Digiview Logo
Back to Products

AJA FS8 Next-Gen 12G-SDI/SMPTE ST 2110 Media Processor

DV DVW-FS8•MFR FS8
AJA FS8 Next-Gen 12G-SDI/SMPTE ST 2110 Media Processor

Product Highlights:

  • 4K/UHD/2K/HD video processing and up, down, cross-conversion
  • Mix and match Vid Proc Modes, 8 Vid Procs total (2 required for UHD processing)
  • Wide range of I/O options including SDI over coax, IP over SFP, optional fiber, and ST 2110, MADI, and Dante audio
  • Full HD Vid Proc Mode for up to 4 channels of 4K/UHD frame sync and conversion including HDR conversions
  • Full HD Vid Proc Mode for up to 8 channels of HD frame sync and conversion including HDR conversions
  • 3D-LUT-Based and Live Color Management
  • Configurable HDR metadata for output SDI VPID and ST 2110 SDP

Overview:

AJA FS8 is the powerhouse multi-channel frame synchronizer and converter engineered to prepare SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 signals for production. FS8 combines frame synchronization, up/down/cross-conversion, frame-rate conversion, HDR/WCG processing, 3D-LUT-based and live color management, audio processing, delay management, and metadata handling, along with SDI to/from IP gateway, in a single, 1RU device. It is designed for cine-live productions, broadcast, production trucks, flypacks, live venues, studio and remote production environments where every downstream device must receive a predictable, standards-compliant signal, ensuring interoperability in even the most complex workflows.

Technical Specifications

HDR/WCG Real Time Processor

  1. HDR Conversions
  2. HDR to HDR
  3. HDR to SDR
  4. SDR to HDR
  5. Colorimetry
  6. BT.709 and BT.2020


Video Processing Transforms

  1. Each processing channel can independently select from:
  2. - Colorfront Engine
  3. - NBCU 3D LUTs
  4. - BBC HLG 3D LUTs
  5. - User 3D LUTs
  6. - Dynamic 3D LUTs


Colorfront Engine (CFE) Advanced HDR Conversions

  1. Processing Based on Human Perception Model
  2. Perceptually optimized color volume remapping
  3. Preserves the original creative intent
  4. Parametric controls including HDR functions and color corrector
  5. TV Mode for applications such as television broadcast
  6. Live Mode for applications such as broadcast, OTT, A/V
  7. Film Mode for applications such as on-set camera preview and look creation
  8. SDR to Dolby Vision Preview Mode for applications supporting Dolby Vision grading workflows


Video Formats

  1. (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  2. (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  3. (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  4. (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  5. (HD) 1920x1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
  6. (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60
  7. (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60


Video Inputs

  1. 8x 12G-SDI inputs, 8x BNC
  2. 12G/6G/3G/HD, SMPTE 292/424/2081/2082
  3. YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
  4. Single Link 12G/6G-SDI
  5. Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE 425
  6. Single Link 1.5G-SDI
  7. 8x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)
  8. SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC
  9. SFP fiber module, 12G/6G-SDI, Singlemode, dual LC or single LC, SMPTE 297
  10. SFP fiber module, 3G-SDI, Single Mode, dual LC, single LC, or single SC, SMPTE 297
  11. SFP fiber module, 3G-SDI, Multi-Mode, dual LC or single LC, SMPTE 297
  12. 4x UHD or 8x HD, SMPTE ST 2110-20 Video
  13. YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  14. RX support for Class-A, B, C, D SMPTE ST 2022-7 redundancy
  15. Rx support for Narrow and Wide Senders


Video Outputs

  1. 8x 12G-SDI outputs
  2. 12G/6G/3G/HD, SMPTE 292/424/2081/2082
  3. YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
  4. Single Link 12G/6G-SDI
  5. Single Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE 425
  6. Single Link 1.5G-SDI
  7. 8x Fiber or HD-BNC (optional SFP modules)
  8. SFP coax module, 12G/6G-SDI, dual HD-BNC
  9. SFP fiber modules:
  10. - 12G/6G-SDI, Singlemode, dual LC or single LC, SMPTE 297
  11. - 3G-SDI, Singlemode, dual LC, single LC, or single SC, SMPTE 297
  12. - 3G-SDI, Singlemode, dual LC, SMPTE 297
  13. - 3G-SDI, Multimode, dual LC or single LC, SMPTE 297
  14. 4x UHD or 8x HD, SMPTE ST 2110-20 Video
  15. YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
  16. Tx support for SMPTE ST 2022-7
  17. Tx senders are Narrow Gapped


Media Interfaces (In-Band)

  1. 4x SFP28 Cages
  2. Supports 10 GigE and 25 GigE SFPs (SFPs not included)
  3. Uncompressed media (SMPTE ST 2110-20, 30, 40)
  4. PTP
  5. NMOS Discovery, Registration, and Control
  6. NMOS Tx/Rx support according to standards IS-04 v1.3 and IS-05 v1.1
  7. LLDP
  8. In-Band and Out-of-Band
  9. L2, L3 with SSM
  10. IGMP v2, v3


Operating Modes

  1. SDI Only Mode: Supports up to 16x16 12G-SDI
  2. Hybrid Mode 1: Supports mix of 8x8 12G-SDI BNC and ST 2110
  3. Hybrid Mode 2: Supports mix of 8x8 12G-SDI SFPs, and ST 2110


IP Gateway

  1. 8x HD (where "x" is a gateway in or out)
  2. 4x UHD


User Interfaces

  1. AJA webUI
  2. DANTE Controller, Dante Domain Manager & Network Management Applications
  3. Color LCD Display with backlit button keypad
  4. 2x rotary/push knobs
  5. LED alarm indicators


Physical

  1. Size (WxDxH): 17.5" x 16.0" x 1.75" (1RU)
  2. Weight: 7.9lbs
  3. Power: 100V - 240 VAC 50/60Hz, 70W typical; 90W max.
  4. Safe Operating Temp: 32°F - 104°F
  5. Safe Storage Temp (Power OFF): -40°F - 140°F
  6. Operating Relative Humidity: 10% - 90% noncondensing
  7. Operating Altitude: <10,000ft

Item Includes:

  1. 1x AJA FS8

Warranty:

  1. 5 Year Warranty