The AJA OG-DANTE-12GAM is an openGear, Dante/AES67/2110-30/RAVENNA AoIP audio embedder/disembedder, with dual 12G-SDI input and outputs providing up to 32-channels of audio embedding and 32-channels of disembedding simultaneously, with a total I/O capability of 64-channels. OG-DANTE-12GAM provides the bridge between SDI and audio over IP (AoIP) infrastructures.

Dante audio and other IP Audio standards provide digital audio distribution over local and wide-area networks with low latency, using off-the-shelf network infrastructure. This offers many advantages over analog, AES, and MADI, including audio system scalability, ease of installation, and simplified wiring.

A fully populated AJA OG-X-FR openGear frame with ten OG-DANTE-12GAM cards provides an incredible 640-channels of audio bridging in a slim 2RU rack-mountable form factor.

Features

• Support for 12G/6G/3G-SDI audio embedding to and disembedding from the Dante audio ecosystem
• Dual, and independent 12G-SDI input and output ports, each supporting 16 audio channels, totaling 64-channels per card
• 1x Primary and 1x Secondary GigE ports for Dante network redundancy
• 64-channels of simultaneous SDI/Dante audio bridging per card
• 2x Internal Signal Generators which enables transmitting Dante audio channels over SDI without having an external SDI source signal
• Supports HDR pass-through
• Ross DashBoard software support for remote signal status and configuration
• Compatible with a range of Dante software from Audinate including Dante Controller for routing and configuration choices
• High density and compact form factor, enabling 10 cards to be utilized in a single openGear frame for up to 640-channels of SDI/Dante audio bridging
• Supported within OG-X-FR and OG-3-FR openGear frames
• Hot swap capable
• Five-year warranty

OG-DANTE-12GAM Overview Video
OG-DANTE-12GAM provides the bridge between SDI and Dante ecosystems.

Watch this video for an introduction on the many benefits and advantages Dante audio over IP offers for embedding and disembedding to and from professional SDI workflows.

Dante: The Audio Networking Standard for the Pro AV Industry
Dante audio networking provides digital audio distribution over local and wide area networking with low latency (<1 ms), using standard network hardware or by connecting into a standard network infrastructure. This offers many advantages, including audio system scalability, easier installation, and simplified wiring.

Dante also allows uncompressed, multi-channel, low latency high-resolution digital audio to be distributed across a switched Ethernet network using standard TCP/IP protocols while meeting the stringent quality requirements of professional audio.

Dante audio is the primary choice for ProAV system integrators and a growing number of broadcasters and is widely adopted by 600 manufacturers offering 4000+ Dante device types. • Current solutions require many devices, or a very high price to accomplish this bridging. DANTE reduces the amount of gear required to perform this bridging function.
• DANTE audio provides a redundant infrastructure with two networks, a primary and secondary 1 GigE ports, which provide users with a robust system of audio transport.

Dante, AES67, and RAVENNA
In addition to Dante IP audio, the OG-DANTE-12GAM also supports AES67, which is an open standard for IP audio developed by the Audio Engineering Society (AES). Dante and AES67 work together by leveraging AES67's interoperability to allow Dante devices to communicate with other AES67-compliant systems, enhancing the flexibility and integration capabilities of audio networks, greatly expanding the Dante audio ecosystem.

This means you can integrate Dante systems with other IP audio systems that use AES67, such as RAVENNA, Livewire, and Q-LAN. To enable AES67 on Dante devices, you need to activate AES67 in Dante Controller software, which allows the Dante network to transmit and receive AES67 streams.

Dante and SMPTE ST 2110-30
SMPTE ST 2110-30 is the SMPTE standard for transporting uncompressed audio over IP networks. The OG-DANTE-12GAM also supports SMPTE ST 2110-30 IP audio, which is a component of the broader SMPTE ST 2110 IP AV suite. The SMPTE ST 2110 standard includes video, audio, ancillary data, and more, transporting the highest quality video and audio IP data streams over robust IP networks, typically in broadcast environments. The DANTE-12GAM can interoperate with other ST 2110-30 compliant devices via the Dante Controller software.

The Dante audio network and the OG-DANTE-12GAM both support Precision Time Protocol version 2 (PTPv2), ensuring synchronization across Dante and SMPTE ST 2110 networks. With its support of SMPTE ST 2110-30, the DANTE-12GAM is a powerful bridge between Dante and SMPTE networks in professional audio and broadcast applications.

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.

Bridge Between SDI/Dante Sources and Destinations
OG-DANTE-12GAM bridges between SDI sources and destinations with embedded audio to/from the Dante audio ecosystem. It's your SDI/Dante AoIP Gateway. • OG-DANTE-12GAM provides two 12G-SDI ports for input and two ports for outputs, providing single cable support of 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD video material and up to 16-channels of embedded audio support per SDI connection. This enables 64-channels of SDI/Dante bridging simultaneously.

• Audio can be bridged, mapped and embedded from Dante sources into each SDI stream or disembedded from SDI and served to Dante destinations using Dante Controller software.
• Redundancy across the Primary and Secondary 1 GigE Ethernet connections in OG-DANTE-12GAM for Dante audio, provides security and peace of mind.
• The openGear format offers high density with up to 10 cards within each openGear frame. • This all adds up to 640-channels of audio bridging between SDI and Dante audio in a single rack frame, ideal for flykits, OB vans and facilities.

• The openGear OG-X-FR frame itself supports redundant power supplies, critical for live environments and constant up time.
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OG-DANTE-12GAM Workflow
OG-DANTE-12GAM is your bridge between embedded SDI audio and Dante sources and destinations. With Dante Controller software, you can route sources and destinations wherever required across 1 GigE networks.

Embed your DAW audio outputs into your video projects for mastering and more. Disembed your SDI program's audio content and deliver across the network to drive mixers, amplifiers and more in live venue contexts.

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Dante Controller
Use Dante Controller to set up the audio routing between Dante devices, and when necessary, to update your software. Dante Controller shows the OG-DANTE-12GAM openGear card as 32 routable audio sources and 32 routable audio destinations.

Use this application to set up the audio routing between Dante devices, control the audio connections in the Dante setup, and move audio in real-time over an Ethernet network.

Dante Domain Manager
Use Dante Domain Manager to manage the Dante network. It supports setting up authentication, security, and other similar attributes for management of various network architectures.

Dante Via
Use Dante Via to configure audio devices to appear on the Dante network; for example, making the stereo audio portion of AJA's U-TAP appear as two audio source channels on the Dante network.

Dante Virtual Soundcard
Dante Virtual Soundcard emulates a physical PC or Mac soundcard, but instead of connecting to actual physical audio devices like a mic, it connects to the Dante network. It can receive audio signals from the Dante network including OG-DANTE-12GAM and present them to your DAW app just like a normal physical soundcard would.

Connectivity
The OG-DANTE-12GAM provides two 12G-SDI inputs and two 12G-SDI outputs alongside Gigabit Primary and Secondary Ethernet ports. OG-DANTE-12GAM automatically detects and configures to the SDI input video standard. Simple user controls in Dashboard and Dante Controller allow channel enabling and mapping to and from SDI and DANTE.

Connectivity

openGear Compatibility
The openGear standard ensures that AJA cards will be compatible with other openGear products from certified openGear partners. With a growing list of products, openGear is the standard for professional rackframe solutions.

Connectivity

Flexible I/O
The modular rear panel allows custom I/O connections per card (included with individual cards).

Failsafe
The optional redundant power supply provides a secondary power source in the event of a primary power failure.

Ethernet Access
A standard Ethernet connection allows the frame to be accessed via the Ross DashBoard software application for overall frame communication. Optional per-card Ethernet access can be installed in the frame for advanced communication with compatible openGear cards.

More Info

Ross DashBoard Software
DashBoard software offers quick and convenient configuration and control of openGear cards on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Tech Specs:
Video Formats: (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 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, 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: 2-channel independent 12G-SDI BNC connectors, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082 Single Link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K
Video Output Digital: 2-channel independent 12G-SDI BNC connectors, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082 Single Link SD/HD/2K/UltraHD/4K
Internal Signal Generator: 2x independent internal signal generators
Cable Equalization: 12 Gbps, 65m; 6 Gbps, 120m; 3 Gbps, 180m; 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 B-DL = 6.3 µsec; 3G level A = 3.2 µsec; HD (1.5 Gb) = 6.3 µsec; SD (270 Mb) = 17.2 µsec
Audio Input Digital: SDI: Two independent 12G-SDI BNC connectors, 16 embedded channels each; Dante: 1x Primary Ethernet port and 1x Secondary Ethernet port, 32-channels
Audio Output Digital: SDI: Two independent 12G-SDI BNC connectors, 16 embedded channels each; Dante: 1x Primary and 1x Secondary Gigabit Ethernet ports, 32-channels
SDI Embedded Audio: SMPTE 299M (12G/6G/3G/1.5G): 24-bit, 48 kHz synchronous; SMPTE 272M (SD): 20-bit, 48 kHz synchronous; Incoming embedded audio can be passed, removed, or overridden; 4 groups (16-channels) of audio supported per SDI path
Dante Audio: Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz; Encoding: PCM 16, PCM 24, PCM 32
Audio Latency: Embed Path 1500 µsec; Disembed Path 1410 µsec
User Interface: openGear DashBoard network control software via Windows, macOS or Linux; Dante Controller
Size: openGear standard form factor, front slot and rear card. Two slots required for each card.
Weight: 0.5 lb (0.3 kg)
Power: openGear frame compatible, 15 watts max per card
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)