What problem does this solve?
Live broadcast and remote production increasingly depend on high-efficiency workflows that can reliably convert and transport video over IP. However, many existing gateway solutions are limited by either low input density or format restrictions, requiring multiple devices to handle different formats or directions of transport. This adds cost, complexity, and setup time—particularly in outside broadcast environments where space and gear are limited.
What was the industry workaround before this?
Before devices like the Bridge Live 3G-8, teams typically had to use multiple transmitters, receivers, and format converters to handle bi-directional baseband-to-IP video for live streaming and contribution. These setups were often pieced together with limited flexibility, and couldn't always accommodate multiple frame rates or formats in a single unit. It made real-time remote production more cumbersome and prone to error.
How does it help?
The AJA Bridge Live 3G-8 solves those issues by packing eight baseband video inputs into a single 1RU unit, supporting multiple clock rates and enabling simultaneous conversions. It handles a wide array of codecs and protocols—H.264, H.265, SRT, NDI, RTMP, and MPEG-TS among them. Optional add-ons expand support to JPEG XS and JPEG 2000. Perhaps most significantly, it’s fully bi-directional: a single unit can send and receive video feeds, making it ideal for scenarios where a studio sends programme feed b...
Who would this appeal to?
This solution is ideal for broadcasters, live event producers, sports production teams, and remote facilities that need robust IP transport with minimal hardware. OB truck engineers, streaming service providers, and hybrid studios will especially benefit from the Bridge Live 3G-8’s versatility, format flexibility, and density—particularly when working across international formats or mixed clock rates.
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