AJA Launches New Hi5-Plus and HA5-Plus Mini-Converters at NAB 04

NAB Conference, Booth SL2505 -- AJA Video Systems today announced its new Hi5-Plus and HA5-Plus Mini-Converters, powerful and portable devices that harness AJAs proven technology for streamlining broadcast and post production workflows.

Hi5-Plus is AJAs next generation SDI-to-HDMI Mini-Converter. Capable of handling 3G and Dual Link inputs, Hi5-Plus outputs Deep Color 30- and 36-bit video for driving HDMI monitoring solutions. Embedded audio is passed through to the output and a 2-channel RCA analog output allows easy audio monitoring.

Hi5-Plus Features Include:

Connect SDI-based devices to HDMI

New 3G-SDI capability

New PsF to P conversion

New audio delay control, 0 to 7 frames

New USB connection for configuration via AJA MiniConfig software for Mac and PC

Compact size fits easily in small spaces

16-channel embedded SDI and 8-channel HDMI audio

2-channel RCA analog audio output

5-20VDC power

5-year warranty

HA5-Plus is AJAs next generation HDMI-to-SDI Mini-Converter. The HDMI input is converted to 3G/HD/SD-SDI output for driving SDI devices. Up to eight channels of HDMI audio and/or 2-channel RCA analog audio inputs can be selectively embedded into the SDI output. HA5-Plus also supports 480p/576p video that is output from many DSLRs.

HA5-Plus Features Include:

Connect HDMI-based devices to SDI

New 3G-SDI capability

New USB connection for configuration via AJA MiniConfig software for Mac and PC

New 480p/576p conversion to 480i/576i for DSLR support

Compact size fits easily in small spaces

16-channel embedded SDI and 8-channel HDMI audio

2-channel RCA analog audio input

5-20VDC power

5-year warranty

Pricing and Availability

Hi5-Plus is available now through AJAs worldwide network of resellers at a US MSRP of $395; HA5-Plus is available now through AJAs worldwide network of resellers at a US MSRP of $395. Both include a Universal Power Supply and USB cable. For more information about AJA products please visit http://www.aja.com.

About AJA Video Systems, Inc.

Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface and conversion solutions, bringing high-quality, cost-effective digital video products to the professional, broadcast 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 http://www.aja.com.

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