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Description
AJA BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 High Density SDI/IP Streaming Solutions
Turnkey System - 1RU Streaming and Transcoding Appliance 4-Channel UltraHD I/O
FEATURES
- BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4: 12G-SDI I/O supports multi-channel UHD (up to 4x channels)
- BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8: 3G-SDI I/O supports multi-channel HD (up to 8x channels) and multiple-frame-rate families simultaneously
- Bidirectional Encode/Decode/Transcode; H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC, MPEG-4), H.262 (MPEG-2), NDI®*, JPEG 2000* (TR-01), and JPEG XS* (TR-07)
- Synchronous Multi-Channel / Multi-System Transport for SDI Backhaul or Cloud Delivery
- Protocols: SRT, UDP, HLS, RTP, RTMP/S, MPTS (input)
- Transports: MPEG-TS, NDI, AVC-TS, Fragmented MP4
- NDI Multiple Discovery Server and NDI Groups support
- Multi-bit rate/format distribution, ABR Ladder Profiles for OTT hand-off
- Selectable profiles for 12, 10, and 8-bit, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 depending on the codec
- Unmatched metadata capabilities including MPEG-2 ANC, SMPTE 2038, Ad insertion markers (SCTE-35/SCTE-104), CC/Subtitles (EIA-608/708, Line 21, H.264 SEI)
- Hitless Redundancy via ST 2022-7 and SRT bonding
- HDR/SDR from SDI source to SDI destination in BRIDGE LIVE end-to-end configurations
- Remote WebUI or local GUI for easy administration, control, and operation
- Monitoring, Control, and Automation supported via REST API or SNMP
- Turnkey 1RU rackmountable, enterprise class form factor
- Dual 10 GigE interface for control and transport
- Dual power supplies for critical application redundancy
- Three-year warranty**
*NDI, JPEG 2000 and JPEG XS I/O options are available as purchasable licenses. H.265, H.264, H.262, HLS, and RTMP I/O functionality is included with all BRIDGE LIVE systems.
**Hardware Warranty can be extended to 5 years with an annual Maintenance License purchase
BRIDGE LIVE is a broadcast quality, low-latency turnkey system that enables Remote Production (REMI), Synchronous Multi-Channel Video Contribution, Remote Collaboration, Direct to Audience Streaming, and Multi-Bit Rate/Multi-Format Delivery via a diverse range of IP video standards, SDI, or both. New to the BRIDGE LIVE family is the BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4, a high-density multi-channel UHD version of BRIDGE LIVE that supports up to 4x bidirectional 12G-SDI I/O.
BRIDGE LIVE, a collaborative effort between AJA and Comprimato, is designed to provide the performance, reliability, and user-friendly interface required for critical live encode, decode, or transcode applications. Via two models equipped with either 12G-SDI or 3G-SDI I/O, BRIDGE LIVE offers the necessary power and flexibility to enable real-time, bidirectional encoding, decoding, and transcoding for demanding UHD or HD workflows. BRIDGE LIVE is an indispensable component of any contemporary video production toolkit.
BRIDGE LIVE, with its compact and robust 1RU form factor, offers redundant power supplies and a comprehensive three-year warranty (with an option to extend it to five-years), providing steadfast reliability for demanding applications such as global live concerts and sporting events.
BRIDGE LIVE empowers reliable and secure workflows across a wide range of productions, encompassing REMI, interviews, live event streaming, synchronous multi-camera backhaul with HDR, cloud contribution, program return, confidence monitoring, collaborative production, and ABR ladder profiles tailored for OTT packaging. BRIDGE LIVE provides simultaneous, dependable, and secure operations via dedicated lines or the public internet.
SPECIFICATIONS
BRIDGE LIVE & BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 SDI Video Formats
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 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
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
- 12G-SDI, SMPTE ST 2082, 10-bit
- 6G-SDI*, SMPTE ST 2081, 10-bit
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE ST 424, 10-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE ST 292M, 10-bit
- 270 Mbit/s SDI, SMPTE ST 259M-C, 10-bit
*Only Ultra-HD 2160-line single link is supported, as defined in SMPTE ST 2081-1 and SMPTE ST 2081-10
BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 SDI Video Formats
- (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
- (SD) 625i 50
- (SD) 525i 59.94
- 3G-SDI, SMPTE ST 424, 10-bit
- 1.5G-SDI, SMPTE ST 292M, 10-bit
- 270 Mbit/s SDI, SMPTE ST 259M-C, 10-bit
Video Color Component Sampling
- SDI
- YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
- Transport Streams
- YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit/8-bit
- YCbCr, 4:2:0, 10-bit/8-bit
- NDI
- 10-bit via P216, 4:2:2, 16-bit
- 8-bit, UYVY, 4:2:2
- HDR metadata Manual Marking
Video Codecs
- H.264 (AVC, MPEG-4)
- H.265 (HEVC)
- JPEG 2000 (VSF TR-01)
- MPEG-2
- NDI
- JPEG XS (VSF TR-07)
Audio Streams/Codecs
- AAC-LC (ADTS, LATM)
- AAC-HE (ADTS, LATM)
- AAC-HE v1 & v2 (ADTS, LATM)
- AC3
- E-AC3 (input)
- Dolby E pass-through
- MPEG-2 Audio
- NDI (uncompressed float)
- Uncompressed PCM multi-channel (SMPTE ST 302M-2007)
Metadata
- MPEG-2 ancillary packet support (SMPTE ST 2038)
- HDR over SDI end-to-end via VPID signaling for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance
- Closed Captioning (EIA-608/708)
- Line 21 Captions
- Metadata pass-through
- SCTE-35, SCTE-104
- Subtitles embedded within H.264 SEI messages
- Timecode embedded within HEVC and H.264 SEI messages
- Electronic program guide (EPG) on input
Containers and Protocols
- HLS (input)
- AVC TS segments
- Fragmented MP4
- HLS (output)
- AVC TS segments
- MPEG-TS
- MPTS (input)
- RTMP
- RTMPS (output)
- RTP, UDP
- SRT (including encryption)
- VSF TR-01
- VSF TR-07
Video Processing
- Auto Color Component Sampling based on I/O settings
- Cropping / Padding
- Color adjustments
- Deinterlacing
- Frame rate 50% down-conversion (60p->30p, 59.94->29.97, 50p->25p)
- Frame rate up-conversion (50i->50p)
- Logo insertion
- Resizing
Audio Processing
- Channel Remapping
- Gain
- Sample Rate conversion
- Up/Down-mixing (e.g., 5.1 to stereo and vice versa)
Synchronization
- Input PCR
- Global configuration (in separate transport stream)
- Local configuration (in each transport stream)
- Output PTS
- Pass-through
- Add offset to input PTS
- NTP
- Encoder Synchronous Multi-Channel Transport
- PCR
- Decoder Synchronous Multi-Channel Transport
Audio Input Digital
- 16-channel, 16 and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per SDI connection
Audio Output Digital
- 16-channel, 16 and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per SDI connection
Configuration and Monitoring
- Local “Kiosk” interface (keyboard, mouse, and monitor)
- Remote access via Browser
- REST API
- SNMP
BRIDGE LIVE & BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 Form Factor
- 1RU turnkey system
- 4x full-size BNC (12G/6G/3G/1.5G-SDI compatible)
- 2x 10 GigE RJ-45
- Local interface via Display Port and USB
- OS custom image
- Update and license via download
BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 Form Factor
- 1RU turnkey system
- 8x Din 1.0/2.3 (3G-SDI compatible)
- 2x 10 GigE RJ-45
- Local interface via Display Port and USB
- OS custom image
- Update and license 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)
- BRIDGE LIVE: 190W typical, 245W Maximum
- BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 & 3G8: 320W typical, 600W 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