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        <title>AJA News</title>
        <description>Latest product updates and information from AJA Video Systems.</description>
        <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates</link>
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            <title>HELO v3.3 Now Available for Download</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>HELO v3.3, a&nbsp;firmware&nbsp;maintenance release is available today as a free download, featuring several performance improvements for the standalone H.264 streaming, recording and encoding device. Download&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/helo#support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#662</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:53:20 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases Desktop Software v15.1 for KONA, Io and T-TAP</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Now available as a free download from the AJA website, Desktop Software v15.1 brings rich new features to AJA KONA and Io devices. Key release highlights include:</p>

<p>-- AJA Control Room upgrades provide new Time-of-Day Timecode functionality, Customizable interface options and Full-screen playback for use with KONA HDMI for monitoring capture, or viewing files on disk without AJA hardware connected.</p>

<p>-- Film workflow enhancements with KONA 5 and Io 4K Plus include RGB 444 UHD Level A and B, and 47.95/48P for 4K and 2K across Level A and Level B.</p>

<p>-- 12G-SDI for 4K setups now include simultaneous HD down-convert, when using KONA 5 or Io 4K Plus in Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, and AJA Control Room.</p>

<p>-- KONA IP SMPTE ST 2110 enhancements including support for SDP video grouping.</p>

<p>-- KONA HDMI capture is now enabled within Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Avid Media Composer.</p>

<p>-- Implemented 4K/UHD HDMI input support for Telestream Wirecast in AJA Multi-Config, for KONA HDMI, KONA 5, KONA 4, Io 4K Plus and Io 4K</p>

<p>Check out the release notes for more info and download the update <a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#659</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:30:13 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI Mini-Converters</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA&rsquo;s IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI Mini-Converters are now available! These powerful video and audio receivers are designed for bridging SMPTE ST 2110 HD IP video signals to HDMI and SDI. Both models are equipped with dual 10 GigE SFP+ cages for hitless switching, providing redundancy protection in critical distribution and monitoring applications.</p>

<p>Compact and quiet, the IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI enable monitoring of SMPTE ST 2110 signals via HDMI 1.4b and 3G-SDI respectively, supporting up to 10-bit HD 1080 60p.</p>

<p>For additional information on IPR-10G2-HDMI, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ipr-10g2-hdmi">website</a>, and for more information on IPR-10G2-SDI, click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ipr-10g2-sdi">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#656</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:31:59 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>HA5-12G Mini-Converters Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>HA5-12G, the next generation of AJA&rsquo;s production-proven HA5-4K Mini-Converters, is now available. HA5-12G allows users to convert an HDMI 2.0 input to two 12G-SDI single link outputs, supporting up to eight channels of audio from the HDMI source or via two-channel analog audio (RCA) inputs, with eight or two channels of digital embedded audio output on 12G-SDI. HA5-12G supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) emulation, which ensures the connected source continuously outputs the desired video formats. HA5-12G also includes two SDI distribution amplifier outputs and transmits 12G-SDI on each SDI link, reducing cable runs when transporting 4K/UltraHD over SDI.</p>

<p>The HA5-12G-T Fiber SFP-equipped model is also now available, featuring all the functionality of the HA5-12G Mini-Converter with the added benefit of providing a single channel Fiber transmitter capable of transporting 4K HDMI signals up to 10km over a single Fiber link.</p>

<p>For more details, pricing information or to place an order, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ha5-12g">website</a>.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#653</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:01:53 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>New Firmware Available for Ki Pro Ultra Plus</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today AJA released Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.1 firmware with several new feature improvements. Check out the release notes for complete details, and to download the update, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-ultra-plus#support">support page</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#644</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:59:27 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Ships KUMO 1616-12G</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>The KUMO 1616-12G router is now shipping, supporting simplified 4K/UltraHD transport over 12G-SDI. Compatible with large format resolutions, high frame rate (HFR) and deep color formats, the KUMO 1616-12G router offers network-based and/or physical control. The new compact routers offer increased capacity for larger configurations while maintaining a compact 1RU profile, ideal for post facilities, mobile trucks and any production scenarios where a balance of size and capacity are critical.</p>

<p>Find more details and a full list of features on AJA&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/kumo-1616-12g">website</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#641</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:00:05 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>HDR Image Analyzer Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>HDR Image Analyzer is now shipping; AJA&rsquo;s powerful real-time solution providing HDR waveform, histogram and vectorscope monitoring and analysis for 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD content for broadcast and OTT production, post-production, QC and mastering.</p>

<p>Fusing AJA&rsquo;s production-proven video I/O with HDR analysis tools from Colorfront in a compact 1RU chassis, HDR Image Analyzer features a comprehensive toolset for monitoring and analyzing HDR formats including PQ (Perceptual Quantizer) and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) for 4K/UltraHD workflows. HDR Image Analyzer takes in up to 4K sources across 4x 3G-SDI inputs and loops the video out, allowing analysis at any point in the production workflow.</p>

<p>To place an order or find more information, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/hdr-image-analyzer">website</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#638</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:25:40 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>FS-HDR v2.6 Firmware Update Available Now</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, AJA&nbsp;released v2.6 firmware for FS-HDR, a real-time HDR/WCG converter and frame synchronizer. This free firmware update includes:</p>

<ul>
	<li>&bull; New Colorfront Engine&trade; HDR output transforms</li>
	<li>&bull; Updated and new BBC v1.2 HLG LUTs</li>
	<li>&bull; User defined 3D.CUBE LUT Uploads and Recall</li>
	<li>&bull; Ganged Operation of FS-HDR parameters with FS-HDR Control Link v1.1 app for 8K workflows</li>
	<li>&bull; TV Logic WonderLookPro support for FS-HDR Dynamic 3D LUTs</li>
	<li>&bull; Upcoming Dynamic 3D LUT support from Pomfort, available in January with the updated release of LiveGrade Pro</li>
</ul>

<p>Download the FS-HDR v2.6 update <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/fs-hdr#support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#635</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:21:29 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Desktop Software v15.0.1 Now Available for KONA, Io &amp; T-TAP</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA has released Desktop Software v15.0.1, for all KONA, Io and T-TAP products. Available as a free download, Desktop Software v15.0.1 includes several important fixes and performance improvements.</p>

<p>Access the free Desktop Software v15.0.1 download <a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#632</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:16:54 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>HELO v3.1 Free Firmware Update Available Now</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>HELO v3.1 is now available, a free firmware update for AJA&rsquo;s standalone and portable H.264 streaming, recording and encoding device. Download the free maintenance update <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/helo#support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#629</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:45:01 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases IPR-10G-HDMI v1.1 Update with UltraHD Support</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Now available, AJA&nbsp;IPR-10G-HDMI&nbsp;v1.1 firmware introduces UltraHD support to the SMPTE ST 2110 IP video/audio to HDMI Mini-Converter. The update provides a simple solution for&nbsp;outputting 10-bit, 4:2:2 uncompressed UltraHD signals up to 30p across IP networks to UltraHD&nbsp;HDMI&nbsp;devices and displays, while also improving&nbsp;discovery, registration and control &ndash; including NMOS and Ember Plus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IPR-10G-HDMI&nbsp;Mini-Converter receives SMPTE ST 2110 over 10 GigE connectivity and formats the data for output as video and audio on a full-size HDMI interface with&nbsp;simultaneous&nbsp;analog audio output via an RCA interface.</p>

<p>For more information or to download the update, visit our&nbsp;<u><a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/s3GWCAD9PmFvXMqcG3u35">support page</a></u>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#626</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:18:34 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Ships KONA 5 12G-SDI I/O Output and Capture Card</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>KONA 5 is now available, the new video and audio I/O card supporting the latest 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 video connections for workstations or Thunderbolt&trade; 3-connected chassis. KONA 5 enables single-cable 4K/UltraHD high frame rate, deep color and HDR workflows with the most popular creative applications on macOS, Windows, and Linux. For Developers using the AJA SDK, KONA 5 also offers advanced features including multi-channel 4K I/O and 8K 60p support.</p>

<p>KONA 5 is interoperable with standard creative tools such as Adobe&reg; Premiere&reg; Pro, Apple&reg; Final Cut Pro X, and Avid&reg; Media Composer,&reg; leveraging AJA&rsquo;s proven macOS and Windows drivers and application plug-ins.</p>

<p>Click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/kona-5">here</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#623</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:05:09 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>Desktop Software v15 for KONA, IO and T-TAP Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, AJA released Desktop Software v15 for KONA, Io and T-TAP. Available now as a free download, the update introduces support for KONA 5 and adds new AJA Control Room full-screen playback functionality. Additional features include new enhancements for the full range of KONA, Io and T-TAP products.</p>

<p>To access the free update, click <a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#620</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:04:53 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>OG-Hi5-4K-Plus and OG-HA5-4K openGear Cards Now Shipping</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA is now shipping the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus and OG-HA5-4K openGear-compatible video and audio rack cards, with support for Ross&reg; Video DashBoard software for remote control and monitoring. Designed for use in compatible openGear 2RU frames, including AJA&rsquo;s OG-X-FR frame, the new cards combine the reliability and functionality of AJA Mini-Converters with the high-density and controls options of the openGear architecture.</p>

<p>OG-Hi5-4K-Plus offers 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 conversion, supporting HFR up to 60p for 4K/UltraHD. The card provides pristine image fidelity from professional 4K HFR devices when monitoring to HDMI 2.0 displays with HDR support. For more details, click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/rackframes/og-hi5-4k-plus">here</a>.</p>

<p>OG-HA5-4K features HDMI 2.0 to four 3G-SDI conversion for professional 4K/UltraHD workflow integration from DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, or prosumer video cameras. Click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/rackframes/og-ha5-4k">here</a> for additional info.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#617</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:29:21 -0800</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases Free Desktop Software v14.3 for KONA IP</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, AJA has released Desktop Software v14.3 for KONA IP. The free software update introduces SMPTE ST 2110 support for KONA IP, ensuring interoperability with the latest broadcast IP standards.</p>

<p>Download it <a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#614</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:29:16 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Download HELO v3.0 Firmware</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Available today, free v3.0 firmware for AJA&rsquo;s HELO H.264 streaming and recording device, with new RTMPE support for Facebook, enhanced HTTPS security, and Chinese language support in HELO&rsquo;s web UI.</p>

<p>AJA encourages all HELO users to download the update today from the HELO <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/helo#support">support page</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#611</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:28:23 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.0 Firmware Arrives</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>New v4.0 firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus is now available as a free download and includes several new features for recording customization and improved efficiency.</p>

<p>Release highlights include: user forced rollover, analog/AES audio mapping, moveable timecode burn-in, independent multi-channel file naming and RS-422 ID selection.</p>

<p>To review the release notes and/or download the update, click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-ultra-plus#support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#608</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:25:20 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases eMini-Setup v1.3.1 for Mac</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>In support of Apple&rsquo;s latest macOS 10.14 release, AJA is rolling out eMini-Setup v1.3.1. Available today, the new release introduces Mojave compatibility when configuring AJA&rsquo;s HELO, IP Mini-Converters, and more.</p>

<p>Visit AJA&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.aja.com/family/software#eminisetup">software page</a> to download the free release. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#605</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:26:34 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Ki Pro Rack v6.8 Now Available for Download</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA has released Ki Pro Rack v6.8 firmware with new Ki Protect enhancements. Download the update today from the <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-rack#support">Ki Pro Rack support page</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#602</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:26:15 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Introducing KONA 5 with 12G-SDI I/O, &amp; Desktop Software v15</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>At IBC 2018, AJA debuted KONA 5, a new 8-lane PCIe 3.0 video and audio I/O card supporting 12G-SDI I/O and HDMI 2.0 monitoring/output for workstations or Thunderbolt&trade; 3-connected chassis. KONA 5 supports 4K/UltraHD and HD high frame rate, deep color and HDR workflows, and the card is interoperable with standard creative tools including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro X, and Avid Media Composer. For a full list of features, pricing and availability, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/751">website</a>.</p>

<p>AJA has also announced Desktop Software v15, which includes support for KONA 5 and performance enhancements for our KONA, Io and T-TAP products. The release also includes new AJA Control Room full-screen playback and host system audio monitoring, as well as the ability to use this free software as a stand-alone professional media player, even on systems without installed AJA hardware. Additionally, KONA HDMI customers can now use the system audio output and full screen playback to monitor audio and picture from incoming HDMI sources without the need for a separate output device. Desktop v15 will available soon as a free download in fall of 2018. Find more information <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/aja-control-room">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#598</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:56:11 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Previews IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI Mini-Converters</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today at IBC 2018, AJA announced the IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI SMPTE ST 2110 video and audio receivers, featuring new dual 10 GigE SFP+ cages that provide hitless switching for redundancy protection in critical distribution and monitoring applications. Both Mini-Converters are designed to bridge UltraHD/HD signals over IP to HDMI or HD to 3G-SDI.</p>

<p>Additionally, the previously announced IPR-10G-HDMI has a new reduced price of $1145 US MSRP. For more information, click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ip-converters">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#595</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:54:26 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>HDR Image Analyzer Launched at IBC 2018</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA today announced the availability of its new HDR Image Analyzer, an HDR monitoring and analysis appliance powered by Colorfront-developed software. The device supports the monitoring and analysis of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD HDR and WCG content for broadcast and OTT production, post-production, quality control (QC) and mastering.</p>

<p>HDR Image Analyzer fuses AJA&rsquo;s proven audio and video I/O technology with Colorfront&rsquo;s powerful image analysis software. The sleek 1RU device delivers a comprehensive toolset for monitoring and analyzing HDR standards including Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) and PQ (Perceptual Quantizer) for 4K/UltraHD workflows.</p>

<p>To learn more, <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/742">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#592</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:52:35 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>New v2.6 Software for FS-HDR</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA today announced v2.6 software for the FS-HDR real-time HDR/WCG Converter with Colorfront Engine&trade; video processing. The free update includes new color transformation enhancements that give broadcast, production, post and ProAV professionals more flexibility to achieve the desired consistent, final look when working with a range of 8K/4K/UltraHD/2K/HD SDR and HDR formats.</p>

<p>FS-HDR v2.6 software includes:</p>

<ul>
	<li>New Colorfront Engine HDR output transforms</li>
	<li>Updated and new BBC v1.2 HLG LUTs</li>
	<li>User defined 3D LUT Uploads and Recall</li>
	<li>Ganged Operation of FS-HDR parameters with the FS-HDR Control Link app for 8K workflows</li>
</ul>

<p>The v2.6 firmware update will be available as a free download in October 2018. More details are available <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/754">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#589</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:50:20 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Announces Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.0 Firmware</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>At IBC 2018, AJA unveiled free new v4.0 firmware for the Ki Pro Ultra Plus recorder/player. Packed with new features, the update advances recording customization for more efficient and streamlined workflows.</p>

<p>v4.0 Firmware highlights include:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Multi-channel Independent File Naming: Add an independent additional name to each recorded file</li>
	<li>Moveable Timecode (TC): Assign the TC super out to one of six positions</li>
	<li>Analog Audio Mapping: Quickly and easily map channel pairs upon input as required without re-cabling</li>
	<li>Forced Rollover: Option to push recording to second AJA Pak media slot at any time during capture.</li>
</ul>

<p>Ki Pro Ultra Plus v4.0 will be available fall 2018 as a free download. For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/745">website</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#586</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:48:13 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Introduces HELO v3.0 Firmware</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA today announced new v3.0 firmware for the standalone HELO H.264 streaming and recording device. HELO v3.0 will be coming soon as a free download from AJA&rsquo;s website.</p>

<p>HELO v3.0 feature highlights include:</p>

<ul>
	<li>RTMPE support for Facebook</li>
	<li>Enhanced HTTPS Security</li>
	<li>Chinese, Japanese and Korean language support in HELO&rsquo;s web UI</li>
</ul>

<p>Visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/748">website</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#583</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:46:35 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>HELO v2.1.1 Firmware Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>v2.1.1 firmware update is now available for AJA&rsquo;s standalone HELO H.264 streaming, recording and encoding device. Download the free maintenance update&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/helo#support">here</a>&nbsp;today.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#580</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:45:08 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA OG-4K2HD 4K/UltraHD-SDI to 3G-SDI Down-Converter Ships</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>OG-4K2HD, one of AJA&rsquo;s newest openGear compatible cards, is now shipping. Use it to down-convert professional 3G-SDI 4K/UltraHD signals to HD resolution using AJA&rsquo;s high-quality scaling for cost-effective monitoring and conversion. With live 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs, OG-4K2HD allows users to produce fantastic-looking HD images from 4K sources for on set monitoring or direct-to-air broadcast.</p>

<p>OG-4K2HD supports high frame rate (HFR) 4K/UltraHD inputs at 50p and 60p and converts to HD outputs at 50p and 60p for accurate viewing. It can be configured to extract an HD resolution image from the 4K input for a one-to-one pixel image for 4K focus checks on HD displays.&nbsp;Designed for use in high-density openGear&rsquo;s 2RU frames including AJA&rsquo;s OG-3-FR 2RU frame, new DashBoard support on Windows&reg;, macOS&reg; and Linux&reg; offers remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and provides convenient and industry-standard configuration, monitoring and control options over a PC or local network.</p>

<p>Please click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/rackframes/og-4k2hd">here</a> for more information and pricing.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#577</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:47:42 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases Ki Pro Ultra Firmware v3.1</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA Ki Pro Ultra Firmware v3.1 is now available, which includes several performance enhancements. Download the free update from our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-ultra#support">support page</a>&nbsp;today.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#574</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:26:37 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Shipping: Hi5-12G, Hi5-12G-R and Hi5-12G-TR Mini-Converters</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA is now shipping the new Hi5-12G, Hi5-12G-R and Hi5-12G-TR Mini-Converters, which enable conversion between 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0, and streamline the transmission of high resolution, high frame rate and deep color content over long distances.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hi5-12G converts a 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD 12G-SDI single-link input with eight channels of embedded digital audio to an HDMI 2.0 output with two or eight channels of audio. Hi5-12G-R and Hi5-12G-TR are fiber SFP-equipped models with a receiver or transceiver respectively, delivering a 4K/UltraHD SDI or fiber source signal to an HDMI destination with pass on of the source through SDI or fiber to a secondary destination.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>For more information and pricing, please visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/">website</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#573</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:58:19 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Download Desktop Software v14.2.1 with Avid DNxIP Support</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA Desktop Software v14.2.1 is now available as a free download from AJA&rsquo;s website. Download the update today for Avid DNxIP support as well&nbsp;3G-SDI enhancements for KONA LHi and KONA LHe. Read&nbsp;the release notes for more information and/or download the update&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#571</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:08:46 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA OG-X-FR openGear® Compatible Frame Available for Order</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today AJA announced that it is accepting orders for OG-X-FR, a next-generation openGear&reg; compatible rackframe with a new design, adaptive cooling and redundant power, among other features.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2RU, 20-slot rackframe is compatible with openGear cards from AJA and other manufacturers, and features an integrated LCD display on the front panel that notifies users of the frame name, IP address and relevant alerts. It supports up to two front-loaded, hot-swappable power supplies, each with an independent cooling fan, status LED and front-mounted power switch. Control through DashBoard software provides simple configuration, control and monitoring of AJA&rsquo;s newest DashBoard compatible openGear cards.</p>

<p>For more information, read our <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/736">announcement</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#568</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:33:21 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Now Available: Ki Pro Rack v6.7 Firmware</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA today released Ki Pro Rack v6.7, which&nbsp;enhances&nbsp;compatibility for Apple Final Cut Pro X ProRes exports&nbsp;and&nbsp;offers enhancements&nbsp;to the HTTP socket connectivity protocols. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-rack#support">here</a>&nbsp;to download the free update and read the release notes.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#565</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:57:39 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases OG-UDC 3G-SDI Up, Down, Cross-Converter</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA has released its new OG-UDC, an openGear compatible 10-bit broadcast quality up, down, cross-converter with DashBoard software support. Bridging HD and SD video resolutions, OG-UDC provides 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output and two 3-pin terminal block connectors for analog audio outputs.</p>

<p>Designed for use in high density openGear 2RU frames including AJA&rsquo;s OG-3-FR 2RU frame, OG-UDC includes new DashBoard support on Windows&reg;, macOS&reg; and Linux&reg; for remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture. Industry standard configuration is convenient, and the solution offers monitoring and control options over a PC or local network.</p>

<p>Fore more information and pricing, visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/rackframes/og-udc">website</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#562</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 09:01:57 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Now Shipping: AJA KONA HDMI for HDMI Video Capture</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA has released KONA HDMI, its powerful new HDMI video capture PCIe card that supports a range of workflows from live streaming to events, production, broadcast, post, vlogging, video game capture/streaming and more. Highly flexible, KONA HDMI enables four simultaneous channels of HD capture, with popular streaming and switching applications, including Telestream Wirecast&reg; and vMix. It also uniquely supports single-channel 4K UltraHD capture of up to 60p over HDMI 2.0, via free AJA Control Room software for file compatibility with most NLE and effects packages.</p>

<p>KONA HDMI is compatible with a range of popular third-party solutions for live streaming, switching, projection mapping and VR workflows. Developers can take advantage of the AJA SDK and Video for Linux platform to build multi-channel HDMI ingest systems.</p>

<p>For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/kona-hdmi">KONA HDMI page</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#559</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:56:53 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases KONA 1 3G-SDI Capture/Playback Card</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA is now shipping KONA 1, a robust, cost efficient single-channel 3G-SDI PCIe I/O card. KONA 1 offers serial control and reference/LTC, and features standard application plug-ins as well as AJA SDK support, and is perfect for broadcast, post, ProAV, and OEM developers.</p>

<p>The new card supports 3G-SDI capture, monitoring and/or playback at up to 2K/HD 60p, with software from AJA, Adobe&reg;, Avid&reg;, Apple&reg;, Telestream and others, and enables simultaneous monitoring during capture (pass-through).</p>

<p>Click <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/kona-1">here</a> for a complete overview of features and pricing.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#556</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:56:10 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Ships Io IP with Thunderbolt™ 3</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Io IP is now shipping. Designed for broadcast IP workflows, the portable capture and output device for broadcast IP workflows simplifies the transfer of SMPTE standard HD video over 10 GigE IP networks, with high-quality local monitoring over 3G-SDI and HDMI 2.0, and supports high frame rate, deep color and high dynamic range workflows.</p>

<p>Compatible with Thunderbolt 3-equipped Macs and PCs, Io IP works with production, post, mastering and streaming tools from Apple&reg;, Adobe&reg;, Avid&reg;, Autodesk&reg;, Telestream&reg; and more. Io IP features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy chaining and two SFP+ cages for video and audio routing over 10 GigE IP networks. The rugged device supports SMPTE 2022-6 uncompressed video, audio and VANC data over IP, as well as SMPTE 2022-7 for redundancy protection (with SMPTE ST 2110 support coming soon). For more information and complete feature list, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/io-ip">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#553</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:54:59 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Now Available: Desktop Software v14.2 for KONA, Io and T-TAP</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, AJA released Desktop Software v14.2 for KONA, Io and T-TAP products. The free software update introduces support for the new KONA HDMI and KONA 1, in addition to 10GigE support for 2K/HD video and audio over IP (uncompressed SMPTE 2022-6/7) with the new Thunderbolt&trade; 3-equipped Io IP, a &ldquo;Deep Buffer&rdquo; setting in AJA Control Panel, and a host of new KONA, Io and T-TAP product enhancements.</p>

<p>Download it <a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#550</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:52:22 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>HELO v2.1 Firmware Download Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, AJA released free v2.1 firmware for its standalone HELO H.264 streaming, recording and encoding device. The latest update enables further customization of live streaming and recording workflows with HELO&nbsp;with new HLS support, and includes new features driven by customer feedback.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New feature highlights include closed captioning for streaming from SDI input and HLS streaming for direct interoperability with iPads and other consumer devices. Download it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/helo#support">here</a>&nbsp;today.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#547</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:57:52 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Releases FS4 v1.3</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA FS4 v1.3 firmware is now available as a free download from the AJA website. The update adds PsF support for 4K/UltraHD formats, in addition to a number of feature improvements. To read the release notes or download FS4 v1.3, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/fs4#support">here</a>. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#544</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:02:30 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA FS-HDR v2.5 Update Now Available for Download</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA today announced the availability of new v2.5 firmware for FS-HDR. The free update&nbsp;provides new Colorfront Engine(TM)&nbsp;controls for enhanced HDR image management. A key new feature&nbsp; also enables simultaneous delivery of HDR/SDR 4K/UltraHD on FS-HDR&rsquo;s main SDI outputs as well as 2K/HD/SD with unique SDR/HDR settings on the SDI monitor output. v2.5 also adds new BBC HLG LUTs for specific broadcast installations, and Tangent Element Kb panel support for hardware-based parameter controls. In addition, the release includes HDR Infoframe generation on the HDMI monitor output, providing an easy, cost-efficient solution for local monitoring on HDR-capable displays, and new HDR test patterns.</p>

<p>To download the update, please visit our <a href="https://www.aja.com/products/fs-hdr#support">support page</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#541</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:41:43 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Control Link v1.0 Software for Tangent Kb Panel with FS-HDR</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA today released&nbsp;Control Link v1.0, free new software that allows users to adjust and control FS-HDR Colorfront Engine parameters remotely and in real-time using the Tangent Element Kb twelve knob panel. A standalone app, Control Link can be run on a local PC or Mac, and communicates between the panel&rsquo;s USB interface and an Ethernet LAN, ultimately connecting to the FS-HDR.</p>

<p>Please see the FS-HDR manual for instructions on using Control Link v1.0 with FS-HDR, and note that Tangent&nbsp;Element&nbsp;Kb is not sold through AJA and must be sourced through&nbsp;third-party&nbsp;channels.</p>

<p>Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/fs-hdr#support">support page</a>&nbsp;to download the update.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#538</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:40:33 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Avid DNxHR Support Now Available for Ki Pro Ultra Plus</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div>Available today, v3.0 firmware adds Avid DNxHR codec support to Ki Pro Ultra Plus. Download it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-ultra-plus#support">here</a>&nbsp;for free and start&nbsp;recording above HD rasters&nbsp;with Avid codecs within a native .MXF wrapper.&nbsp;Support for the following Avid DNxHR codecs for UltraHD (23.98,24,25,29.97p) and 4K (23.98,24,25,29.97p) is included in the release:</div>

<div>
<ul>
	<li>DNxHR HQX</li>
	<li>DNxHR SQ</li>
	<li>DNxHR LB</li>
</ul>
</div>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#532</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:40:23 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Announces Hi5-12G and HA5-12G Mini-Converters</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>At InfoComm 2018, AJA unveiled Hi5-12G and HA5-12G &ndash; two new Mini-Converters for conversion between 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0. Available in three model configurations, with or without Fiber SFPs, each new Mini-Converter is designed to streamline the transmission of high resolution, high frame rate and deep color content over long distances. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hi5-12G converts a 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD 12G-SDI single-link input with eight channels of embedded digital audio to an HDMI 2.0 output with two or eight channels of audio. Fiber SFP-equipped Hi5-12G models include the Hi5-12G-R, which extends HDMI 4K signals over long distances from either an SDI or a Fiber connected source, and the Hi5-12G-TR, which delivers a 4K/UltraHD SDI or Fiber source signal to an HDMI destination with pass on of the source through SDI or Fiber to a secondary destination.</p>

<p>HA5-12G allows users to convert an HDMI 2.0 input with up to eight channels of audio from the HDMI source or two-channel analog audio (RCA) to two 12G-SDI single-link outputs with eight or two channels of digital embedded audio. Fiber SFP-equipped HA5-12G models include the HA5-12G-T, which extends HDMI 4K signals over long distances (10 km Single-Mode), and the HA5-12G-2T, offering two 12G-SDI coaxial outputs and two 12G-SDI over Fiber outputs to simultaneously enable HDMI 4K source extension to multiple locations without a distribution amplifier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For complete details, please read the official announcement <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/723">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#526</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:58:06 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Desktop Software v14.0.2 Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA has released Desktop Software v14.0.2. The free update delivers new improvements for AJA KONA, Io and T-TAP products. Check out the release notes and download the update&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/support">here</a>.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#529</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:05:09 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Ships OG-3G-AMA Analog Audio Embedder/Disembedder</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA&rsquo;s new&nbsp;OG-3G-AMA&nbsp;openGear 8-channel analog audio embedder/disembedder is now shipping. The device supports 3G-SDI input and output up to 1080p 60, and automatically detects and configures to the input video standard. It uses 3-pin terminal block connectors that can be set to perform audio input or output functionality. Analog audio levels and audio embedding/disembedding are selectable on a channel pair basis to pass 3G-SDI input audio or embed input analog audio from 3-pin terminal block connectors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Designed for use in high-density openGear&rsquo;s 2RU frames and AJA&rsquo;s OG-3-FR 2RU frame, the OG-3G-AMA includes DashBoard software support on Windows&reg;, macOS&reg; and Linux&reg; for remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and convenient configuration, monitoring and control options over a PC or local network.</p>

<p>For more information, visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/rackframes/og-3g-ama">website</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#522</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 10:04:48 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Mini-Config v2.21.4 Now Available</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA has released Mini-Config v2.21.4, a free update that includes several enhancements for AJA&rsquo;s UDC, HA5-4K, Hi5-4K-Plus and 12GM Mini-Converters. AJA encourages all Mini-Converter users to download the latest release&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/mini-config-software#support">here</a>. For a complete list of improvements, check out the release notes.</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#519</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 13:13:24 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>IPR-10G-HDMI Mini-Converter Ships</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AJA&rsquo;s new IPR-10G-HDMI&nbsp;is&nbsp;now shipping.&nbsp;This new Mini-Converter&nbsp;allows broadcast, production, post and ProAV professionals to output SMPTE ST 2110 video/audio to HDMI monitors.</p>

<p>The IPR-10G-HDMI provides monitoring of&nbsp;HD SMPTE ST 2110 signals via HDMI. It&nbsp;receives SMPTE ST 2110 over 10GigE connectivity, formats the data for output on a full-size HDMI interface, and the associated audio from the video stream is extracted, synchronized, and embedded into the HDMI interface, and also output on an analog RCA interface.</p>

<p>For a complete list of features and pricing, click&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/RtCWC4xYR9soWYrIWJvna">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#516</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 11:26:42 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Avid DNxHR Support Now Available for Ki Pro Ultra</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<div>
<p>Available today, v3.0 firmware for Ki Pro Ultra adds Avid DNxHR codec support to AJA&rsquo;s file-based 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD recording and playback device. Download it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-ultra#support">here</a>&nbsp;for free and start&nbsp;recording above HD rasters&nbsp;with Avid codecs within a native .MXF wrapper.</p>
</div>

<div>
<p>Support for the following Avid DNxHR codecs for UltraHD (23.98,24,25,29.97p) and 4K (23.98,24,25,29.97p) is included in the release:</p>
</div>

<div>
<ul>
	<li>DNxHR HQX</li>
	<li>DNxHR SQ</li>
	<li>DNxHR LB</li>
</ul>

<p>v3.0 firmware for Ki Pro Ultra Plus will be available for download early June 2018.</p>
</div>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#513</link>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:11:05 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Announces KONA HDMI</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, AJA unveiled KONA HDMI, a powerful HDMI video capture solution that supports a range of workflows, including live streaming, events, production, broadcast, editorial, VFX, vlogging, video game capture/streaming and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>KONA HDMI is highly flexible, designed for four simultaneous channels of HD capture, with popular streaming and switching applications, including Telestream Wirecast&reg; and vMix. KONA HDMI also uniquely offers capture of one channel of UltraHD up to 60p over HDMI 2.0, via AJA Control Room software for file compatibility with most NLE and effects packages. It is also compatible other popular third-party solutions for live streaming, projection mapping and VR workflows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Developers can take advantage of the platform to build multi-channel HDMI ingest systems.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>For more information, read our <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/708">press release</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#510</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:14:09 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>AJA Unveils KONA 1</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>At NAB 2018, AJA introduced KONA 1, a robust, cost efficient single-channel 3G-SDI 2K/HD 60p I/O PCIe card. KONA 1 offers serial control and reference/LTC, and features standard application plug-ins as well as AJA SDK support, and is perfect for broadcast, post, ProAV, and OEM developers.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new card supports 3G-SDI capture, monitoring and/or playback with software from AJA, Adobe&reg;, Avid&reg;, Apple&reg;, Telestream and others, and enables simultaneous monitoring during capture (pass-through).&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Click <a href="https://www.aja.com/news/top-stories/708">here</a> for a complete overview of features and pricing.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
            <link>https://staging.aja.com/news/updates#507</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 08:12:55 -0700</pubDate>
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