He’ll demonstrate how to create a new pipeline from the BRIDGE LIVE dashboard, configure an SRT input (including Listener vs. Caller mode, port, and latency), and detect and set the incoming stream parameters automatically. The tutorial also details how to add RTMP(S) outputs, configure destination URLs and stream keys, set H.264 video parameters, map audio to AAC, and verify a successful stream.  

 
Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the video and others from AJA.  

Watch it to learn how Io Xpand enables flexible, high-performance workflows wherever you need them – with support for AJA KONA and Corvid cards, up to 6000 MB/s of bidirectional PCIe bandwidth, and the ability to accommodate full-height, half-length Gen 4 PCIe cards, including double-width and daughter card configurations. Io Xpand offers broad compatibility across Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, and USB4, as well as Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.  

Read more about it here.  

Io Xpand delivers a compact, portable solution for creative and live production environments where space is limited, including on-set, remote production, and live switching. By pairing the chassis with a KONA card and a Thunderbolt 5-enabled computer, users can build a powerful portable workstation with advanced throughput and professional-grade capture and playback capabilities. AJA Developer Partners can utilize Io Xpand with AJA Corvid I/O cards to create smaller-footprint solutions.

AJA Io Xpand feature highlights include:

• Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, and USB4 compatibility
• Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Support for full-height, half-length, x4 Gen 4 PCIe cards
• Compatibility with double-width and daughter card PCIe configurations
• Up to 6000 MB/s of bi-directional PCIe bandwidth
• Support for PCIe 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards
• Nearly silent operation via a temperature-controlled fan
• Thunderbolt daisy-chaining via a second port
• Portable, lightweight, and rugged aluminum enclosure
• Two-year warranty

Io Xpand includes a 0.8m Thunderbolt 5 cable, Thunderbolt cable lock, power cable, and universal power adapter. It will be available soon through AJA’s global reseller network standalone for $499 US MSRP, or bundled with one KONA 1, KONA 4, or KONA 5 card, with bundles ranging from $1249 to $4455 US MSRP depending on configuration. 

Learn more in our announcement, and see it in action at InfoComm 2026.

On June 17 at 2pm ET, AJA will join TV Tech’s panel discussion “Remote Production: Live Events & Award Shows,” moderated by Phil Kurz. The webinar will bring together industry experts to explore how remote production is transforming live event coverage, from streamlining operations to enabling multi-location collaboration. 

It will also highlight how evolving technologies are helping teams deliver high-quality live experiences while managing tighter timelines and distributed production environments. Register to attend live or watch it on demand to gain insights into the future of remote production for live events and awards shows.  

The integration allows professionals to take advantage of ST 2110’s advanced throughput to streamline local and remote dailies, transcoding, and streaming. As higher resolution and higher frame rate workflows become standard, this collaboration helps futureproof facilities while improving efficiency across pipelines. 

Colorfront Transkoder delivers high-performance mastering, processing, and delivery, while On-Set Dailies manages camera-original media from ingest through delivery. Paired with KONA IP25’s bidirectional uncompressed video over IP capabilities, the combined solution provides a powerful foundation for modern IP-based workflows. Read more 

Bonini explains how AJA BRIDGE LIVE supports remote production, multi-location streaming, and protocol conversion, simplifying complex workflows for teams with limited staffing and tight budgets. These capabilities make it easier for universities to deliver high-quality live and on-demand content across campuses and beyond. Watch the full session here. 

On May 20 at 11am PT / 2pm ET, AJA will join Appear and Ross Video for the TV Technology SmartPanel “Live Sports Production: Automation, Highlights & Real-Time Decisioning.” The session will explore how AI-driven tools are streamlining workflows, enhancing storytelling, and helping production teams focus more on creativity and less on repetitive tasks. 

Register now and tune in to gain practical insights for integrating AI into live sports environments. 

Rising to the challenge, VLAST deployed the AJA BRIDGE LIVE video solution, AJA openGear-compatible cards, and KUMO routers to manage complex signal paths across formats and destinations. From low-latency SRT transmission and real-time audio processing to flexible routing and reliable conversion, AJA gear ensured every visual cue and musical moment stayed perfectly aligned – whether fans were in Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome, watching online, or tuning in from theaters across Korea. 

Read the full story to see how VLAST delivered a synchronized, multi-platform concert experience for PLAVE audiences everywhere. 

With support for IP standards including SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, H.265 and more, BRIDGE LIVE IP enables reliable, low-latency encoding, decoding, and transcoding for a range of live production, remote contribution, and OTT workflows. Designed for flexibility, it allows users to bridge traditional baseband infrastructure with modern IP pipelines while maintaining high-quality video delivery. 

Find an AJA Reseller near you to learn more and secure your BRIDGE LIVE IP today. 

From there, AJA will be at Key Code Media in Seattle (May 20), SMPTE’s Bits by the Bay Conference in Washington D.C. (May 20-21), and the Post-NAB SRF Event in Zurich (May 20). 

Check out our events page for more details and see where you can meet the AJA team this month. 

That’s why Sun Broadcast developed a rugged, UltraHD multimedia production van with AJA gear at its center. Designed to support multi-camera production, flexible signal routing, and reliable recording in outdoor environments, the solution ensures Dayalbagh can stream and capture content seamlessly, whether for daily activities or large-scale events. 

Read the full customer Q&A to learn how AJA gear is helping futureproof Dayalbagh’s live streaming workflow. 

During the 35-minute webinar, attendees will get a closer look at new technologies, including AJA’s latest product releasees and updates, with Barry Goch highlighting the new OG-GEN10. The session will also feature Darren Ward presenting on the 20th anniversary of openGear, alongside insights into real-world applications and best practices for building flexible, open-architecture systems. To reserve your spot, register today. 

Desktop Software v18 also brings Mac support for the Avid OpenIO SDK integration, and macOS DriverKit extension (DEXT) compliant drivers for systems based on Apple silicon. 

Read the release notes for download guidance and access the update from the AJA support page. 

Set to unify the AJA and Comprimato teams behind AJA’s BRIDGE LIVE family of IP streaming products, the move will help accelerate new product innovation.  

As part of the agreement, AJA will acquire Comprimato’s comprehensive portfolio of software solutions, including:  

• Live Transcoder for video encoding and transcoding 
• Live Standards Conversion for flexible frame rate conversion 
• Twenty-One SMPTE ST 2110 encoding appliance 
• JPEG 2000 Codec SDK 

Once the deal closes, Comprimato CEO & Co-founder Jiří Matela and the entire Comprimato leadership, development, and operations team will join AJA. In the near term, the company will continue to operate as a separate brand under AJA and retain its European offices.  

Customers and resellers will not be immediately impacted, as sales, channels, customer support, and currently shipping products will continue to run as usual. The terms of the deal are not being disclosed, and AJA will continue to provide updates throughout the transition.  

To find out more about the news and why it matters, check out the official announcement. Come visit with us next week at #NAB 2026, in the AJA booth N1927, and the Comprimato booth W1969. 

This session will break down the key differences between broadcast and proAV environments, from precision timing requirements to flexible deployment models, and examine practical approaches to moving compressed video and audio streams reliably between remote locations and centralized production facilities. Register now.  

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

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

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

BRIDGE LIVE IP feature highlights include: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key IP25-R v2.0 firmware highlights include: 

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

• An updated Rx mode expands channel support to six channels 

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

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

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

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

• Free update for all IP25-R owners 

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

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

OG-GEN10 feature highlights include: 

• 9x HD/SD reference outputs 

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

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

• Ease of reference integration into the openGear ecosystem and beyond 

• Intuitive control of sync output options via DashBoard software 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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