AJA FS-MINI-R0 3G-SDI Utility Frame Sync
Best utility frame synchronizer for professional broadcast and live production workflows.
The AJA FS-MINI-R0 is a compact utility frame synchronizer built for professional video workflows. It expertly handles untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals, providing simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs for production and monitoring. This versatile unit supports high-quality 10-bit processing and offers essential conversion capabilities, including up, down, and cross conversion. It can lock to an external reference for precise Genlock timing and is easily configured via DIP switches or AJA's Mini-Config software, ensuring seamless integration into your setup.
$915.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
14
/ 374
#14 in Scan Converters
Price vs Category Average
+24%
Above average
Video Formats Supported
220481080
/ K, HD, and SD (up to x P)
Who it's for
- Broadcast engineers needing stable, reliable signal timing
- Mobile production crews working in tight, space-constrained environments
- Video technicians requiring flexible signal conversion and aspect ratio control
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking entry-level or consumer-grade hardware
- Integrators wanting to avoid cable clutter from external power bricks
- Field operators needing immediate, physical on-device configuration controls
Performance breakdown
Signal Synchronization
Locks onto untimed signals with professional-grade precision and reliability.
Conversion Versatility
Seamlessly handles up, down, and cross-conversion for diverse production environments.
Latency Performance
Maintains a minimal one-frame delay critical for live broadcast workflows.
Build Quality
Rugged, compact chassis designed to survive demanding field production conditions.
Configuration Ease
Intuitive software and physical DIP switches make setup quick and painless.
Audio Integration
Robust 16-channel embedded audio support covers complex multi-track monitoring needs.
Key Specs
Video Formats Supported
2K, HD, and SD (up to 2048 x 1080P)
Color Space
YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
Input/Output
1x 3G-SDI input, 1x 3G-SDI output, 1x HDMI output
Audio I/O
16-channel embedded SDI I/O, 2-channel RCA analog outputs
Dimensions
5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0"
Weight
0.7 lb
Power Requirement
+5VDC Regulated
Operating Temperature Range
0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
Features
- Synchronizes 3G, HD, and SD video formats
- Performs up, down, and cross conversion
- Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs
- Low latency processing (nominal 1 frame delay)
- Supports bi-level and tri-level references
- Freeze function upon signal loss
- 16-channel embedded SDI audio I/O
- Configurable via DIP switch or USB software
What customers say
Professionals highly value the AJA FS-MINI-R0 for its exceptional reliability and compact design. Users consistently praise its ability to deliver robust frame synchronization and format conversion, essential for maintaining signal integrity in demanding broadcast and live production settings. This device functions as a critical set it and forget it component. Its high density of functionality within a portable chassis is a major advantage for managing mixed signal sources and timing errors. While initial setup requires attention to software or DIP switches, the flawless operational performance quickly overshadows this minor learning curve. Overall, the FS-MINI-R0 is regarded as an indispensable, high-quality workhorse that offers superior value through its mission-critical dependability.
Know before you buy
Yes, the unit supports up, down, and cross-conversion between 3G, HD, and SD video formats, allowing you to match your input signal to your desired output requirements.
Absolutely. The FS-MINI-R0 provides simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs, so you can route the SDI signal to your production equipment while using the HDMI port for local monitoring.
The device features low-latency processing with a nominal delay of approximately 1 frame, or 20 milliseconds, which is suitable for most professional live production environments.
Yes, the FS-MINI-R0 can lock to an external reference, supporting both bi-level and tri-level sync signals to ensure your video output is perfectly timed with the rest of your system.
You can configure the unit using the physical DIP switches on the side of the chassis for quick adjustments, or use AJA’s Mini-Config software via a USB connection for more detailed control.
The FS-MINI-R0 includes a freeze function that will hold the last valid frame of video if the input signal is lost, preventing a black screen from appearing on your output.
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