AJA ColorBox In-Line Color and HDR/SDR Transform Converter

AJA ColorBox In-Line Color and HDR/SDR Transform Converter

ColorBox from AJA is a compact, high-performance converter for color managed workflows designed to specifically meet the conversion needs of broadcast, live events, and on-set applications. Supporting Standard Dynamic Range (SDR), High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) signals, it utilizes 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 for single wire 4K/UltraHD HDR up to 4:2:2 10-bit 60p or 4:4:4 12-bit 30p with a unique color processing pipeline.

Built around the 33-point 3D LUT processor with tetrahedral interpolation, AJA Color Pipeline provides additional 4x 1D LUTs and 2x 3x3 matrices that are each individually configurable even as Proc Amps or RGB Color Correctors. Easily manage color processing options via the web user interface which can be accessed directly from a wired Ethernet connection or through a wireless connection via a third-party WiFi USB adapter.

ColorBox includes processing pipeline modes from Colorfront and NBCU LUTs, as well as a powerful AJA Color Pipeline. ColorBox also expands its capabilities by offering licensable upgrade options for advanced color managed workflows, including BBC HLG LUTs and the all-new ORION-CONVERT engine. ORION-CONVERT's unique real-time floating point math approach to color transforms produces higher precision results to get “access to the colors between the colors.” This enables pixel perfect color transforms and round tripping where maintaining colors is paramount.

ColorBox also offers a sophisticated test pattern generator and frame store, bringing useful tools to your workflow, including the ability to capture up to a 4K image as a 16-bit .tiff file for the highest quality reference stills. ColorBox can even overlay information onto the image, including helpful user definable text fields. These images can be saved locally on ColorBox or onto a third party connected PC running an application like Pomfort's Livegrade Pro/Studio and Assimilate Live Looks.

Key Features

• Ultra-low latency, less than 1/2 a video line
• Extensive AJA Color Pipeline built around the 33pt. 3D LUT processor with tetrahedral interpolation
• 7x nodes plus Overlay
• Supports industry standard file types, no conversion to proprietary format required
• Configurable Colorspace, Range, and Transfer Characteristic
• Full frame LUT processing
• Five Color Processing Pipelines
• Video Preview in web user interface for confidence monitoring
• Built in Frame Store
• Test Pattern up to 4K/UltraHD, 9x test patterns built-in
• Overlay information on output
• Onboard library for file management
• ANC metadata pass-through
• Embedded audio pass-through, SDI 16-ch. and HDMI 8-ch.
• User defined text fields that can be overlaid on image
• Preset Management, 10 per Pipeline plus Startup Preset
• ANC metadata pass-through
• Embedded audio pass-through, SDI 16-ch. and HDMI 8-ch.
• Compact; 4 units can fit in just 1RU
• Ultra quiet fan operation
• Lightweight
• Robust locking 4-pin mini-XLR power connector, DC power
• On/Off button so you can save power when not in use
• Select button used to bypass video processing
• Extensive API for 3rd party control integrations
• Embedded web server for remote control
• Configure IP Address via USB port and supplied AJA eMini-Setup software for PC/Mac

Technical Specifications

Video Processing
Nominal video delay is less than 1/2 video line
Motion adaptive deinterlacer
Proc Amp controls
Color corrector
Legalizer
Frame Store
Capture and Recall up to 4K/UltraHD 16-bit .TIFF
Capture and Recall .TIFF, .PNG, .JPEG
Capture input or output
Nonvolatile storage of 16 images
Test Pattern Generator
10 or 12-bit
9 patterns built-in
SDR and HDR test patterns
Ancillary Data
All embedded ANC packets pass-through, including camera ancillary data
Overlay ancillary data on image
Audio Input Digital
SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 16-channel
Audio Output Digital
SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 16-channel
HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel
Network Interface
1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Embedded web server for remote control
REST Interface
WiFi control available via 3rd party WiFi USB adapter*
*Lynksys AC1200 and Netgear AC1900
USB Interface
1x Mini-USB for IP configuration using AJA eMini-Setup
Presets
10 Pipeline Presets per mode (AJA Color, Colorfront, ORION-CONVERT, BBC HLG LUTs, NBCU LUTs)
Startup Preset
Physical
Size (WxDxH)
4.10 x 7.54 x 1.66” (104.1 x 191.6 x 42.1mm)
Weight
1Lbs (0.5kg)
Power
External power supply required
Enclosure
10-18VDC regulated, 4-pin mini-XLR, 16W typical 3G-SDI, 21W typical 12G-SDI, 25W max.
AC Adapter, included: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input, 60W
Optional spare AC adapter sold separately, AJA-PWR-12-60W
Environment
Safe Operating Temperature
0 to 50 Degrees C (32 to 122 Degrees F)
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF)
-40 to 60 Degrees C (-40 to 140 Degrees F)
Operating Relative Humidity
10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude
<3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
Warranty
3 Year Warranty