AJA Video Systems unveiled a new line of FiDO 12G to Fiber/Fiber to 12G Mini-
Converters at IBC 2017. New price reductions have also been announced for the Hi5-
4K-Plus (3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0) and 3GM (3G/1.5G Mux/DeMux) Mini-Converters,
bringing the costs down from $695 to $595, and $795 to $495 respectively.
AJA’s new FiDO converters support the transport of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD video and
audio over long distances (up to 10km) over one optical cable. The new 12G-SDI
models are:
• FiDO-TR-12G transceiver
• FiDO-T-12G single-channel transmitter
• FiDO-R-12G single-channel receiver
• FiDO-2T-12G dual-channel transmitter
• FiDO-2R-12G dual-channel receiver
An extension of AJA’s FiDO (Fiber Digital Optical) family of SDI/Optical Fiber
converters, the new transceiver, transmitters and receivers meet relevant SMPTE
specifications and are built with a compact enclosure to fit seamlessly into racks, OB
trucks or studios.
“With the latest HDR and 4K/UltraHD workflows, we wanted to deliver new 12G-SDI
converters that offer the advanced speed and flexibility of 12G in the robust, rugged
form factor our Minis are known for,’ shared Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video
Systems. “Our 12G FiDO models provide reliable solutions for broadcast, production,
post and ProAV professionals.’
