Corvid 88

Overview

Maximize your video and audio I/O capacity with Corvid 88. Configure each SDI connection individually as input or output and mix formats for up to eight HD or SD channels on a single card. As demand rises for higher resolutions, combine SDI connections for multiple 4K/UltraHD channels allowing incredible flexibility and future proofing with playout and ingest servers or channel-in-a-box systems.

Features

4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD up to dual 4K 50/60p
8x bidirectional 3G-SDI connections with 16-channel embedded audio per connection, up to a total of 64-channel/32-channel support
RGB 4:4:4 12-bit and YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit HFR workflows supported
4x independent Mixer/Keyer widgets.
8x independent 16-channel 48 kHz SDI embedded audio I/O engines
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
Reference/LTC Input on card (Analog black burst or Tri-level)
Full height and half height models
RS-422 on internal header or bracket with full height model
LTC input on internal header
Includes support for the Apple M1 chip

Corvid 88 is also available in a Fanless version for sound sensitive environments.

Multi-Stream, Multi-Format PCIe I/O Card

Corvid 88 allows AJA Developer Partner applications to access up to eight simultaneous input and output streams on a single PCIe card, making it perfect for ingest and playout servers as well as channel-in-a-box systems.

High Density Ingest
and Output

Each BNC connection on Corvid 88 can be set programmatically as either an input or output and each can support a different video format, provided all format use the same clock timing. Connections can also be linked together to support dual link or 4K/UltraHD formats.

High Frame Rate Support

Corvid 88 supports 4K (4096 x 2160) and UltraHD (3840 x 2160) High Frame Rate (HFR) workflows. Working at frame rates of 48p, 50p and 60p ensure smooth motion for the most demanding 4K and UltraHD applications.

High frame rates are not limited to 4K and UltraHD with Corvid 88, multiple 720p and 1080p HD inputs and outputs are also supported at frame rates up to 50p and 60p, making Corvid 88 extremely flexible for your current and future needs.

LTC and Reference Input

Corvid 88 provides one external, switchable LTC/Reference Input connection on the back of the card. A second LTC input is available on an internal header for providing additional reference to Corvid 88.

RS-422

A built-in RS-422 connection is available either as an external connection on the full-sized Corvid 88 or as an internal connection on the low profile Corvid 88. RS-422 allows control of external devices for frame accurate ingest and layoffs.

Processing

• 8 – Frame Stores (In or Out)
• 8 – Color Space Converters
• 4 – Mixer/Keyer widgets
• 8 – 1D LUTs
• 8 – Dual Link In
• 8 – Dual Link Out
• 8 – Independent 16-Ch embedded audio engines

Powerful Platforms for
Development Partners

AJA's Developer Program allows partner companies to incorporate AJA products into their systems. By utilizing existing, proven video I/O devices, Developer Partners leverage AJA's expertise to develop and support these technologies, saving money and getting their integrated products to market more quickly.

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64-Channel Audio For Complete Flexibility

Corvid 88 allows the ingest or output of up to 64 discrete audio channels across multiple SDI connections.

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. Please see the individual Product’s Manual for additional specifics around warranty conditions for the product itself.

Tech Specs

Print Tech Specs

Video Formats

(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95 A/B, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95 A/B, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95 A/B, 48 A/B, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50 A/B, 59.94 A/B, 60 A/B
(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

Video Input Digital

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.

Video Output Digital

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.

HDR

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

Audio Input Digital

16-Channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz synchronous

Audio Output Digital

16-Channel 24-bit SDI embedded, 48 kHz synchronous

Reference

Analog Color Black or HD Tri-level sync

BNC

8x 3G-SDI
- Din 1.0/2.3

Electrical Interface

8-lane PCIe 2.0

Size (w x d x h)

0.88" x 7.25" x 4.88" (22.36 × 184.15 × 123.96 mm)

Weight

0.4 lb (0.2 kg)

Power

21W typical, 23W maximum

Environment

Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Airflow across the board for fanless models
- 100LFM @25deg C or lower, computer chassis must have vented opening to exterior, immediately adjacent to PCIe shield (heatsink side), to permit 100LFM across heatsink

High Density I/O in Any Format