[Aja Sales department]

Hi,

Yes, Gary is right (as usual)!

As stated in the first post:

“Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 and Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2 QuickTime playback is supported when using MacPro desktop computers along with the Io HD. (An adequate disk array for uncompressed HD playback is of course required.)”

Thanks!

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[Aja Sales department]

Hi Chrispy,

Most likely any recent MacBook Pro that has Firewire 800 should work, but I will talk to QA on Monday and post the minimum CPU spec.

Thanks,

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[Aja Sales department]

Hi Chrispy,

That information is in the Release Notes which are contained in the software installer. From the Release Notes:

Io HD System Requirements

Note
The installer will run a system requirements check before installing. If your system does not meet the minimum requirements listed below, the AJA Io HD software will not be installed.

Hardware requirements

[Aja Sales department]

…also, uncompressed HD playback is compressed on the way out in realtime to ProRes 422, and then goes up the Firewire. It is an option for those with uncompressed 8/10 bit HD timelines and material that wish to output via Io HD. Again, as we state, CPU-based, not hardware-based (Io HD side) as is ProRes 422.

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AJA Video Systems
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(800) 251-4224 US
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[Aja Sales department]

Hi Bob,

As we state (perhaps not so clearly?) is that DVCProHD support is done by the CPU, a software encode in realtime, like what is done on KONA. In our testing, properly configured MacPro’s and MacBook Pro’s are capable of realtime DVCProHD ingest and playout with an Io HD.

So, Io HD supports not only Apple ProRes 422 in its hardware, but that data can also be used with DVCProHD and many other workflows.

Make sense?

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AJA Video Systems
+1 (530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi Kevin,

Have you contacted our support department? They would more than happy to assist you in finding a solution for your issue.

They can reach via email at support@aja.com, or via phone (during business hours, US Pacific Time) at +1 (530) 271-3190.

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
+1 (530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Hi,

I would suggest that you contact our support group, who can help determine if it is your KONA system, the converter, or an external configuration issue. They can be reached at support@aja.com, or via phone at (530) 271-3190 during standard US business hours (west coast).

Thank you,

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AJA Video Systems
+1 (530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

Jeffrey,
The AJA Kona LHe card offers a number of items that make it unique when compared to other products:

The AJA Kona LHe card uses XLRs for AES/EBU audio input/output, where some products may use SPDIF type connectors. SPDIF audio connectors may require the use of other converters or interfaces in order to connect with many professional digital audio devices.

The AJA Kona LHe card can be used with an optional breakout box which adds AES/EBU BNC audio connectors, ref loop thru and RCA analog audio monitoring jacks. The breakout box comes standard with a 2 meter cable, but can be had with a 5 meter cable for further extension of the box from the card and host computer.

The AJA Kona LHe card can be operated in what is known as Input Passthrough mode via the AJA Control Panel application, meaning that the card can essentially be used as a converter from within the Mac.

The AJA Kona LHe card offers a TBC (time base correction) function for the input of analog SD material. This means that signals from non-professional devices (within a certain range) may be able to interface with the KonaLHe card.

The AJA Kona LHe card can perform 10-bit hardware based downconversion from HD to SD for either 1080i or 720P. This hardware based down-conversion can be configured for either of the SDI outputs and the analog output. The down-conversion to SD can be letterbox, anamorphic or center crop. The user can elect which outputs are HD or SD independently meaning that one output can be HD while another can be SD at the same time.

AJA offers a 3 year warranty for the AJA Kona LHe.

Finally, specific to your question, the AJA Kona LHe card handles scaling of the DVCProHD and HDV codecs in hardware. As these formats are not full raster (DVCProHD 720P for example is 960×720 as opposed to 1280×720), the Kona card can offload the scaling and processing of these formats so that the computer is free for more CPU tasks – such as more Dynamic RT effects. This functionality was developed in close cooperation with Apple and is exclusive to the Kona cards that are capable of handling HD.

If you have any further questions regarding AJA products, don’t hesitate to contact AJA directly at sales@aja.com or your local reseller. You can find your local resellers by visiting this URL:
https://www.aja.com/where_buy.php

AJA Sales Department
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[Aja Sales department]

Wish #1, make me stop rubbing his belly.

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AJA Video Systems
+1 (530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com

[Aja Sales department]

He’s a bit taller than Yoda…a bit.

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AJA Video Systems
+1 (530) 274-2048 Intl.
(800) 251-4224 US
sales@aja.com