BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder

The BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder features a 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder that 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 aluminum case and features an HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI individual outputs. Moreover, it has a built-in cross converter that allows the HDMI input to be looped out via the 12G-SDI output.

In addition, the BirdDog 4K HDMI feature 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 to loop out. The device is complete with 3.5mm audio input/output, a 4-line OLED display, and a 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 a shortcut to the 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.

Cross Converter
BirdDog 4K Encoder/Decoder products include a built-in cross converter and of the 12G SDI inputs can be looped out the HDMI 2.0 port and any of the HDMI 2.0 inputs can be looped out the 12G SDI.

PTZ Control
With an optional USB to Ethernet dongle, you can control any PTZ camera that supports NDI®, NDI|HX, or Visca over IP.

Upgrade to Comms Pro (Optional)
The 4K Family includes a free Audio Intercom software, Comms Lite. Comms Lite supports four BirdDog devices and one Director. Comms Pro gives you all the amazing features of Comms Lite plus allows you to create up to five groups, adds additional push-to-talk buttons for the director, the ability to change groups on the fly, plus more.

Distribute NDI
BirdDog Central is a software platform set to redefine the way we think about driving content to TV screens. By teaming up Central with any NDI source, including all BirdDog hardware capable of creating NDIsources, you can now drive your NDI streams to any BirdDog Studio NDI, Mini or 4K Family to decode NDI® back to SDI or HDMI. For more information on Central click here.

BirdDog 4K HDMI Features:

• Encode and Decode up to 4Kp60
• 12G & HDMI 2.0 connections
• SFP+ for 10GbE & long range
• NDI Tally
• Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
• SFP+ expansion slot
• Bicolor tally light
• A selectable tally indicator on video loop outputs
• 4-line OLED display

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 an 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