Product Description
The AJA U-TAP-SDI is a top - notch USB 3.0 (USB 3.2, Gen 1) capture device that brings professional - grade connectivity and high - quality video capture to your laptop or workstation. It's compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. This device is bus - powered and requires no driver installation as it's directly supported in macOS 11, Windows, and Linux. It offers a simple, cost - effective, and portable plug - and - play solution for a wide range of creative applications like video conferencing, streaming, social media, and gaming. Key features include its compact and portable design, 3G - SDI looping input, configurable behavior when the input signal is lost, embedded stereo audio support, and a 3 - year warranty. Technical specifications cover a wide range of video formats, both HD and SD, with various frame rates and resolutions. It has digital video and audio inputs, a video loop output, and complies with USB 3.0/USB 2.0 UVC/UAC standards. With a small size, light weight, and low - power consumption, it's suitable for different environments.
Using the AJA U - TAP - SDI is super easy. First, connect the device to your laptop or workstation via the USB 3.0 interface. Since it's bus - powered, you don't need an extra power source. The device is directly supported by macOS 11, Windows, and Linux, so there's no need to install any drivers. Just plug it in and start using it with your favorite creative applications for video conferencing, streaming, or gaming. When it comes to input signals, make sure the source is providing a compatible video and audio format as listed in the technical specifications. If the input signal is lost, the device has a configurable behavior that you can set according to your needs. As for maintenance, keep the device in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. The safe operating temperature is between 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F), and the safe storage temperature (when powered off) is from - 40 to 60 C (- 40 to 140 F). Also, make sure the relative humidity during operation is between 10 - 90% non - condensing and the operating altitude is less than 3,000 meters (less than 10,000 feet). If you have any issues, the device comes with a 3 - year warranty for your peace of mind.
