AJA IO-X3-R1 2K/HD/SD 3G-SDI and HDMI Video I/O over Thunderbolt 3

AJA Io X3 2K/HD/SD 3G-SDI and HDMI Video I/O over Thunderbolt 3 IO-X3-R1

The AJA Io X3 is a portable Thunderbolt video I/O device with 3G-SDI, HDMI and audio connections for HDR or SDR SDI and HDMI workflows up to 2K 60p. It supports all major NLE applications as well as streaming applications such as OBS Studio, vMix and Telestream Wirecast, and connects with a single Thunderbolt 3 cable (compatible with later versions), with a second Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining.

Its four bidirectional 3G-SDI ports can be configured as multi-channel inputs or outputs, and the HDMI output can show a multiview of up to four channels on one screen. Analog audio is available on a TASCAM-pinout DB-25 connection, configurable as eight inputs, eight outputs or four in and four out, plus a front headphone jack with level control. RS-422 VTR control, reference and LTC in/out complete the connectivity. The compact, quiet metal case is powered via a 4-pin XLR from the included AC adapter or a battery.

Key features

• 2K/HD/SD I/O up to 50/60p
• 4 x bidirectional 3G-SDI BNC with 16-channel embedded audio
• HDMI input and output with 8-channel embedded audio
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports with loop-through
• Multi-channel workflows with OBS, Wirecast, vMix and other applications
• YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit up to 60p; RGB 4:4:4 12-bit up to 30p
• VPID signaling for SDR/HDR; PQ, HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision
• HDMI multiview of up to 4 channels
• 8-channel analog audio I/O on DB-25 (TASCAM pinout)
• Headphone jack with level control
• RS-422 VTR control, reference, LTC in and out
• 4-pin XLR 12 V power input for AC or battery; AC adapter included
• Apple silicon support; Windows, macOS and Linux

Notes

• DB-25 analog audio breakout cable not included

Specifications

• Size (w x d x h): 209.6 x 159.51 x 42.16 mm
• Weight: 0.73 kg
• Power: 10-20 V, 23 W typical, 28 W max
• Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C