AJA OG Gen 10 Sync Generator Debuts at NAB 2026 for Reliable Broadcast Synchronization
By Stephanie R
At NAB 2026, AJA introduced the OG Gen 10, a new OpenGear sync generator designed to deliver simple, reliable synchronization across broadcast environments. While sync generators are often overlooked, they play a critical role in keeping every signal aligned within a facility. The OG Gen 10 focuses on doing that job with precision, offering nine synchronized reference outputs and the ability to manage two independent groups for flexible signal distribution.
Built for OpenGear workflows, the OG Gen 10 integrates seamlessly with Ross DashBoard, allowing operators to control multiple units from a single interface. It also supports distributing a house reference signal across an entire facility, making it a practical solution for centralized sync management. For added flexibility, users can configure settings directly on the device using DIP switches, ensuring operation even without network access or software control.
The result is a purpose-built solution that prioritizes reliability and ease of use. By focusing on deterministic performance and straightforward configuration, the OG Gen 10 meets the needs of broadcast teams looking for dependable infrastructure without unnecessary complexity. Now shipping, it adds a valuable tool to AJA’s OpenGear ecosystem for modern production environments.
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We’re on the AJ booth with Abe and we’re looking at the new Open Gear OG Gen 10 sync generator. >> So, a we’re looking at a a sync generator here. >> Yes, we are. We’re looking at a sync generator. It’s a simple but amazing type of thing, you know? I mean, you you got to synchronize everything in a broadcast facility, don’t you? >> Absolutely. >> Yeah. So, this this this is it. I mean, new new for NAB 2026. We’re seeing this for the first time here. It’s the OG Gen 10. I love saying OG. Open Gear OG. It just it just sounds right. The the the Gen 10 is just that. It’s a sync generator. Um the the Open Gear version here, you have you have nine synchronized reference outputs. You can actually have two different groups of independent outputs. So, you know, you need to generate a little bit of Black Burst, a little bit of tri level, you can do that with OG Gen 10. Uh because it’s open gear. Uh we originally made this as a mini converter uh way back in 2007 actually to great fanfare because simple sync generators are actually kind of rare in this world. Um but the open gear version actually affords some really cool advantages here. I mean obviously you have Ross dashboard available to you. So you can have multiple OG gen 10s in a single open gear uh frame and you can control them all with one piece of glass. That’s always a nice thing. We love Ross dashboard. Um, you know, if you had in this situation, we have multiple different kinds of open gear boards all in one frame. We’re controlling them all through just one interface. It’s super super convenient. Also, these Ross Open Gear frames, they have uh reference inputs on them. So, you could actually have a house reference signal and it’s like, okay, well, I want to distribute that signal. Run that into your open gear frame that has OG 10s in it. The OG Gen 10 grabs that reference and it can replicate it out all of its outputs to send throughout your facility. It’s really, really simple, but sometimes the really, really simple products are what people really want because we don’t want to put any extra fluff in here. You know, your sync is very, very important. That keeps everything lined up. So, you know what? Purpose-built device that just does that. It’s deterministic behavior. You know, exactly what it’s going to do and it’s just going to do it all the time. >> Yeah. So, the configuration switches you you have on there, what are they doing? Because you can control most of it through the UI, I guess. >> Yes. Yeah. I mean, you control absolutely every feature through the UI, but since it’s such a simple type of thing, we put DIP switches on there, too, just in case you don’t have a laptop there. You can’t network in and pull up dashboard. You can configure, you know, you you you can have outputs one, you know, we got output one through four. You can switch it to SD or HD, 5 through 9, SD or HD. You can control black or bars. You can say, “Hey, I’m doing 5994. I’m doing 50.” So all of the stuff can be controlled through DIP switches if you don’t have a laptop handy to to hook up and run dashboards. So >> it’s simple product, simple solutions, you know. >> Amazing. So is this new for NAB? >> Yes, new for new for NAB 2026. Um yeah, this is the first time the public’s seeing it. And you know, a lot of people asked us for this uh for a really long time. So I’m very very happy that we have it out now. >> Shipping now. >> It is shipping now. >> Where can people find out more information, Abe? >> Come on to aja.com. Uh you’ll you you’ll find uh the OG Gen 10, all the information about it, plus all of our other Open Gear products and everything else that’s in this booth, eja.com. And you know, any questions, you can always contact us. Hey, >> thank you very much, Dave. >> Thank you so much.