AJA Bridge Live 12G-SDI HD/ULTRA HD Multi-Channel Live Video H262/264/265 Streaming Device

The AJA BRIDGE LIVE is a turnkey solution built for critical live video applications. It features high performance SDI and stream-based encoding/decoding/ transcoding in a flexible multi-channel 12G-SDI I/O with comprehensive metadata and closed caption support in a compact 1RU form factor with redundant power supplies. BRIDGE LIVE also supports simultaneous bi-directional encoding and decoding with HD and SD sources.

Designed with the ability to support both low-latency and high-quality workflows across a range of codecs, containers, and protocols, BRIDGE LIVE enables numerous use cases including; backhauling remote live SDI video sources to the media production facility and returning a program feed, high quality reference video for remote collaboration in production and post, multi-input direct-to-audience streaming via platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch, through to encoding for content distribution with ABR ladder profiles or hand-off for OTT packaging, and all supported via public internet.

BRIDGE LIVE represents an exciting partnership between AJA and Comprimato, both long standing industry innovators. The merging of AJA's hardware development and video I/O expertise with Comprimato's transcoding and internet transport know-how means you can expect the versatility, speed and quality needed for that competitive edge. The unique fusion of company talent between AJA and Comprimato ensures that BRIDGE LIVE delivers the performance and reliability needed for live H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC, MPEG-4), H.262 (MPEG-2) and JPEG 2000* encode, decode, or transcode needs.

Key Features

• Up to 4-channels of HD or 1-channel of UltraHD via 12G-SDI I/O
• H.265, H.264, and H.262(MPEG-2) encode, decode and transcode
• Optional JPEG 2000 encode/decode license
• Selectable profiles for 10-bit and 8-bit, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
• Closed Captioning support
• RTMP/S, SRT (plus encryption), RTP/UDP, and MPEG-TS
• ABR Ladder Profiles
• Hand-off for OTT packaging
• Dual 10GigE interface for control and transport
• Local control or Remote WebUI operation
• Monitoring, Control and Automation supported via REST API or SNMP
• Dual power supplies for critical application redundancy

Technical Specifications

Video Formats
(UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
(SD) 625i 50
(SD) 525i 59.94
YCbCr, 4:2:2, 10-bit
Video Codec Color Component Sampling
4:2:2, 10-bit/8-bit
4:2:0, 10-bit/8-bit
Video Codecs
H.264 (AVC, MPEG-4)
H.265 (HEVC)
JPEG 2000 (VSF TR 01)
MPEG-2
Audio Streams/Codecs
AAC
AC3
E-AC3 (input)
MPEG-2 Audio
Uncompressed PCM (multi-channel), SMPTE 302M-2007
Metadata
Closed Captioning (EIA-608/708)
Line 21 Captions
Metadata pass-through
MPEG-2 ancillary packet support, SMPTE 2038
SCTE-35, SCTE-104 (pass-through)
Subtitles embedded within H.264 SEI messages
Electronic program guide (EPG) on input
Video Input Digital
12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 10-bit
6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
3G-SDI, SMPTE-424, 10-bit
1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, 10-bit
270 Mbit/s SDI, SMPTE 259M-C, 10-bit
*UltraHD 30p supported, no other SMPTE-2081 support at this time
Video Output Digital
12G-SDI, SMPTE-2082, 10-bit
6G-SDI*, SMPTE-2081, 10-bit
3G-SDI, SMPTE-424, 10-bit
1.5G-SDI, SMPTE 292M, 10-bit
270 Mbit/s SDI, SMPTE 259M-C, 10-bit
*UltraHD 30p supported, no other SMPTE-2081 support at this time
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
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