AJA KUMO 1616 Compact 16-In/16-Out 3G-SDI Router

When it comes to seamless video signal routing and switching, the KUMO 1616 Compact 16-In/16-Out 3G-SDI Router stands out as a superior choice. This compact, yet advanced router is designed to integrate multiple cameras, monitors, editing systems, tape decks, and file-based recorders into a streamlined workflow. Its compact 1RU profile, coupled with support for 16x 3G-SDI inputs and 16x 3G-SDI outputs, makes it an ideal solution for professional video production environments.

The KUMO 1616 router supports ganged dual and quad port routing control, allowing users to group together multiple inputs and outputs for Dual Link and Quad Link 4K/UltraHD workflows. It supports single link 1080p/HD/SD, high frame rate (HFR), and deep color formats, ensuring high-quality video output.

This high-quality router is built to AJA's exacting standards, offering network-based and physical control using KUMO CP and CP2. It also features a USB port for configuring IP addresses via AJA's eMini-Setup software. Its powerful crosspoint routing matrix maps any input to any number of outputs, eliminating the need for additional patch panels or distribution amplifiers.

The KUMO 1616 router is designed for flexibility and growth. With a simple setting change, it can be configured for ganged dual and quad port routing, allowing seamless routing of uncompressed, raw, or 4K/UltraHD signals throughout a production or post facility. Then, switch the router back to single link HD-SDI/SD-SDI operation as needed, providing the flexibility to route virtually any format in your facility.

This router's compact design supports full broadcast specifications over 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI, with quality that exceeds SMPTE specifications. Its super-compact 1RU format makes it a perfect fit for any broadcast, production, or post-production environment.

The KUMO 1616 router also offers Salvo Simplicity, allowing an operator to quickly route a predefined set of crosspoints at the push of a button. Up to eight salvos can be stored in a KUMO router and can be instantly recalled via the KUMO router's Web UI, GVG Native Protocol over Ethernet, RS-422, and/or the AJA KUMO CP2 Salvo buttons.

Designed for critical broadcast, production, and post environments, the KUMO 1616 router is built with premium components and dual redundant power supplies to ensure the highest signal quality and maximum uptime. Its simple installation and configuration, coupled with powerful HTTP control and monitoring via a web browser, make it a user-friendly, reliable, and affordable choice for all your routing needs.