AJA has unveiled its new UDC-4K: 12G-SDI/HDMI 2.0 up/down/cross-conversion Mini-Converter with frame synchronizer, HDR support, audio delay, and utility frame rate conversion.
The UDC-4K is rugged, compact, and designed for professional workflows. It is a broadcast-quality Up/Down/Cross Mini-Converter that can convert between 4K/UHD and 2K/HD video formats. Not only does it perform raster and frame rate conversions, but it can also function as a frame synchronizer and as a 1×4 12G-SDI DA, supporting video formats up to 4Kp60. It has both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, to make SDI and HDMI signal conversion easy.
Designed on AJA’s industry-leading conversion technology, the UDC-4K offers the highest-quality required in professional broadcasting, live events, and other critical AV environments. UDC-4K’s wide range of conversion possibilities makes it ideal for aligning disparate sources to a common format and timing reference, integrating legacy signals into higher resolution workflows, and handling many production challenges that may arise. It even offers utility frame rate conversion to convert 59.94 to 50/60 or 50/60 to 59.94 frame rates.
The UDC-4K features 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs, four 12G-SDI outputs, and one HDMI 2.0 output. The multiple SDI outputs function as a distribution amplifier, or DA, enabling the transmission of a clean or processed signal to multiple destinations.
It offers SDI and HDMI loop outputs for simple confidence monitoring or pass-through to the next device. A reference input enables the UDC-4K to lock to an external reference, or it can lock to the SDI or HDMI input, providing frame synchronization capabilities for untimed video signals.
It also offers the ability to convert 12G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 and vice versa with pristine image fidelity and support up to 60p for 4K/UHD. The UDC-4K is also “HDR-aware” supporting HDR workflows with proper SDI VPID and HDMI Infoframe metadata signaling management.
The UDC-4K can be configured with its built-in button control panel and LCD display as a stand-alone device, or via AJA’s free Mini-Config software for Windows and macOS.
The UDC-4K is a good option to have for professional AV, film/TV production, live production, broadcast, and DIT stations.
Pricing & Availability
The AJA UDC-4K should be available soon for $1,595 USD.
