BirdDog 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder

Up to UHD 4K/60 Input

Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression

4 x 12G-SDI Selectable Inputs/Outputs

HDMI 2.0 Output

Based on BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip, the BirdDog 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder supports up to UHD 4K/60 video input for distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression. This compact device is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminum case and features four 12G-SDI selectable inputs/outputs and an HDMI 2.0 output. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows an SDI input to be looped out via the HDMI 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 bi-color Tally light is also built for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The Tally system also 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 Quad 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 SDI or HDMI.

Key Features

• Up to UHD 4K/60 video input
• Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
• 4 x 12G-SDI selectable inputs/outputs
• HDMI 2.0 output
• 3.5mm audio input/output
• Built-in cross converter
• SFP+ expansion slot
• Bi-color Tally light
• Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs
• PoE+ support
• Integrated multiviewer (HDMI output)
• 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 SDI/HDMI
• Aircraft-grade aluminum 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 slider 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

Input Video Format	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 Input Connectors	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Embedded Audio Input	SDI: 2-Channel

Video Output Connectors	1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0)
Output Video Format	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 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 Output Connectors	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo
Embedded Audio Output	SDI: 2-Channel HDMI: 2-Channel

Shared Input/Output Connectors	4 x BNC (12G-SDI) (Switchable)
Other I/O	1 x USB Type-A PoE
Expansion Slots	1 x SFP+ Slot

Tally Light

Yes

Power Connector	1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input 1 x RJ45 Input
PoE Support	PoE+ 802.3at
Power Consumption	Device: 16 W

Dimensions	5.31 x 3.35 x 0.98" / 13.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight	0.7 lb / 320 g

Package Weight	2.02 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.8 x 5.4 x 4"

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