AJA RovoCam Integrated 4K/HD Camera with HDBaseT

AJA RovoCam Overview

Designed for industrial, corporate, security, broadcast, and professional AV applications, the AJA RovoCam is 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 plugging in an external microphone. A cold shoe mount on top of the camera streamlines external microphone mounting.

HDBaseT

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'

UltraHD Video

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

Image Processor

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

12x Sony Zoom Lens

Sony optics

12x of optical zoom

20x Sony Super Resolution Zoom

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

Camera Control

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

Housing

Rugged and durable machined-aluminum case

Small and lightweight

Tripod mount included

Shoe mount

Compatible with optional Sony SNC-UNIHB/1 Outdoor Housing

RovoRX-HDMI

Optional companion HDBaseT receiver

Integrated HDMI video and audio outputs

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