BirdDog Flex 4K Overview
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1Description
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2Ultracompact Form
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3Single Cable Plus DC Power Out
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4Flexible Power Input Options
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5PTZ Sidekick
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6Stay-Cool Design
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7Tally Support
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8Adaptive Bit Rate
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9Software Tools
The Flex 4K HDMI In to Full NDI Encoder from BirdDog is an ultracompact NDI interface for HDMI video sources. Connect your onboard monitor, camera, or other video source, and have it be instantly available on your NDI-enabled network. The BirdDog Flex In supports up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution video.
Versatile power options include PoE or the included 12V power supply. A 15W DC output port enables you to power select monitors and cameras from your Flex 4K In power source. Tally information is displayed for both the talent and the operator and passed through to compatible equipment. Connect a separately available cable to the 2.5mm RS232 port for pass-through control of non-NDI PTZ cameras. Additional features include an adaptive bit rate, a cooling thermal design, and a headphone output for embedded HDMI audio.
Ultracompact Form
The Flex 4K In is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs just under five ounces
Single Cable Plus DC Power Out
A single Ethernet port funnels NDI, PoE, video, audio, tally, and audio intercom while a DC barrel output powers select monitors and cameras
Flexible Power Input Options
Power the Flex 4K In using PoE or via the DC input
PTZ Sidekick
Connect a PTZ control cable to encode NDI and add PTZ pass-through control for your non-NDI PTZ camera
Stay-Cool Design
A thermal design and quiet fans keep this unit cool even on the hottest days
Tally Support
A built-in tally display is available for viewing by both your talent and camera operator
Adaptive Bit Rate
Select the bit rate that best fits your 4K or HD production
Software Tools
Includes free BirdDog Central Lite, Dashboard, and Comms Lite software
In the Box
- BirdDog Flex 4K HDMI In to Full NDI Encoder
- Power Adapter
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Ultracompact Form
- Single Cable Plus DC Power Out
- Flexible Power Input Options
- PTZ Sidekick
- Stay-Cool Design
- Tally Support
- Adaptive Bit Rate
- Software Tools
BirdDog Flex 4K Specs
Input
| Video Input Connectors |
1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) |
| Input Video Format |
HDMI
UHD 4K: 25/29.97/30 fps |
| Audio Input Connectors |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS |
| Embedded Audio Input |
HDMI: 2-Channel |
Output
| Audio Output Connectors |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS |
| Embedded Audio Output |
HDMI: 2-Channel |
Connectivity
| Other I/O |
1 x RJ45 NDI, PoE
1 x 2.5 mm RS-232 Input/Output |
| Expansion Slots |
None |
Hardware
| Tally Light |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi Support |
Yes |
Power
| Power Connector |
1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Output |
| PoE Support |
PoE+ 802.3at |
General
| Dimensions |
4.21 x 2.48 x 1.22" / 107 x 63 x 31 mm |
| Weight |
4.94 oz / 140 g |
| Warranty Length |
Limited 1-Year Warranty |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.425 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7 x 6.3 x 4.3" |
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