Grass Valley, CA (October 27, 2022) – AJA Video Systems today released new firmware updates that bring improvements to the OG-Hi5-4K-Plus, OG-HA5-4K, and OG-12GM openGear® cards, which support an expansive range of signal conversion needs spanning broadcast, production, post, and live events.

The OG-Hi5-4K-Plus v1.7.4 firmware update adds new 12-bit SDI workflow support and performance enhancements for HDMI syncs to the 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 conversion card. OG-HA5-4K v1.7.2 enables EDID (extended display identification data) to report 2-channel support for non-PCM audio with the 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD HDMI 2.0 to 3G-SDI conversion card. The OG-12GM v1.3.3 and OG-HA5-4K v1.7.2 firmware updates further introduce several enhancements that improve the performance of the cards. 

"As demand for openGear technology continues to grow, we continue to upgrade our production-proven lineup of 12G-SDI and 4K/UHD openGear cards to support the most rigorous workflows and up-to-date industry standards. The latest firmware updates are a reflection of our efforts," shared Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems.

Pricing and Availability

OG-Hi5-4K-Plus v1.7.4, OG-HA5-4K v1.7.2, and OG-12GM v1.3.3 firmware updates are now available as free downloads from AJA's support page. For more information on AJA's full range of openGear solutions, visit: www.aja.com/family/opengear.