AJA OG-FS-MINI openGear 3.0 Frame Synchronizer Card with 3G/HD/SD-SDI I/O, Proc Amp, Color Correction, 16-Channel Audio Processing, and Ross DashBoard Control

In a busy broadcast facility, an engineer slots the OG-FS-MINI into an openGear frame to lock a remote 3G-SDI feed to house sync. The card immediately re-clocks the input and applies a one-frame delay, ensuring every output is stable and timed. Its compact single-slot design leaves room for additional processing cards, while the Ross DashBoard interface allows quick adjustment of video levels and audio routing from a laptop across the room.

Key specifications

• Form factor: openGear 3.0 single-slot card
• Video I/O: 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M)
• Maximum resolution: 1080p 60
• Video processing: Proc amp (brightness, contrast, hue, saturation) and RGB gain/offset color correction
• Embedded audio: 16-channel SDI embedded audio with gain, delay, and sample rate conversion
• Reference input: Black burst or tri-level sync via openGear frame
• Control: Ross DashBoard over Ethernet
• Ancillary data: Passes timecode, closed captioning, and VANC
• Latency: 1 frame
• Power consumption: 10 W, hot-swappable
• Video processing bit depth: 10-bit
• Optional audio I/O: Analog and AES via rear modules

Why choose it

The OG-FS-MINI delivers rock-solid synchronization for any SDI source, from legacy SD to modern 3G. Its 10-bit processing preserves image quality while correcting timing and color. The openGear platform ensures compatibility with a vast ecosystem of frames and control systems, and the low power draw reduces heat in dense installations.

Ideal use cases

• Synchronizing remote feeds in broadcast master control
• Timing correction for OB vans and flypacks
• Color and proc amp adjustment for live production
• Embedding and processing audio in SDI workflows
• Integrating legacy SD sources into HD/3G infrastructures

Good to know

The card supports automatic input re-clocking, ensuring clean signal distribution. Optional rear modules add analog and AES audio connectivity for hybrid environments. With Ross DashBoard, multiple cards can be configured and monitored from a single interface, streamlining operations.