AJA Video Systems announced DANTE-12GAM, a new single-channel 12G-SDI Dante audio embedder/disembedder Mini-Converter. Offering the same core functionality as AJA’s popular openGear OG-DANTE-12GAM, DANTE-12GAM streamlines hybrid IP workflows by making it easier to bridge between SDI sources and destinations with embedded audio to/from the Dante audio ecosystem, which enables distribution of multi-channel, low latency high-resolution digital audio across a switched Ethernet network.
   

Featuring a next-generation enclosure design, including an LCD display with control buttons, DANTE-12GAM can disembed 16 channels of audio in and embed 16 channels of audio out, for up to 32 channels of Dante IP audio. Professionals can extend that capacity to 64 channels via DANTE-12GAM-TR-LC and DANTE-12GAM-TR-BNC, which feature optional LC fiber or BNC SFP transceiver connections respectively.

“As demand for Dante continues, professionals must be able to easily embed and disembed audio to and from a Dante audio network and legacy SDI environments. DANTE-12GAM not only addresses this need, but it’s also the first of its kind to offer an LC fiber option in Mini-Converter form factor to support a range of field and mobile applications and unlocks new possibilities for projects that require more distance,” shared AJA President Nick Rashby. “Its introduction also marks the debut of our next-generation Mini-Converter design, which we’re excited to spotlight at NAB.”

“The DANTE-12GAM is a welcome addition to our growing ecosystem of Dante products, giving users powerful audio embedding/disembedding functionality in a new Mini-Converter design that includes an LCD display, that fits neatly in and around equipment spread across venues, facilities, OB trucks, and other proAV environments,” said Joshua Rush, Chief Marketing Officer for Audinate.

AJA DANTE-12GAM feature highlights include:

• 12G-SDI audio embedding to/from the Dante audio ecosystem.
• Support for up to 32 channels of Dante audio in a compact design via single video channel (or dual channel Video SFP Options) capabilities with independent 12G-SDI Input and Output ports, each supporting 16 audio channels for a total of up to 64 audio channels.
• One 12G-SDI BNC input and output for up to 4K/UltraHD support.
• Dante network redundancy via integrated primary and secondary etherCon GigE ports.
• The ability to transmit Dante audio channels over SDI without having an external SDI source signal with two built-in signal generators.
• Compatibility with a range of Audinate software for routing and configuration choices, including Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager.
• Initial network configuration via free AJA eMini-Setup software.
• Remote signal status and configuration via an intuitive web UI.
• A 2.2” LCD information and configuration screen with four control buttons for back, enter, up, and down.
• Support for network synchronization standards, including PTPv2, SMPTE 2110-30, and AES67.
• PoE (+) on Primary Ethernet port.
• 10-18VDC regulated, 4-pin mini-XLR and a 12V, 60W power supply.

AJA DANTE-12GAM can be ordered with the LC fiber or additional BNC SFP modules, as DANTE-12GAM-TR-LC and DANTE-12GAM-TR-BNC, which include all the same features as DANTE-12GAM, with double the channel capacity to support up to 64 channels of simultaneous SDI/Dante audio bridging per device.