices
- Environment:
- Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
- Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
