AJA introduces BRIDGE LIVE IP, a 1RU IP video gateway that lets professionals seamlessly move compressed IP media into and out of uncompressed SMPTE ST 2110 networks. Built for broadcast, live production, and streaming environments, the solution provides flexible encoding, decoding, and transcoding capabilities, which will be on display at the NAB Show 2026.

BRIDGE LIVE IP supports up to four channels of UltraHDp60 or eight channels of 1080p60 HD, enabling high-density multi-channel workflows across production and distribution environments. Developed in collaboration with Comprimato, the device delivers the core media transport, synchronous multi-channel contribution, REMI, and multi-bitrate streaming capabilities of AJA’s BRIDGE LIVE SDI models but is purpose-built for 10/25 GigE ST 2110 workflows. 

With codecs including H.262, H.264, and H.265 and formats such as MPEG-TS, HLS, RTMP, RTMPS, and SRT supported, BRIDGE LIVE IP ensures users can integrate the most popular streaming video formats into an ST 2110 environment, as well as encode and package signals for distribution to viewing platforms in a myriad of streaming formats. 

Optional licensing adds support for NDI, JPEG XS, and JPEG 2000, further expanding interoperability for hybrid IP workflows. Organizations can also leverage the technology to securely backhaul multi-channel video over the public internet, providing a cost-efficient alternative to satellite services, dedicated lines, or fiber networks.

BRIDGE LIVE IP feature highlights include: 

• Pure IP transcode capability enables bi-directional ST 2110 I/O to/from NDI, H.262, H.264, H.265, JPEG XS TR07, JPEG 2000 TR01, MPEG-TS, HLS, RMTP, RTMPS, and SRT.  

• Support for four channels of UltraHDp60 or eight channels of HD 1080p60 provides the processing capabilities required to support necessary format and channel counts.  

• Bi-directional NDI-SMPTE ST 2110 conversion, accessible through an optional NDI license, allows users to receive NDI and decode it to ST 2110 or encode incoming ST 2110 sources as NDI. They can also integrate remote NDI and non-NDI equipment via RTP/UDP/SRT and tap into the ST 2110 network for a conduit between CDNs and other delivery mechanisms. 

• HLS input and output give users the ability to deliver to a CDN or for consumption on popular devices and software, such as iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS.    

BRIDGE LIVE IP is available now through AJA’s worldwide reseller network for $17,999 US MSRP. Optional NDI functionality can be activated through a perpetual license for $499 US MSRP, while optional JPEG 2000 and JPEG XS licenses start at $1,555 US MSRP. The solution will be on display at NAB Show 2026 in booth N1927 from April 19-22. Read the full announcement.

AJA has an exciting new firmware update in store for its IP25-R SMPTE ST 2110 to 12G-SDI/HDMI Converter, which the company will preview at NAB Show 2026. In addition to the device’s existing Rx (receive) capabilities, the IP25-R v2.0 release introduces a new Tx (transmit) mode that enables 12G-SDI input to SMPTE ST 2110 with HDMI output, greatly expanding IP25-R's capabilities. 

Version 2.0 will be available soon as a free update for all IP25-R units.

Key IP25-R v2.0 firmware highlights include: 

• A new Tx mode for SDI input to ST 2110 unlocks the ability to convert 12G-SDI with HDMI 2.0 outputs for integration into IP networks 

• An updated Rx mode expands channel support to six channels 

  • ST 2110-20 up to six Rx with ST 2022-7 redundancy  

  • ST 2110-30 up to 24 Rx, with multi-audio stream per video, providing options between 1x16, 2x8, and 4x4 with ST 2022-7 redundancy 

  • ST 2110-40 ANC data up to six Rx with ST 2022-7 redundancy 

• An integrated test signal generator for ST 2110 network setup and troubleshooting simplifies setup and operation, providing up to four unique test signals with tone in the ST 2110 network 

• Free update for all IP25-R owners 

The IP25-R v2.0 firmware update will be available soon from the AJA support page as a free download for all IP25-R users. Preview IP25-R running v2.0 firmware at NAB Show 2026, April 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center at AJA’s booth, N1927. Read the full announcement.

AJA announces OG-GEN10, an openGear-compatible HD/SD/AES-11 sync generator for maintaining timing alignment across production environments. Packaging AJA’s popular GEN10 Mini-Converter capabilities into an openGear form factor with expanded output capacity, the new solution ensures precise audio and video sync across multi-device workflows. 

OG-GEN10, which will be on display at NAB Show 2026, features nine HD/SD reference outputs and one AES-11 output, enabling professionals to lock more equipment to a master clock for reliable sync in mission-critical settings. It offers redundant power through the openGear frame and remote control through Ross DashBoard software. Via its two independent banks of outputs, users can simultaneously perform HD tri-level and SD sync gen, with the ability to switch between HD formats and SD color black or color bars.

OG-GEN10 feature highlights include: 

• 9x HD/SD reference outputs 

• AES-11 digital audio reference output that is switchable between silence and tone 

• The ability to assign reference to two banks for simultaneous HD tri-level sync generation and SD color black or color bar sync generation from one solution 

• Ease of reference integration into the openGear ecosystem and beyond 

• Intuitive control of sync output options via DashBoard software 

• Five-year warranty and access to AJA’s world-class support 

AJA OG-GEN10 is available now through AJA’s global reseller network for $795 US MSRP. Learn more from the latest announcement, and see the technology in action at NAB Show 2026, booth N1927, April 19-22.

AJA announced Desktop Software v18 for AJA KONA, Io, T-TAP Pro, and Corvid 44 and 88 video and audio capture and playback solutions. Coming soon as a free download, the update includes new feature improvements and fixes for customers running Mac, Windows, and Linux (Ubuntu and Rocky).

Across operating systems, Desktop Software v18 unlocks 10-bit RGBA support for AJA Corvid 44 and Corvid 88 cards for developers, enabling more seamless downstream keying in live production for graphics overlays and video switching. It also expands the available bandwidth for AJA KONA X and KONA XM users, allowing simultaneous capture and playout of two channels of up to 1080p60 streams.  

With the update, AJA Desktop I/O customers on Mac gain support for the Avid OpenIO SDK integration, and macOS Driver Extension (DEXT), compliant drivers and software applications for systems based on Apple silicon. 

The unified software, driver, and firmware package includes AJA Control Panel v18 for setup and control; AJA Control Room v18 for high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output; System Test v18 for testing storage; and AJA Multi-Channel Config v18 for setting up video I/O for use with Telestream Wirecast.

The full download specs and guidance will be available on the AJA support page soon.

IP video is transforming how content moves through modern production – delivering the flexibility, scalability, and reach today’s workflows demand. From remote production and cloud-connected pipelines to classrooms, corporate AV, and large broadcast facilities, IP video is redefining how teams create, manage, and deliver media. 

AJA’s latest solutions page offers an overview of how video over IP works, from core concepts to real-world deployment. Learn how IP systems compare, where standards like NDI, Dante AV, and SMPTE ST 2110 fit, and how hybrid workflows bring SDI, HDMI, and IP together seamlessly. 

The page also explores the operational realities of transitioning to IP, including timing, synchronization, security, and system visibility, plus practical migration strategies that help facilities evolve from SDI to hybrid to fully IP-based environments at their own pace. 

Explore the page for more insight into IP video fundamentals, hybrid workflows, and how AJA supports modern production environments. 

We've released a new update for AJA Mini-Converters, delivering new feature enhancements. Upgrade to Mini-Config v2.27.1 today to access the updates.  

12G-AM and 12G-AMA users gain expanded flexibility and control for audio monitoring workflows, while fixes and stability improvements across the AJA Mini-Converter line help to ensure reliable performance in diverse production environments. 

April brings a new round of webinar and event opportunities to connect with AJA online and in-person around the world. First, join the AJA team at MIR 2026 in Italy April 12-14 in the Videocine 2000 space. Then,hear from AJA’s EMEA Technical Director Andy Bellamy during the AVIXA Broadcast AV Power Hour on April 14 at 2pm BST.  

The following week, we’re headed to Las Vegas for NAB Show 2026, where you can meet with AJA product experts and demo new tech at AJA’s booth #N1927, April 18-22. Visit our events page for full the full lineup and find out where else you can sync with the AJA team in April and beyond.  

Join Reuben Cohn from AJA Technical Support as he demonstrates how to convert SDI video into a low-latency IP stream using BRIDGE LIVE in this step-by-step video tutorial. He walks viewers through creating a new pipeline, auto-detecting the SDI input, and using “Set as Input” to automatically populate frame size, frame rate, and field order.  

Also learn how to add and configure an SRT destination (including IP/port, Caller vs. Listener mode, encryption, and latency settings), configure AAC audio with remix/downmix options, map metadata into the output, and verify successful stream startup. Visit AJA's YouTube channel to check out this video and others.  

Join AJA Senior Product Consultant Abe Abt on April 1 at 11am PT for a live panel hosted by TV Technology. The Shift to IP-Based Workflows in Media & Entertainment will explore the trends transforming the industry, including remote production, cloud integration, SMPTE ST 2110, AI, and cybersecurity. Participants will gain insight into how leading media organizations are evolving their workflows for greater scalability and flexibility. Register now. 

Most contribution workflows start with SRT, but many streaming platforms still expect RTMP. Find out how to bridge that gap quickly and reliably in AJA’s latest video tutorial. AJA Technical Support Specialist Reuben Cohn offers guidance on building an end-to-end IP workflow in BRIDGE LIVE that ingests MPEG-TS over SRT and transcodes it for RTMP/RTMPS delivery to a streaming server or CDN. 

Watch it now to learn how to configure your BRIDGE LIVE pipeline including settings for SRT input (including Listener vs. Caller mode and proper latency settings), confirming incoming codec and resolution details, and setting up RTMP(S) outputs with destination URLs and stream keys. He’ll also demonstrate how to fine-tune H.264 video parameters, ensure AAC audio output for platform compatibility, stream to multiple endpoints simultaneously, and verify successful connection handshakes.  

HELO Plus v2.1.5 is now available for download here. Get the free update today for optimal performance as well as RTMP audio, lip sync, and multicast improvements. 

In the tutorial, AJA Technical Support Specialist Reuben Cohn demonstrates how BRIDGE LIVE users can configure the device to receive MPEG-TS over SRT, set the proper latency buffer for stable public internet delivery, and decode directly to SDI for routing, switching, recording, and broadcasting.  

He walks you through BRIDGE LIVE pipeline options such as choosing Caller vs. Listener mode, mapping stereo audio, passing SCTE-35/closed captions, and verifying successful output. Watch the video tutorial here to ensure signals arrive cleanly and ready for production when using BRIDGE LIVE, whether for managing remote interviews, live events, or contribution feeds.  

NAB Show 2026 is just a month away, which means the AJA team is gearing up to unveil new products and updates! To get a first look at all the exciting new tech we’ll be bringing to the show, be sure to check out our NAB landing page Thursday, April 9 at 9am PT.  

If you're heading to Las Vegas for NAB Show from April 19-22, be sure to stop by the AJA booth, #N1927, to chat with our team and see our latest gear in action.  

AJA has delivered eMini-Setup updates for macOS and Windows. AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.4 for macOS resolves a networking setup issue with macOS 26.x (Tahoe), while the latest release for Windows updates an internal component to improve compatibility with future versions of Windows.

AJA encourages Mini-Converter, HELO Plus, HELO, ColorBox, DANTE-12GAM, IP25-R, KUMO, and KUMO Control Panel users running macOS v13 (“Ventura”) and Windows 10 (v22H2) or higher versions to download the free updates here. AJA customers leveraging earlier versions of macOS or Windows should remain on eMini-Setup v2.4.3.

For the latest version of eMini-Setup to be recognized and support KUMO router configuration, users must ensure that they have KUMO firmware v4.5.0 or higher installed. 

For full release details and additional guidance, please review the eMini-Setup v2.4.4 release notes for macOS and Windows. 

The Broadcast Sport Content Summit kicks off this week in Manchester, where AJA’s Andy Bellamy will participate in the panel “The Future of Live Sports Broadcasting.” Join him and fellow industry experts on 5 March at 12:10pm local time at dock10 Studios for the session. Panelists will discuss the evolution of live sports production workflows, strategies that resonate with audiences, and predictions as to what the future of sports broadcasting may hold.  

A popular, free-to-attend event, the Broadcast Sport Content Summit brings together sports content producers, clubs, federations, athletes, brands, and broadcasters to explore the craft and commercial impact of sports content. Topics span live sports coverage, branded content, documentaries, and digital distribution, all within the context of a fragmented media environment where linear TV, streaming platforms, YouTube, TikTok, and sports apps are competing for audience attention. 

Register now to attend, come check out the session, and connect with Andy during the event.  

When it comes to capturing the digital evidence presented on courtroom monitors for legal review and reference, reliability is non-negotiable. It’s why litigation AV expert Stary Technologies trusts AJA’s U-TAP HDMI device. The powerful USB 3.0-enabled HDMI capture device has supported Stary Technologies in helping clients build stronger cases and secure multimillion dollar verdicts. 

Read our latest customer interview to uncover the benefits of tech like U-TAP in modern courtrooms.

From live-streamed events and virtual productions to immersive VR experiences, Butcher Bird Studios supports a range of technically demanding projects both from its Los Angeles facility and remotely. To keep pace with constantly evolving production requirements, the studio relies on AJA gear to deliver dependable signal routing, low-latency performance, and redundancy. 

At the core of Butcher Bird’s infrastructure are AJA KUMO SDI routers, including KUMO 3232-12G, KUMO 1616-12G, and KUMO 1616. The routers enable seamless signal distribution throughout the studio, allowing teams to monitor camera ISOs, program feeds, and composited outputs across stages, green rooms, and workspaces. Pre-built KUMO salvos make it easy to instantly switch between primary and backup systems, helping the team maintain continuity during live and mission-critical productions. 

For remote jobs and streamlined encoding setups, Butcher Bird frequently leverages AJA Io 4K Plus to provide external Thunderbolt I/O for OBS and vMix. The flexibility of the setup proved essential during a recent multi-camera 4K green screen shoot with live compositing, where synchronized, low-latency monitoring was required across the stage to support real-time performance. 

Find out how Butcher Bird Studios uses AJA to reduce complexity and support ambitious production workflows in our latest customer interview. 

AJA's technology is helping to facilitate broadcast-quality routing, monitoring, and recording in hospitals, telemedicine, simulation labs, and other medical environments. Find out how our solutions provide the reliability and long-term support that modern clinical and training workflowsdemand on our AV Solutions for Medical Workflows page.  

AJA is gearing up for BSC Expo 2026, where Andy Bellamy, EMEA Technical Director at AJA, will present a dedicated seminar exploring modern colour workflows for production and post. Join us on Friday, 13 February,at 5:00pm, for “Colour Pipelines for On-Set and Post-Production.” Focused on today’s evolving production and post pipelines for colour, the talk will provide practical insights into managing colour across contemporary workflows. Register now.  

ISE 2026 may have come to a close, but there will be more opportunities to connect with the AJA team at events throughout the month. Meet with us at the BSC Expo in London (13 Feb), followed by the DRI Technology Showcase in Arlington, TX (18 Feb), VMI’s Broadcast AV Showcase in Foster City, CA (24 Feb), and Key Code Media in Burbank, CA (25 Feb). 

Visit our events page for complete details on all the events we’re attending this month and find out how you can connect with the AJA team in-person.  

When AV Solutions Provider MeyerPro took on AV for the Microsoft Ignite conference in San Francisco, its team got to work quickly to architect and deploy a robust video infrastructure. Designed to support on-site and remote production needs for the event, the pipeline leveraged fiber conversion, frame sync, and recording technology from AJA. The setup helped ensure smooth production and live delivery of keynotes, technical sessions, and other event highlights to in-venue LED walls and audiences online. 

Fiber-based conversion was crucial to ensuring signals seamlessly flowed across multiple locations, including the Moscone Convention Center and the client’s Seattle studio. Recongizing this demand, the MeyerPro team employed AJA FiDO 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI Fiber Mini-Converters to transmit 4K signals from one side of a venue building to the other, and to support the transmission of HD signals to Seattle.  

Five Ki Pro GO multichannel H.264/5 recorders were tapped to record four channels of HD and FS4 frame syncs helped ensure ingested content was synced. The team also rackmounted its converters in a DRM Mini-Converter Frame. 

Explore the project and MeyerPro’s workflow in more depth by reading our latest customer interview.  

Closed captioning goes far beyond accessibility. Today, it enhances audience comprehension, engagement in noisy environments, content translation, and search engine indexing. 

AJA’s new Closed Captioning Solutions page launched today, providing an overview of the full workflow from caption creation and encoding to distribution and playback. Learn about technical standards like CEA-608, CEA-708, OP-47, and SMPTE ST 2110-40, and see how proper timing, synchronization, and compatible tools ensure accurate, high-quality captions for any production. 

Whether you’re delivering live broadcasts, streaming on-demand content, or preparing multi-platform media, AJA provides the gear to make captions reliable, seamless, and impactful. 

Explore the page to learn more about the standards, terminology, workflow tips, and more for modern captioning solutions. 

Video streaming is ubiquitous, from social media and corporate communications to live sports, concerts, and even healthcare. The ways organizations deliver content continue to evolve, with more complex, multi-camera workflows and remote production setups becoming the norm. 

AJA’s new Streaming Solutions page provides a high-level overview of the technologies, protocols, formats, and codecs that make these experiences possible. Learn how adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) improves viewer experiences, discover tips for building a reliable live stream, and see examples of real-world pipelines that deliver content efficiently to audiences of all sizes. 

Whether you’re a solo podcaster or producing a large-scale live event, AJA’s streaming solutions offer the tools to capture, encode, and deliver high-quality video to virtually any device. 

BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 and UDC-4K are now available for purchase through AJA's network of authorized resellers! A high-performance 12G-SDI and IP video solution, BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 supports up to four channels of simultaneous 4K/UltraHD I/O. UDC-4K is an advanced Mini-Converter for 12G-SDI/HDMI 2.0 up/down/cross-conversion with frame sync and frame rate conversion capabilities.  

Ideal for environments that demand flexible video transport, backhaul, streaming, and remote production capabilities, BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 can convert between 12G-SDI and an extensive range of industry standard IP and streaming protocols. Offering ultra-low latency and flexible video encoding, decoding, and transcoding capabilities, it makes multi-channel high-quality video transport and delivery over the public internet simpler and more cost-efficient.   

UDC-4K lets professionals easily and reliably manage multiple formats, resolutions, and frame rates across HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI connected gear. Built using advanced 12-bit conversion technology and an advanced multi-tap polyphase scaling algorithm, it offers the best detail preservation and superior anti-aliasing. When compared with other less resource intensive approaches that can result in soft edges, aliasing, and/or ringing artifacts, UDC-4K delivers unparalleled image quality for the most demanding workflows. 

Order BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 or UDC-4K today through an authorized AJA reseller. 

Start the year off by visiting AJA at key industry events this month. Visit us at Hamburg Open, January 14-15 in Germany, to see live demos highlighting colour workflows, IP video, and more, and attend our on-site speaking session. The AJA team will also be out in full force at the Texas Film Gear Winter Showcase on January 15, and later in the month at the SVG Silicon Valley Video Summit on January 27. Explore these events and others on AJA’s events page. 

AJA today released a new update for its Ki Pro Ultra 12G multi-channel 4K/UltraHD/HD recorder and player. The latest release includes important fixes and improvements, and users are encouraged to upgrade for optimal performance. Download free Ki Pro Ultra 12G v2.8 firmware now from the AJA Support Page. 

Performing arts venues worldwide are investing in stronger live production pipelines, and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is a standout example. After years of successfully live streaming performances for broader access and reduced broadcast costs, the team is now leveling up with a 4K HDR infrastructure overhaul powered by AJA technology. 

From colour management and conversion, to streaming, and recording, QPAC’s upgrade is anchored by production-proven tools like FS-HDR, Ki Pro Ultra 12G, HELO Plus, ColorBox, and C10DA and FiDO Mini-Converters. These tools help the venue deliver beautiful, high-end visuals and sound for live stream audiences and post workflows alike.  

Discover how QPAC is modernizing its live stream offering and preparing for an AV-over-IP future in our latest customer Q&A. 

AJA has released BRIDGE LIVE v1.18, a free update for its turnkey solution for live encoding, decoding, transcoding, streaming, and more. The latest version enhances codec efficiency to support higher UltraHD channel counts and includes key improvements and bug fixes. To upgrade, users must have v1.16.10 already installed. Download the update today from the AJA Support Page. 

AJA today launched free FS4 v3.1.2 and FS-HDR v4.3.2 updates for its popular frame synchronizers. Download the releases today from AJA’s support page for network security enhancements. 

The AJA team is closing out an action-packed 2025 by attending three events this month. We’ll kick things off in Turkey during Aviteng Technology Days from December 3-5. There, attendees can explore live demonstrations of AJA gear and connect directly with product experts. 

Up next, on December 11, is Band Pro Open House in Burbank, California, where AJA will gather with other industry pros conversations about the future of cinema, broadcast, and production. 

From December 15-16, we’ll be in Midtown Manhattan, New York, at the SVG Summit as we meet with leaders in sports production and showcase technology that supports high-end live sports production workflows. 

If you’re attending any of these events, be sure to stop by and say hello to the AJA team. Get more info on the AJA Events Page. 

AJA Video Systems will be exhibiting at Inter BEE 2025, November 19-21, at the Makuhari Messe in Japan, booth 8216. Come chat with AJA experts and explore our latest innovations for IP video, streaming, color management, and conversion. Find out how your workflow, facility, client or solution can benefit from flexible tools built to support the most rigorous production demands. 

AJA Desktop Software v17.6 is now available as a free update, expanding capabilities for KONA IP25 – AJA’s next-gen IP video and audio PCIe I/O card with 10/25GbE connectivity. The release adds Video+Keyplayout/TX per SMPTE ST 2110-20:2022 for seamless program video and graphics integration, new format support for up to 4:4:4 12-bit 4K, and multiple ST 2110-30 audio stream modes for routing up to 16 channels. Download for free here.  

AJA today released KUMO v4.9.1, the latest firmware update for its KUMO SDI routers and KUMO CP control panels. With this release, users gain enhanced network discovery and stability, and improved reliability. Download it for free today from the KUMO Support Page. 

During the Broadcast Sport Summit this week in London, AJA’s EMEA Technical Director Andy Bellamy will join industry leaders from IMG, Aurora Media Worldwide, and SailGP on stage for the “Reality of Live Remote Production.” The panel, which takes place on Wednesday, November 12, at 3PM local time, will explore how remote production has evolved from early experiments to large-scale, top-tier workflows. Get firsthand insights into how to balance innovation, sustainability, and creative connection in the era of remote production.  

The AJA team is wrapping up the year on a high note, with plans to traverse the globe for several industry events in November. First, we kick things off in Paris at SATIS 2025 from November 5-6, where we'll offer live demos of our latest solutions from Stand A20.  

That same week, on the other side of the world, we’ll join VMI’s Broadcast AV Tech Showcase at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel in our home state (California), on November 5. There we’ll connect with local professionals and share insights on the latest in broadcast and production technology. 

Up next, we’re headed to the beautiful city of Seville, Spain for the 4K HDR Summit from November 11-12. If you’re in town, come catch up with AJA’s leading experts for a deep dive into the evolving HDR landscape. 

We’ll wrap up the month in Villa del Oso y el Madroño, the city of the Bear and Strawberry (Madrid), at BITAM 2025, November 19-21. Join us at the ComLine stand to uncover the power and flexibility that AJA gear brings to IP, HDR, and live production workflows. 

If you’re attending any of these events, be sure to stop by and say hello to the AJA team. Find out more about these events and others nearing on the AJA Events Page.  

With the rise of the creator economy, more commercial productions are opting to shoot and monitor ads in horizontal and vertical formats to support distribution to social media and broadcast platforms. Freelance Cinematographer Nick Eagleston recently experienced this new norm while acting as a camera assistant for a commercial shoot for influencer Patrick Starrr, directed by Andy Vallentine and shot by Cinematographer Nick Ramsey. To manage simultaneous dual-format deliverables, he tapped the AJA ROI-SDI Mini-Converter to flip, crop, and scale live video signals, enabling real-time vertical monitoring and recording. Read the full interview for more details.  

AVIXA’s webinar, Broadcast AV Power Hour: Transforming Spaces with Virtual Production Techniques, kicks off 30 October at 14:00 UK /15:00 CET/10:00am EST. Join AJA EMEA Technical Director Andy Bellamy and a panel of industry experts as they unpack the growing influence of virtual production on corporate AV. Panelists will provide their insights into the best ways to unlock new levels of engagement, creativity, and efficiency in corporate environments using virtual production. Learn practical strategies for maximizing your budget, optimizing corporate spaces, and delivering immersive communication experiences that captivate modern audiences. Register now.  

More faith-based productions are taking on a cinematic look and feel, courtesy of innovators like AbelCine and Diversified. Together, the two companies are deploying “cinematic live” workflows to help houses of worship achieve consistent, high-end visuals that rival those of professional film and broadcast productions. Powered by AJA ColorBox and OG-ColorBox, their LUT-based color pipelines help unify the look of live, studio, and streamed content. Learn how their teams are transforming live color management in the HOW space with AJA gear in our latest customer Q&A.  

Coastal Community Church Technical Director Kyle LeForge recently provided his take on the AJA DANTE-12GAM 12G-SDI/Dante audio embedder/disembedder in this video. Using the Mini-Converter, he’s helping the church send multiple separate audio stems – including drums, vocals, tracks and cues – from a main worship broadcast facility to satellite campuses via SDI over a Resi stream.  

The setup allows volunteers at each remote site to seamlessly mix audio locally to ensure a more engaging worship experience while helping to reduce the church’s gear footprint. Watch the video and read the article to find out why Kyle describes DANTE-12GAM as a workhorse that’s allowed him to cut the devices required of his signal flow chain in half.  

Join AJA EMEA Technical Director Andy Bellamy on 16 October at 10am ET/3pm BST for a special webinar, hosted by Streaming Media. “Beyond the Game: Next-Level Sports Live Streaming" will explore the trends shaping the future of sports and Esports streaming. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how the top live sports and esports providers are flawlessly delivering real-time experiences at massive scale with ultra-low latency and zero buffering. Dial in to learn more about the tools, tactics, and best practices for elevating live stream productions. Register now.  

Westcoast Pixel pushes the boundaries of live event production continuously, with stunning large-scale LED concert visuals and immersive 3D projection mapping. Last year, it helped bring the Grammy Awards to life with a dazzling building projection outside Madison Square Garden. Working with BM Creative Laboratory, the team projection mapped 3D visuals across two sets of windows on the PENN 2 building in Manhattan, right above a live orchestra performance. 

To power the projection system in one of the world’s brightest environments, they used a suite of laser projectors and relied on a host of AJA Mini-Converters and openGear solutions to support critical signal conversion and distribution needs. Beyond this event, AJA gear has also played a vital role in several other Westcoast Pixel projects, including media server programming and IMAG displays for Christina Aguilera’s latest tour. 

Check out this customer interview to learn more about their work and toolkit. https://www.aja.com/news/story/2337-westcoast-pixel-on-bringing-live-event-spectacles-to-life 

AJA Senior Product Manager Mike Boucke will join TV Technology alongside panelists from Ross Video, Imagine, Fox Sports, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment for a deep dive into The Great IP Production Transition on Tuesday, October 14. Join the webinar for tangible insights into how IP-based video production—including SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, and Dante AV—is transforming workflows. Boucke will offer his perspective on best IP practices to augment SDI setups, smart networking choices, and future-proof IP investments. Learn more and register today. 

AJA announced that the IP25-R is now available! The 4K SMPTE 2110 to 12G-SDI/HDMI Mini-Converter bridges SMPTE ST 2110 networks with 4K SDI/HDMI infrastructures. Broadcast, production, and AV professionals can use it to de-encapsulate SMPTE ST 2110 video, audio, and ancillary data with frame-accurate synchronization for output to multiple 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 devices, meeting a range of confidence monitoring, playout, and routing needs in hybrid settings. Find out how this future-proof solution ensures facilities and professionals can scale IP capabilities in the future while maximizing their baseband investments today.  

Find an AJA Reseller near you to secure an IP25-R today.   

AJA has released new firmware for its openGear OG-DANTE-12GAM 12G-SDI/Dante audio embedder/disembedder card. The v1.4.0 update adds support for SMPTE ST 2110-30, AES67, and RAVENNA AoIP protocols, significantly expanding user flexibility. With the latest release, professionals can easily work with their preferred RAVENNA partner products, while also being able to consume AES67 signal flows and integrate SMPTE ST 2110-30 sources using Dante Domain Manager. 

AJA recommends all OG-DANTE-12GAM board users upgrade to the latest release and ensure they are up to date with Dante Controller v4.16.15 and Dante Updater v2.8.4 prior to installation. To download the update, visit the OG-DANTE-12GAM support page. 

Didn’t make it to IBC 2025 and want a quick recap of what's new from AJA? Check out this overview video from Andy Bellamy, AJA’s EMEA Technical Director. He'll walk you through three exciting new solutions AJA introduced ahead of the show that simplify the move to IP video, as well as managing different resolutions, frame rates, protocols, and standards. Highlights include:  

• IP25-R -- A dual 25GbE ST 2110 receiver with 4x 12G-SDI anddual HDMI 2.0 outputs, PTP timing, HDR, and high-density deployment options. 

• UDC-4K -- An all-in-one 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 up/down/cross converter,frame sync, frame rate converter, and distribution amplifier.  

• BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 -- A multi-channel UHD IP video solution with support for encoding, decoding and streaming a range of formats and protocols, including H.265, H.264, JPEG XS, JPEG 2000, NDI®, and SRT. 

Find out more about these products on our What’s New Page.  

Get to know BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4, our newest multi-channel UltraHD IP video solution in this explainer video. Hear from Senior Product Manager Mike Boucke how the 1RU system is designed to support a wide range of applications in the field, from video transport and contribution to backhaul, direct-to-audience streaming, remote production, and distribution encoding. Get an up-close look at it during IBC September 12-15 at the AJA stand, 7.B19.  

Find out how AJA’s new UDC-4K 12G-SDI/HDMI Mini-Converter, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD scaler, and frame sync, is a true problem solver across broadcast, production, and AV environments in this explainer video by AJA’s Tim Walker. Watch the video now to learn more and get a demo of the device at IBC in hall 7, stand B19, 12-15 September. 

AJA's Mike Boucke walks through all the features and benefits that AJA’s new IP25-R Mini-Converter has to offer in this explainer video. Take a look at it to find out how the SMPTE ST 2110 to 12G-SDI/HDMI device makes IP-to-baseband conversion more intuitive with dual 10/25GbE SFP28 connections, four 12G-SDI outputs, two HDMI 2.0 outputs, HDR support, and more. See it live at IBC 2025 from 12-15 September at AJA stand 7.B19.  

In the lead up to IBC 2025, AJA introduced IP25-R, a new 4K SMPTE ST 2110 to 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Mini-Converter. Engineered to simplify IP-to-baseband integration, IP25-R enables frame-accurate de-encapsulation of SMPTE ST 2110 video, audio, and ANC data for output to 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 devices. The compact Mini-Converter supports low-latency video up to 4K DCI along with advanced HDR metadata management, making it ideal for live productions, outside broadcast (OB) trucks, network operations centers (NOC), and proAV monitoring applications.

IP25-R features four 12G-SDI BNC and two HDMI 2.0 outputs, plus dual 10/25GbE SFP28 ports for ST 2022-7 redundancy, providing cost-effective signal bridging in modern hybrid IP/baseband infrastructures. An intuitive browser-based UI, routing tools, NMOS support, and AJA’s latest aluminum enclosure design with active cooling make it a smart, flexible option for blending SDI and HDMI with SMPTE ST 2110 ecosystems. 

IP25-R feature highlights include:

• SMPTE ST 2110 (-10, -20, -21, -30, -40) standards compliant Video, Audio, ANC Receiver 
• ST 2110-20 Video: Supports up to 4 RX with ST 2022-7 redundancy, bandwidth dependent 
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 up to 4K DCI (4096x2160p60) resolution 
• ST 2110-30 Audio: Supports up to 4 RX with ST 2022-7 redundancy  
  • Up to 16 channels per stream 
  • 1ms and 125us timing 
• ST 2110-40 Ancillary data (ANC): Supports up to 4 RX with ST 2022-7 redundancy 
• Intuitive web browser-based control and configuration  
• 4x 12G-SDI BNC outputs 
• 2x HDMI 2.0 outputs 
• 2x SFP28 cages support 10GbE and 25GbE SFPs, providing ST 2022-7 redundancy 
• NMOS (IS-04 and IS-05) compatible 
• In-Band (via SFPs): PTPv2/ST 2059-2, control via NMOS (IS-04 and IS-05), AJA REST API, and Ember+ 
• Out-of-band (via 1GbE RJ45): control via NMOS (IS-04 and IS-05), AJA REST API, and Ember+ 
• ST 2059-2 (IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol) (PTPv2) accessed via media net SFPs 
• Web UI signal monitoring of selected output video channel, and easy control and configuration 
• Output standard test patterns 
• HDR support, including HDR metadata override 
• BT.709 and BT.2020 Colorimetry support with override 
• LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) 
• DNS SD (DNS Service Discovery) 
• Locking 12V power connector, with included power supply 
• Five-year warranty and industry-leading technical support 
• AJA IP25-R will be available soon through AJA’s global reseller network for $3,995 US MSRP.

Learn more from our latest announcement and see the technology in person at IBC 2025 in hall 7, stand 7.B19. 

Just in time for IBC 2025, AJA unveiled UDC-4K, a new 4K-capable 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Mini-Converter that features powerful scaling and frame synchronization capabilities. It makes signal management across resolutions and formats simple, from 4K/UltraHD to 2K/HD, with full support for HDR workflows. UDC-4K boasts practical features that take the complexity out of signal management in broadcast, live production, and audiovisual environments, including SDI to/from HDMI conversions, frame sync for accurate signal timing, utility frame rate conversion, and much more. International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) Show attendees can see a demo of the technology in Hall 7, Stand 7.B19, from September 12-15, 2025.

UDC-4K's powerful feature set also includes support for up to 100 frames of configurable audio delay and supports embedded Dolby formats such as Dolby Digital Plus with Atmos. An easy to use, feature-rich front panel color LCD display and push buttons offer complete control, and UDC-4K is also compatible with AJA’s free Mini-Config software. Other integrated tools including HDR signaling metadata override, EDID emulation, and extra SDI outputs for signal distribution make UDC-4K ideal for on-set use, live event production, or integration into control rooms and flypacks.

Standout UDC-4K features include:

• Modern enclosure featuring front panel push button controls and a color LCD display for access to configuration and status information 
• 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD up/down/cross-conversion with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs 
• Built in frame synchronizer for timing signals 
• Utility frame rate conversion  
• 12G-SDI to/from HDMI 2.0 conversions up to 4K 60p; supports 12-bit workflows 
• HDR signaling metadata pass-through and optional override 
• EDID emulation up to UHDp60 
• Loss of input management 
• HDMI embedded audio support 8-channel 24-bit 
• Embedded audio pass-through of AC-3 (Dolby Digital) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus) compressed audio, including DD+ Atmos (aka DD+ JOC), and support for up to 100 frames of audio delay 
• 4x 12G-SDI outputs can be used as a 1-to-4 distribution amplifier (DA) 
• Genlock: Reference input, SDI input, HDMI input, or free run 
• Universal power supply, included 
• Five-year warranty including technical support 

Read the announcement and visit the product page to learn more. UDC-4K is coming soon and will be available through AJA’s global reseller network for $1,595 US MSRP. See it live at IBC 2025 at the AJA Stand, 7.B19, from 12-15 September.