Io X3

Io X3

Multi-Channel 2K/HD/SD Video I/O over Thunderbolt™

$1,982 US MSRP*

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

Io X3

Overview

Tech Specs

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Mobile I/O

Overview

AJA Io X3 is a portable Thunderbolt video I/O device with 3G-SDI, HDMI, and audio connections. It's perfect for high-quality HDR or SDR SDI and HDMI workflows up to 2K 60p. The Io X3 also excels in file-based workflows with support for all major NLE applications as well as streaming applications such as OBS Studio, vMix, and Telestream Wirecast. Connecting with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable (compatible with later versions) and providing a second Thunderbolt connector for flexibility, Io X3's new metal case, compact and quiet form factor is ideal for on set, in studio, events, or in an edit suite.

Features

  • 2K/HD/SD I/O up to 50/60p 
  • 4x bidirectional 3G-SDI BNC with 16-channel embedded audio 
  • HDMI I/O with 8-channel embedded audio 
  • 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 connector ports with loop through (compatible with later versions) 
  • Multi-channel workflow support for OBS, Wirecast, vMix, and other applications
  • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p 
  • RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
  • VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance via SDI
  • PQ, HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision Support 
  • HDR Metadata Capture and Auto Playback Detection
  • Multiview output over HDMI, to view up to 4-channels on one screen
  • Flexible analog audio I/O supports eight channels of input, eight channels of output, or four channels in and four channels out via a standard TASCAM-pinout DB-25 connection
  • Supports Apple silicon
  • 4-pin XLR 12V power input supports AC or battery operation, AC adapter included
  • Headphone jack and level control for mobile and live environments
  • RS-422 VTR control, Reference, LTC Input and LTC Output

Versatile and Practical Connectivity

The Io X3 rear panel offers a wealth of easy-to-access connectivity for almost any need in SD/HD/2K video pipelines. Power is supplied via an industry standard 4-pin XLR with either the included AC adapter or battery power. Dual Thunderbolt 3 (compatible with later versions) ports provide host connectivity to a laptop or desktop computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux, with the second port for loop through to other Thunderbolt devices. RS-422 is included for machine control of external devices such as our Ki Pro Ultra 12G digital recorder. Analog audio is offered via a DB-25 port, with all 8-channels configurable to be in or out. HDMI in and out ports allow for easy monitoring or video input sources to be accessed, including HDR and SDR video. Reference input connects the Io X3 to any master clock source alongside LTC input and output for timecode. Finally, 4x bidirectional 3G-SDI ports can be configured as multi-channel inputs or outputs to suit the video application of choice, offering immense flexibility in the field, editing suite or on-set.

Thunderbolt Connectivity

Simple to set up and use, Io X3’s Thunderbolt ports easily connect to a wide range of Apple, Windows, and Linux laptops and desktops, providing instant professional video and audio I/O from your favorite creative application. 

Dual Thunderbolt ports allow convenient daisy-chaining of other Thunderbolt devices. 

Thunderbolt is widely available across both Mac, Windows, and Linux computers and supports the massive bandwidth needed for professional video, audio, data, and more.

Thunderbolt Solutions 

AJA Control Room Metadata Toolset

Metadata is the key for managing advanced workflows. The AJA Control Room Metadata Toolset works with most SDI signals that contain metadata like SCTE-104, Dolby Vision metadata, etc. Metadata can be captured and exported to a sidecar file. 

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

*macOS and Windows only

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HDR

HDR or High Dynamic Range, provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks than standard or SDR signals allow. This gives your imagery a more ‘dynamic’ look and allows for natural, true to life colors to be communicated to your audience.

Io X3 provides this support for your 2K and HD HDR pipelines to HDMI and SDI compatible displays with HLG and HDR10 support with HDR Infoframe metadata, in accordance with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3 and HD.

The free AJA Control Room software and Io X3 add support for HDR metadata capture from an incoming SDI or HDMI signal. The captured .mov video file will have embedded HDR metadata, allowing the file to be played back at its intended dynamic range.

AJA Control Room software and the Io X3 also provide HDR Auto Playback Detection. Embedded HDR metadata in a recorded .mov file is read and used to automatically set the HDR format on the monitor(s) connected to the HDMI and/or SDI outputs.

Support for file-based .mov HDR outputs with metadata from Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe Media Encoder HDR files is also available. Screening those rendered outputs is a simple and high-quality experience with AJA Control Room. Every frame is presented in its full quality, at the timing intended, and with the proper HDR format set correctly and automatically.

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HDR Solutions

NLE Workflows for Io X3

Io X3 offers broad support for all major NLE applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Apple Final Cut Pro, with a host of practical and easy to use features shown in this NLE workflow diagram. The Io X3 sits at the heart of the NLE workflow, connected directly to the host laptop via Thunderbolt. The NLE software is running on the host laptop, with the output of the timeline being shown simultaneously via the HDMI and the 3G-SDI ports, with support for HDR and SDR monitoring. The analog audio jack on the front of the unit provides easy headphone monitoring, while simultaneously a standard Tascam DB-25 loom connects an analog mixer and microphone to the workflow, with the front panel VU meters responding to the independent channel levels. An AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G is connected for real time recording of the NLE output to Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD codecs for hand-off or archiving. From promos, news, sports, to creator studios, corporate video, education, and live events, the Io X3 delivers the professional video I/O, monitoring, and conversion tools needed for production and post. 

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OBS Workflow for Io X3

Io X3 is directly compatible with OBS Studio, offering a comprehensive toolkit for mixing live video and taking the program content out to streaming destinations. Io X3 sits at the center of the workflow pictured opposite, providing the necessary video I/O for a four-camera source program. Via Io X3's multi-channel support, the 4x HD cameras are connected directly to the 3G-SDI ports of the Io X3 which connects via Thunderbolt to the host workstation or laptop. The host computer runs the OBS Studio software and allows you to view all incoming HD sources in a single multiview via the HDMI port to any display. Audio can be monitored via the built-in analog headphone port. The final PGM stream is output from our switched sources via the host computer.

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Streaming Timeline Workflows for Io X3

For livestreaming creative work, Io X3 can share the live output from an NLE, 3D modeling application, or other creative tool while adding real-time commentary as edits, designs, or models are created. 

 Following the same base setup as the NLE workflow and by utilizing AJA’s HD reliable streaming device, the HELO Plus, we can combine two high-quality AJA devices to create an extremely robust solution. Connect a 3G-SDI output from the Io X3 to the 3G-SDI input of the HELO Plus and take the content directly from the timeline playhead to a live stream, with voiceover provided by a USB microphone. A very simple but powerful set up that can be utilized for streaming entertainment, remote collaboration and educational purposes, allowing viewers to better contextualize the content.

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Video and Key Workflow for Io X3

Io X3 fully supports video and key workflows up to HD 60p as shown in the adjacent diagram. The first instance shows Io X3 connected to a laptop or desktop computer running Ross XPression software. The XPression software is receiving live statistics and weather data as metadata via the internet. It is also receiving two live IP video inputs. The IP video is assigned as video 1 and video 2 out with the incoming statistics and weather metadata assigned as key 1 and key 2 out. Io X3 provides an HDMI out for multiview of all four sources on one monitor. The Io X3 can then pass the groups of video and key 1 and video and key 2 via 3G-SDI onto a router or other SDI destination.

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Integrated Digital Audio,
Analog Audio Flexibility

Embedded 16-channel SDI and 8-channel HDMI audio are supported, as well as analog audio inputs, outputs, or both via a standard Tascam DB-25 connection.

Stereo monitoring is also possible with a front panel 3.5mm mini-TRS headphone jack.

The flexible analog audio I/O can be configured to record voiceovers and more with the ability to choose how the DB-25 connection on Io X3 is configured:

  • 8-channel, 24 and 16-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 8x XLR or TRS on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
  • Balanced Analog Audio I/O:
    • Input across Ch. 1-8, Ch. 1-4, or Ch. 5-8
    • Output across Ch. 1-8, Ch. 1-4, or Ch. 5-8

High Density, Rackmountable

Io X3's compact design offers easy rackmounting, allowing for two Io X3 devices to sit comfortably in just 1RU. This allows for high channel density for up to 8-channels of fully configurable video I/O for applications such as OBS Studio.

Multiview Output

Io X3 offers multi-channel I/O, and the HDMI output port can display all of these sources to one display. Io X3 is fully compatible with OBS Studio software with multiview output offered for clear monitoring of incoming or outgoing video via the convenient HDMI output. OBS Studio can be configured with Io X3 to make monitoring easy, all from a single I/O device.

Sync Up

Io X3 can be locked to an external reference for integration into larger productions, or feed LTC in and out to ensure footage captured with Io X3 has the proper timecode. The REF in port ensures reference sync with other synched devices in a facility.

Machine Control

An RS-422 port allows control of digital recorders and tape decks for frame accurate captures and layoffs.

Apple silicon Support

AJA Desktop Software is optimized for the latest Apple silicon with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, and AJA System Test.

Io X3 Operating Systems Compatibilities

Supports macOS, Windows, Rocky and Ubuntu Linux. Please see Release Notes for details and version information which can be found in the Downloads, Software tab.

For more information, please visit: https://www.aja.com/products/support/io-x3

Extensive Software Support

AJA hardware is supported by an extensive list of professional software for editing, visual effects, graphics, and more allowing the same AJA device to be used by many different applications on the same system. In addition, AJA provides several free applications that enable you to utilize the power of your AJA hardware even without having to run a particular software package. This allows you to create unique workflows without tying up valuable resources unnecessarily.

For more compatibility information, please visit: https://www.aja.com/compatibility/io

Compatibility

AJA SDK Support 

The Io X3 is compatible with AJA’s industry-leading Developer ecosystem, which is designed to help partners and developers incorporate AJA I/O products into their systems and solutions. By utilizing existing, proven, robust professional video hardware technology, partners and developers are able to leverage AJA's legendary quality and expertise to save money, achieve exceptional results and rapidly bring new integrated products and technologies to market.

More information at: https://www.aja.com/family/developer

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 Mobile I/O installation, configuration, operation or encounter any technical issue,  AJA Support will work with you to get up and running.

Mobile I/O 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

Tech Specs are subject to change.

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Video Formats

  • (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 support is dependent on Thunderbolt speed and system performance. Not all host systems will support all frame rates.

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
  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
  • HDMI v1.4b
    • 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps
    • 2K, HD, and SD

 

*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
  • 270 Mbps SDI, SMPTE 259M-C
    • YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
  • HDMI v1.4b
    • 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps
    • 2K, HD, and SD with HFR support up to 60p (4:2:2), 10-bit

 

*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility. 

HDR

  • SDI: VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics
  • HDMI: HDR10 Support - HDR Infoframe metadata, compatible with HDMI 2.0a/CTA-861.3
  • HDMI: HLG Support - compatible with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G

 

Note: HDR support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.

Audio Input Digital

  • 16-channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

Audio Output Digital

  • 16-channel, 16 and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
  • 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous

Audio Input Analog

  • 8-channel, 24 and 16-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 8x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
  • Input supported across Ch 1-8, Ch 1-4, or Ch 5-8 depending on configuration chosen

Audio Output Analog

  • 8-channel, 24-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, balanced, using industry standard 8x XLR on DB-25 breakout cable (cable not included)
  • +24 dBu full scale digital (0 dBFS)
  • +/- 0.2 dB 20 to 20 kHz frequency response
  • Output supported across Ch 1-8, Ch 1-4, or Ch 5-8 depending on configuration chosen
  • 2-channel, 18-bit D/A analog audio, 48 kHz sample rate, unbalanced, using standard 3.5mm jack
    • 1.2V RMS full scale digital output level (0 dBFS)

Downstream Keyer

  • Supports graphics up to 2K/HD with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte

 

LTC

  • 1x BNC LTC input (dedicated)
  • 1x BNC LTC output (dedicated)

Reference

  • 1x BNC (dedicated)
  • Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V)
  • Nonterminating

Electrical Interface

  • 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (compatible with later versions)

Machine Control

  • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol
  • 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)

  • 8.25" x 6.28" x 1.66" (209.6 x 159.51 x 42.16 mm)
    (inclusive of the BNC connector protrusion and the ‘feet’)

Weight

  • 1.6 lbs. (0.73 kg)

Power

  • 10-20V, 23W typical, 28W max

Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 35 C (32 to 95 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)

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v18 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v18

  • AJA Control Panel v18: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v18: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v18:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

 

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v18 for macOS:

ATTENTION: macOS installation instructions have changed. Please read the installation guide or watch this short video >>before<< installing!

NOTE: v18 is not compatible with Intel-based macOS systems – You must use v17.6 software below in the Software Archive.


AJA Desktop Software v18 transitions from legacy Kernel Extensions (KEXT) to Apple’s modern Driver Extension (DEXT) framework, which requires a clean uninstall and an updated installation process. 

Important Installation Requirements:

  • Before installing, you must run the AJA v18 Uninstaller (included in this download) and reboot your system. This step removes the KEXT drivers. Failure to do so will cause the Desktop v18 installer to abort. Do not use uninstallers from previous versions (v17.x or earlier).
  • AJA Desktop Software v18 is supported on Apple silicon Macs only, running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Intel-based systems are not supported—please use Desktop Software v17.6 instead.

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v18
  • AJA Control Panel v18: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v18: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v18:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

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AJA Desktop Software v18 installer for Rocky Linux up to versions 8.10 and 9.4:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v18

  • AJA Control Panel v18: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v18: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v18: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

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AJA Desktop Software v18 Installer Linux - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:

This unified software, driver, and firmware package contains everything you need to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v18:

  • AJA Control Panel v18: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v18: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v18: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.6 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.6

  • AJA Control Panel v17.6: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.6: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.6:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

 

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.6 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details. 

Apple silicon macOS security instructions are found here.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.6

  • AJA Control Panel v17.6: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.6: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.6:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

 

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AJA Desktop Software v17.6 Installer Linux - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:

This unified software, driver, and firmware package contains everything you need to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.6:

  • AJA Control Panel v17.6: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.6: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.6: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.5 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details. 

Apple silicon macOS security instructions are found here.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.5

  • AJA Control Panel v17.5: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.5: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.5:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

 

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.5 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.5

  • AJA Control Panel v17.5: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.5: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.5:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

 

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AJA Desktop Software v17.5 Installer Linux - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:

This unified software, driver, and firmware package contains everything you need to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.5:

  • AJA Control Panel v17.5: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.5: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.5: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.1.3 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details. 

Apple silicon macOS security instructions are found here.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1.3

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1.3: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1.3: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1.3:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1.3: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Desktop Software v17.1.3 Installer Linux - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:

This unified software, driver, and firmware package contains everything you need to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1.3:

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1.3: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1.3: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1.3: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1.3: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.1.3 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1.3

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1.3: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1.3: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1.3:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1.3: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Desktop Software v17.1.3 installer for Rocky Linux up to versions 8.10 and 9.4:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1.3

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1.3: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1.3: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1.3: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1.3: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Desktop Software v17.1 installer for Linux - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS:

This unified software, driver, and firmware package contains everything you need to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1:

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Desktop Software v17.1 installer for Rocky Linux versions 8.10 and 9.4:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete details.

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1: 
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.1 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.1 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.1

  • AJA Control Panel v17.1: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.1: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.1:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.1: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.0.1 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.0.1

  • AJA Control Panel v17.0.1: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.0.1: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.0.1:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.0.1: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17.0.1 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17.0.1

  • AJA Control Panel v17.0.1: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17.0.1: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17.0.1:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17.0.1: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17

  • AJA Control Panel v17: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Desktop Software Installer v17 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v17

  • AJA Control Panel v17: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v17: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v17:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v17: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.6 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.6

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.6: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.6: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.6:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.6: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.6 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.6

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.6: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.6: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.6:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.6: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.5 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.5

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.5: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.5: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.5:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.5: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.5 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.5

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.5: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.5: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.5:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.5: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.4 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.4

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.4: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.4: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.4:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.4: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.4 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.4

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.4: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.4: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.4:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.4: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.3 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.3

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.3: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.3: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.3:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.3: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.3 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.3

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.3: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.3: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.3:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.3: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.2 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features including as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.2

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.2: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.2: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.2:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.2: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Software Installer v16.2.2 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2.2

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2.2: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2.2: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2.2:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2.2: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Software Installer v16.2 for macOS:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes enhancements. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

 

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AJA Software Installer v16.2 for Windows:

This unified software, driver and firmware package contains everything you need in order to start using your AJA video I/O hardware and includes new features including as well as maintenance updates. Please read the Release Notes for complete detail. 

The following AJA applications are installed in v16.2

  • AJA Control Panel v16.2: 
    • For setup and control of your AJA KONA, Io or T-TAP product, including firmware updates.
    • For high quality capture, playback and output.
  • AJA System Test v16.2: 
    • For testing storage to determine if it will be possible to sustain frame rates for chosen format(s).
  • AJA Control Room v16.2:
    • For high quality capture, monitoring, playback and output.
  • AJA NMOS v16.2: 
    • An optional component providing discovery, registration and control for KONA IP running in SMPTE ST 2110 environments.

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AJA Control Room Manual v18

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Io X3 Manual v18

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AJA Desktop Software v18 macOS Installation Guide for download. You can also watch this short video.

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AJA OBS Quick Start Guide v17.1

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AJA Thunderbolt Devices Quick Start Guide v17.1 (PN_109376-00 RevC)

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AJA Adobe Apps Quick Start Guide v17r1

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Io X3 is the newest member of AJA's Io product line. A Thunderbolt 3 enabled I/O device for use at live events, at home, in the studio, or on-set, Io X3 is designed for today’s most demanding video and audio workflows. Supporting 2K/HD, SD, including HDR and HFR for YCbCr 10-bit 4:2:2 and RGB 12-bit 4:4:4, Io X3 allows the flexibility to ingest and output pristine video and audio with 3G-SDI and HDMI.

 

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Live Events Operators, VJs, Gamers, Developers, Audio Mixers, Editors, Colorists, Visual Effects Artists, On-set Pre-Viz / Virtual Production Operators.

 

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Io X3 is designed for today’s most demanding live and post workflows. Whether you are using multi-channel capture and streaming software for a live event, driving an NLE for mastering, monitoring video during an audio mixing session, delivering real time graphics using AJA Control Room to capture a live HD HDR feed, or archiving tape formats to modern file formats, experience the quality and peace of mind that Io X3 brings to your world.

 

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Yes. Io X3 can be connected to the host system via a Thunderbolt™ 3 port on a laptop, mini, or workstation. Alternatively, connect Io X3 to workstations via a Thunderbolt 3 PCIe card. For examples, see:

https://www.aja.com/products/thunderbolt-laptop

https://www.aja.com/products/thunderbolt-desktop

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Io X3 is designed to work with AJA's unified desktop software package for capture, monitoring, and output. This includes AJA Control Panel, AJA Control Room, AJA System Test, and AJA Multi-Channel Config for setting up Telestream Wirecast. AJA Control Room is used to capture / playback high quality files (uncompressed, ProRes, DNxHD/HR, DVCProHD, H.265, H.264) and supports HDR over both SDI and HDMI. Io X3 is also compatible with multiple third party software packages. See this link for more details https://www.aja.com/compatibility/io.

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Yes. Io X3 comes with out-of-the-box support for

-Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Character Animator, Audition

-Apple Final Cut Pro

-Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools

-OBS Project - OBS Studio

-ROSS Video - Xpression

-Telestream Wirecast

-vMix

Visit our software compatibility pages to find out more, https://www.aja.com/compatibility/io.

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For AJA Thunderbolt 3 devices, always use a certified, high quality Thunderbolt 3 cable to connect your AJA device to the host computer. The cable should have a Thunderbolt logo and the number 3 on it.

-Passive cables can be up to 1.6 feet (0.5m) maximum length.

-Active cables up to 6.5 feet (2m) can also be used.

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A certified Thunderbolt 3 port is required. Even though the USB-C form factor is the same, USB-C ports are not compatible.

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Yes. Io X3 supports both Apple silicon and Apple Intel based systems.

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Four full-size bidirectional 3G-SDI spigots, one full-size HDMI input, and one full-size HDMI output.

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-Each 3G-SDI spigot can carry up to 16 channels of embedded audio.

-HDMI input and HDMI outputs can carry up to 8 channels of embedded audio.

-Analog (balanced) audio via DB25 cable, supporting up to 8 channels In or 8 channels out (or 4x In plus 4x Out)

-Analog (unbalanced) audio via headphone jack, supporting up to 2 channels monitoring simultaneously (but can be used to monitor any audio pair from A1+A2 up to A15+A16).

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-2x Thunderbolt 3 (loop-through)

-Reference (Analog/Tri-Level)

-1x LTC Input

-1x LTC Output

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Yes. ANC is supported with SDI I/O, including Timecode and Closed Captioning.

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Yes. All Io devices can be updated with new features and fixes by downloading and installing the latest version of AJA's unified desktop software package.

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-Highest specification design and manufacturing

-Three year warranty

-Advance replacement

-Experienced technical support via phone or email

-ROI: Long term production and support is a hallmark of AJA quality

-ROI: Upgradeable device that will benefit from feature updates over time

-Compatibility with professional software packages

-Unique features such as HDR, MultiView monitoring, HFR for YCbCr, and 12-bit support with RGB

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Using an adapter to convert to Display Port and/or USB will effectively end the Thunderbolt 3 chain. As such, these items should be added after any Thunderbolt 3 devices.  

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Theoretically, this is possible. Apple adapters are, in our experience, the most reliable in this regard. Nevertheless, AJA strongly recommends using a Thunderbolt 3 host for the best performance and user experience.

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For mission critical workflows (Live/Quick-Turn), AJA recommends:

-A Thunderbolt 3 host system that has been tested with Io X3

-A high quality Thunderbolt 3 cable (active or passive depending on length)

-Use a separate Thunderbolt 3 bus for attaching high speed media storage.

-Always update Io X3 to the latest firmware and software versions available. 

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