AJA Bridge NDI 3G High Density HD and 4K/UltraHD 3G-SDI to ND/NDI to 3G-SDI Converter

Bridge NDI 3G High Density HD and 4K/UltraHD Conversion Gateway for SDI to NDI and NDI to SDI

BRIDGE NDI 3G is a 1RU gateway offering high density conversion from 3G-SDI to NDI and NDI to 3G-SDI for both multi-channel HD and 4K/UltraHD. It is designed to drop into any existing NDI or SDI workflow as a plug-and-play tool.

This conversion gateway brings strong conversion power and flexibility, fully controllable remotely for AV use, security and surveillance, broadcast, eSports, entertainment venues, and a wide range of other facilities needing high quality, efficient NDI encode and decode.

AJA Bridge NDI 3G Features:

• 3G-SDI I/O supports 16-channels of HD or 4-channels of 4K/UltraHD up to 60p as standard*
• Bidirectional encode/decode SDI to NDI, NDI to SDI, with a combination of HD or 4K/UltraHD video
• Confidence monitoring
• Supports both NDI 5 and NDI 4
• Discovery Server Compatible
• Selectable NDI encode profiles for 8-bit and 16-bit, 4:2:2
• Buffer controls for low latency tuning
• Video and Key support
• Progressive and Interlaced video support
• 16-channel audio support
• Timecode support across VITC1, VITC2, LTC, and Time-of-Day
• Remote WebUI or local GUI for easy administration, control, and operation
• Turnkey 1RU rackmountable, enterprise-class form factor
• Dual 10GigE interface for control and transport
• Dual power supplies for critical application redundancy
• Three year warranty
• *Performance based on network conditions, concurrent video processing and other parameters

AJA Bridge NDI 3G Specifications:

• Video Formats
  • (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
• Video Codecs
  • NDI
  • NDI HX (input only)
• Audio Streams/Codecs
  • NDI (uncompressed float)
  • SDI (PCM)
• Color Component Sampling, Color Space, and Bit Depth
  • SDI
  • YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
  • NDI
  • UYVY, 4:2:2, 8-bit
  • UYVA, 4:2:2, 8-bit
  • P216, 4:2:2, 16-bit (output only)
• Video Processing
  • Scaling
  • Letterbox/Pillarbox
  • Video/Key Pair (2x SDI to 1x NDI + Alpha, or, 1x NDI + Alpha to 2x SDI)
  • Reclocking for integer/fractional rate conversion
• Audio Processing
  • Audio reference level per video channel / group (up to 16 audio channels)
  • Sample Rate conversion
• Performance
  • Up to 16x HD (NDI/SDI)
  • Up to 4x 4K (NDI/SDI)
  • Ultimate performance based on network conditions, concurrent video processing, and other parameters
• NDI Video Input
  • NDI (approx. 150–250Mbit/s)
  • NDI HX (approx. 8-20Mbit/s)
• NDI Video Output
  • NDI (approx. 150–250Mbit/s)
• SDI Video Input Digital
  • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 424, 10-bit
  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, 10-bit
• SDI Video Output Digital
  • 3G-SDI, SMPTE 424, 10-bit
  • 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, 10-bit
• NDI Audio Input
  • Up to 16-channel, uncompressed float, 48 kHz sample rate, per NDI connection
• NDI Audio Output
  • Up to 16-channel, uncompressed float, 48 kHz sample rate, per NDI connection
• SDI Audio Input Digital
  • Up to 16-channel, 16 and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per SDI connection
• SDI Audio Output Digital
  • Up to 16-channel, 16 and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per SDI connection
• Reference
  • Dual Analog Color Black or HD Tri-level sync
• Timecode
  • VITC1, VITC2, LTC (embedded), Time-of-Day
• Configuration and Monitoring
  • NDI 5 or NDI 4 library can be used via interface toggle
  • Browser via network attached client system
  • Local “Kiosk” interface via monitor (VGA), keyboard, and mouse (not included)
  • Local Dual Channel Audio via USB sound card (included)
  • REST API
• Form Factor
  • 1RU turnkey system
  • 18x BNC (Din 1.0/2.3, 3G/1.5G-SDI compatible)
  • 2x 10GigE
  • Local interface via VGA and USB
  • OS custom image
  • Updates via download
• Size (w x d x h)
  • 17.2” x 16.9" x 1.7" (436.88 x 429.26 x 43.18 mm)
• Weight
  • 28 lb. (12.7kg) in box
  • 18 lb. (8.2kg) server only
• 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