BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8: High-Density SDI to IP Gateway for Live Broadcast Workflows
Just unveiled at NAB Show—and already making waves as a Product of the Year Award winner—the new BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8, developed in close collaboration with our partners at AJA Video Systems, redefines what’s possible in high-density live video workflows.
Whether you’re streaming a multi-camera REMI production, bridging legacy SDI with IP-based infrastructure, powering ProAV workflows with broadcast-grade reliability, or feeding CDN pipelines with low-latency ABR-ready content, BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 is your all-in-one video transport and processing powerhouse—ideal for remote production encoding, real-time streaming workflows, SDI-IP conversion, and cloud video contribution.
Compact 1RU Encoder/Decoder for REMI and IP Video Transport
Built for broadcast engineers, production teams, ProAV experts and system integrators, BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 is a versatile IP video encoder, decoder, and media processor designed for live event delivery, REMI workflows, and hybrid SDI-IP environments.
With eight bi-directional 3G-SDI ports, it allows for flexible I/O routing and format conversion, while delivering professional-grade reliability in a compact 1RU chassis.
Use Cases Include:
- Multi-cam REMI production across geographic distances
- SDI-to-IP transitions for OB vans and studio infrastructure
- Contribution & distribution over SRT, NDI, RTMP, JPEG-XS and more
- Cloud and CDN feeding with real-time ABR transcoding
- IP video encoding for ProAV applications such as corporate events, education, and worship streaming
Advanced Features for Hybrid Broadcast and IP Infrastructure
The 3G-8 version brings more than just more ports—it introduces a level of flexibility that makes it a true broadcast-grade gateway and media processor.
Technical Highlights and Capabilities
- 8x Bi-directional 3G-SDI I/O: Supports SD, HD, and 3G formats, configurable as input or output per channel. Compatible with 1080p60, 1080i, 720p, and more.
- Comprehensive Codec Support: Encode/decode in H.265/HEVC (Main, Main10), H.264/AVC (Baseline, Main, High), NDI (Full & HX), RTMP, SRT, JPEG-XS TR-07, and HLS. Suitable for both contribution and delivery.
- Real-time Processing Engine: Hardware-accelerated up/down/cross-conversion, progressive↔interlaced conversion, and aspect ratio correction. Ensures format normalisation across sources.
- Flexible Media Processing: Deliver broadcast-quality output with built-in scaling, deinterlacing, and frame rate adaptation—ideal for adapting any source to any destination.
- Low-latency REMI Transport: Frame-accurate synchronous multi-channel encoding with <250ms glass-to-glass latency achievable over SRT.
- 10GbE IP Connectivity: Dual 10GbE network interfaces allow for robust redundancy, parallel contribution and delivery, and support for multicast/unicast workflows.
- Integrated Video Preview: Web UI includes channel monitoring for confidence checks before going live.
- REST API: Enables full control and monitoring of encoding/decoding sessions, ideal for system integrators and automation.
These technical advancements make BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 more than just a gateway—it’s a compact, broadcast-grade platform for bridging SDI and IP video workflows in real time.
Whether deployed in a mobile truck, data center, or control room, it simplifies signal routing and reduces infrastructure complexity.
BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8: Streamline Your SDI-IP Video Workflow
In today’s live production landscape, flexibility and reliability aren’t optional—they’re essential. The BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 delivers both, combining the best of AJA’s trusted hardware with Comprimato’s powerful software to create a solution that scales with your needs.
Ready to streamline your live video workflows? BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8 is available directly from AJA—explore the product landing page and check the technical specifications to see how it fits your SDI-IP video transport needs.
