Description
Based on BirdDog’s custom NDI silicon chip, the BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder supports up to UHD 4K/60 video input for distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression. The compact device is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminium case and features an HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI individual outputs. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows the HDMI input to be looped out via the 12G-SDI output.
Another major feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that supports SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. A tally system with a large bicolor tally light is built-in for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The tally system allows user-selectable tally borders on loop out. The device is complete with 3.5mm audio input/output, a 4-line OLED display, and USB 3.0 interface. It can be powered by a standard power supply or over PoE+.
The 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder comes with the BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software, which supports up to four BirdDog devices. Comms Lite is Windows compatible and offers features such as director push to talk, mute camera operator, auto-detect NDI sources, monitor camera audio, and shortcut to web console. For a more complete version of the application, an optional upgrade is available to Comms Pro. The Encoder/Decoder is also compatible with the optional BirdDog Central software, which helps you decode NDI back to HDMI or SDI.
Key Features
Up to UHD 4K/60 video input
Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
HDMI 2.0 input
HDMI 2.0 output
12G-SDI output
3.5mm audio input/output
Built-in cross converter
SFP+ expansion slot
Bicolor tally light
Selectable tally indicator on video loop outputs
PoE+ support
4-line OLED display
Includes BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software for Windows (upgradeable to the complete Comms Pro application)
Compatible with the optional BirdDog Central software for decoding NDI back to HDMI/SDI
Aircraft-grade aluminium housing
Control any PTZ camera that supports NDI, NDI|HX, or Visca over IP using an optional USB-to-Ethernet dongle
Network Connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT with integrated PoE
Open SFP+ Cage (10GB SFP+ adapters sold separately)
Embedded Web configuration panel
External Interface Support (Requires Optional Cables)
USB to RJ45 for additional network in device support
USB to RJ45 for VISCA over IP PTZ control
USB to Serial PTZ control (RS-232)
USB ISO recording
Included Comms Lite Software
Windows 10 and above compatible
Groups: 1
Max BirdDog devices per group: 4
Live video windows: 4
Director push-to-talk buttons: 1
Director to all
BirdDog to director
Mute camera operator
Shortcut to web console
Monitor camera audio
Auto-detect NDI sources
Volume sider bar
Additional Features with Optional Comms Pro Upgrade
BirdDog push to talk
Director to group
BirdDog operator broadcast
Mix minus
Keyboard shortcuts / hot case
Refresh NDI sources
| BirdDog BD4KHDMI Specs | |
| Input | |
| Video Input Connectors | 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) |
| Input Video Format | HDMI UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps |
| Audio Input Connectors | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS |
| Embedded Audio Input | HDMI: 2-Channel |
| Output | |
| Video Output Connectors | 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) |
| Output Video Format | HDMI UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps SDI UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps |
| Audio Output Connectors | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo |
| Embedded Audio Output | HDMI: 2-Channel SDI: 2-Channel |
| Connectivity | |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-A PoE |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x SFP+ Slot |
| Hardware | |
| Tally Light | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power Connector | 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input 1 x RJ45 Input |
| PoE Support | PoE+ 802.3at |
| Power Consumption | Device: 16 W |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 3.35 x 0.98" / 13.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 0.57 lb / 260 g |
| Packaging Info | |
| Package Weight | 1.96 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7 x 5.3 x 4" |
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