Fremont, CA – July 15 - Atech Flash Technology (AFT), a leading manufacturer of industrial and professional media card readers and storage solutions, today announced the Blackjet™ VX-1P AJA Pak Media Reader, a new media reader compatible with AJA’s durable, high capacity Pak Media. Encased in protective housing, AJA Pak Media Solid State Drives (SSDs) offer video professionals flexible storage options with capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB and are built to withstand repeated use in the field. 
 
Blackjet VX-1P utilizes the bandwidth of USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps), allowing users to ingest, edit and archive creative content from AJA Pak Media at maximum speeds. The new VX-1P utilizes the USB-C interface, making it compatible with existing Mac® and Windows® USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt™ 3 computers.
 
Key VX-1P features include: 

• AJA Video Systems certification
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 for transfer speeds up to 10Gbps
• Reversible USB Type-C connector for quick and easy connection
• Ingest speeds of up to 525 MB/s*
• Rugged metal enclosure for durability and longevity
• Vent holes to increase heat dissipation
• Thunderbolt™ 3 compatibility 

“Reliability is key to our customers in the field, which is why a number of them are using AJA products, and the Pak Drives in particular are so rugged and durable. Collaborating with the AJA team on certification has been seamless, and we look forward to bringing our customers a product that allows them to take advantage of AJA technologies with the speed of USB-C,” shared Eric Liu, General Manager, Atech Flash Technology. 

“AFT has established a reputation for developing impressive and reliable hardware and has been a pleasure to work with on certifying the VX-1P with AJA Pak Media. The collaboration will allow Pak users to get the most out of their drives with the added speed and flexibility of USB 3.1 Gen 2,” shared Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems. 

Pricing and Availability
The Blackjet VX-1P will be available July 15, 2020 for $149.99 US MSRP. For more details, visit www.blackjetusa.com/product-vx1p. More details about AJA Pak Media are available here: www.aja.com/products/pak.

About Atech Flash Technology 
Atech Flash Technology Inc. (AFT) is an international company that specializes in developing and manufacturing of USB and Thunderbolt products. For over 15 years AFT has been offering complete solutions ranging from professional media card readers, RAID storage systems, pro docking systems, cables, and also PCIe expansion cards. AFT products are designed with performance, durability and style. AFT is also an OEM/ODM solution provider for many companies. www.atechflash.com

About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-quality, cost-effective products to the professional broadcast, video and post production markets. AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website at www.aja.com.  

_{*Based on USB 3.1 Gen 2 specifications; performance may vary depending on card type and host system.}

_{Blackjet™ is a trademark of Atech Flash Technology, Inc.}