AJA 12GDA 12G-SDI 1 x 6 Video Distribution Amplifier
AJA’s 12GDA re-clocking distribution amplifier is a cutting-edge device that helps facilities save on cable runs and installation time. It’s a miniature 1×6 12G-SDI amplifier that offers six separately buffered SDI outputs. This format-agnostic device supports 12G-SDI for 4K/UltraHD single link workflows and its SDI outputs are identical to the recovered input.
The AJA Mini-Converters are small enough to be mounted behind a monitor, in the back of a rack, or directly on a camera rig. They come with a locking power connector to avoid accidental disconnection and an optional P-TAP power cable that allows for battery power in remote locations. All AJA Mini-Converters come with a 5-year warranty and AJA’s advanced replacement policy. If a replacement is required, AJA will immediately ship a new unit without requiring the original unit to be sent back first, ensuring that you’re up and running as soon as possible.
AJA Mini-Converters are shipped with a universal power supply that includes international plug connections for use around the world. You can now access information on the complete line of AJA Mini-Converters via a free mobile app on iOS. The Mini-Converter product line is extensive and this app helps you find the right converter for any situation, wherever you are. The app also includes links to individual products’ pages on the main AJA website for more details and allows you to email product information directly from the app. Check out the free AJA Mini-Matrix app for iPad and iPhone now available in the Apple iTunes Store.
Key Features
- AJA 12GDA is a small-sized distribution amplifier that supports 12G-SDI for 4K/UltraHD single link workflows.
- It has six separately buffered SDI outputs that are identical to the input signal.
- The device is designed to save on cable runs and installation time.
- It offers automatic input detection, re-clocking, and cable equalization for optimal signal quality.
- The compact size of the AJA 12GDA makes it convenient for installation in tight spaces.
- It supports 12G cable equalization using 1694 coax, ensuring reliable signal transmission.
- The device can handle data rates of up to 12 Gbps for distances of up to 90 meters.
- It is also compatible with lower data rates such as 6 Gbps, 3 Gbps, 1.5 Gbps, and 270 Mbps, allowing for versatile usage.
- The AJA 12GDA supports various SDI formats including 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI, and it can automatically detect the input format.
- It passes all ancillary data, ensuring that no information is lost during distribution.
- The package includes a DWP-U-R1 power supply for convenient power provision.
Technical Specifications
Video Formats
100 Mbps – 12 Gbps, format agnostic
Video Input Digital
1 x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082
Video Output Digital
6 x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082
Cable Equalization
(Belden 1694A coax)
12 Gbps, 70m
6 Gbps, 120m
3 Gbps, 190m
1.5 Gbps, 195m
270 Mbps, 405m
Reclocking
270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps, 5.934 Gbps, 5.940 Gbps, 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 Gbps – Auto Select
All other rates are passed through and not reclocked
Warranty
Five-year warranty
