The 12G-AM is an 8-channel AES audio embedder/disembedder Mini-Converter with support for 12G-SDI input and output up to 4K/UltraHD. Fiber models offer single link fiber I/O including LC and ST options.

AES Audio disembedding is always functional, providing four AES outputs. Audio embedding is user selectable, on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or to embed input AES audio from the breakout cable.

The 12G-AM automatically detects and configures the input video standard.

Features

• 12G-SDI 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder
• 12G-SDI Input and Output up to 4K/UltraHD
• 8-channel balanced AES audio Embedder/Disembedder with LC and ST Fiber model options. (Please see models below).
• AES audio Disembedding is always functional with four AES outputs
• AES audio Embedding is user selectable on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or embed input AES audio
• Selectable AES audio levels
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Automatically detects and configures the input video standard
• 1.5G-SDI Internal Signal Generator allows the embedder path to function without needing to connect a source to the SDI input
• Small form factor allows for a wide variety of installation locations
• Supplied XLR breakout cable offers 8-channels In and 8-channels Out over eight XLR connectors
• USB connectivity via AJA Mini-Config software
• DIP Switch configuration
• 5-16 VDC Power
• Five-year warranty

HDR Pass-Through Support
HDR or High Dynamic Range, provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks than SDR or Standard Dynamic Range signals allow. This gives your imagery a more ‘dynamic’ look and allows for natural true to life colors to be communicated to your audience.

12G-AM Workflow
The 12G-AM in this workflow diagram is receiving 4K video and embedded audio via 12G-SDI. At the same time, the 12G-AM is disembedding AES audio to the AES I/O for mixing.

The output of the mixer is then embedded into the SDI stream being output via the 12G-SDI port of the 12G-AM. This 12G-SDI output is fed directly to a Ki Pro Ultra 12G to record the original 4K video with the newly embedded, mixed audio.

12G-AM-TR
12G-SDI 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder with LC Fiber TR SFP • 12G-SDI Input and Output up to 4K/UltraHD

• 8-channel balanced AES audio Embedder/Disembedder
• Ships with a LC Fiber single channel SFP Transceiver for extending 4K/UltraHD signals over long distances
• AES audio Disembedding is always functional with four AES outputs
• AES audio Embedding is user selectable on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or embed input AES audio
• Selectable AES audio levels
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Automatically detects and configures the input video standard
• Small form factor allows for a wide variety of installation locations
• Supplied XLR breakout cable offers 8-channels In and 8-channels Out over eight XLR connectors
• USB connectivity via AJA Mini-Config software
• DIP Switch configuration
• 5-16 VDC Power
• Five-year warranty
• Only $1,982 US MSRP*

12G-AM-T
12G-SDI 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder with LC Fiber Tx SFP • 12G-SDI Input and Output up to 4K/UltraHD

• 8-channel balanced AES audio Embedder/Disembedder
• Ships with a LC Fiber single channel SFP Transmitter for extending 4K/UltraHD signals over long distances
• AES audio Disembedding is always functional with four AES outputs
• AES audio Embedding is user selectable on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or embed input AES audio
• Selectable AES audio levels
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Automatically detects and configures the input video standard
• Small form factor allows for a wide variety of installation locations
• Supplied XLR breakout cable offers 8-channels In and 8-channels Out over eight XLR connectors
• USB connectivity via AJA Mini-Config software
• DIP Switch configuration
• 5-16 VDC Power
• Five-year warranty
• Only $1,842 US MSRP*

12G-AM-T-ST
12G-SDI 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder with ST Fiber Tx SFP • 12G-SDI Input and Output up to 4K/UltraHD

• 8-channel balanced AES audio Embedder/Disembedder
• Ships with a ST Fiber single channel SFP Transmitter for extending 4K/UltraHD signals over long distances
• AES audio Disembedding is always functional with four AES outputs
• AES audio Embedding is user selectable on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or embed input AES audio
• Selectable AES audio levels
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Automatically detects and configures the input video standard
• Small form factor allows for a wide variety of installation locations
• Supplied XLR breakout cable offers 8-channels In and 8-channels Out over eight XLR connectors
• USB connectivity via AJA Mini-Config software
• DIP Switch configuration
• 5-16 VDC Power
• Five-year warranty
• Only $1,982 US MSRP*

12G-AM-R
12G-SDI 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder with LC Fiber Rx SFP • 12G-SDI Input and Output up to 4K/UltraHD

• 8-channel balanced AES audio Embedder/Disembedder
• Ships with a LC Fiber single channel SFP Receiver for extending 4K/UltraHD signals over long distances
• AES audio Disembedding is always functional with four AES outputs
• AES audio Embedding is user selectable on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or embed input AES audio
• Selectable AES audio levels
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Automatically detects and configures the input video standard
• Small form factor allows for a wide variety of installation locations
• Supplied XLR breakout cable offers 8-channels In and 8-channels Out over eight XLR connectors
• USB connectivity via AJA Mini-Config software
• DIP Switch configuration
• 5-16 VDC Power
• Five-year warranty
• Only $1,842 US MSRP*

12G-AM-R-ST
12G-SDI 8-Channel AES Embedder/Disembedder with ST Fiber Rx SFP • 12G-SDI Input and Output up to 4K/UltraHD

• 8-channel balanced AES audio Embedder/Disembedder
• Ships with a ST Fiber single channel SFP Receiver for extending 4K/UltraHD signals over long distances
• AES audio Disembedding is always functional with four AES outputs
• AES audio Embedding is user selectable on a channel pair basis, to either pass 12G-SDI input audio or embed input AES audio
• Selectable AES audio levels
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Automatically detects and configures the input video standard
• Small form factor allows for a wide variety of installation locations
• Supplied XLR breakout cable offers 8-channels In and 8-channels Out over eight XLR connectors
• USB connectivity via AJA Mini-Config software
• DIP Switch configuration
• 5-16 VDC Power
• Five-year warranty
• Only $1,982 US MSRP*

12G-AM-TR and 12G-AM-T Workflows
Simultaneous Embed/Disembed to/from 12G-SDI with Optical Fiber I/O

12G-AM-T-ST Workflow
The 12G-AM in this workflow diagram is receiving 4K video and embedded audio via 12G-SDI. At the same time, the 12G-AM is disembedding AES audio to the AES I/O for mixing. Additional inputs, like a microphone or other auxiliary can also be added to the mix.

The output of the mixer is then embedded into the SDI stream being output via the 12G-SDI port of the 12G-AM. This 12G-SDI output is fed directly to a Ki Pro Ultra 12G to record the original 4K video with the newly embedded, mixed audio. At the same time the ST fiber output is fed to a FIDO mini-converter for video village use, allowing multiple monitors to be fed the same video.

Supplied Breakout Cable
The included breakout cable (12G-AM CBL DB25-8XLR) supports 2-channels of AES per XLR connector for 8-channels of input and 8-channels of output simultaneously.

An optional BNC breakout cable for AES (12G-AM CBL DB25-8BNC) is available separately.

USB and Mini-Config Support
AJA’s free Mini-Config software can be used with any USB-enabled AJA Mini-Converter and provides an easy-to-use graphical interface with detailed information about the current input and output formats. Control all the parameters of any supported AJA Mini-Converter as well as loading firmware updates from AJA that add new features and functionality.

Download Mini-Config

Tech Specs:
Video Formats: (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60; (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) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94, 60; (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60; (SD) 625i 50; (SD) 525i 59.94; RGB and YCbCr, 4:4:4/4:2:2, 10-bit
Video Input Digital: 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082 Single Link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K; Single Link 3G-SDI Level A or B DL, SMPTE 425
Fiber Input (12G-AM-R, 12G-AM-TR): 1x 12G-SDI Fiber LC connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082 Wavelength: Rx 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max); Optical Sensitivity: -10 dBm (min 12 Gbps), -14 dBm (min 3 Gbps); Overload Power: -2 dBm (min)
Fiber Input (12G-AM-R-ST) : 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082 Wavelength: Rx 1260 nm (min), 1620 nm (max); Optical Sensitivity: -10 dBm (min 12 Gbps), -14 dBm (min 3 Gbps); Overload Power: -2 dBm (min)
Video Output Digital: 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082 Single Link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K; Single Link 3G-SDI Level A or B-DL, SMPTE 425
Fiber Output (12G-AM-T, 12G-AM-TR) : 1x 12G-SDI Fiber LC connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082 Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max); Optical Power: -5 dBm (min), 0.5 dBm (max); Extinction Ratio: 5.4 dB (min)
Fiber Output (12G-AM-T-ST) : 1x 12G-SDI Fiber ST connector, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082 Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (min), 1310 nm (typ), 1360 nm (max); Optical Power: -5 dBm (min), 2 dBm (max); Extinction Ratio: 3.4 dB (min)
Cable Equalization: 12 Gbps, 65m; 6 Gbps, 125m; 3 Gbps, 190m; 1.5 Gbps, 200m; 270 Mbps, 405m
Video Path Delay: Video Latency, time measured between video input and video output connector: 12G = 3.2 µsec; 6G = 3.2 µsec; 3G level A = 3.2 µsec; 3G level B-DL = 6.3 µsec; HD (1.5 Gb) = 6.3 µsec; SD (270 Mb) = 17.2 µsec
Audio Inputs and Outputs: AES PCM audio, 1x 25 pin D female connector on converter, 8-channels in, 8-channels out, selectable in pairs; Breakout cable provided with 1x 25 pin D male connector: 4x XLR female input breakout connectors (AES3 110 ohm); 4x XLR male output breakout connectors (AES3 110 ohm)
Audio Data Formats: AES3-2003
Embedded Audio: SMPTE 272M (SD): 20-bit, 48 kHz synchronous; SMPTE 299M (3G/HD): 24-bit, 48 kHz synchronous; Incoming embedded audio can be passed, removed, or overridden; Up to 16-channels supported
Embed Path Audio Latency: 1500 µsec (SRC ON); 400 µsec (SRC OFF)
Disembed Path Audio Latency: 210 µsec
User Interface: External DIP switch; USB port used with Mini-Config software application to configure the device via PC/Mac
Size (w x d x h): 5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147.32 x 78.74 x 25.4 mm)
Weight: 0.6 lb (0.3 kg)
Power: +5-16VDC, 10 watts, power supply required, included with purchase
Environment: Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F); Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F); Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing; Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)