AJA has announced availability of Io 4K, a new pro I/O, updated for Thunderbolt-2 4K workflows. The new device connects to any Thunderbolt-2 enabled device such as the new Mac Pro, offering an additional Thunderbolt-2 port for daisy-chaining other peripherals in supported workflows.

Other key features include:

– Output up to 4K at 10-bit quality

– Enables 10-bit 4K monitoring with Final Cut Pro X 10.1

– 4x bi-directional 3G-SDI

– 4K/UHD/HD HDMI input and output

– Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs

– Realtime 4K to 2K or UltraHD to HD down-conversion for HD-SDI and HDMI output

– 16-channel embedded audio on SDI

– 8-channel embedded audio on HDMI

– Multi-channel analog audio output on DB-25 connector

– 2-channel analog audio on RCA connectors

– XLR 12V power for battery or AC use

– RS422 VTR control, Reference, LTC Input

– Headphone jack with level control

The device is available now via AJA’s resellers at $1,995US. For more information please visit www.aja.com