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Corvid 44 12G BNC

Take command of the most challenging projects using the immense power of the newest member of the Corvid product line. Corvid 44 12G BNC is AJA’s blazingly fast, compact 8-lane PCIe 3.0 I/O card with four bidirectional 12G-SDI full-sized BNC connections, designed for today’s most demanding video and audio workflows. Corvid 12G 44 BNC is available in several configurations with passive or active cooling options. Whether you are working with HFR 8K/4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, SD, Deep Color and/or HDR, experience the quality and peace of mind that Corvid 44 12G BNC brings to your projects. Supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, at up to 12-bit color spaces, Corvid 44 12G BNC offers ingest and output over 12G-SDI, which is also backwards compatible with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI. The bidirectional 12G-SDI ports provide immense flexibility for capture and simultaneous pass-through for a range of solutions.

Product code
CORVID-44-12G-BNC
Category
Video

Specifications

Video Formats
(8K) 8192 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(UltraHD2) 7680 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25
Video Formats
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
Video Formats
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
Video Formats
(SD) 625i 50
Video Formats
(SD) 525i 59.94
Note
High Frame Rate and 8K/UltraHD2 capabilities are dependent on host system attributes. Not all systems and configurations will support all frame rates and raster sizes.
Video Inputs Digital
12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
Video Inputs Digital
6G-SDI, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
RGB 4
4:4 12-bit*, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
Single Link HD-SDI YCbCr 4
2:2 10-bit
Dual Link RGB 4
4:4 12-bit*, Dual Link YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit
YCbCr 4
2:2 10-bit, 8-bit
Video Inputs Digital
*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
Note
Corvid 44 12G BNC SDI connectors are full-size BNC
Video Outputs Digital
12G-SDI*, SMPTE-2082, 12-bit*, 10-bit
Video Outputs Digital
6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
Video Outputs Digital
*Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
SDI
VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry and Luminance
SDI I/O
2K/HD, capture and monitoring is simultaneous
SDI I/O
4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring is simultaneous
SDI I/O
4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output
SDI I/O
8K/UltraHD2 with 12G-SDI, connections must be used for either Input or Output
Note
When connections are configured for 12G-SDI or 6G-SDI, only UltraHD/4K/UltraHD2/8K formats are supported.
Audio Inputs Digital
16-channel, 24 and 16-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Outputs Digital
16-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Downstream Keyer
Supports graphics with alpha channel over video, matte or framebuffer, or framebuffer content over incoming video or matte up to UltraHD/4K
Reference
Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V) or HD Tri-Level Sync (1V) via 1x full-size BNC on PCIe bracket
Reference
Reference input is terminated into 75 ohms when Genlock is set to Ref In
Timecode
LTC timecode input via 2-pin header on PCIe card, or via full-size BNC Ref In connector (switchable) on PCIe bracket
Electrical Interface
8-lane PCIe 3.0
Machine Control
RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol via header on PCIe card
Machine Control
9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:
Machine Control
1
Machine Control
GND
Machine Control
2
Machine Control
RX-
Machine Control
3
Machine Control
TX+
Machine Control
4
Machine Control
5
Machine Control
No Connection
Machine Control
6
Machine Control
7
Machine Control
RX+
Machine Control
8
Machine Control
TX-
Machine Control
9
Machine Control
Shell
Size (w x d x h)
0.75" x 7.0" x 4.75" (19 x 178 x 121 mm)
Noise
<50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air) [models with active cooling (fan)]
Noise
Ultra quiet (virtually silent) [models with passive* cooling (no fan)]
Noise
Passive cooling requires in-host/chassis air-flow minimum of 150 LFM (linear feet per minute) at 30 C
PCIe Card
0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)
Power
25W typical, 32W maximum
Power
PC Internal ATX Power Connector (Molex p/n 45559-0002)
Note
Unlike other Corvid cards, Corvid 44 12G can use either PCIe power from a 6 pin ATX connector, or via the PCIe slot
Safe Operating Temperature
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF)
-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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Specification from AJA