AJA launches Pak Dock Pro and details two software updates

News in AJA: Pak Dock Pro enters the distribution phase and the FS-HDR v4.1 and Mini-Config v2.26.2 updates arrive

He Pak Dock Pro It is a multimedia reader with USB-C connectivity and compatibility with the latest standard USB 3.2 Gen 1. Without the need for an external power source, the “plug and play” device speeds up file transfers Apple ProRes y Avid DNx from digital video recorders AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G to desktop and laptop computers running macOS and Windows.

Its workflow is very simple. Users remove the media drive PAK of the Ki Pro Ultra 12G, insert it into the PAK Dock Pro and connect the media reader to your computer via USB-C. PAK Dock Pro is compatible with all units PAK de AJA, including PAK 2000, PAK 1000, PAK 512 y PAK 256, as well as with PAK units used in products Ki Pro Ultra y Ki Pro Quad.

FS-HDR v4.1

Designed for converter HDR/WCG AJA real-time and frame synchronizer, free update FS-HDR v4.1 expands the buffer depth from 6 to 20 frames and features expanded subtitling support and a new ability to pass or translate critical auxiliary data (even while a conversion is taking place).

For production professionals looking to simplify HDR workflows, FS-HDR v4.1 also expands compatibility with version 1.5 of BBC HLG LUTs. 1.5 adds two new LUTs for direct mapping and upmapping conversions for SDR BT.2020 a HLG BT.2100, as well as a improved color saturation in downstream mapping conversions HLG BT.2100 a SDR BT.709.

Furthermore, the FS-HDR v4.1 from AJA adds support for new NBCU LUTs, developed by NBCUniversal Media, LLC in collaboration with Cromorama, to enable a workflow for the production of a single master of simultaneous HDR and SDR content. NBCU LUTs include LUTs SDR, HLG y PQ that maximize dynamic range and color volume in HDR, without compromising basic emissions in SDR.

Mini-Config v2.26.2

Finally, AJA has launched Mini-Config v2.26.2, a free software update that introduces a number of new features for certain models 12G-SDI, 4K/UltraHD and others miniconvertidores, including region of interest scan converters.

Mini-Config v2.26.2 enter to Extended Display Identification (EDID) data emulation for all models HA5-12G, HA5-4K, HA5-Plus, ROI-DP, ROI-DVI y ROI-HDMI, allowing the connected source to continuously output the desired video format. For audio workflows, the update expands the pitch support and compatibility con Dolby Digital Plus JOC (joint object coding) for HA5-4K and all models HA5-12G.

Mini-Config v2.26.2 also offers conversion of p60 to p59.94 and from p59.94 to p60 Simple frame rate for models 12GM, HA5-12G, HA5-4K y HA5-Plus; the loss of input management capabilities for the UDC y FS-Mini; and PsF support for models 12GM, HA5-12G y Hi5-12G.