| Content | The world's smallest NDI Encoder and Decoder.The BirdDog Mini is a compact yet powerful NDI encoder and also decoder solution. That brings professional video-over-IP capabilities to your production setup. Designed for versatility and also ease of use, it offers seamless integration into NDI workflows. Making it perfect for live streaming, broadcast, and also content creation.As an encoder, it enables you to convert HDMI or SDI signals into NDI streams. Ensuring high-quality video transmission over your IP network. This is invaluable for remote video production, video conferencing, or live streaming applications. On the other hand, as a decoder, it allows you to receive and display NDI content on your monitor or switcher.The BirdDog Mini's small form factor makes it highly portable, and it can be easily mounted to a camera, connected to a computer, or integrated into your existing AV setup. Its plug-and-play simplicity and robust NDI support provide a hassle-free way to enhance your video production capabilities.Whether you need to capture and transmit content or receive and display NDI streams, the BirdDog Mini offers a reliable and compact solution that elevates your video-over-IP capabilities to new heights. | NDI Multiview design to incredibly powerful and also super intuitive to use. Create an NDI Multiview stream in a matter of seconds. Simply select the Multiview layout of your choice. Select which NDI source you want in each window, and also select which overlays you wish to see.Toggle on the NDI switch and you are sending a Multiview window out as a standard NDI source. Yes. It really is that easy.BirdDog NDI Multiview Lite is a cutting-edge streaming software that transforms your video production capabilities. It offers powerful NDI multiviewing, allowing you to monitor multiple sources in real-time. With versatile layout options and customization features, you can tailor your view to your specific needs.Whether you're in the live broadcast, video conferencing, or also post-production field. This software streamlines your workflow by providing a comprehensive view of your content. It's a valuable tool for professionals seeking exceptional streaming quality and also precise control over their video setup.With BirdDog NDI Multiview Lite, you can elevate your streaming game and also ensure that your productions are top-notch. It's a must-have for content creators, broadcasters and also video enthusiasts looking for a reliable and versatile solution for their NDI multiviewing needs. | The Flex 4K Out Full NDI Decoder from BirdDog is an ultracompact HDMI interface for NDI video sources. Connect your NDI-enabled camera or other video source and have an HDMI output instantly available. The BirdDog Flex Out supports up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution video.Versatile power options include PoE or a separately available 12V power supply. 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 PTZ cameras. Additional features include an adaptive bit rate, a cooling thermal design, and a 3.5mm headphone output.Ultracompact Form
The Flex 4K Out is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs just under five ouncesSingle CableA single Ethernet port funnels NDI, PoE, video, audio, tally, and audio intercomFlexible Power Input OptionsPower the Flex 4K Out using PoE or via the DC inputStay-Cool DesignA thermal design and quiet fans keep the decoder cool even on the hottest daysTally SupportA built-in tally display is visible by both your talent and camera operatorAdaptive Bit RateSelect the bit rate that best fits your 4K or HD production | The Flex 4K BACKPACK HDMI Encoder from BirdDog is an ultracompact NDI interface for HDMI video sources. Connect your onboard monitor, camera, or other video source, and have it available instantly on your NDI-enabled network. The BirdDog BACKPACK supports up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution video.The versatile BACKPACK can be powered using a Sony L-Series-type battery, PoE, or a separately available 12V power supply. A 15W DC output port enables you to power select monitors and cameras from your BACKPACK 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 bitrate, a cooling thermal design, a 3.5mm audio input, and a 3.5mm headphone output.Upgrade Your Monitor
Use the BACKPACK to encode NDI, power your monitor, and record simultaneouslyUltracompact FormThe BACKPACK is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs just over five ouncesStay-Cool DesignA thermal design and quiet fans keep the BACKPACK cool even on the hottest daysSingle Cable Plus DC PowerA single Ethernet port funnels NDI, Power, Video, Audio, Tally, and Audio Intercom while a DC output enables you to power select monitors and camerasTally SupportA built-in tally display is available for viewing by both your talent and camera operatorFlexible Power OptionsPower the BACKPACK from the built-in Sony L-Series-type battery plate, using PoE, or via the DC inputPTZ SidekickConnect a PTZ control cable for PTZ pass-through control for your non-NDI PTZ cameraAdaptive Bit RateSelect the bitrate that best fits your 4K or HD productionSoftware ToolsThe BACKPACK includes free BirdDog Central Lite, Dashboard, and Comms Lite software | The BirdDog Mini HDMI to NDI Encoder is a tiny NDI interface for HDMI video sources. Connect your camera or other video source, and have it instantly be available on your NDI-enabled network. Despite its size, the BirdDog Mini supports 1080p resolutions up to 59.94 fps.PoE is accepted, so the Mini can be powered via network connection; no power supply needed. Tally information is displayed and passed through to compatible equipment. The small size of the Mini will make it at home in studios and video production facilities utilizing NDI technology.Tally Support
A built-in bi-color tally display can show video source on-air info. Tally information is also passed through to supported monitoring equipment.Flexible Power OptionsPower the Mini via DC input from your camera battery's D-tap, or use a separately available power adapter. Power can also supplied over Ethernet using a PoE-enabled switcher or injector.CommsThe Mini natively supports BirdDog Comms technology.BirdDog LinkThe Mini supports BirdDog Link. Encode from any BirdDog Studio NDI or Mini and also play out to a TV or monitor. | Stunning 4K NDI with incredible colour tools.
BirdDog P400 4K 10-Bit Full NDI PTZ Camera with Sony Sensor features stunning 4K resolution NDI and allows chroma subsampling in your choice of 4:2:0 or 4:2:2.P400 teams up BirdDog? s custom NDI ?silicon chip, a 4K Sony CMOS Backlit sensor, and a true Sony Image Module.P400 includes professional-level colour tools including Colour Matrix control, Black level, Gamma including 512 pre-set gamma positions.4:2:2 4K. Numbers matter.
P400 debuts the world? s first 4K NDI with chroma subsampling at 4:2:2 which can be decoded natively in hardware by BirdDogs 4K Family of NDI Encoders and Decoders. If decoding with a 4:2:0 receiver the stream will automatically serve 4:2:0 and this is what will be decoded. Think of it as an automatic and virtual handshake.BirdDog Cam Control. Shade like a pro, bro.
BirdDog P400 4K 10-Bit Full NDI PTZ Camera with Sony Sensor allows full access to the entire colour matrix, black levels, and even the gamma to be able to shade your P400? s like a total pro.Right click to view camera full screen on a secondary monitor to really dial in the look you want and then copy the settings to colour match cameras in seconds. Yes that? s right. Colour match cameras in seconds.Incredible low light performance.
In low light conditions the camera automatically switches from day to night mode, removing the IR-cut filter to boost sensitivity for clear pictures in near-darkness.Triple output. NDI , 6G-SDI and HDMI.
With NDI , 6G-SDI, and HDMI simultaneous outputs, the P400 is ready to go live with your full NDI ?workflow today or if you are still in an old school SDI workflow you can use as an SDI camera and ease your way into the world of NDI ?when you are ready. We? ll be here to welcome you into the future with open arms.Genlock. Let that sync in.
With Genlock you can now synchronise multiple cameras using the Genlock input. Now all your cameras can be hitting your NDI ?enabled vision mixer at the same time and lets you eliminate the need to add frame buffers.Superfine Robotics.
Precise control at your fingers.P400? s robotics are super precise and super sensitive. Wind down the panning and tilting speeds to create super professional shots that are dramatic, or crank up the speeds for high action sports to allow you to follow the movements.20x Optical Zoom. Fast and Crisp.
The 20x optical zoom offers a bright F2.0 aperture with a super smooth and fast zoom. Transition from wide to tele and recall pre-set positions quickly and with super fine precision.
The incredible optical zoom function makes P400 perfect for sports such as football. Baseball, hockey, ski fields, basketball, soccer, and also more.Tally light that just works.NDI has tally information built into the metadata so when P400 is connect to an NDI enabled switcher the tally light on the front of the unit to ensure your on air talent will always know which camera is live. There is no configuration required; it just works.PoE or DC. You have the power.P400 can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE++) for single cable operation that can carry Video. Audio, Power, Tally, and also Intercom or you can choose to use the included power adapter.PTZ Keyboard. Take control.
Combine P400 with the BirdDog PTZ Keyboard and you have total control of all functions remotely. PTZ Keyboard is a full featured PTZ Keyboard that can control up to 255 PTZ cameras on a single network. So can scale to even the most complex installations. PTZ Keyboard can control P400 over NDI or by RS422 / RS232 when using in SDI mode.RESTful API. DIY automation.Download the free BirdDog RESTful API and also program your own automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.Adaptive bit rate. Slide your way to glory.
Full NDI ?is a variable bit rate codec. In normal circumstances BirdDog recommends. Allowing around 140Mbps in HD, or 6 streams per 1GbE cable with some headroom.In 4K it is recommended to allow around 300Mbps or 3 streams with some headroom. To allow for any unforeseen spikes.With BirdDog tools you can select the bit rate to suit your bandwidth and also requirements. In both HD you can slide between 80-180Mbps and in 4K you can select the data rate to anywhere between 60 and also 360Mbps. |
