AJA Video Systems
AJA OG-FS-MINI openGear 3G-SDI Frame Synchronizer
Best frame synchronizer for professional broadcast and live production environments.
The AJA OG-FS-Mini is a professional openGear 3G-SDI Frame Synchronizer designed for broadcast and production. It reliably synchronizes and converts untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals to your house standard, integrating seamlessly into high-density openGear frames. This card offers high-quality up, down, and cross-conversion with low latency processing. It supports remote control and monitoring via the intuitive DashBoard software, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring efficient workflow management in demanding environments.
$915.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
14
/ 374
#14 in Scan Converters
Price vs Category Average
+24%
Above average
Supported Video Standards
3
/ G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI
Who it's for
- Broadcast engineers managing high-density rack space
- Production teams needing versatile signal conversion tools
- Facility managers requiring reliable 24/7 broadcast performance
Who should skip it
- Users without an existing openGear chassis infrastructure
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking simple, non-broadcast solutions
- Operators unfamiliar with Ross DashBoard software workflows
Performance breakdown
Synchronization Reliability
Locks onto untimed signals with professional-grade stability for broadcast environments.
Conversion Versatility
Seamlessly handles up, down, and cross-conversions across all standard SDI formats.
Processing Latency
Maintains a minimal one-frame delay critical for live production workflows.
System Integration
Fits perfectly into high-density openGear frames for streamlined rack management.
Remote Management
DashBoard software provides intuitive, granular control over every signal parameter.
Output Flexibility
Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs offer great utility for monitoring setups.
Key Specs
Supported Video Standards
3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI
Maximum Refresh Rate
60 fps
Conversion Direction
Digital to Digital
Mounting Type
openGear card, Rackmount
Number of Inputs
1x 3G-SDI
Number of Outputs
1x 3G-SDI, 1x HDMI, 2x Balanced Analog Audio
HDCP Support
No
Scaling Capability
Upscaling, Downscaling, Cross-conversion
Features
- Synchronizes untimed video signals to house reference
- High-quality 10-bit video processing
- Low latency, 1-frame nominal delay
- Up, down, and cross conversion capabilities
- Supports bi-level and tri-level references
- Freeze to black on signal loss
- Remote control via DashBoard software
- Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs
What customers say
The AJA OG-FS-MINI is highly regarded as a reliable workhorse in professional video production. Users consistently praise its rock solid stability and set it and forget it operational reliability, which is essential for critical synchronization tasks. This unit performs accurate frame synchronization with extremely low latency, meeting strict 3G SDI workflow demands. Its openGear form factor enables high density installations and easy integration with the efficient DashBoard control system for remote management. While the initial cost is professional grade, customers find the OG-FS-MINI delivers exceptional long term value by minimizing costly signal errors and downtime. Professionals implicitly trust this synchronizer as an indispensable, high performance tool.
Know before you buy
Yes, it offers full up, down, and cross-conversion capabilities, allowing you to easily convert between various 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video standards.
Yes, the card features simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs, making it convenient for monitoring on a local display while sending an SDI signal to your broadcast infrastructure.
The OG-FS-Mini is designed for high-performance environments and maintains a low-latency, nominal 1-frame video delay.
Yes, it is designed specifically as an openGear card for seamless integration into high-density openGear rackmount frames.
You can manage the card remotely using AJA's DashBoard software, which is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux via an Ethernet connection.
The unit is equipped with a 'freeze to black' feature, which ensures the output automatically transitions to black if the input signal is lost, preventing unwanted noise or static in your broadcast.
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