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AJA 3G-AMA 3G-SDI 4-Channel Analog Audio Embedder/Disembedder Mini-Converter

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AJA 3G-AMA 3G-SDI 4-Channel Analog Audio Embedder/Disembedder Mini-Converter
Key Features
  • Embed XLR Audio in an SDI Signal
  • Disembed SDI Audio to Analog XLR Audio
  • Works with AJA MiniConfig Software
  • Re-Clocked SDI Output
Embed or disembed up to four channels of SDI audio with the AJA 3G-AMA Mini Converter. The 3G-AMA includes a breakout cable which can provide up to four channels of XLR analog audio input or output depending on how the unit is configured. The 3G-AMA can be set up to accept four channels of balanced XLR audio to be embedded in an SDI video feed, or to disembed four channels of digital SDI audio and output them as analog signals via the four XLR output cables. The output SDI signal is re-clocked to preserve the signal integrity over long cable runs.
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AJA 3G-AMA Overview

Embed or disembed up to four channels of SDI audio with the AJA 3G-AMA Mini Converter. The 3G-AMA includes a breakout cable which can provide up to four channels of XLR analog audio input or output depending on how the unit is configured. The 3G-AMA can be set up to accept four channels of balanced XLR audio to be embedded in an SDI video feed, or to disembed four channels of digital SDI audio and output them as analog signals via the four XLR output cables. The output SDI signal is re-clocked to preserve the signal integrity over long cable runs.

Setting the 3G-AMA up is made simple with AJA's free software solution, MiniConfig. The 3G-AMA connects to your computer running MiniConfig with an included USB 2.0 cable enabling your computer to access the unit's internal programming so you can set it up for your specific workflow.

UPC: 892448000199

AJA 3G-AMA Specs

Video Inputs
1 x SDI (BNC):
SD SMPTE 259M
HD SMPTE 292/296M
3G SMPTE 424/425M
Input Formats
3G-SDI:
2048x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
2048x1080psf 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1920x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
1920x1080psf 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1920x1080i 25/29.97/30
1280x720p 50/59.94/60

HD-SDI:
2048x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
2048x1080psf 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1920x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1920x1080psf 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1920x1080i 25/29.97/30
1280x720p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

SD-SDI:
525i
625i
Video Output
1 x SDI (BNC)
Output Formats
Video Out is a delayed, reclocked version of Video In, at same frame rate, etc. Video Out is undefined when no input.

Video Latency:
SD-SDI - 17.2 µsec
HD-SDI - 6.3 µsec
3G-SDI level A - 3.2 µsec
3G-SDI level B - 6.1 µsec
Audio I/O
1 x DB-25 for 4 channels I/O

DB-25 Breakout cable:
4 x XLR female input breakout connectors
4 x XLR male output breakout connectors
Audio Converters
24-bit
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.
NOTE: 2048x1080p/psf 29.97 and 30 formats support a maximum of 8 channels embedded audio.
Audio Latency
Embed from audio input:
1100 µsec

Disembed from video input:
1200 µsec
Audio Level Control
Settings Configured via MiniConfig Software:
Pro 1: 0 dBfs = +24 dBu
Pro 2: 0 dBfs = +18 dBu
Pro 3: 0 dBfs = +15 dBu
Consumer 1: 0 dBfs = +12 dBu
User Controls
External DIP switch
USB port for MiniConfig software application
Power
5 to 20 VDC, 5 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: <8,000' / <2,500 m
Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C
Dimensions
5.8 x 3.1 x 1" / 147 x 79 x 25 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.69 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.2 x 5.65 x 3.8"

AJA 3G-AMA Reviews

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My workflow is in HD-SDI out from switcher and ...

My workflow is in HD-SDI out from switcher and HD-SDI In to encoder, will this product work for HD-SDI embedding?
Asked by: Gustavo
Yes, this product will work for HD-SDI embedding.
Answered by: Zachary
Date published: 2021-02-01

Does it have options to delay the audio?

Does it have options to delay the audio?
Asked by: Ariel
The AJA 3G-AMA 3G-SDI 4-Channel Analog Audio Embedder/Disembedder Mini-Converter does not have an audio delay feature.
Answered by: Tim Z
Date published: 2024-12-05

How do you set the deep switch for audio in and ...

How do you set the deep switch for audio in and audio out
Asked by: Dickson
Please review pages 8 to 10 in the manual, which covers the dip switches to set for the audio channels you would like to output. See the link below: https://bhpho.to/3NPCxO6
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-07-08
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