Overview
U-TAP SDI is a compact and highly useful device for professionals working in the field, on set, or in a studio. Its USB connectivity allows for easy and quick capture of SDI sources without the need for additional software drivers. It is small enough to be carried anywhere and does not require an external power source.
U-TAP SDI also offers a looping output for SDI signals, making it compatible with monitors and switchers. It supports frame rates up to 1080p 60, making it perfect for live events and fast moving subjects. Additionally, it is UVC and UAC compatible on Mac, Windows, and Linux, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of professional software applications and a seamless integration with AJAs high quality hardware.
Included in box
1x U-TAP USB 3.0 powered SDI capture
About the AJA USB 3.0 Powered SDI-Capture
The U-TAP 3G-SDI USB 3.0 (USB 3.2, Gen 1) capture devices brings professional connectivity and high quality video capture to your laptop or workstation. U-TAP SDI is bus powered with the ability to simply and easily bring in video across 3G-SDI for use within a wide range of software without any drivers to install, as it’s supported directly in macOS 11®, Windows® and Linux®.
Pocket Power
U-TAP SDI offers easy, cost effective and portable solutions for plug and play capture that is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems and a broad range of creative applications. From video conferencing, streaming, social media, gaming and more, U-TAP SDI offers powerful functionality without requiring any third party driver software.
U-TAP SDI is smaller than a smartphone, with USB connectivity that provides a quick and easy way to connect SDI 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 an SDI looping output, allowing you to loop through the source SDI signal to monitors, switchers and more. U-TAP SDI supports frame rates up to 1080p 60, for your HD High Frame Rate (HFR) projects.
Rugged and Reliable
U-TAP is small, rugged, reliable and backed by AJA’s world renowned support. Small enough to fit in your pocket and with no power supply to carry, it can go with you anywhere.
Silence defined with no fans or moving parts, U-TAP won’t detract from the recording or streaming experience, but quietly enhance it with automatic video scaling and aspect ratio conformity based on your application’s requirements, all the way up to 1080p 60.
Software Compatibility
U-TAP SDI is UVC and UAC compatible on Mac, Windows and Linux, negating the need for additional drivers. This ensures compatability with a wide range of professional software applications and a seamless integration between the native software and AJA’s high quality hardware letting you focus on the work, not the technology.
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
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 lb (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: more than 3,000 meters (less than10,000 feet)
U-TAP SDI is smaller than a smart phone, 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 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 supports frame rates up to 1080p 60, for your HD High Frame Rate (HFR) projects, perfect for live events and fast moving subjects.
U-TAP SDI also provides a SDI looping output, allowing you to loop through the source SDI signal to monitors, switchers and more.
U-TAP SDI is UVC and UAC compatible on Mac, Windows and Linux, negating the need for additional drivers. This ensures compatability with a wide range of professional software applications and a seamless integration between the native software and AJA’s high quality hardware letting you focus on the work, not the technology.
Straight forward connectivity
• USB 3.0 host interface
• HD-SDI Input
• SDI Out (looping output)
