AJA Video Systems has recently unveiled an addition to AJA’s Io lineup of Thunderbolt 3 connected mobile capture and output devices. The company has unveiled the Io X3 and it offers HDR or SDR 2K/HD capture and output via 3G-SDI and HDMI. Io X3 transmits HDR I/O up to 2K/HD 60p on Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac or PC hosts.

The device can be used over on premise installations and remotely productions. It provides mobile solution for single-, dual-, and multi-channel SDI workflows, offering 2K/HD/SD I/O with HDR directly from any modern laptop or computer. Io X3 is designed for multiple production environments such as color grading, audio mixing, on-set monitoring, playback, remote editorial and VFX. Also, the device can be used for streaming workflows because it has four independent inputs for workflows with OBS and Wirecast, together with simultaneous MultiView monitoring for each source.

o X3 features eight switchable analog audio ports in addition to a 3.5 analog audio connection to plug in headphones directly. Up to 16-channel audio is included on each SDI port, and 8-channels on HDMI. Compact and rackmountable, Io X3 devices can be placed side by side in a rack for studio, mobile truck, or video assist needs, allowing users to benefit from up to eight channels of up to 2K/HD/SD I/O in a 1RU.

“Today’s production environments demand increased content volume with fast turnaround, and the predominance of HD-centric workflows require flexible tools to support timely delivery of that material,” shared Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems. “Io X3 simplifies complexities of video and audio workflows by providing teams with an affordable and high-quality solution for Thunderbolt™ 3-connected I/O on SDI and HDMI or multichannel I/O over SDI, helping video professionals at home, on site or in studio work more efficiently and with greater ease.”