Overview
The AJA Dante AV 4K-T transmitter and Dante AV 4K-R receiver utilize the Dante AV Ultra codec that enables cinema quality networked video to be used alongside the industry leading Dante audio-over-IP platform on standard 1 GigE IP networks for an easy to deploy, broadcast/proAV IP video solution.
Both devices support Dante AV Ultra signals up to 4K/UltraHD, with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs or outputs and are housed in a new robust and durable metal case. Dante AV provides ease-of-use, seamless multi-vendor interoperability, and an integrated control experience that customers have come to expect from AJA Video and Dante by Audinate.
Features
- Transports up to 4K/UltraHD 60p RGB/4:4:4 HDR video output with ultra-low latency and visually lossless quality
- Dante AV works with cost effective 1 GigE networks
- Visually stunning Dante AV Ultra video using a network efficient codec
- Fully time aligned AV signals with separately routable audio and video streams in Dante Controller
- Real time HDMI HDR Infoframe data reporting
- HDR signaling metadata pass-through and optional override with compatible devices
- Compatible with Audinate Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager software on macOS and Windows
Dante AV 4K-T
Encode 12G-SDI / HDMI video with embedded audio into Dante AV Ultra
- Dante AV Ultra Transmitter
- 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/VESA
- HDR Support
- 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 In
- 1 GigE POE+ IP
- Compatible with Audinate Dante Controller software for routing Video, Audio, KVM, VISCA, and IR
- Five year warranty
HDR Support
The Dante AV 4K-T now supports popular HDR workflows - HDR HLG and PQ (HDMI: RGB and YUV - SDI: YUV only).
The Dante AV 4K-R is now capable of receiving HDR signals and outputting them to both HDMI and SDI outputs simultaneously. Video Output Control in the AJA control plug-in inside Audinate Dante Controller allows the user to choose between Auto, SDR, HLG, and PQ HDR formats.
Colorimetry can be set between Auto, BT.709 or BT.2020
Multi-Site, HDR Workflow with House Reference Integration
This workflow shows the deployment of 4K HDR cameras in an offsite location connected via a private network. The HDR video and audio signal is encoded to Dante AV Ultra and sent on the Eth 1 POE+ port while the Eth 2 port in the remote location connects to the Dante Network to oversee production and manage the Dante AV 4K-T settings.
The Dante AV Ultra HDR signal is decoded in the broadcast center and is time aligned by an AJA GEN10 providing house sync to the Dante AV 4K-R receivers, the Ki Pro Ultra 12G being used for video playback, and the UltraHD HDR switcher
Large Concert Workflow
Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitters and receivers expand your Dante audio live audio concert network to include Dante AV Ultra video. In this example, four 12G-SDI broadcast camera signals are going into the Dante network, and three Dante receivers are feeding the LED screens behind the stage. Scalability and flexibility are hallmarks of Dante AV Ultra. This workflow also demonstrates the KVM functionality of the Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitters and receivers.
Dante AV 4K-T Zoom Broadcast Workflow
The Dante AV 4K-T is the perfect bridge between a remote Zoom commentator and the production studio. This workflow shows a remote commentator interacting with the studio commentators, with low latency, AV Sync, and the cinematic quality of the Dante AV Ultra codec to add a remote perspective to any broadcast.
Video Formats
- (4K) 4096x2160p
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p
- (2K) 2048x1080p
- (HD) 1920x1080p
- (HD) 1280x720p
VESA Formats
- (WUXGA) 1920x1200
- (UXGA) 1600x1200
- (SXGA) 1280x1024
- (XGA) 1024x768
Note: VESA Formats are always RGB 4:4:4 60 8-bit
Discovery, Registration, and Control
- Dante Controller Software from Audinate (Windows or Mac)
- Dante Domain Manager Software from Audinate
- Dante Ecosystem Friendly: Compatible with existing Dante-enabled products
Media Transport Interfaces
- Network Interface: Standard 1 GigE Ethernet
- Audio Flow: Audio Flow x 8 Flows / 8-channels per Flow (unicast or multicast)
- Video Flow: Video Flow x 1 Flow / 1-channel per Flow (unicast or multicast)
- Timestamp: Hardware timestamping, supporting sample accurate playback
Video Input Digital
(4K-T)
- 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 292 (1.5Gb/s), 424, 425-A(3Gb/s), 2081, 2082, 352 SDI Metadata Supported
- YCbCr 4:2:2
- 10-bit
- Two Sample Interleave (2SI) 4K/UltraHD source mapping
- 1x 12G SDI
- (4K) 4096x2160p 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 50, 59.94, 60
- 1x 6G SDI
- (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- 1x 3G-SDI (Level A and Level B)
- (2K) 2048x1080p 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1920x1080p 50, 59.94, 60
- 1x 1.5G-SDI
- (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
- 1x HDMI Type A connector, HDMI v2.0
- YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2
- RGB 4:4:4, SMPTE, or Full RGB
- 8, 10, 12-bit (4K/UltraHD HFR 4:4:4 limited to 8-bit)
- (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) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (WUXGA) 1920x1200
- (UXGA) 1600x1200
- (SXGA) 1280x1024
- (XGA) 1024x768
Note: VESA Formats are always RGB 4:4:4 60 8-bit
Audio Input Digital
(4K-T) & Audio Output Digital (4K-R)
- SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel, 48 kHz PCM24
- HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel, 48 kHz PCM24
Audio Output Analog
- 2x RCA analog audio
- Levels at -10 dBu (nominal)
IP Video Input (4K-R) & IP Video Output (4K-T)
- Dante AV Ultra
- Single video channel
IP Audio Input (4K-R) & IP Audio Output (4K-T)
- Dante Audio
- Up to 8-channel audio, 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz PCM24
- High quality, low jitter with onboard clock generator for audio
- SRC Conversion Range: 1:8 to 8:1
- ASRC Latency: 80 samples (1.6ms 48 kHz)
Reference
- 1x BNC
- (4K-T) Reference Out connector (For future use)
- (4K-R) Reference Input connector allows output video timing to be locked to Video Input Reference Timing (Broadcast Mode Only)
Codec
- Video Codec: Optimized implementation of JPEG 2000 codec in FPGA, Licensed By IntoPIX; Dante API management interface
- Audio Formats: Dante Audio over IP
- Bit Rates: Up to 700 Mbps
- Video Streaming: Unicast or Multicast
- Copy Protection: HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3 for network
- Latency: 0.5 frame (e.g., 2160p 60 Hz latency is < 8 ms between encoder and decoder), overall latency may increase depending on network configurations
- Bandwidth 1: 4Kp60 10-bit 4:2:2; 500-600Mbps, results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings
- Bandwidth 2: 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2; 150-250Mbps, results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings
Hardware Interface
- 1x Neutrik etherCon RJ45 Connector – 1 GigE (Dante AV & POE+)
- 1x Neutrik etherCon RJ45 Connector – 1 GigE (Dante Audio or Dante Controller - No POE+ Available)
- 1x DB-9 RS-422/ VISCA Serial Port
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A Connector
- 1x USB 2.0 Mini-B Host connector
- 3.5mm IR Tx jack for IR over IP
- 3.5mm IR Rx jack for IR over IP
- Front LED Indicators: Power, Codec, System, Status, Sync, & HDCP
Size (W x D x H)
- 8.74" x 7.09" x 1.65" (222.0 x 180.09 x 41.91 mm)
Weight
- 3.1 lbs (1.5 kg)
Power
- 30 Watts Maximum; 12V DC IN has priority over Ethernet 1 POE+. Ethernet 1 POE+ will become active a fraction of a second after 12V DC IN is disconnected.
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)
