A Closer Look at AJA Io-X3
At the point of image capture,
The Io X3 Professional Video I/O for Thunderbolt 3 is a space-efficient capture and feed device offering high-quality footage and audio interfacing with support for DCI 2K and HD/SD processes up to 60p over both 3G-SDI and HDMI. The Io X3 connects to your laptop, desktop, or minicomputer via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable and supplies a second Thunderbolt connector for flexibility.
Video links consist of four bidirectional 3G-SDI sources/feeds and individual HDMI 1.4b source and feed with multiviews provided via SDI or HDMI. The Io X3 handles HDR (high dynamic range), embedded 16-channel SDI and 8-channel HDMI audio, and analog audio feed via a standard DB-25 link. A 4-pin XLR power source is incorporated for powering the Io X3 with batteries or the included AC adapter.
HD/SD video signal over Thunderbolt 3
Capture, display, and convert HD/SD footage at rates up to DCI 2K60 through a single USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 cable with an identical loop-through. Accommodates all major NLE systems plus OBS Studio, vMix, Telestream Wirecast, and similar uses. Thunderbolt 3 supplies both Thunderbolt and power through a single cable with double the speed of Thunderbolt 2 at 40 Gb/s.
HDMI Input/Output and 3G-SDI
Source and feed video through the four bidirectional 3G-SDI BNC ports and the single HDMI source and HDMI output connectors.
Dolby Vision Support and HDR
Capture rich, true-to-life HDR (high dynamic range) pictures with support for HLG, HDR10, and Dolby Vision standards. HDR auto-playback detection automatically sets the HDR format on a monitor connected to the BNC or HDMI feed ports. The Io X3 also handles .mov HDR feeds from Adobe Premiere Pro/Media Encoder, setting the proper HDR format automatically.
Versatile connections
Practical links incorporate a 4-pin XLR power source, RS-422 (DB-9) machine control, and a DB-25 port for analog audio breakout via a separately provided cable. Video links include HDMI source and feed, four bidirectional BNC 3G-SDI connectors, a BNC reference port, and individual LTC timecode BNC source and output connectors.
sound Options
Embedded digital audio is provided via both the BNC SDI (16-ch) and HDMI (8-ch) ports with analog audio supported via a DB-25 link.
space-saving Form
Two Io X3 units can be mounted side by side in just 1 RU space.
Multiview Output: Guide
The Io X3 includes multichannel source and feed and the HDMI output's ability to display all of these sources to one display and is fully compatible with OBS Studio software.
Apple M1 Chip compatibility
Desktop Software v16.1 and higher is optimized for the Apple M1 chip with native support for AJA macOS drivers, use plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, AJA System Test, and AJA NMOS software.
Supported Software Platforms
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