KUMO 1616

KUMO 1616

Compact 16x16 3G-SDI Router

$2,846 US MSRP*

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

KUMO 1616

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Overview

KUMO 1616 offers the perfect size for combining multiple cameras, monitors, editing systems, tape decks and file based recorders into a seamless workflow with a compact 1RU profile and support for 3G-SDI/1.5G-SDI from 16x 3G-SDI inputs and 16x 3G-SDI outputs. Supports ganged dual and quad port routing control, allowing users to group together multiple inputs and outputs for Dual Link and Quad Link 4K/UltraHD workflows.

KUMO 3G-SDI routers support single link 1080p/HD/SD, high frame rate (HFR) and deep color formats. The routers offer network-based and/or physical control using KUMO CP and CP2 and offer a USB port for configuring IP addresses via AJA’s eMini-Setup software. 

Built to the same quality standards as all AJA KUMO products, KUMO 1616 is the ideal choice for any situation where a balance of size, performance, and capacity are critical such as post facilities and mobile trucks.

 

Features

  • 16x 3G-SDI inputs and 4x outputs
  • Small, portable form factor
  • Supports ganged dual and quad port routing for resolutions up to 4K/UltraHD
  • Redundant power supply (option)
  • Eight salvos per router
  • Embedded web server for remote control
  • Configure IP Address via USB port and supplied AJA eMini-Setup software for PC/Mac
  • Five year warranty

Powerful Signal Management

KUMO 1616’s powerful crosspoint routing matrix maps any input to any number of outputs without the need for additional patch panels or distribution amplifiers. Use KUMO 1616 as an affordable distribution amplifier by routing a single input to all outputs. Used in this way, a KUMO 1616 can take the place of multiple distribution amplifiers.

As 4K workflows continue to gain ground, KUMO routers can grow as you do. With a simple setting change, KUMO routers can be configured for ganged dual and quad port routing, allowing users to group together multiple inputs and outputs for dual link, 4K/UltraHD workflows. This allows seamless routing of uncompressed or raw or 4K/UltraHD signals throughout a production or post facility. Then switch the router back to single link HD-SDI/SD-SDI operation as needed, giving you the flexibility to route virtually any format in your facility.

 

Compact Routing

KUMO compact SDI routers provide powerful signal control and support full broadcast specifications over 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SD-SDI, with quality that exceeds SMPTE specifications. The super-compact 1RU, 2RU, and 4RU formats are just a few inches deep, making them a perfect fit for any broadcast, production, or post production environment, from mobile sports trucks and edit suites, through to corporate video installations or live theatrical A/V rigs.

KUMO SDI routers are available in seven configurations: Three for 12G/6G/3G/1.5G-SDI and four for 3G/1.5G-SDI routing needs.

For 12G-SDI, look to KUMO 3232-12G for 32x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs or KUMO 1616-12G for 16x 12G-SDI inputs and outputs.

For 3G-SDI look to KUMO 6464 for 64x 3G-SDI inputs and outputs, KUMO 3232 for 32x 3G-SDI inputs and outputs, and KUMO 1616 for 16x 3G-SDI inputs and outputs.

KUMO Presets

This powerful feature saves current settings to 1 of 20 available Preset slots. Settings on the Configuration page are stored in the preset and any preset may be recalled at any time, returning the KUMO to the previously stored state. Items stored as part of a preset are:

1. Switching Mode
2. Crosspoint map
3. Source Button Settings: name, color, hidden/shown etc.
4. Destination Button Settings: name, color, hidden/shown etc.
5. Salvo configurations

Also included is the capability to deploy presets from one KUMO product to another. For example, the KUMO 6464-12G names can be deployed on a KUMO CP2 control panel UI configuration via the router preset.

 

Salvo Simplicity

Salvos allow an operator to quickly route a predefined set of crosspoints, connecting specific sources to destinations, at the push of a button. Salvos are easily created by simply setting up the desired routes and saving it to a button in the KUMO router’s Web UI.

Up to eight salvos can be stored in a KUMO router and can be instantly recalled via the KUMO router’s Web UI, GVG Native Protocol over Ethernet, RS-422, and/or the AJA KUMO CP2 Salvo buttons.

 

 

Broadcast Standard Reliability

Designed for critical broadcast, production and post environments, KUMO routers are built to AJA standards that exceed SMPTE specifications. The use of premium components coupled with dual redundant power supplies ensures the highest signal quality and maximum uptime even in the unexpected event of a power supply failure.

Redundant Power Supplies

Routing sits at the heart of your signal matrix needs, connecting one critical device to another.  To ensure maximum uptime in the unlikely event of a power supply failure, KUMO offers redundant power supply options that can failover with zero disruption to operations.

Simple Installation and Configuration

Running Embedded Linux, KUMO routers are network ready and support powerful HTTP control and monitoring via a web browser - without the need for any additional software.

KUMO's USB port connection allows easy IP configuration using free AJA eMini-Setup software. KUMO's auto-detect Bonjour™/Zeroconf protocols mean that network configuration can also be automatic, just connect KUMO to your network or a computer and the system will self-configure, ready for use. Alternatively, standard network configuration allows access to each KUMO via its default IP address. Once connected to KUMO using a web browser, you can configure the full TCP/IP settings, select and name KUMO routers, name sources and destinations, and perform all operational functions including crosspoint selection and salvo execution.

KUMO routers are easily integrated with existing infrastructure utilizing the industry-standard Grass Valley Native Protocol over RS-422 or even Ethernet. Ethernet network connectivity also allows you to control all KUMO routers from any web browser on a network-connected device, ensuring you have the control you need from any location.

 

KUMO CP2 and KUMO CP

AJA KUMO CP2 and KUMO CP are optional control panels that can be used in standalone or networked configurations.

Connecting via ethernet to the same network as the KUMO routers, KUMO CP and KUMO CP2 enable full control from any location without the need for a computer. Up to four KUMO routers can be controlled from a single control panel. A single router can be controlled by up to 32 control panels. 

KUMO CP2 offers direct access to all 64 inputs and outputs of the KUMO 6464-12G with a simple click of the shift key. This Control Panel also offers direct control of a KUMO router’s eight salvos.

Affordable

Whether you’re building a mobile truck, edit suites or an AV flypack, get the routing capabilities you need at a price that fits well within your budget. And KUMO routers are so affordable they can even be used in place of traditional DAs to distribute signals to multiple locations. KUMO routers provide an incredible price/performance ratio while still maintaining the highest quality standards.

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 KUMO installation, configuration, operation, or encounter any technical issues, AJA Support will work with you to get up and running.

KUMO products are covered by a generous five 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

  • 270 Mbps, 1.5 Gbps, 3 Gbps SDI
  • 270 Mbps DVB-ASI

Video Input Digital

  • 3G-SDI Inputs
  • 16x BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424

Video Output Digital

  • 3G-SDI Outputs
  • 16x BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424
  • Noninverting

Ancillary Data

  • Passes all SDI embedded ancillary data including audio

Salvo

  • Up to 8 Salvos can be configured and saved in each KUMO router

Cable Equalization

(Belden 1694A)

  • 3 Gbps, up to 140m
  • 1.5 Gbps, up to 200m
  • 270 Mbps, up to 390m
  • Automatic operation

Reclocking

  • 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select

Switching Modes

  • Single/Normal, Dual, and Quad Link modes
  • Switches in vertical blanking per SMPTE RP-168

Control Panel Compatibility

  • AJA KUMO CP – 1RU X-Y Ethernet control panel
  • AJA KUMO CP2 – 2RU X-Y Ethernet control panel

Reference Input

  • External, 2x BNC
  • Looping, nonterminating
  • Blackburst or tri-level sync

Network Interface

  • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
  • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked 
  • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol
  • Embedded web server for remote control

USB Interface

  • 1x Mini-USB for IP configuration using AJA eMini-Setup

Serial Interface

  • 1x DB-9 Female, RS-422
  • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol
  • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1

GND

2

TX-

3

RX+

4

GND

5

No Connection 

6

GND

7

TX+

8

RX-

9

GND

Shell   

GND




 

Size (w x d x h)

  • 1RU - 17.4" x 1.54" x 1.75" (441.96 x 39.12 x 44.45 mm)

Weight

  • 1.4 lb (0.7 kg)

Power

  • External power supply required
    • Enclosure: Dual, redundant, 10-14VDC regulated, 4-pin Molex, 13W typical, 21.6W max.
    • AC adapter, included: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input, 60W
    • Optional redundant AC adapter sold separately, KUMO-PWR

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)

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.5 for macOS.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.4 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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KUMO v4.9.1 firmware is a maintenance release.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. To remain up-to-date, all KUMO Routers and Control Panels should be updated to this version. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO routers and KUMO Control Panel's many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.4 for macOS.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.3 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.3 for macOS.

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Please note - This version of eMini-setup is incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26.2. Please use v2.4.4.

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KUMO v4.9 firmware is a maintenance release and adds support for the new KUMO 6464-12G router.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. To remain up-to-date, all KUMO Routers and Control Panels should be updated to this version. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO routers and KUMO Control Panel's many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.2 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.2 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.1 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.1 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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KUMO firmware v4.8 is a maintenance release and adds a new user preset feature. This powerful feature saves current settings to 1 of 20 available Preset slots. Settings on the Configuration page are stored in the preset and any preset may be recalled at any time, returning the KUMO to the previously stored state.

It is highly recommended that you update the firmware to avoid any potential issues. Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. To remain up-to-date, all KUMO Routers and control Panels should be updated to this version. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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KUMO firmware v4.7.1 is a maintenance release. It is highly recommended that you update firmware to avoid any potential issues.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.3 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.3 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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KUMO firmware v4.7 is a feature and maintenance release. This is the first KUMO firmware release that supports the new KUMO 6464-12G router. It is highly recommended that you update firmware to avoid any potential issues.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.6.2 firmware improves SDI performance in KUMO 3232-12G and addresses CP and CP2 issues.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.6.1 firmware adds increased router control support to 32 GV Native Protocol Ethernet control points as well as "Host UPnP" configuration option to the network page.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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** eMini-Setup is not currently compatible with macOS 15.x Sequoia.

AJA eMini-Setup v2.2 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.2 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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Version 4.6  firmware adds support for for 32 router control points (such as router control panels, router control systems, etc). The previous limit was 16.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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** eMini-Setup is not currently compatible with macOS 15.x Sequoia.

AJA eMini-Setup v2.1 for macOS includes new support for IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI for Mac users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI, IPR-10G2-SDI, IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI. 

Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.1 for Windows includes new support for IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI  for Windows users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI, IPR-10G2-SDI, IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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Version 4.5.0  firmware adds support for KUMO 3232-12G and KUMO 1616-12G alongside new support for eMini-Setup v2.0 and above configuration of IP addressing over the USB connection on all KUMO devices.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.0 for Windows includes new support for IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI  for Windows users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.0 for Mac includes new support for IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI  for Mac users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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Version 4.3.0.9  firmware adds support for Salvos in KUMO routers and the 8 dedicated Salvo buttons on the KUMO CP2

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.2.0.0  firmware adds support for KUMO CP2 and also addresses minor bugs for KUMO routers and KUMO CP. All users of KUMO products are encouraged to update to the latest firmware.

Please read the Release Notes  for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.1.0.5 firmware adds one key feature and also addresses a minor bug. All users of KUMO products are encouraged to update to the latest firmware.

Please read the Release Notes  for details on the update. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 3.1 firmware adds several updates and improvements to KUMO Compact SDI routers. Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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KUMO version 3.0 firmware adds the ability to gang two and four physical connections together as a single virtual connection, allowing KUMO to route Dual Link and UltraHD signals as a single crosspoint. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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KUMO version 2.1 firmware provides several small fixes to address issues arising from previous firmware builds. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Please read the release notes for complete details. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 2.0.1.34 firmware provides support for Grass Valley Native Protocol to allow control of KUMO routers via RS-422 and Ethernet. All KUMO users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Please read the release notes for important information regarding RS-422 and existing KUMO routers. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 1.3.0.0 firmware is a maintenance release that replaces version 1.2.0.9. All KUMO users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Please consult the updated KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 1.0.0.3 software is the initial release of KUMO firmware. KUMO CP is not supported with this software.

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KUMO routers and KUMO CP control panels User Manual v4.9

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This Quick Start guide will provide you with the basic information for getting your KUMO router or Control Panel up and running quickly.

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A template for customizing the button labels on your KUMO CP and CP2. The zip file contains Adobe Illustrator. editable PDF and Vizio files.

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AJA eMini-Setup QSG v2.4.2

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This file contains the latest version of the AJA REST Automation scripts for KUMO routers. These scripts are provided for developers who prefer to use REST for communication and control of AJA devices. 

Please Note: These materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general user.

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