AJA Video Systems announced Io Express, a highly portable audio and video I/O device that's designed for the latest file-based workflows.

Io Express is an ideal Mac or PC interface for video professionals looking for an inexpensive monitoring and mastering solution when working with Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), XDCAM HD, DVCPRO HD and more. Io Express bridges the computer and video worlds, providing professional I/O options to laptops such as the Apple MacBook Pro, and optionally to desktops such as the Mac Pro or HP workstations.

"So many of our customers are adopting file-based workflows, and the Io Express is perfect for monitoring and mastering in those environments," said Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video. "The Io Express provides lots of connectivity options in a very well designed product that's extremely portable and flexible."

Io Express Features:

• Interfaces with MacBook Pro and Windows laptops for input/output of popular file-based formats
• HD/SD-SDI input and output
• HDMI 1.3a input and output, with Deep Color support at 30 and 36 bits per pixel
• HD/SD component video output
• 2-channel RCA audio output
• LTC I/O (selectable LTC input/reference video input)
• RS-422 machine control
• Powerful KONA or XENA drivers
• Compatible with Apple Final Cut Studio, Adobe CS4 and more
• Small, portable case design: 1 RU tall, half RU wide
• 4-pin XLR power for AC or battery operation
• 3-meter PCIe tether cable
• PCIe Mac Pro/workstation interface option available
• AJA three-year international warranty

Price and Availability
Io Express will be available in the third quarter of 2009 for $995.