AJA introduces Bridge NDI 3G, its latest NDI/SDI converter

Bridge NDI 3G, a 1RU device that enables conversion between SDI and NewTek’s (Vizrt Group) NDI protocol, is the latest development from AJA.

IL NDI 3G Bridge features two integrated 10GigE NICs for NDI I/O, as well as high-density SDI connections for up to 16 channels of 3G-SDI I/O, offering up to four channels of 4K O 16 channels of HD, or a mix of HD and 4K NDI encoding/decoding. The device features an “intuitive” interface and system management screen for easy set-up, operation and configuration. Controllable via a web browser, the system enables remote process management, allowing technicians, engineers, operators and producers to view and manage content.

The AJA latest solution, among other applications, has been designed to convert SDI camera and playout sources into NDI streams, enabling easy integration into NDI-compatible workflows, including virtualized productions that leverage NDI-based switches. Using a common network, these sources can be located anywhere within a facility. Conversely, NDI streams can be converted back into SDI ecosystems via configurable Bridge NDI 3G I/O, allowing NDI signals to be fed back into SDI routing systems and traditional baseband workflows.

Nick Rashby, president of AJA Video Systems, tells about Il ponte è 3G: “As IP’s advantages become more readily apparent, NDI is picking up steam across the broadcast, production and proAV markets. Going all-in on IP, however, isn’t a reality for facilities with significant SDI infrastructure, which is why we’ve created Bridge NDI 3G. Facilities can use Bridge NDI 3G to easily integrate a range of 3G-SDI sources into NDI workflows. It’s designed to help customers make the most out of their current gear while taking advantage of popular IP video advancements in the market.”

AJA Bridge NDI 3G highlights

• Up to 16 NDI outputs, or up to 16 NDI or NDI HX inputs
• 16 channels of 3G-SDI I/O, enabling up to 16 channels of HD, up to four channels of 4K/UltraHD, or a mix of HD and 4K/UltraHD NDI encodes or decodes
• Two integrated 10GigE NICs for NDI I/O
• UYVY and UYVA 4:2:2 8-bit NDI I/O and P216 NDI output support
• YCbCr 4:2:2, 10-bit support for SDI
• Reference inputs for correct timing of SDI outputs
• Video processing to scale NDI inputs with non-standard frames
• Video and key support for both NDI (video plus alpha) and SDI (dual 3G-SDI)
• Up to 16 channels of audio, uncompressed; 48 kHz sample rate per NDI connection
• Up to 16 channels of 16-bit and 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous over SDI connection
• Compact 1RU chassis with redundant power supplies
• Intuitive user interface and system administration screen
• Web browser-based user interface
• Three-year international warranty