BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder

Features of the Encoder/Decoder:

• 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