Product Description
The AJA OG - DANTE - 12GAM is an outstanding openGear Dante audio embedder and disembedder. It features dual 12G - SDI input and output ports, enabling up to 32 - channels of audio embedding and 32 - channels of disembedding at the same time. This device serves as a crucial bridge between SDI and Dante infrastructures. Dante audio networking offers digital audio distribution over local and wide - area networks with low latency, using standard network hardware. It has many advantages over analog, AES, and MADI infrastructures, such as easy scalability, simple installation, and less complex wiring. A single OG - X - FR openGear frame with ten OG - DANTE - 12GAM cards can provide an amazing 640 - channels of audio bridging, suitable for a wide range of needs.
Key Features:
- Supports 12G/6G/3G - SDI audio embedding to and from the Dante audio ecosystem.
- Has dual, independent 12G - SDI Input and Output ports, each supporting 16 - audio channels, totaling 64 - channels per card in a compact design.
- Comes with 1x Primary and 1x Secondary Gigabit Ethernet ports for Dante network redundancy.
- Enables 64 - channels of simultaneous SDI/Dante audio bridging per card.
- Supports DashBoard for remote signal status and configuration.
- Is compatible with a range of Dante Software from Audinate, including Dante Controller for routing and configuration.
- Has a high - density and small form factor, allowing 10 cards to be used in a single openGear frame for up to 640 - channels of SDI/Dante audio bridging.
- Is supported within OG - X - FR and OG - 3 - FR openGear frames.
- Is hot - swap capable.
- Comes with an industry - leading five - year warranty.
Technical Specifications:
- Video Formats: Supports a wide range of formats from 4K to SD, including RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 10 - bit.
- Video Input/Output Digital: 2 - channel independent 12G - SDI BNC connectors, supporting single - link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K.
- Cable Equalization: Different lengths for different data rates.
- Video Path Delay: Video Out is a delayed, reclocked version of Video In.
- Audio Input/Output Digital: SDI and Dante inputs and outputs with specific channel counts.
- SDI Embedded Audio: Supports different standards and audio operations.
- Dante Audio: Has multiple sample rates and encoding options.
- Audio Latency: Different latency values for embed and disembed paths.
- User Interface: Controlled via openGear DashBoard network control software on Windows, macOS or Linux.
- Size: Follows openGear standard form factor, two slots per card.
- Weight: 0.5 lb (0.3 kg).
- Power: Compatible with openGear frame, 15 watts max per card.
- Environment: Safe operating and storage temperatures, relative humidity, and altitude limits are specified.
Using the AJA OG - DANTE - 12GAM is quite straightforward. First, make sure to place the card in a compatible openGear frame like OG - X - FR or OG - 3 - FR. Connect the dual 12G - SDI input and output ports using the appropriate BNC connectors to your video sources and destinations. For the audio part, connect the primary and secondary Gigabit Ethernet ports for Dante network access. You can use the openGear DashBoard software on your Windows, macOS, or Linux system to configure the device and check the signal status. Also, you can use Dante Controller for routing and configuration choices.
When it comes to notes, always operate the device within the specified temperature range of 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F). Keep the relative humidity between 10 - 90% and make sure the operating altitude is below 3,000 meters (10,000 feet).
For maintenance, since the card is hot - swap capable, you can replace it if needed without shutting down the whole system. Just be careful when handling the card. Also, check the cables regularly to ensure a stable connection. With its five - year warranty, you can have peace of mind using this device for your audio and video needs.
