AJA U-TAP SDI - Streaming SDI Capture Card
The AJA U-TAP SDI USB 3.0 capture device bring professional connectivity and high quality video capture to your laptop or workstation. The U-TAP SDI is USB powered, with the ability to simply and easily capture SDI video for use in a wide range of software, without the need to install any drivers, as it is directly compatible on macOS, Windows and Linux. In video conferencing, streaming, social media, gaming and more, the U-TAP SDI offers powerful functionality, without requiring any third party driver software.
The AJA U-TAP SDI is smaller than a smartphone, with USB connectivity. Designed to be quiet, with no fans or moving parts, the U-TAP enhances the recording or streaming experience silently, with automatic video scaling and aspect ratio compliance based on your application requirements, up to 1080p60.


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External capture card by usb 3.0 with SDI input.
Smaller than a smartphone, but incredibly useful in the field, on set or in a studio, where USB connectivity provides a quick and easy way to capture SDI sources without installing software drivers. Small enough to carry with you, its USB bus connectivity ensures that you never need a power supply.
The U-TAP SDI supports frame rates up to 1080p@60, for High Frame Rate (HFR) HD projects, perfect for live events and fast moving subjects. AJA U-TAP SDI also provides an SDI loop output, which allows the SDI signal to be sent to monitors, switches, or other equipment.

Data sheet
- Video Inputs
- SDI
- Outputs
- USB
- Scaler
- si
- Max. Video Resolution
- 625i / 525i - SD
1280x720 - HD
1920x1080 - HD - Entradas Audio
- Embebido
- Data and Control
- USB
- Power
- USB

Video Formats
- Video (SDI)
- (HD) 1920 x 1080p 50, 59.94, 60 (Level A or B-DL)
- (HD) 1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1280 x 720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
- YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
- Scaled (USB), Frame rates for all formats: 7.5, 15, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- 1920 x 1080p
- 1440 x 1080p
- 1280 x 720p
- 1024 x 576p
- 960 x 540p
- 856 x 480p
- 800 x 600p
- 768 x 576p
- 720 x 576p
- 720 x 480p
- 640 x 480p
- 640 x 360p
- 432 x 240p
- 352 x 288p
- 320 x 240p
- 176 x 144p
Notes:
1. PsF formats are not supported.
2. Host system specifications/performance will govern what video formats are possible.
Video Input Digital
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424, YCbCr 4:2:2 (1x BNC)
Video Loop Output
- 1x 3G-SDI (1x BNC)
Audio Input Digital
- 2-channel, 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate
Capture Video
- 16-bits/pixel, YUV (input video will be truncated as required)
Capture Audio
- 2-channel, 16-bit, 48 kHz sample rate (input audio will be truncated as required)
Host Interface
- USB 3.0/USB 2.0 UVC/UAC compliant
Size (w x d x h)
- 4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0" (104.14 x 60.96 x 25.4 mm)
Weight
- 0.3 lb (0.2 kg)
Power
- 5V USB bus powered; 4W max
Environment
- Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
- Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
- Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
- Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
