AJA LAUNCHES FS3 4K UPCONVERTER AT IBC 2015

The new FS3 combines AJA“s industry-proven frame synchronization with high-quality 4K up-conversion technology to seamlessly integrate SD and HD signals into 4K workflows. AJA“s adaptive scaling algorithms, paired with our well-known conversion technology ensures your up-converted images will have the maximum quality possible. Input SD or HD resolution SDI via BNC or Fiber and send up-converted 4K/UHD to multiple BNC and Fiber outputs simultaneously. The FS3 can also operate as an SD or HD frame synchronizer.

FS3 also includes the industry-proven features included in AJA frame synchronizers such as RGB color correction, region of interest scaling, extensive audio controls and routing, web UI control, GPI triggers and more.

‘ve seen our existing FS products—the FS1, FS1-X and FS2 at the heart of hundreds of broadcast facilities, post houses and mobile trucks,x94 said Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems. x93These products are true workhorses, incredibly reliable and can handle pretty much anything you throw at them—with FS3 we“re excited to introduce an easy way to integrate SD and HD signals into 4K workflows. It“s the bridge to 4K and UHD users have been looking for.x94

Products in the AJA FS family are often referred to as the “swiss army knife” of professional video workflow tools for their unprecedented levels of support, and the FS3 is no exception. The FS3 can up-convert almost any input HD or SD format to 4K/UHD up to and including 60p. 4K/UHD outputs can be 4× 3Gb SDI (level A or B), 2× 3Gb SDI (level B) or 4× 1.5Gb SDI. Inputs or outputs can be Fiber with optional SFPs.