BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder
Features
- 1x HDMI 2.0 Input, 1x HDMI 2.0 Output, 1x 12G SDI Output
- Up to UHD 4K60
- Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression
- 3.5mm Audio Input/Output
- Built-In Cross Converter
- SFP+ Expansion Slot
- Tally Light; Select Tally on Loop Out
- PoE+ Support
BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder
Overview
Next Level NDI® Tools.
Following on from the award winning HD NDI® products, the 4K Family has been engineered from the ground up for real-world users.
Built around BirdDog’s custom NDI® silicon chip and housed in an aircraft grade aluminium case, features include 12G SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, built-in cross converter, SFP+ port for 10GbE connectivity, active loop outs, audio intercom system, NDI® tally system, PoE, and compatibility with BirdDog’s Comms Pro and Central Pro apps.
Encode & Decode up to 4Kp60.
With support for all resolutions up to 4Kp60, including all HD resolutions, Encoding and Decoding 4K Full NDI® has never been easier.
12G & HDMI 2.0 connections.
All SDI connectors on the 4K line are 12G SDI, including all four SDI connectors on 4K Quad. All the HDMI connectors are 2.0 for maximum compatibility with your sources and destinations. The HDMI port is not enabled on QUAD.
SFP+ for 10GbE & long range.
Industry standard SFP+ connection allows for short, medium, and long range connections over fiber and supports Ethernet protocols from 1GbE to 10GbE.
NDI Tally that just works.
A full Tally system is built right into the 4K Family and it requires zero configuration. Includes a built-in large Tally light for your onair talent to easily see which camera is live, plus user selectable Tally borders on loop out.
Cross Converter.
4K SDI and 4K HDMI include a built-in cross converter and any 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. This function is not available in QUAD.
RESTful API. DIY automation.
Download the free BirdDog RESTful API and program your own automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.
Specs
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT
- UHD 3840x2160: 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
- HD 1920x1080p: 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
- HD 1920x1080i: 50.00i, 59.94i
- HD 1280x720p: 50.00p, 59.94p, 60.00p
VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY
- HDMI 2.0 Input
- HDMI 2.0 Output
- 12G SDI Output
AUDIO INPUT
- HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
- 3.5mm AUDIO: Microphone (BirdDog Comms)
AUDIO OUTPUT
- HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
- SDI: 2Ch, 48kHz
- 3.5mm AUDIO: Stereo Headphone (BirdDog Comms)
VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT
- NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression)
DISPLAY
- Integrated 4-line OLED Status Display
TALLY
- Onboard Bi-color Tally indicator
- Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
- Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet)
- Open SFP+ Cage (10gb SFP+ Adapters sold separately)
- Embedded Web configuration Panel
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
- Size: 135mm (5.31” ) x 85mm (3.35”) x 25mm (.98”)
- Weight: 260g (.57lbs)
POWER
- DC Input: DC 12v / 16w
- PoE (Power over Ethernet): PoE+ 802.3at
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