AJA OG-DANTE-12GAM openGear Dante Audio Bridge with 12G-SDI

The AJA OG-DANTE-12GAM is a high-performance openGear card that bridges Dante audio networks with 12G-SDI video, enabling seamless audio embedding and disembedding for broadcast and professional AV environments. Supporting up to 64 channels of Dante audio (32 in, 32 out) and SDI formats up to 4K/UltraHD, this card provides frame sync, audio delay, and network redundancy for mission-critical workflows.

Advantages

Integrates Dante audio with 12G-SDI video in a single openGear card, reducing equipment count and simplifying signal routing. Hot-swappable design allows for easy maintenance without disrupting operations. Dual Dante ports with primary/secondary redundancy ensure reliable audio transport. Supports sample rates up to 96 kHz for high-fidelity audio.

Suitable for

• Broadcast studios requiring audio embedding/disembedding over SDI
• Live event production with Dante-based audio systems
• Post-production facilities needing flexible audio routing
• AV integration in houses of worship, corporate AV, and education

Key specifications

• SDI Standard Support: 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI
• Dante Audio Channels: 64 (32 In, 32 Out)
• Dante Sample Rates: 48 kHz, 96 kHz
• SDI Video Formats: Up to 4K/UltraHD (4096x2160, 3840x2160)
• Audio Embedding: Up to 32 channels from Dante to SDI
• Audio Disembedding: Up to 32 channels from SDI to Dante
• Form Factor: openGear Card
• Control Interface: Ross DashBoard
• SDI Connectors: 1x 12G-SDI Input, 1x 12G-SDI Output, 1x 12G-SDI Loop-through (BNC)
• Dante Network Ports: 2x RJ-45 (Primary/Secondary)
• Reference Input: 1x BNC (Genlock)
• Audio Bit Depth: 24-bit
• Network Redundancy: Yes (Dante Primary/Secondary)
• Video Processing: Frame Sync, Audio Delay
• Audio Delay Range: Up to 1 second (per channel)
• SDI Audio Support: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2081, SMPTE 2082
• Hot-Swappable: Yes (within openGear frame)

Recommendations

The OG-DANTE-12GAM is ideal for professionals who need reliable audio-over-IP integration with SDI infrastructure. Its robust feature set and openGear compatibility make it a versatile choice for any broadcast or AV system.