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Io Driver Version 3.1 for Io/IoLA/IoLD (13MB ZIP archive)

(Release Date 2/1/2010)

This release updates Io, IoLA, and IoLD software to work with Snow Leopard and the newer version of Final Cut Pro that run on Snow Leopard. This release is also Leopard compatible. Release notes are included with the download.


Io Driver Version 3 for Io/IoLA/IoLD (13MB ZIP archive)

(Release Date 4/4/2006)

This release updates Io software to a "Universal Binary"—Apple's designation for a release that works with either PowerPC platform or the newer Intel platforms. Simply install the release as usual. The software will automatically run at peak performance for your Mac's architecture, whether PowerPC or Intel. This v3.0 Io/IoLA/IoLD Driver Software is Leopard compatible—but not Snow Leopard compatible. When using this software with Leopard, please ensure that you also use the v1.2 Io Control Panel application, since the v1.1 Control Panel was not Leopard compatible.



Go to Io Software Archive Page for older versions


Io / Io LA / Io LD Control Panel and Firmware Software (packaged together)


Io Control Panel V1.2 with related Firmware

Please read the PDF document included in this .zip archive before using the software. It contains operating instructions and important information about the release. This version is a Universal Binary that works with both Intel and non-Intel Macs. New Firmware is required to use this version of Io Control Panel software (it is also included in the archive). This download works for Io/IoLA/IoLD models (not Io HD).


Utilities


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.


AJA Io/IoLA/IoLD Uninstaller Application

This OS X software application removes all AJA Io drivers, software components, utilities, applications and configuration information.

 

System Recommendations

Minimum Io and Io LA / LD System Requirements:

  • Power Mac G4, dual 800 MHz (or single 933 MHz G4); use a minimum dual 1GHz for RT.
  • For portable operation, a 17" Powerbook with dual port FireWire 800 PCMCIA card (see Frequently Asked Questions for additional information on this PowerBook configuration).
  • Follow the RAM requirements specified for your Final Cut Pro system configuration in the Final Cut documentation. At least 2GB RAM is recommended.
  • For storage, use 4 ATA/IDE or 4 SCSI hard drives configured as a RAID. Use OS X version 10.2.5 or newer.

Io, Io LA, Io LD Recommended System:

Power Mac dual G5 with Apple Xserve RAID for storage. OS X Panther or later is recommended.