AJA U-TAP SDI Datasheet

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USB 3.0 Powered

SDI and HDMI Capture

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USB 3.0 Powered
SDI and HDMI Capture

Only $345 US MSRP*

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The U-TAP family of USB 3.0 capture

devices includes U-TAP SDI for professional

connectivity and U-TAP HDMI for

ubiquitous HDMI work flows. U-TAP is bus

powered with the abilit y to simply and

easily bring in video across SDI or HDMI

for use within a wide range of soft ware

without any drivers to install, as it’s

supported directly in OS X, Windows,

and Linux.

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Mobile, Simple and Compatible USB 3.0 Input

Small and simple to use, U-TAP connects directly to your computer
system via a USB 3.0 connection which provides the simplest
implementation ever, with no drivers to install and incredible software
compatibility.

U-TAP HDMI and U-TAP SDI offer easy, cost effective and portable
solutions for plug and play capture that is compatible with Windows,
Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems and a broad range of creative
applications. From video conferencing to streaming to traditional
postproduction and more, U-TAP offers powerful functionality without
requiring any third party driver software.

U-TAP is smaller than a smartphone, and is incredibly useful in the field,
on set or at a studio where USB connectivity provides a quick and easy

way to obtain SDI or HDMI sources for capture, without the need to
install additional software drivers. Small enough to carry anywhere
with you, its bus powered USB connectivity ensures you will never be
looking for a power source.

U-TAP SDI provides a SDI looping output, allowing you to loop through
the source SDI signal to monitors, switchers and more. Both U-TAP SDI
and U-TAP HDMI support frame rates up to 1080p 60, for your HD High
Frame Rate (HFR) projects.

Built to the exacting standards of all AJA hardware, U-TAP is backed by
our world class support network and our 3 year international warranty.

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U-TAP SDI Connections U-TAP SDI Tech Specs

SDI In

SDI Out

USB 3.0

Video Formats

• Video

• (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60

• (SD) 625i 25

• (SD) 525i 29.97

• Scaled

• 1920 x 1200p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1920 x 1080p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1280 x 720p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1024 x 576p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 856 x 480p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 768 x 576p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 720 x 576p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 720 x 480p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 640 x 480p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 640 x 360p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

Video Input Digital

• 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, 4:2:2 (1 x BNC)

Video Loop Output

• 1 x 3G-SDI (1 x BNC)

Audio Input Digital

• 2-Channel, SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate

Host Interface

• USB 3.0/USB 2.0 UVC/UAC compliant

Size (w x d x h)

• 4.1” x 2.4” x 1.0” (103 mm x 61mm x 25mm)

Weight

• 0.3 lbs (0.2 kg)

Power

• 5V USB bus powered; 6.5W max

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40C (32F to 104F)

• Storage Temperature: -40 to 60 C -40 to 140 F)

• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing

• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

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For full product specifications visit www.aja.com/en/products/U-TAP/#techspecs

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U-TAP HDMI Connections U-TAP HDMI Tech Specs

HDMI Input USB 3.0

Video Formats

• Video

• (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• (HD) 1920 x 1080i 25, 29.97, 30

• (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60

• (SD) 625i 25

• (SD) 525i 29.97

• Computer

• 1920 x 1200p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1680 x 1050p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1600 x 1200p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1280 x 1024p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1280 x 960p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1024 x 768p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 800 x 600p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 720 x 576p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 640 x 480p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• Scaled

• 1920 x 1200p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1920 x 1080p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1280 x 720p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 1024 x 576p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 856 x 480p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 768 x 576p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 720 x 576p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 720 x 480p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 640 x 480p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

• 640 x 360p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

Video Input Digital

• HDMI v1.4a, 24-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV

Host Interface

• USB 3.0/USB 2.0 UVC/UAC compliant

Size (w x d x h)

• 3.3” x 2.4” x 1.0” (84mm x 61mm x 25mm)

Weight

• 0.3 lbs (0.2 kg)

Power

• 5V USB bus powered; 6.5W max

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40C (32F to 104F)

• Storage Temperature: -40 to 60 C -40 to 140 F).

• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing

• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

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Audio Input Digital

• 2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio,
48 kHz sample rate

For full product specifications visit www.aja.com/en/products/U-TAP/#techspecs

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Software Compatibility

Software System

Skype™ PC/Mac

FaceTime™ Mac

Adobe Connect™ PC/Mac

VLC PC/Mac/Linux

GoToMeeting® PC/Mac

Microsoft Lync® PC

Webex® PC/Mac

QuickTime® Mac

Wirecast® PC/Mac

vMix® PC

Screenflow® Mac

OBS PC/Mac/Linux

ProPresenter® PC

TwitchTV® PC/Mac

Ustream® PC/Mac

XSplit® PC

YouTube Live® PC/Mac

Google Hangouts™ PC/Mac/Linux

Flash® Media Live Encoder PC/Mac

TeamViewer® PC/Mac

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3 Year Warranty

AJA Video warrants that U-TAP SDI and U-TAP
HDMI will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from
the date of purchase.

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 postproduction 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 www.aja.com

AJA Video Systems, Inc.
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