I 100% second this. We use an SPL 5.1 Monitor Controller and currently having to take 4 CH from the DNxIQ box and 2 CH from a Blackmagic SDI to Audio de-embed. There is an ever so slight difference in sync for the de-embedded channels, so those are for Ls and Rs.
A new, fairly simple IO box as described would be amazing. Personally would like to see:
- Thunderbolt 3
- SDI Out x 2
- HMDI Out x 1
- 25 pin Analogue Audio Output (8 CH minimum)
- Headphone Jack on front
- Mic Input on front
- Very quiet fan and an enclosure that doesn't suffer the same noisy fate as the AJA units.
Please!!