AJA HA5-12G Mini-Converters Now Available
AJA Video Systems is expanding its 12G-SDI products for professional broadcast, production and proAV workflows with the new HA5-12G Mini-Converters, now shipping.
The next generation of AJA’s production-proven HA5-4K Mini-Converter, HA5-12G provides powerful conversion of an HDMI 2.0 input to two 12G-SDI single link outputs. For reducing cable runs when transporting 4K/UltraHD over SDI, HA5-12G includes two 12G-SDI outputs. HA5-12G supports up to eight channels of audio from the HDMI source or via two-channel analog audio (RCA) inputs, with eight or two channels of digital embedded audio output on 12G-SDI.
HA5-12G supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) emulation, which ensures the connected source continuously outputs the desired video formats.
The HA5-12G-T Fiber-equipped model is a single channel transmitter capable of extending 4K HDMI signals over long distances, up to 10km over a single Fiber link. HA5-12G-T ships with a 12G Fiber SFP installed and includes all functionality of the HA5-12G.
Additional HA5-12G and HA5-12G-T features include:
— Convert HDMI 2.0 up to 4K/UHD 60p to 12G-SDI with a second mirrored output
— Support for up to 4K/UHD 60p input at 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0
— HDMI EDID Emulation
— Two Sample Interleave (2SI) 4K/UHD source mapping
— Analyzes HDR Infoframe data coming in over HDMI in accordance with HDMI v2.0b/CTA-861-G
— HDR Infoframe decoder as defined in CTA-861-G and HDMI v2.0b
— Embedded audio can be selected from the HDMI or Analog audio inputs
— The Lock LED adjacent to the HDMI input connector indicates by color the detected signal type. Off is no signal, Green is SD-SDI, Red is HD-SDI, Amber is 3G-SDI, Purple is 6G-SDI, and Blue is 12G-SDI.
— Configure via USB port and supplied Mini-Config software
— International power supply included
— Covered by AJA’s five-year warranty
Pricing and Availability
HA5-12G and HA5-12G-T are now available through AJA’s worldwide reseller network for $795 and $995 US MSRP, respectively. Visit AJA’s website for more information: https://www.aja.com/products/mini-converters/ha5-12g.