Designed for industrial, corporate, security, broadcast, and professional AV applications, the AJA RovoCam 4K/HD Camera with HDBaseTis a compact block camera that utilizes an HDBaseT interface to carry uncompressed UltraHD/HD video, audio, control, and power over a single Cat 5e/6 cable across distances up to 328'. By delivering all of this over a single cable, RovoCam aims to simplify camera installation, setup, and footprint requirements.

Performance-wise, RovoCam is built around a Sony camera module that features a 1/2.3" 8.93MP backside-illuminated sensor and Sony image processor that combine to support UHD video at 25/29.97 fps and 1080p at 50/59.94 fps. It also features Sony optics with a 12x optical zoom range and up to 20x intelligent (Sony Super Resolution) zoom, which can be controlled remotely via Sony's VISCA protocol.

A single Cat 5e/6 cable is used to carry uncompressed video, 2-channel audio, RS-232 for VISCA camera control, and power. The separately available RovoRx-HDMI companion unit is the simplest receiving option for RovoCam, offering all necessary connections. For situations where you're not supplied power or RS-232 over HD-BaseT, the camera features does feature dedicated power and 3.5mm RS-232 connections, as well as a 3.5mm audio input for an plugging in an external microphone. A cold shoe mount on top of the camera streamlines external microphone mounting.

Housed in a rugged, machined-aluminum case, RovoCam is small in size and light in weight, making it easy to mount in wide range of scenarios, be it on a tripod using the included tripod mount, on stage in a conference room, or with a separately available security camera mount. For outdoor security use, it is compatible with Sony's SNC-UNIHB/1 Outdoor Housing.

1/2.3" 8.93MP BSI CMOS Sensor    UHD at 25/29.97 fps    1080p at 50/59.94 fps    12x Optical Zoom (20x Intelligent Zoom)    HDBaseT Interface    Video, Power, & Control over Cat 5e/6    Additional Power and RS-232 Connections    Supports Sony VISCA Camera Control    Compact and Lightweight    Optional Sony Outdoor Housing

• Integrated HDBaseT transmitter

• Passes UltraHD/HD video, 2-channel audio, RS-232 control, and power to the unit over a single Cat 5e/6 cable

• Distances up to 328'

• Sony FCB-ER8300 camera module

• 1/2.3"-type, backside-illuminated 8.9 megapixel CMOS sensor

• UltraHD (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps

• 1080p, 1080i, and 720p at 50/59.94 fps

• Noise reduction (2D/3D)

• Visibility Enhancer ICR (Day and Night) Slow AE

• High Sensitivity

• Gamma

• Character Generator

• Defog

• Color Enhancement Picture Effect

• Spherical Privacy Zone Masking

• E-Flip

• Sony optics

• 12x of optical zoom

• 20x Sony Super Resolution Zoom

• Manual and autofocus supported; controlled remotely via Sony's VISCA protocol

• Flexible software and hardware support

• Supports Sony's VISCA protocol over RS-232 carried over a Cat 5e/6 cable through HDBaseT, or via a local 3.5mm RS-232 connector

• Rugged and durable machined-aluminum case

• Small and lightweight

• Tripod mount included

• Shoe mount

• Compatible with optional Sony SNC-UNIHB/1 Outdoor Housing

• Optional companion HDBaseT receiver

• Integrated HDMI video and audio outputs

• Supports uncompressed video, audio, power, and control over single Cat 5e/6 cable

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it come with an "Audio In / Out" breakout cable? If not, what cables are compatible with it?

A: It does not.

Q: 2. Can you use this device to connect 4 prosumer camcorders via SDI and send the signal to OBS or Wirecast to act like Blackmagic Duo Link 2 for Livestream to a laptop

A: This product is compatible with Wirecast. It does have 4 SDI inputs which Wirecast will see a sources for a streaming program.

Q: 3. If I have A and B AJA CION cameras and I want to capture the 4k AJA RAW output at 4K/60p which requires 2 3G-SDI outputs from each camera do I need two lo 4k plus units connected to 2 separate laptops over tb3 to capture? or can I daisy chain the 2 lo 4k plus units together to one laptop and capture both RAW signals (A & B) simultaneously but separate data to suitable raid array for post processing?

A: I am sorry but two separate systems will be required to record two CIONs RAW output. A single laptop cannot handle the signal processing and disk write requirements of such a set up.

Q: 4. what color spaces does this support?

A: This supports Rec 601 and Rec 709.

Q: 5. Hello all! Does this item have video output? It says streaming in description. Thanks in advance!

A: No the specifications only discuss the output it does not appear to have an HDMI output

Q: 6. What about the software to capture the video? Is it included? Does the hdmi supports hdcp?

A: With this capture card you are able to download for free the AJA Control Room Software, This product will not be HDCP compliant though.

Q: 7. Hello! Does this device help with processing of capture, or does it rely on your computers gpu?

A: This device does process the video signal.

Q: 8. Does this card SIMULTANEOUSLY input and output via SDI?

A: All AJA Kona devices, including this one, can input and output simultaneously via SDI.

Q: 9. Is this compatible with wirecast ?

A: Yes, this is compatible with Wirecast according to AJA.

Q: 10. Does this card do 4K/60 4:4:4 capture without any degradation like converting it to 4K/60 4:2:2 to save PCIe bandwidth?

A: AJA KONA HDMI 4-Channel HDMI Capture Card for Multi-Channel HD or Dual-Channel UltraHD will work without degradation.