Io HD

Io HD Support

Io HD Software

Io HD Driver Version 9.0.3

(Release Date 6/30/2011, zip archive)

This release resolves a problem that could occur with OS X 10.6.8, in addition to other improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details.

Io HD Driver Version 8.1.2

(Release Date 3/7/2011, zip archive)

This release fixes a problem where the video output choices for 25/29.97/30 psf were incorrectly displayed. For more details, please read the release notes before installing software on your Io HD system.

Io HD Driver Version 8.0

(Release Date 6/17/2010, zip archive)

This release provides better RT performance, improved sleep, and other improvements. For more details, please read the release notes before installing software on your Io HD system.


Io HD Driver Version 7.5.1, 16MB zip archive

(Release Date 3/22/2010, zip archive)

This release fixes a problem that caused the external reference setting to revert to freerun in some situations, and adds other improvements. For more details, please read the release notes before installing software on your Io HD system.



Io HD Driver Version 7.5 (16MB zip archive)

(Release Date 2/9/2010, zip archive)

This release adds time lapse support, support for IMX30/IMX40 codecs, the use of multiple AJA products on a system, and AJA TV now supports background playback, plus other features and improvements. For more details, please read the release notes before installing software on your Io HD system.

This software should not be used with any other AJA product (KONA, Io, Io LA, Io LD).


Io HD Driver Version 7.1 (16MB zip archive)

(Release Date 10/22/2009, zip archive)

This release adds Support for Apple OSX Snow Leopard and support for Final Cut Pro version 7.0.1. This 7.1 Io HD driver will work with Final Cut Pro 7.0.1 and Final Cut Pro 6; however, it will not work with Final Cut Pro 7.0 (use Software Update to upgrade to 7.0.1 if you're currently running 7.0). For more details, please read the release notes before installing software on your Io HD system. This software should not be used with any other AJA product (KONA, Io, Io LA, Io LD).


Io HD Driver Version 6.0.3 (16MB zip archive)

(Release Date 3/9/2009, zip archive)

This release adds a new "Line 21 blanking switch" to the control panel Format tab, and a new easier-to-use Io HD software and easy setup installer (easy setups are now grouped and you can decide at installation exactly which ones you want installed). The archive includes software, release notes, user manual, and utilities. Please read documentation before installing software on your Io HD system. This software should not be used with any other AJA product (KONA, Io, Io LA, Io LD).


Io HD Driver Version 6.0.2 (16MB TAR archive)

(Release Date 12/11/2008, TAR archive)

This release adds 1080 VFR Support, plus many other general improvements and fixes (read the included release notes for details). This new 1080 VFR feature is particularly useful for extracting 23.98 fps from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal such as the one provided by the Canon XH G1S. The archive includes software, release notes, user manual, and utilities. Please read documentation before installing software on your Io HD system. This software should not be used with any other AJA product (KONA, Io, Io LA, Io LD).


Utilities

AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 5—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs

(Released 6/20/2011)

This release is recommended for use with Final Cut Pro X and is also backward compatible with Final Cut Pro 7. New features for this release include batch capture and more advanced clip naming. This .zip archive includes the software application and user manual.

AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 4.1.1—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs

The application allows users to capture, playback and record video/audio to any deck that can be interfaced. The software provides RS-422 deck control via a user-supplied cable connecting the KONA or Io and VTR. New features for this release include "Grab"scripting command, closed captioning support, and other features and improvements. This .zip archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.

AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 4—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs

The application allows users to capture, playback and record video/audio to any deck that can be interfaced with AJA’s KONA 3, KONA 2, LS/LSe, LH/LHe, and Io capture/playback products. The software provides RS-422 deck control via a user-supplied cable connecting the KONA or Io and VTR. New features for this release include Multi-channel discrete audio output via new Audio Routing feature, batch capture feature, and added support for the playback of 23.98fps movie files at 29.97fps or 59.94fps. This .tar archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.


AJA Data Rate Calculator Application Version 6.0.1

This OS X software application calculates data rates and storage requirements for a given video size, format, and frame rate. It's great for both KONA and Io users as a resource for configuring systems and determining storage requirements.

 

System Recommendations

Minimum Io HD System Requirements Hardware:

  • MacPro 2.66GHz "4 core" (MA356LL/A) or 2.0GHz or 3.0GHz "build-to-order", 2GB or more system RAM
  • MacPro 2.66Ghz "8 core" (MA356LL/A) or 2.0GHz or 3.0GHz "build-to-order", 2GB or more system RAM
  • MacBook Pro (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo minimum), 2GB or more of system RAM, ExpressCard/34 FireWire 800 card or ExpressCard/34 Sata Controller
  • Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5GHz (M9592LL/A), 2GB or more system RAM

Notes: unlisted Macintosh G5 configurations may not provide the full functionality or features that the Io HD in combination with the listed configurations (in this table) can provide.

Not all CPUs provide sufficient processing for native DVCProHD playback. If dropped frames occur when attempting playback of DVCProHD material when using a particular CPU, users can place the DVCProHD material on a timeline with the Apple ProRes 422 sequence settings. Additionally, if Dynamic RT reports dropped frames during playback of DVCProHD material from the Apple ProRes 422 timeline, rendering the sequence may also be required for realtime playback.

Intel XServe Quad 2.0Ghz (MA409LL/A), 2GB or more of system RAM

Io HD Software requirements:

  • Mac OS X v10.4.9
  • QuickTime 7.1.6 or later
  • Final Cut Studio 2