Create an audio bridge between your video signal with embedded audio and a Dante audio network with the openGear 12G-SDI/Dante 64-Channel Embedder/Disembedder from AJA. This hot-swappable openGear card provides dual 12G-SDI input and output with 32 channels of embedded audio when installed in an openGear frame, and it disembeds up to 32 channels of audio onto an existing Dante network.

Each 12G-SDI input supports up to 16 channels of audio which totals 64 channels of simultaneous audio input and output. It features redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports, so your link to the Dante network is never interrupted. It also features two internal signal generators so an external one is not required. The card can be configured and controlled using the DashBoard software, and its disembedded audio streams are compatible with a wide range of Dante-compatible software such as Dante Controller and Dante Via.

Dual 12G-SDI Input/Output Card    32-Channel Embedded Audio    32-Channel Disembedded Audio to Dante    For OG-X-FR & OG-3-FR openGear Frames    Each SDI Supports 16 Audio Channels    Redundant GigE Ports for Dante Network    Ethernet Control via DashBoard    2 x Internal Signal Generators    Supports up to 4K Video    Card is Hot Swappable

Compatible with AJA OG-X-FR and OG-3-FR openGear frames

Hot-swappable

Support for 12G/6G/3G-SDI audio embedding to and from the Dante audio ecosystem

Dual, independent 12G-SDI input and output ports, each supporting 16 audio channels totaling 64 channels per card in a compact design

One primary GigE port and one secondary for Dante network redundancy

64 channels of simultaneous SDI/Dante audio bridging per card

Two internal Signal Generators enables transmitting Dante audio channels over SDI without having an external SDI source signal

DashBoard support for remote signal status and configuration

Compatible with a range of Dante software from Audinate, including Dante Controller for routing and configuration choices

Its high density and small form factor enables 10 cards to be utilized in a single openGear frame for up to 640 channels of SDI/Dante audio bridging

Supported within OG-X-FR and OG-3-FR openGear frames

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will it down convert two separate 6G SDI inputs into two separate 3G SDI outputs? What about four to four of the same scenario?

A: No, the AJA 12GM 12G-SDI to/from SDI Muxer/DeMuxer reclocks signals and does not convert down or up. You will need an AJA UDC Up/Down/Cross Converter which handles one signal at a time.

Q: 2. Can this be used to send and receive 4 HD signals over a single SRT stream? (4 HD in - Muxer - srt encoder - srt decoder - demuxer - 4 HD out)

A: The AJA 12GM 12G-SDI to/from SDI Muxer/DeMuxer is a format converter however it is not an encoder that would send a streaming (SRT) signal. You would need to add encoders to the outputs. More info - https://www.aja.com/products/12gm

Q: 3. Do the toslink inputs support a standard SPDIF stereo data stream, e.g. from a CD player?

A: Yes, the Toslink inputs on the Ferrofish Verto 64 support ADAT format and can be used to connect standard SPDIF stereo data from a CD player.

Q: 4. will this work for getting analog audio in from a betacam sp deck into a SDI signal ?

A: Yes, provided you can send your Beta SP deck's audio out through the XLR inputs of the breakout module, which will bring your analog audio in. Your digital audio out is then transported via SDI.

Q: 5. Will this unit support 1080p60 or 59.94?

A: The device works with 3G-SDI and is compatible with 1080p at 60 fps.

Q: 6. What would happen if you tried to input one source as 1080p59.94 and another source as 1080p60 (or anything besides 1080p59.94, etc)? Understood the unit will not scale, but will it accept the alt source or just appear black?

A: The AJA KUMO 1616 will route the signal coming in to the desired output but no changes will occur in frame rate or format.

Q: 7. Does this work with LiveStream Studio 6?

A: Not that we are aware of. AJA does not list Livestream Studio as compatible. It does however list both Wirecast and vMix.

Q: 8. How much latency does the Adat to Dante conversion introduce? And how much latency is expected end to end between devices?

A: Ferrofish has not provided specifications for latency, however, they do offer some information regarding clocking provided by Dante and the ability to adjust latency: Dante provides reliable clocking via Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and a sophisticated clock master selection. It supports low latency operation which is adjustable from 150 microseconds to 5 ms (default: 1 ms for up to 10 switches). Dante includes a suite of diagnostic tools, monitoring the network health status, e. g. device latency monitoring, active clock health monitoring, packet error reporting, and usage statistics.

Q: 9. In a studio situation where we may be using a Blackmagic switcher on some days, and a Convergent Design Apollo on others...would this make swapping cameras between switchers easier?

A: Since you have a Blackmagic product, we wish to suggest this router as a better solution. Blackmagic Design Smart Videohub CleanSwitch 12 x 12 6G-SDI B&H # BLSVHCS1212

Q: 10. Does this unit support Quad 4K and/or 2SI (over 4 cables)? Does it support 6G 4K@30Hz or 23.98 to Quad 4K@30Hz or 23.98?

A: The AJA 12GM supports Two Sample Interleave (2SI) to/from Square Division (Quadrant) pixel mapping as well as Quad link 3G-SDI to 12G SDI conversion. Also, 6G to 12G quad signals in 4k 30 and 23.98 are supported. Manual: https://bit.ly/3HgrzjC Framerates and I/O: https://bit.ly/41TTT4Q