
A Closer Look at AJA KUMO
In this camera's design, The 1 RU KUMO 1616 3G-SDI Space-efficient Router from AJA is a 16 x 16 footage matrix router. It is a small, cost-effective option for a range of broadcast, production, and post-production uses. This router integrates 16 SDI sources and 16 SDI outputs. The KUMO 1616 has an embedded Linux working system and onboard Web server, which deliver Web browser control via 10/100/1000 Ethernet with no need for extra software.
The mini-USB port offers easy configuration of the router IP address and simplifies network configurations. The unit's space-efficient 1 RU size makes it appropriate for edit suites, mobile sports trucks, corporate footage installations or theatrical A/V rigs; through HTTP support, operators also gain numerous powerful control options. This router can be built-in with existing infrastructure through the industry-standard grass valley native protocol over RS-422 or Ethernet.
| Compatible Control Panels |
AJA KUMO CP - 1 RU X-Y Ethernet control panel AJA KUMO CP2 - 2 RU X-Y Ethernet control panel |
| Video Format |
270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s SDI 270 Mb/s DVB-ASI Format agnostic, 125 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s |
| Video Input Digital | 16 x 3G-SDI BNC ports |
| Video Output Digital | 16 x 3G-SDI BNC ports, noninverting |
| Cable Equalization |
Belden 1694A: 3 Gb/s, up to 459.3' / 140 m 1.5 Gb/s, up to 656.2' / 200 m 270 Mb/s, up to 1312' / 400 m Automatic operation |
| Video Bandwidth | SMPTE 259, 292, and 424 |
| Reclocking | 270 Mb/s, 1483 Gb/s, 1485 Gb/s, 2966 Gb/s, 2970 Gb/s - auto select |
| Reference Input | 2 x BNC ports, external |
| Network Interface | 1 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| USB Interface | 1 x Mini-USB for IP configuration |
| Serial Interface | 1 x 9-pin sub-D female, RS-422 port |
| Power Consumption | 13 W typical, 21.6 W maximum |
| Power Source | 10-14 VDC regulated |
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input |
| Dimensions | 17.4 x 1.54 x 1.75" / 441.96 x 39.12 x 44.45 mm |
| Rackmount | 1 RU |
| Weight | 1.4 lb / 0.7 kg |
Key Features
- 16 x 3G-SDI Inputs
- 16 x 3G-SDI Outputs
- Mini-USB for IP Configuration
- Embedded Linux OS
- RJ45 Ethernet Port
- RS-422 Serial Port
- HTTP Monitoring and Control
- No Additional Software Needed
- 1 RU