AJA HA5-Plus HDMI to 3G-SDI Mini Converter with Loop-Through

Convert HDMI to 3G-SDI with support for resolutions up to 1080p60, including 2K formats, and enjoy an HDMI loop-through for simultaneous monitoring. The HA5-Plus is a compact, active video converter that automatically detects input and handles color space conversion between YCbCr and RGB.

Overview

The AJA HA5-Plus is a professional mini-converter designed to bridge HDMI sources to SDI workflows. It accepts an HDMI input up to 1080p60 and outputs 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, or SD-SDI, compliant with SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M standards. The built-in HDMI loop-through allows you to pass the original signal to a local monitor or another device without additional splitters.

What stands out

• HDMI to 3G-SDI conversion with support for 2K formats
• HDMI loop-through output for local monitoring
• Automatic input detection and color space conversion
• 8-channel embedded audio pass-through
• Compact and rugged mini-converter form factor

Technical details

• Video Input: 1x HDMI Type A
• Video Outputs: 1x 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI (BNC), 1x HDMI Type A (loop-through)
• Supported Resolutions: Up to 1080p60 (including 2K formats)
• SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M
• Audio: 8-channel HDMI embedded input, 8-channel SDI embedded output
• Power Input: +5V to 20V DC, 3W typical consumption
• Control: DIP switches, USB for AJA Mini-Config software
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
• Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing

Our verdict

The HA5-Plus is a reliable and versatile converter for integrating HDMI sources into professional SDI infrastructures, offering essential features in a compact package.