
AJA BRIDGE LIVE Multi-Channel Video Encoding, Decoding, Streaming, and Transcoding for Live Video
MODEL: BRIDGE LIVE 12G
SKU: BLVE-12G4-S01
Flexible SDI I/O:
Supports up to four 3G-SDI inputs/outputs for multi-channel HD
Supports a single 12G-SDI connection for UltraHD workflows
Comprehensive Codec Support:
Compatible with H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2
Optional JPEG 2000 (VSF TR-01) codec support for advanced workflows
Versatile Transport Protocols:
Supports SRT (with encryption), RTMP/RTMPS, RTP, UDP, MPEG-TS, and HLS
Ensures reliable and secure video transport over various networks
Extensive Metadata and Closed Captioning:
Full support for SCTE-35/SCTE-104 ad insertion markers
CEA-608/CEA-708 closed captioning compatibility
Metadata pass-through for maintaining essential data
Robust Hardware Design:
Compact 1RU form factor for space-efficient rack mounting
Redundant power supplies for maximum uptime
Dual 10GigE Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity
User-Friendly Management:
Local "Kiosk" interface for keyboard, mouse, and monitor access
Remote access via web browser for easy control
REST API and SNMP support for advanced monitoring and automation
Flexible SDI I/O:
Supports up to four 3G-SDI inputs/outputs for multi-channel HD
Supports a single 12G-SDI connection for UltraHD workflows
Comprehensive Codec Support:
Compatible with H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-2
Optional JPEG 2000 (VSF TR-01) codec support for advanced workflows
Versatile Transport Protocols:
Supports SRT (with encryption), RTMP/RTMPS, RTP, UDP, MPEG-TS, and HLS
Ensures reliable and secure video transport over various networks
Extensive Metadata and Closed Captioning:
Full support for SCTE-35/SCTE-104 ad insertion markers
CEA-608/CEA-708 closed captioning compatibility
Metadata pass-through for maintaining essential data
Robust Hardware Design:
Compact 1RU form factor for space-efficient rack mounting
Redundant power supplies for maximum uptime
Dual 10GigE Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity
User-Friendly Management:
Local "Kiosk" interface for keyboard, mouse, and monitor access
Remote access via web browser for easy control
REST API and SNMP support for advanced monitoring and automation
Video Formats Supported:
UltraHD (3840x2160p): 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
2K (2048x1080p): 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
HD (1080p): 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
HD (1080i): 50, 59.94, 60 fps
HD (720p): 50, 59.94, 60 fps
SD (625i): 50 fps
SD (525i): 59.94 fps
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: P216, 4:2:2, 16-bit; UYVY, 4:2:2, 8-bit
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)
AC3
E-AC3 (input)
Dolby E pass-through
MPEG-2 Audio
NDI (uncompressed float)
Uncompressed PCM multi-channel (SMPTE ST 302M-2007)
Metadata Support:
MPEG-2 ancillary packet support (SMPTE ST 2038)
HDR over SDI end-to-end via VPID signaling
Closed Captioning (EIA-608/708)
Line 21 Captions
Metadata pass-through
SCTE-35, SCTE-104
Subtitles embedded within H.264 SEI messages
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) on input
SEI Timecode for HEVC and H.264
Containers and Protocols:
HLS (input/output)
AVC TS segments
Fragmented MP4
MPEG-TS
MPTS (input)
RTMP
RTMPS (output)
RTP, UDP
SRT (including encryption)
VSF TR-01
VSF TR-07
Video Processing Capabilities:
Auto color component sampling based on I/O settings
Cropping/Padding
Color adjustments
Deinterlacing
Frame rate 50% down-conversion (e.g., 60p to 30p)
Frame rate up-conversion (e.g., 50i to 50p)
Logo insertion
Resizing
Audio Processing Capabilities:
Channel remapping
Gain adjustment
Sample rate conversion
Up/Down-mixing (e.g., 5.1 to stereo and vice versa)
Performance:
Stream startup time: Maximum 5 seconds after configuration applied
Latency: Down to sub-150ms input to output (based on codec and other parameters)
Simultaneous encode/decode of up to 4x incoming SDI 1080 60p streams
Simultaneous encode/decode of up to 2x incoming SDI UltraHD 30p streams
Encode/decode of up to 1x incoming SDI UltraHD 60p stream
NDI 1080p support up to 60p; NDI 4K support up to 60p
Video Input Digital:
12G-SDI