AJA ColorBox: High-Performance HDR/SDR Color Transformer
Master your color workflow with the AJA ColorBox, a compact, high-performance device for real-time, algorithmic color transformations and LUT processing. Designed specifically for the critical needs of broadcast, live events, and on-set applications, ColorBox provides an unprecedented level of control over HDR, SDR, and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) signals. It bridges the gap between production and post with powerful, low-latency processing that ensures color accuracy from capture to delivery.
Leveraging single-wire 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0, ColorBox handles 4K/UltraHD signals up to 60p with ease. At its core is the extensive AJA Color Pipeline (ACP), built around a 33-point 3D LUT processor with advanced tetrahedral interpolation. This is augmented by four 1D LUTs and two 3x3 matrices, all individually configurable to serve as Proc Amps or RGB Color Correctors. This granular control allows for precise image manipulation that is critical in demanding color-managed environments.
ColorBox is a uniquely versatile tool, shipping with five distinct processing pipelines: the native AJA Color pipeline, Colorfront, and NBCU LUTs, plus licensable upgrades for BBC HLG LUTs and the groundbreaking ORION-CONVERT engine. ORION-CONVERT's real-time floating-point math provides higher precision results, giving you access to "the colors between the colors" for pixel-perfect transforms and round-tripping. Workflow is further streamlined through an intuitive web UI, a built-in frame store for capturing 4K reference stills, and a test pattern generator. Whether you're integrating with applications like Pomfort’s Livegrade Pro or working standalone, the AJA ColorBox is the essential tool for consistent, high-fidelity color management.
Key Features
- High-Fidelity 4K/UltraHD I/O: Supports up to 4K/UltraHD 60p 4:2:2 10-bit or 30p 4:4:4 12-bit over 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0.
- Five Powerful Processing Pipelines: Includes AJA Color, Colorfront, NBCU LUTs, and optional licensable ORION-CONVERT & BBC HLG LUTs.
- Advanced AJA Color Pipeline: Features a 33-point 3D LUT processor, 4x 1D LUTs, and 2x 3x3 matrices for ultimate control.
- Ultra-Low Latency: Less than half a video line of processing delay, perfect for live production and on-set monitoring.
- Intuitive Web UI: Easy remote control, preset management, and confidence monitoring via Ethernet or a 3rd party Wi-Fi adapter.
- Built-in Frame Grab & Test Patterns: Capture up to a 4K, 16-bit .tiff reference frame and utilize 9 built-in test patterns for calibration.
- Extensive 3rd Party Integration: Native support and an extensive API for deep integration with tools like Pomfort Livegrade and Assimilate Live Looks.
- Compact & Robust Design: Lightweight, ultra-quiet, and rack-friendly, fitting 4 units in a single 1RU space.
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Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
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Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
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Incorrect items
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Shipping
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It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
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