{"product_id":"aja-corvid-44-12g-sdi-short-bracket-passive-cooling-hdbnc","title":"AJA Corvid 44 12G-SDI, Short Bracket, Passive Cooling, HDBNC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAJA Corvid 44 12G 8-Lane PCIe 3.0 Video I\/O Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AJA Corvid 44 12G is a compact, high-performance 8-lane PCIe 3.0 video I\/O card designed for demanding broadcast, live production, post-production, and professional video workflows. With four bidirectional 12G-SDI HD-BNC connections, Corvid 44 12G delivers flexible SDI capture, output, and simultaneous pass-through for 8K, 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 workflows with up to 12-bit color, Corvid 44 12G provides high-bandwidth video I\/O over 12G-SDI with backward compatibility for 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI. Multiple configurations are available, including full-height and low-profile models with active or passive cooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-lane PCIe 3.0 professional video I\/O card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour bidirectional 12G-SDI HD-BNC connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 8K, UltraHD2, 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-channel 4K support up to 50\/60p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8K input and output using quad 12G-SDI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackward compatible with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRGB 4:4:4 12-bit support for 4K\/UltraHD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit high-frame-rate support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 12-bit LUT support using .cube files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-channel embedded audio per SDI connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDR support including PQ, HLG, and Dolby Vision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDR metadata capture and automatic playback detection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVPID signaling for SDR\/HDR transfer characteristics, colorimetry, and luminance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in hardware downstream keyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4K closed caption support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic FPGA firmware reconfiguration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\/LTC input on the card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-422 support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-height and low-profile configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive or passive cooling options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApple silicon support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12G-SDI Multi-Format PCIe Video I\/O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorvid 44 12G features four bidirectional 12G-SDI connections for flexible professional video input and output. The four SDI ports can be configured for a wide range of workflows, including 8K, 4K, UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 8K workflows, quad 12G-SDI connections provide the bandwidth needed for high-resolution input and output. 4K and UltraHD I\/O can be achieved using a single 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI connection, or quad 3G-SDI connections. 2K and HD workflows can use single-link or dual-link SDI while supporting simultaneous capture and monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8K, 4K, and High Frame Rate Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorvid 44 12G supports 8K (8192 x 4320) and UltraHD2 (7680 x 4320) high-frame-rate workflows up to 50\/60p. Film frame rates of 23.98, 24, 47.95, and 48p are also supported across 8K, 4K, and 2K workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-frame-rate support extends to multiple 4K, UltraHD, 1080p, and 720p HD inputs and outputs up to 50\/60p, providing flexibility for both current production systems and future high-resolution workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-Bit and 12-Bit Color Workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorvid 44 12G supports professional RGB 4:4:4 12-bit workflows for 4K and UltraHD, along with YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit high-frame-rate workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 12-bit LUTs using .cube files are supported, making the card suitable for demanding color-critical applications and professional video processing systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHDR and Metadata Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorvid 44 12G supports advanced HDR workflows including PQ, HLG, and Dolby Vision. 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