AJA helps Pass get started in audiovisual hosting and streaming

Audiovisual services company Pass has embarked on its transition to hosting, streaming and recording virtual events with a selection of solutions from AJA.

Whether the goal is to broadcast classical symphony performances for the Bach Akademie in Stuttgart, or to host virtual conferences for Trelleborg, Computacenter and other multinational companies, Pass has chosen to rely on a wide range of recording, streaming and I/O equipment from AJA.

Specifically, AJA’s Ki Pro recorders enable Pass to capture high-resolution masters for archiving and post-production purposes. During live events, eight HD cameras are fed to AJA’s Ki Pro Ultra 12G e Chave Pro GO recorders. Footage captured via Ki Pro Ultra Plus is recorded as high-quality Apple ProRes files on reliable AJA Pak Media units for later use in post production. At the same time, H.264 HD files are recorded via Ki Pro GO directly to affordable USB drives, which can be delivered to clients or crew members directly after events without the need to copy, render or transfer media.

Streaming in H.264

During live broadcasts of events, Pass uses an AJA HELO to provide real-time, high-quality H.264 encoding and simultaneous delivery of live streams to a number of CDNs. The H.264 streaming and recording device features flexible 3G-SDI and HDMI source inputs to accommodate varying workflow demands.

Similarly, for high-quality video capture of remote event participants, Pass relies on AJA’s U-TAP device to produce professional-quality video streams from a simple camera setup. The U-TAP brings professional SDI or HDMI connectivity for high-quality live video input to virtually any laptop or workstation – via a plug-and-play USB 3.0 connection. It does this by relying on a simple interface and providing instant compatibility with popular streaming and chat applications.

Martin Bernstein, CEO and co-founder of Pass, is positive about his experience using AJA products: “No matter the production complexities or client demands, we can rest assured that AJA gear will get the job done. AJA solutions are user-friendly, simple to setup and configure, and are backed by industry-leading support to ensure that we’re producing the highest quality content for clients with reliability as a given.”