AJA Io: Uncompressed Analog and Digital Interface for Final Cut Pro 4

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Io ushers in an elegant new way of thinking about how your audio/video interface connect to your non-linear editing system. No need for a PCI card, or to even open your computer case for that matter. Io is a single external device that provides all the analog and digital professional video, audio, and sync connections you need - all converted to 10-bit uncompressed video and 24-bit/96kHz. All this connects to your Final Cut Pro 4 system via a single FireWire cable.

FireWire connection - but NOT DV

Io uses a FireWire cable to carry data between it and your Final Cut Pro 4 workstation - but it is not DV. This is truly uncompressed 10-bit, 601 NTSC/PAL video. By bringing the interface outside the box, you now have a portable, shareable, plug-n-play interface that can be used quickly and easily where and when it's needed. As an AJA/Apple joint venture, the drivers are built right into Final Cut Pro 4, so things couldn't be simpler.

All the connections you need

SDI, Component, Y/C (S-video), and Composite for video; AES/EBU, ADAT, S/PDIF, Balanced XLR and Tascam interfaces for audio. Io also features sync input for referencing to black burst, and word clock for audio. Even the 9-pin serial port for VTR control is built into the Io, so no need for another USB device, PCI card, or modem replacement to get professional deck control.

Hiqh quality AND inexpensive

The converters in Io are using the same 10-bit processors and other high quality components used in AJA's highly-respected professional stand-alone converters, which are a mainstay of the professional video industry. The video is recorded as 10-bit uncompressed at D1 resolution into Apple's new Alpine codec. The audio is recorded at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution (for comparison, CD Audio is 16-bit/44.1kHz).

With everything the Io offers, it carries a suggested retail price of only $2,290. Contact Audio Intervisual Design at (323) 845-1155 for questions or to arrange a demo.