AJA CRV88-9-S-NC1 Low-Profile 8-Lane PCIe 2.0 Card 8-In/8-Out 3G-SDI 4K HFR 12-bit RGB

Description

The CRV88-9-S-NC1 is a low-profile 8-lane PCIe 2.0 video I/O card designed to expand professional workstation capture and playback capabilities. It provides up to eight independent 3G-SDI channels that can be configured as inputs or outputs. The card supports a comprehensive range of 4K/2K/HD/SD formats for modern broadcast and post workflows.

Key features include eight 3G-SDI I/O ports, support for high frame rate 3G-SDI, and selectable 8/10-bit YCbCr or 12-bit RGB frame buffers. The CRV88-9-S-NC1 also exposes four independent mixer/keyer widgets and four 16-channel 48 kHz SDI embedded audio engines. These capabilities let you mix, key, and route multiple channels on a single card.

Performance covers a wide span of video formats from full 4K 4096x2160p to SD interlaced standards, including a variety of frame rates and A/B timing options. Video I/O uses SMPTE-compliant 3G/HD/SD-SDI BNC connections and supports 12-bit, 10-bit and 8-bit paths depending on application. Audio I/O is 16-channel 24-bit SDI embedded at 48 kHz synchronous.

Connectivity is handled via eight BNC 3G-SDI connectors that permit each port to be configured as either input or output. The card is a low-profile PCIe 2.0 x8 device that fits into compact workstations and servers. Power draw is modest, with typical consumption of 21W and a maximum of 23W.

Practical applications include multi-channel ingest, live production feeds, high-resolution monitoring, and multichannel playback in broadcast, postproduction, and archiving environments. The card’s support for high frame rates and professional color depths make it suitable for HFR workflows and color-critical tasks. Integration into NLEs and capture software is straightforward through AJA drivers and SDKs.

Installation is simple in systems with an available low-profile PCIe x8 slot and adequate driver support. The card is engineered for reliable continuous operation and compact system integration. Firmware and driver updates from the manufacturer maintain compatibility and improve workflow stability over time.