AJA Releases Mini-Config v2.26.3

A free Mini-Config v2.26.3 software update for the Mini-Converter line boasts basic HDR metadata pass-through; dual-link capabilities; and Dolby audio support.

“As the demand for audio and video has increased dramatically, professionals are leaning more heavily on conversion technology, whether for a newscast or live event, post production, or a host of other applications,” said AJA president Nick Rashby. “Our latest Mini-Config release brings AJA Mini-Converter customers new features that make this process much simpler and reflect customer feedback, while also extending the value of their investments, and we encourage all users to download it today.”

Basic HDR metadata pass-through and optional override functionality are for Hi5-12G, Hi5-4K-Plus, HA5-12G, HA5-4K, 4K2HD and 12GM, plus new HDMI HDR Infoframe generation for 4K2HD, simplifying HDR pipelines and offering more consistent results.

The Hi5-12G, HA5-12G, HA5-4K, and Hi5-4K Plus supports BT.2020 color space.

Dual-link capabilities for 12GM, including 2x1.5G, 2x3G, 2x6G for inputs and outputs, and HA5-4K, including 2x1.5G output.

There’s Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus audio pass-through support for Hi5-12G and Hi5-4K Plus.

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