AJA Video Systems has updated the Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter with 3G-SDI support for high frame rates. It is shipping now.

The Hi5-Fiber’s small size lets you attach it to easily onto the back of a monitor and extends signal reach to HDMI displays up to 10km from the source.

Hi5-Fiber converts 3G-SDI over single mode optical Fiber to HDMI. Up to 8-channel embedded audio is supported in the HDMI output. It includes support for up to 16 channels of SDI embedded audio on input, a 2-channel RCA style audio output, and a USB port for configuration and status reporting when using AJA Mini-Config software.

Hi5-Fiber is available now through AJA’s worldwide reseller network at a US MSRP of $695. Hi5-Fiber ships with a power supply and USB 2 cable.

For more information, go to: https://www.aja.com/en/products/mini-converters/hi5-fiber

AJA has also released Mini-Config control software v2.17.0 with support for the redesigned Hi5-Fiber, in addition to feature enhancements for the Hi5-4K, Hi5-4K-Plus, LUT-box, ROI, ROI-DVI, ROI-HDMI, ROI-DP, and Hi5-3D Mini-Converters.

To download the latest Mini-Config v2.17.0 software, visit https://www.aja.com/en/category/mini-converters#support and select the appropriate Mini-Converter from the list. The Mini-Config software can be found in the Software section of the support page for each Mini-Converter.