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AJA Video Systems released Desktop Software v15.5 for KONA, Io and T-TAP products, featuring additional functionality for both HDR and 8K workflows, plus new performance upgrades enhancing creative freedom and flexibility across Windows , Linux and macOS . New features include Metal support on macOS and full compatibility with macOS Catalina; HDR over SDI via VPID; and HDR Test Patterns for 8K/UHD2/4K/UHD/2K/HD workflows. For the KONA 5 PCIe I/O card, the update also adds full 2SI SMPTE raster support for 8K; RGB support for 8K capture and playback; and 8K to 4K downsample via HDMI.
Desktop Software v15.5 introduces new functionality with NLEs, including deeper HDR integration with Avid Media Composer 2019.11 and native 8K or 4K (downsampled from 8K) playback with Adobe Premiere Pro 2020. The update also adds SMPTE ST 2110-40 monitoring via SDI on AJA Io IP and Avid Artist DNxIP and AJA NMOS support for multiple devices connected to a single host. Additionally, Desktop Software v15.5 increases speed and creative support on Mac workstations -- including the new Mac Pro -- by featuring full compatibility with macOS Catalina, new Metal support on macOS and other optimizations.
Desktop Software v15.5 highlights include:
Full compatibility with macOS Catalina
New Metal support on macOS
HDR over SDI via VPID
HDR Test Patterns for UHD2/UHD/HD
Deeper HDR integration with Avid Media Composer
Full 2SI SMPTE raster support for 8K on KONA 5
RGB support for 8K capture and playback on KONA 5
8K downsample to 4K via HDMI on KONA 5
Native 8K or 8K to 4K downsampled output with Adobe Premiere Pro
HDMI input detection improvements
New countdown functionality to mark out or end of clip in AJA Control Room
New fan controls and fan speed indicator in AJA Control Panel
DirectShow updates including addition of support for KONA 5 and KONA IP
Support for Windows , Linux and macOS
Pricing and Availability
Desktop Software v15.5 is now available as a free download from AJA's support page.
About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-quality, cost-effective products to the professional broadcast, video and post production markets. AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website at www.aja.com. All trademarks referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
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