Corvid 44 12G BNC

Corvid 44 12G BNC

Compact and Powerful 12G-SDI on BNC

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$3795 US MSRP*

* Plus any applicable tariffs. Pricing is for US only. International pricing will vary.

Corvid 44 12G BNC

Overview

Tech Specs

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Overview

Corvid 44 12G BNC boasts four bidirectional 12G-SDI spigots with a Reference Input. 8K Input or Output is possible using quad 12G-SDI cables and 4K/UltraHD I/O can be achieved with either a single 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI cable, or quad 3G-SDI cables. 2K/HD I/O can be achieved with a single SDI cable or dual link SDI, while allowing capture and monitoring via SDI to take place simultaneously.

Corvid 44 12G BNC is available with either active (fan) vs. passive cooling (no fan), with both versions supporting RS-422 and LTC Input via headers on the top edge of the card.

Other Corvid 44 12G models are available, including low profile versions with HD-BNC connections.

Features

  • 8K/UltraHD2/4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD, including multi-channel 4K up to 50/60p  
  • 4x full-size bidirectional 12G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio per connection for a total of 64-channel/32-channel support for 8K workflows
  • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit and YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit HFR workflows supported 
  • Up to 12-bit LUT support (.cube)
  • Dynamic FPGA Firmware Reconfiguration
  • 4K Closed Caption Support 
  • VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance via SDI
  • PQ, HLG and Dolby Vision Support 
  • HDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback Detection
  • Ref/LTC input on internal header (Analog black burst or Tri-level)
  • RS-422 on internal header
  • Active or passive heatsink
  • Includes support for Apple silicon

Raster and Frame Rate Support

Corvid 44 12G BNC supports 8K (8192 x 4320) and UltraHD2 (7680 x 4320) High Frame Rate (HFR) workflows up to 50/60p for the most demanding applications. Film rates of 23.98, 24, 47.95 and 48p are also supported across 8K, 4K, and 2K.

High frame rates are also available on multiple I/O 4K, UltraHD, 1080p and 720p HD up to 50/60p, making Corvid 44 12G BNC extremely flexible for your current and future needs.

Hardware Keying

The built-in hardware downstream keyer allows graphics and images to be easily overlaid on the input video in real time up to 4K. 

AJA Control Room Metadata Toolset

Metadata is the key for managing advanced workflows. AJA is bringing to market an entirely new way to harvest metadata in the SDI signal stream and export the metadata to a sidecar file.

This new feature, called AJA Control Room Metadata Toolset*, is being introduced in Desktop Software v17.1 and adds the following functionality:

  • Supports capture of any metadata type, including SCTE-104 and Dolby Vision metadata, that is part of the SDI Ancillary metadata payload.

  • Using an AJA KONA capture card that supports SDI input and the included AJA Control Room software (such as KONA 5 or KONA X), the card captures the metadata, which is then preserved in a metadata sidecar file.

  • AJA Control Room can playback the metadata to provide quality monitoring.

  • AJA Control Room can export the metadata synchronized with the media on a per-frame basis.

*macOS and Windows only

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Reference and LTC Input

Corvid 44 12G BNC provides one external, switchable LTC/Reference Input connection on the back of the card.

RS-422

A built-in RS-422 connection is available as an "internal" connection via a header on Corvid 44 12G BNC. RS-422 allows control of external devices for frame accurate ingest and layoffs.

Industry Leading Support

AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your Corvid installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue, AJA Support will work with you to get up and running.

Corvid products are covered by a generous three year warranty, including advance replacement as standard.

Tech Specs

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Video Formats

  • (8K) 8192 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (UltraHD2) 7680 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
  • (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
  • (SD) 625i 50
  • (SD) 525i 59.94

 

Note: High Frame Rate and 8K/UltraHD2 capabilities are dependent on host system attributes. Not all systems and configurations will support all frame rates and raster sizes.

Video Inputs Digital

  • 12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
  • 6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
  • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425 
    • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M 
    • Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 
    • Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C 
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit 

 

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
Note: Corvid 44 12G BNC SDI connectors are full-size BNC

Video Outputs Digital

  • 12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
  • 6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
  • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 425
    • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M 
    • Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 
    • Dual Link RGB 4:4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 
  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C 
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit 

 

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
Note: Corvid 44 12G BNC SDI connectors are full-size BNC

HDR

  • SDI: VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance

SDI I/O

  • SDI connections are bidirectional
    • 2K/HD, capture and monitoring is simultaneous
    • 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring is simultaneous
    • 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output
    • 8K/UltraHD2 with 12G-SDI, connections must be used for either Input or Output

 

Note: When connections are configured for 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI, only UltraHD/4K/UltraHD2/8K formats are supported.

Audio Inputs Digital

  • 16-channel, 24 and 16-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

Audio Outputs Digital

  • 16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

Downstream Keyer

  • Supports graphics with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte up to UltraHD/4K

Reference

  • Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1V) via 1x full-size BNC on PCIe bracket
  • Reference input is terminated into 75 ohms when Genlock is set to Ref In

Timecode

  • LTC timecode input via 2-pin header on PCIe card, or via full-size BNC Ref In connector (switchable) on PCIe bracket

Electrical Interface

  • 8-lane PCIe 3.0

Machine Control

  • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol via header on PCIe card
  • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1

GND

2

RX-

3

TX+

4

GND

5

No Connection

6

GND

7

RX+

8

TX-

9

GND

Shell

GND

Size (w x d x h)

  • 0.75" x 7.0" x 4.75" (19 x 178 x 121 mm)

Noise

  • <50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air) [models with active cooling (fan)]
  • Ultra quiet (virtually silent) [models with passive* cooling (no fan)]
  • Passive cooling requires in-host/chassis air-flow minimum of 150 LFM (linear feet per minute) at 30 C

Weight

  • PCIe Card:  0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

Power

  • 25W typical, 32W maximum
  • PC Internal ATX Power Connector (Molex p/n 45559-0002)

 

Note: Unlike other Corvid cards, Corvid 44 12G can use either PCIe power from a 6 pin ATX connector, or via the PCIe slot

Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)