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1. lo XT and lo Express Power to Go VIDEO SYSTEMS OO 2 Because it matters AJA s lo family of devices bring desktop I O power to a portable size and shape Move between desktop and mobile Mac and Windows with a single device that has all the power and functionality your work requires www aja com lo XT and lo Express Power to Go lo XT and lo Express deliver powerful workflows in the most compact form bringing flexible I O and high performance to any compatible workstation or laptop The needs of video professionals are becoming more and more mobile With more editorial and graphics being done on set and the ability to run full featured software on laptop computers the need for a compact video and audio I O solution has rapidly increased AJA lo XT and lo Express answer that call by providing desktop level functionality in a portable form factor that s powerful enough to deliver in the edit suite and sturdy enough to handle life in the field Housed in a rugged chassis lo XT and lo Express are small and light enough to carry in a backpack along with a laptop giving editors a fully functional editing system to carry with them at all times without having to transport large racks of additional gear For times when you need a rackmounted solution both units are a standard 1RU high and only half the width of a standard 19 rack space This allows two lo units to be mounted i2. lo Express is the perfect Mac or PC interface for anyone who needs a quality portable monitoring and mastering solution when working with Final Cut Pro X Avid Media Composer Symphony Newscutter Adobe Creative Suite and more Featuring full 10 bit broadcast quality HD to SD hardware down conversion and automatic HD SD 12 bit component analog output lo Express offers conversion flexibility all the time during ingest or playback If you work with a wide variety of formats frame rates and video audio sources lo Express provides the connectivity you need With its small footprint it offers big features like 10 or 8 bit uncompressed video HDMI I O HD SD SDI I O with 8 channels of embedded audio analog component video SD HD or composite output 2 channel unbalanced audio output and broadcast quality hardware based down conversion for flexible post production The HDMI I O is v1 3a at 30 bits per pixel providing ideal support for the very latest 10 bit monitors lo Express integrates with other equipment and software easily regardless of platform The same lo Express unit can be used with PC or Mac desktop or laptop giving users the flexibilty to choose how they want to work in each scenario A rear panel PCle connector enables use with laptops via an ExpressCard or with a Mac Pro or Windows workstation via a PCle card Regardless of your software of choice from Apple Final Cut Pro X Avid Media Composer Newscutter or Symp
3. 2k from camera deck or telecine Thunderbolt enabled Storage Thunderbolt enabled Mac 9 THUNDERBOLT si in al O Master to VTR or File based Recorder Le Professional d i Broadcast Output Monitor 2K HD SD Client Monitor High quality Audio Monitoring Connect your digital sources via SD HD SDI or HDMI for capture and editing via a wide variety of formats Master to any Digital or Analog device through high quality professional SDI HDMI or Component outputs www aja com 8 lo Family OLI Tech Specs Video Formats 525i 29 97 525i23 98 625i 25 720p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 1080i 25 29 97 30 1080PsF 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 2Kx1080p 23 98 24 25 2Kx1080PsF 23 98 24 25 These formats are dependent on specific software functionality and are not normal over the wire formats Video Input 3G SD HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 424 10 bits Single Link 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 1 x BNC Dual Link HD 4 4 4 2 x BNC HDMI v1 3 1D LUT Support Mac and PC Video Output Digital 3G SD HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 424 Single Link 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 1 x BNC Dual Link HD 4 4 4 2 x BNC HDMI v1 4 30 36 bits pixel RGB or YUV 2 25Gbps E dG For the most recent product specifications visit www aja com io xt techspecs www aja com Video Outpu
4. ASP s workflow setup includes 3 Mac Minis and 2 lo XTs One lo XT passes video from the first Mac Mini running just live ToolsOnAir s live production management tool to the second Mac Mini equipped with a recording device Then a second lo XT takes data from that Mac Mini to a third where ASP uses Apple Final Cut and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit work in very challenging environments so to have stability in my workflow is key said Jay I m not in a studio I m out hanging from scaffolding 2 miles over the ocean but my mobile units still need to deliver the highest quality content These surfing competitions are a major production along the lines of an NFL game very high end edits multiple camera shoots HD coverage and need reliable tools AJA s lo XT is absolutely a key component to having a successful workflow ASP s most recent surfing project was broadcasting Nike s NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Association Championships in Huntington Beach CA With the new workflow we were able to successfully produce multiple webcasts for the event with absolutely no issues said Jay The incredible throughput of Thunderbolt paired with these reliable tools is really the only way this could all be possible 7 lo Family AOL oT Workflow Thunderbolt enabled workflow lo XT has two Thunderbolt Ports allowing for more powerful workflows 3G HD SD SDI HDMI Dual Link even
5. 16 9 screen this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Down Conversion Hardware 10 bit Anamorphic full screen Letterbox image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop image is cropped to fit new screen size Cross Conversion Hardware 10 bit 1080i to 720p 720p to 1080i 720p to 1080PsF Physical Power 10 20V 18 22W Interface Thunderbolt x 2 SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Letterbox This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image H Crop Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image transforms anamorphic SD to full frame SD Pillarbox Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center V Crop Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image Reference Input or LTC Input 1 x BNC assignable to Reference video or LTC input Reference Analog Color Black 1V or Composite Sync 2 or 4V Non terminating Machine Control RS 422 Sony 9 pin protocol 9 pin D connector pinout is as follows gt fe wo 5 wo conection 9 lo Family _ 2 Far len Only 995 US MSRP Find a Reseller lo Express delivers compact powerful I O for Mac or Windows laptop or desktop www aja com rine Cross Platform Monitoring and Mastering Bring the power of desktop I O anywhere you go with lo Express
6. ary Please contact a local AJA Reseller for pricing details 4 lo Family AOL os Professional connectivity lo XT can handle whatever equipment you are working with With a full compliment of 3G HD SD SDI and HDMI I O HD SD analog video output reference and LTC inputs and digital and analog audio lo XT opens up new possibilities for what can be considered a professional editing system No longer confined to deskside tower systems the combination of lo XT and any Thunderbolt enabled computer has all the capability and connectivity of a larger system but in a more portable size www aja com Compact professional editing without compromise The latest generation computers feature powerful Thunderbolt interfaces offering a mind blowing 10Gbps available bandwidth Taking advantage of this new interface lo XT is the ideal portable companion for lightning fast video capture and playback for all post production and on set applications Compact portable and powerful lo XT is loaded with high end features including 3G Dual Link HD SD SDI Component Analog and HDMI connectivity to bring true desktop level power to any Thunderbolt enabled system with full uncompressed HD and SD 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 capable video and audio connectivity Thunderbolt daisy chaining lo XT connects to your computer with a single Thunderbolt cable and provides a second Thunderbolt connector for daisy chaining other devices s
7. hony to Adobe Creative Suite lo Express is the ideal cross platform solution for uncompressed capture and file based support Pricing is for US only International pricing will vary Please contact a local AJA Reseller for pricing details 10 lo Family aO L dil EET Powerful connectivity lo Express provides a wide variety of formats frame rates and video audio sources for the connectivity you need For digital video lo Express features HDMI 1 3a I O plus 3G HD SD SDI I O In addition there are connections for Genlock or LTC input and a loop through output and component SD HD analog video output The high quality deep color HDMI input and output provides complete color representation when you need it while allowing you to interface with HDMI camcorders and HD monitors lo Express also offers support for both 8 channel HDMI and SDI embedded digital audio or 2 channels of unbalanced analog audio via two RCA connectors For multi channel audio mastering the 8 channel SDI embedded 24 bit 48kHz audio provides pristine quality Software compatibility lo Express gives creative professionals the freedom to work with the software of their choice Just some of the supported applications include Mac OSX Apple Final Cut Pro X Avid Media Composer Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop and more Windows 7 Adobe Premiere Pro Avid Media Composer Adobe After Effects CineForm New 3D Adobe Photoshop C
8. ideo Cutpul HDMI In 4 pin XLR vIGIC UES For Power S use Battery Power or supplied AC Adapter Analog Audio SD or HD Component Output HDMI v1 3a HD SD SDI LTC Reference PCle Tether Cable Output with Composite Output on Output Output Output Output Y Connector Gif aula For the most recent product specifications visit www aja com io express techspecs www aja com 12 lo Family a02 dil EET Workflow Cross platform laptop or desktop workflow HD SD SDI HDMI or Component Video Master to VTR or File based Recorder oleo Professional Broadcast Output Monitor High quality Audio Monitoring Mac or PC Laptop with an Connect to Laptop or Desktop ExpressCard slot via PCle Tether Cable and PC Adapter l a Mac or PC Desktop with PCle slot HD SD Client Monitor Connect your digital sources via SD HD SDI or HDMI for capture and editing via a wide variety of formats Master to any Digital or Analog device through high quality professional SDI HDMI or Component outputs www aja com 13 lo Family aO L dil EET Tech Specs Video Formats 525i 29 97 625i 25 720p 50 59 94 60 1080i 25 29 97 30 1080PsF 23 98 24 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 Video Input SD HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 424 8 or 10 bit Single Link 4 2 2 1 x BNC HDMI v1 3 30 bits pixel RGB or YUV 2 25 Gbps SD HD 1080p 50 60 Video Output D
9. igital SD HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 424 8 or 10 bit Single Link 4 2 2 1 x BNC HDMI v1 3 30 bits pixel RGB or YUV 2 25 Gbps SD HD 1080p 50 60 Gif aul For the most recent product specifications visit www aja com io express techspecs www aja com Video Output Analog Composite S Video Y C 1 x BNC 2x BNC adapter NTSC NTSCJ PAL Component 3 x BNC HD YPbPr RGB SD YPbPr RGB Component mode SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 525 RGB 12 bit D A 8x oversampling 2 dB to 5 0 MHz Y Frequency Response 2 dB to 1 MHz C Frequency Response 5 2T pulse response lt 1 Diff Phase lt 1 Diff Gain lt 1 ns Y C delay inequity Audio Input Digital 8 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous 8 channel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous Audio Output Digital 8 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous 8 channel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous Audio Output Analog 2 channel 24 bit unbalanced audio via RCA jack Reference Input or LTC Input 1 x BNC assignable to Reference video or LTC input Reference Analog Color Black 1V or Composite Sync 2 or 4V Non terminating Machine Control RS 422 Sony 9 pin protocol 9 pin D connector pinout is as follows vwe e fao e o fw Physical Power 12 18V 11 13W Interface PCI Express x1 Interface ExpressCard 34 14 l
10. ineForm Neo HD Sony Vegas Eyeon Fusion 64 bit Autodesk Combustion via AJA plug in AN AN fe Switchable reference and LTC input output Many situations require the editing system to be locked in sync with other devices lo Express can accept a reference signal which ensures it is locked to any necessary devices for the best quality capture and output This reference signal can then be passed on to other devices Users can select whether timecode is read off embedded signals or from an external input so that the proper timecode is always associated with any captured clips Cross platform flexibility However you choose to work PC or Mac laptop or desktop lo Express can integrate seamlessly with your workflow The same lo Express unit can be used with PC or Mac desktop or laptop giving users the flexibilty to choose how they want to work in each scenario A rear panel PCle connector enables use with laptops via an ExpressCard or with a Mac Pro or Windows workstation via a PCle card With the ability to rack mount two lo Express units in a single 1RU space you can have a secure setup while still having the mobility to change locations quickly www aja com 11 lo Family aO L dil EET Connections Headphone Headphone Power ON OFF volume output HDMI HD SD SDI LTC Reference RS 422 Input Input Input Buco Monitor A LEX T ENPRES gt 7 n b e zaie Industry Standard Camporent V
11. n a single rack space using the available rackmount kit With support for major editing and graphics software the lo family can give you the mobility you need without compromising functionality or reliability lo XT is a Thunderbolt enabled I O device that takes full advantage of the blazing fast Thunderbolt connection to offer high quality capture and playback Compatible with PC or Mac lo Express can be connected via PCle card or ExpressCard interfaces offering the flexibility to work on any platform in the software of your choice Built to the exacting standards of all AJA hardware lo XT and lo Express are backed by our world class support network 3 year international warranty and advanced exchange service 2 lo Family 10 Software Compatibility lo XT lo Express Apple FCP X Mac Mac Apple Motion Mac Adobe Premiere Pro Mac Mac PC Adobe After Effects Mac Mac PC Adobe Photoshop Mac Mac PC Avid Media Composer Mac PC Mac PC Avid Symphony Mac PC Mac PC Avid NewsCutter Mac PC Mac PC MacCaption Caption Maker Mac PC Mac PC Autodesk Smoke On Mac Mac Drastic Media NXS PC Sony Vegas 7 PC Softron Mac Mac Gallery Mac Mac Building4Media Mac Mac PC Bug tv Mac Mac ToolsOnAir Mac Mac Telestream Wirecast Mac Mac PC For more information on the latest Software Compatibilty please visit http www aja com en products io www aja com 3 lo Family Only 1 495 US MSRP Find a Reseller Turn any Thunderb
12. nce or Industry Standard LTC Input 4 pin XLR i For Power F cE a use Battery Power l aes Sara i os uf S HOMI Gut Ott or supplied AC l a Adapter LTC Output Thunderbolt Ports 2 SD or HD Component Output HDMI Output 2 3G HD SD SDI Outputs position lo XT anywhere in the Tunderbolt chain with Composite Output on or 1 Dual Link Output for maximum flexibility Y Connector Ge dG For the most recent product specifications visit www aja com io xt techspecs www aja com 6 lo Family AJA lo XT Fuels Live Broadcast and Post for Action Sports Productions View Online gt www aja com Action Sports Productions ASP has specialized in live broadcast and post production services for action sports music and entertainment for over twelve years Based in Orange County CA ASP delivers live HD webcasts for the world s biggest events in surfing skateboarding motocross and much more After experiencing repeated failures and frustrations with his old workflow ASP founder Jay Johnson began looking for an effective Mac based broadcast solution Jay found ToolsOnAir a workflow provider offering efficient and low cost Mac based broadcast production suites including tools for video audio graphics automation and asset management ToolsOnAir features AJA s lo XT in its workflow packages to take advantage of Apple s powerful Thunderbolt technology swiftly passing video between Macs and external devices
13. o Family Incredible 3 year warranty AJA Video warrants that lo products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase About AJA Video Systems Inc Since 1993 AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface and conversion solutions bringing high quality cost effective digital video products to the professional broadcast and post production markets AJA offers the lo and KONA desktop video products Ki Pro family of recorders miniature standalone converters and a complete line of rack mount interface and conversion cards and frames With a headquarters and design center located in Grass Valley California AJA Video offers its products through an extensive sales channel of dealers and systems integrators around the world For further information please see our website at www aja com Because it matters AJA Video Systems Inc Grass Valley California www aja com sales aja com support aja com VIDEO SYSTEMS
14. olt enabled system into a professional editing station for uncompressed HD and SD 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 workflows www aja com Harness the Power of Thunderbolt Get desktop level performance and laptop level portability without compromise The newest generation of computers feature powerful Thunderbolt lo XT connects with a single Thunderbolt cable and provides a second interfaces offering a mind blowing 10Gbps available bandwidth Thunderbolt connector for daisy chaining other Thunderbolt devices Taking advantage of this new interface lo XT is the ideal portable such as storage making it ideal for use on set or in the edit suite companion for lightning fast video capture and playback for professional post production and on set applications Designed for today s workflows lo XT provides complete compatibility with the most popular NLE programs the newest codecs video formats Compact portable and powerful lo XT is loaded with high end stereoscopic 3D workflows and more lo XT also includes AJA s industry features including 3G Dual Link HD SD SDI Component Analog best OS X drivers and application plug ins for integrated workflows with and HDMI connectivity to bring true desktop level power to any software from Apple Avid Adobe Autodesk and many more Thunderbolt enabled system with full uncompressed HD and SD 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 capable video and audio connectivity Pricing is for US only International pricing will v
15. t Analog Composite S Video Y C 1 x BNC 2x BNC adapter NTSC NTSCJ PAL Component 3 x BNC HD YPbPr RGB SD YPbPr RGB component mode SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 5254 RGB 12 bit D A 8x oversampling 2 dB to 5 0 MHz Y Frequency Response 2 dB to 1 MHz C Frequency Response 5 2T pulse response lt 1 Diff Phase lt 1 Diff Gain lt 1 ns Y C delay inequity Audio Input Digital 16 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous 8 channel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous Audio Output Digital 16 channel 24 bit SDI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous 8 channel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48kHz sample rate Synchronous Audio Output Analog 8 channel 24 bit D A analog audio 48kHz sample rate balanced via 8 x XLR on DB 25 breakout cable 24 dBu Full Scale Digital 0 dBFS 0 2 dB 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response Downstream Keyer Supports graphics with alpha channel over video matte or framebuffer or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte Up Conversion Hardware 10 bit Anamorphic full screen Pillar box 4 3 results in a 4 3 image in center of screen with black sidebars Zoom 14 9 results in a 4 3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14 9 image with black side bars Zoom Letterbox results in image zoomed to fill full screen Zoom Wide results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a
16. uch as storage or displays making it perfect for use on set or in the edit suite Disconnecting a device in the middle of a Thunderbolt chain will disconnect all devices that come after it On some jobs the drive array may be moved frequently so it would be best to have that at the end of the chain while other times it may be a monitor that is being removed periodically lo XT s dual Thunderbolt ports ensure that no matter what configuration you need the system can continue to operate without interruption High Quality Hardware Processing lo XT utilizes AJA s high quality up down cross conversion hardware the same found in our flagship FS2 converter Conversion can be done either on capture or on output On capture this allows you to take mismatched source media and bring it all to a common resolution so individual shots don t have to be scaled in the edit Likewise lo XT can perform conversions during output to adapt to different monitoring or layoff configurations without having to change the native editorial timeline Uniquely the lo XT can cross convert 720p 23 98 to 1080PsF 23 98 which is particularly valuable in today s multi format HD post environment 5 lo Family AOL oT Connections Level Meters 8 CH Headphone Headphone Power ON OFF volume output RS 422 Balanced Analog Audio Output 8 Channels HDMI Input 2 3G HD SD SDI Outputs via DB 25 Cable Snake or 1 Dual Link Input Refere
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