AJA Io X3: Professional Thunderbolt 3 HDR I/O for Modern Workflows

Unlock professional-grade video I/O for any environment with the AJA Io X3. Engineered for today's demanding high-dynamic-range (HDR) and standard-dynamic-range (SDR) pipelines, the Io X3 is the essential link between your camera, computer, and display. Its compact, whisper-quiet design makes it the perfect companion whether you're on set, in a studio, at a live event, or in the edit suite. With the power and simplicity of a single Thunderbolt 3 connection, you can effortlessly handle 2K, HD, and SD video and audio, ensuring pristine quality from capture to delivery.

The Io X3 is built for versatility, providing seamless integration with all major NLEs, including Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, and broad compatibility with popular streaming applications like OBS Studio, vMix, and Telestream Wirecast. This multi-channel workflow support, powered by robust Apple M1 and latest OS compatibility, allows you to configure the four bidirectional 3G-SDI connections to match your exact needs, whether you're ingesting multiple sources or driving multiple outputs.

Master your HDR workflow with unparalleled ease. The Io X3 offers comprehensive support for PQ, HLG, HDR10, and Dolby Vision, displaying a richer range of colors, brighter whites, and deeper blacks. It streamlines your process with automatic HDR metadata capture and playback detection. The AJA Control Room software reads embedded metadata from your .mov files, automatically setting the correct HDR format on your connected HDMI or SDI monitors. This eliminates guesswork and ensures every frame is displayed with its intended dynamic range, full quality, and perfect timing—an indispensable feature for critical color work and client review.

Key Features

Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity: Delivers 2K/HD/SD video and audio over a single cable, with a second port for looping through to other devices.
Advanced HDR Support: Full support for PQ, HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, with HDR metadata capture and auto-playback detection for streamlined workflows.
Multi-Channel Flexibility: Four bidirectional 3G-SDI connections and robust software support for multi-channel ingest and output with OBS, vMix, and Wirecast.
HDMI 2.0 Monitoring: Features HDMI I/O with 8-channel audio, including a Multiview output to display up to 4 video channels on a single screen.
Professional Audio I/O: Flexible analog audio via a standard Tascam DB-25 connection, configurable for 8-ch in, 8-ch out, or 4-ch in/4-ch out, plus a front-panel headphone jack.
Built for the Field: Compact and rugged design with a 4-pin XLR 12V power input for both battery and AC operation.
Modern Compatibility: Includes native support for the Apple M1 chip and the latest macOS and Windows operating systems.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Video Formats	2K/HD/SD I/O up to 50/60p
Video I/O	4x Bidirectional 3G-SDI BNC; 1x HDMI 2.0 Input; 1x HDMI 2.0 Output
Video Processing	YCbCr 4:2:2, 10-bit; RGB 4:4:4, 12-bit
Audio I/O	16-channel embedded SDI audio; 8-channel embedded HDMI audio; 8-channel Analog Audio via DB-25 Tascam connection
Host Connection	2x Thunderbolt 3 ports with loop-through
Reference & Control	Reference Input (Analog Black Burst or Tri-Level Sync), LTC In/Out, RS-422 VTR Control
HDR Signaling	VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance via SDI
Power	12V 4-pin XLR input (AC adapter included)

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