AJA openGear 12G-SDI/Dante 64-Channel Embedder/Disembedder Card

Create a seamless audio bridge between embedded SDI audio and a Dante audio network using the AJA OG-DANTE, a hot-swappable openGear card that brings powerful audio embedding and disembedding capabilities into a compact, modular design. Designed for use in openGear OG-X-FR and OG-3-FR frames, the OG-DANTE provides dual 12G-SDI input/output and handles 64 channels of bi-directional audio with Dante network support.

Each SDI input supports up to 16 channels of audio, with two inputs and two outputs enabling a total of 64 channels simultaneously. The card includes redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports to ensure continuous Dante connectivity. It also features two internal signal generators that allow Dante audio transmission over SDI even without a live SDI video feed.

The OG-DANTE is fully compatible with Audinate’s Dante Controller and Dante Via software and is remotely configurable via DashBoard software. Its small form factor and high-density design allow for up to 10 cards per openGear frame, delivering a scalable audio transport solution capable of up to 640 SDI/Dante audio channels in one frame.

Key Features

• Compatible with OG-X-FR and OG-3-FR openGear frames
• Hot-swappable card design for quick deployment and maintenance
• Dual independent 12G/6G/3G-SDI input/output with up to 64 channels of embedded/disembedded audio
• One primary and one secondary Gigabit Ethernet port for Dante redundancy
• 64 channels of simultaneous Dante/SDI audio bridging per card
• Integrated Signal Generators allow Dante audio to be transmitted over SDI without external signal
• DashBoard software support for remote status monitoring and configuration
• Works with Dante-enabled software like Dante Controller and Dante Via
• High-density design: up to 10 cards in a single openGear frame = 640 channels of Dante/SDI audio

AJA OG-DANTE – Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Compatibility:
  • openGear OG-X-FR Frame
  • openGear OG-3-FR Frame
• Power Consumption: 15 W
• Card Type: openGear
• Video Formats Supported:
  • 12G-SDI 10-bit, 4:4:4 / 4:2:2, RGB and YCbCr
  • DCI 4K 4096 x 2160p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
  • UHD 4K 3840 x 2160p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
  • DCI 2K 2048 x 1080p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
  • 1920 x 1080p: 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
  • 1920 x 1080i: 60, 59.94, 50
  • 1280 x 720p: 60, 59.94, 50
  • 625i: 50
  • 525i: 59.94
• SMPTE Standards: SMPTE 299M, 272M

Audio Specifications

• Dante Digital Audio:
  • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
  • Encoding: PCM 16, PCM 24, PCM 32
• Embedded Audio: 16 Channels per Input/Output
• Audio Latency:
  • Embed Path: 1500 ms
  • Disembed Path: 1410 ms

Connectivity

• SDI Connections:
  • 2 x BNC 12G-SDI Inputs
  • 2 x BNC 12G-SDI Outputs
• Ethernet: 2 x RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)

Physical

• Operating Temperature: 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
• Humidity: 10 to 90% (non-condensing)
• Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 g