Product Description
The AJA BRIDGE LIVE is an all - in - one solution crafted for crucial live video applications. It boasts high - performance SDI and stream - based encoding, decoding, and transcoding in a flexible multi - channel 12G - SDI I/O setup. With a compact 1RU form factor and redundant power supplies, it supports comprehensive metadata and closed captioning. This device can handle simultaneous bi - directional encoding and decoding for both HD and SD sources. Designed to support low - latency and high - quality workflows across various codecs, containers, and protocols, the BRIDGE LIVE has multiple use cases. It can backhaul remote live SDI video to media production facilities and return program feeds. It also provides high - quality reference video for remote collaboration in production and post - production. You can do multi - input direct - to - audience streaming on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch. Additionally, it's suitable for content distribution encoding with ABR ladder profiles and OTT packaging, all supported via the public internet. The AJA BRIDGE LIVE is a result of a great partnership between AJA and Comprimato, two long - standing industry innovators. Combining AJA's hardware and video I/O expertise with Comprimato's transcoding and internet transport knowledge, it offers the versatility, speed, and quality needed to gain a competitive edge. It reliably meets the encoding, decoding, and transcoding needs for live H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC, MPEG - 4), H.262 (MPEG - 2), and JPEG 2000*. Key Features: Up to 4 channels of HD or 1 channel of UltraHD via 12G - SDI I/O; H.265, H.264, and H.262 (MPEG - 2) encode, decode, and transcode; Optional JPEG 2000 encode/decode license; Selectable profiles for 10 - bit and 8 - bit, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0; Closed Captioning support; RTMP/S, SRT (plus encryption), RTP/UDP, and MPEG - TS; ABR Ladder Profiles; Hand - off for OTT packaging; Dual 10GigE interface for control and transport; Local control or Remote WebUI operation; Monitoring, Control and Automation supported via REST API or SNMP; Dual power supplies for critical application redundancy. Technical Specifications: Video Formats: Multiple UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD formats available; Video Codec Color Component Sampling: 4:2:2, 10 - bit/8 - bit and 4:2:0, 10 - bit/8 - bit; Video Codecs: H.264 (AVC, MPEG - 4), H.265 (HEVC), JPEG 2000 (VSF TR 01), MPEG - 2; Audio Streams/Codecs: AAC, AC3, E - AC3 (input), MPEG - 2 Audio, Uncompressed PCM (multi - channel), SMPTE 302M - 2007; Metadata: Closed Captioning (EIA - 608/708), Line 21 Captions, Metadata pass - through, MPEG - 2 ancillary packet support, SCTE - 35, SCTE - 104 (pass - through), Subtitles embedded within H.264 SEI messages, Electronic program guide (EPG) on input; Video Input/Output Digital: Multiple SDI options available; Audio Input/Output Digital: 16 - channel, 16 and 24 - bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per SDI connection; Configuration and Monitoring: Local “Kiosk” interface, Remote access via Browser, REST API, SNMP; Power: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz (Dual, redundant power supplies), 190W typical, 245W Maximum; Environment: Safe Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F), Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): - 40 to 60 C (- 40 to 140 F), Operating Relative Humidity: 8 - 90% noncondensing, Nonoperating Relative Humidity: 5 - 95% noncondensing.
Using the AJA Bridge Live 12G - SDI device is straightforward. First, connect your video and audio sources to the appropriate input ports according to the supported formats like 12G - SDI, 6G - SDI, etc. You can then configure the device either through the local 'Kiosk' interface using a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, or remotely via a browser. Set up the encoding, decoding, or transcoding parameters based on your needs, such as choosing the codec (H.264, H.265, etc.) and the bit - rate profiles. When streaming, select the desired protocol like RTMP/S, SRT, etc. for seamless transmission. As for the output, connect it to your destination device using the compatible output ports. Here are some important notes. Make sure the power supply is within the specified range of 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz. Keep the device in a well - ventilated area and within the safe operating temperature range of 5 to 35 C. Avoid exposing it to extreme humidity conditions. For maintenance, regularly check the power supplies and the network connections. You can use the REST API or SNMP for monitoring and automation, which can help you detect any potential issues early. If you encounter any problems, consult the technical support team for further assistance.
