Built for broadcast applications, the AJA ColorBox HDR/SDR Color Converter is an SDR/HDR/WCG signal-supporting device capable of managing color-driven workflows for consistent conversion across live programs. One 12G-SDI input delivers up to UHD 4K video to two 12G-SDI outputs or one HDMI 2.0 output for high-quality video. The ColorBox can also support up to 16-bit TIFF images. Outfitted with 3D LUT processing with support for 1D LUTs and 3x3 matrices, the ColorBox offers user-configurable color control using industry-standard file types.
Five processing pipeline modes, including two licensable upgrade options, are available for the ColorBox: AJA Color, Colorfront, NBCU LUTs, ORION-CONVERT, and BBC HLG LUT. Advanced setting control for the device can be achieved via the web user interface using the Gigabit Ethernet port. A mini-USB port on the front panel can connect a third-party controller and configure the device's initial IP address. Included with the ColorBox is an AC power adapter for integration into your preexisting broadcast configuration.
- Ultralow latency, less than half a video line
- Seven LUT nodes plus overlay: one 3D LUT processor, four 1D LUT processors, two 3x3 matric processors
- Supports industry-standard file types; no conversion is needed
- Five color processing pipelines: AJA color, Colorfront mode, NBCU LUTs, ORION-CONVERT mode (Licensed Upgrade), BBC HLG LUT mode (Licensed Upgrade)
- Video preview in web user interface for monitoring
- Nine built-in test patterns up to UHD 4K
- User text, input/output signal, and pipeline configuration in overlay output
- Onboard library for file management of 16 1D LUTs, 16 3D LUTs, 16 3x3 matrices, and 16 images
- Embedded SDI 16-channel and HDMI 8-channel pass-through
- Lightweight 1 RU unit with ultraquiet fan operation
- 4-pin mini-XLR DC power connector
- Select button on the front panel bypasses video processing
- Extensive API for third-party control integration
- Gigabit Ethernet port and embedded web server for remote control
- Configure IP address via mini-USB port and set up software for both Windows and macOS
- UHD 4K SDR and HDR pipelines for live television and converts. OB trucks and other live event teams can use ColorBox signals and convert SDR to HDR and HDR to other delivery formats. Licensable Colorfront, ORION, CONVERT< and BBC HLG LUT options, as well as built-in Colorfront transforms, ACEs, and NBCU LUTS, prove tools to manage HDR workflows. For hardware control, SKAARHOJ and CyanView have integrated native control of the ColorBox.
- A DIT can manage workflows to load multiple looks, make adjustments, and save reference images for dailies, post-production, and other uses. Pomfort Livegrade Pro and Studio, Assimilate Live Looks, and Live Assist, as well as QTAKE Video Assist software, integrate easily with native control. Full-frame processing eliminates partial LUT processing.
- Colorbox features extensive API that allows third parties to control the Frame Store and output 12-bit RGB test patches for monitor calibration.