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
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Up to UHD 4K/60 video input
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Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
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4 x 12G-SDI selectable inputs/outputs
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HDMI 2.0 output
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3.5mm audio input/output
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Built-in cross converter
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SFP+ expansion slot
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Bi-color Tally light
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Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs
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PoE+ support
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Integrated multiviewer (HDMI output)
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4-line OLED display
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Includes BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software for Windows (upgradeable to the complete Comms Pro application)
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Compatible with the optional BirdDog Central software for decoding NDI back to SDI/HDMI
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Aircraft-grade aluminum housing
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Control any PTZ camera that supports NDI, NDI|HX, or Visca over IP using an optional USB to Ethernet dongle
Network Connectivity
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Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT with integrated PoE
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Open SFP+ Cage (10GB SFP+ adapters sold separately)
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Embedded Web configuration panel
External Interface Support (Requires Optional Cables)
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USB to RJ45 for additional network in device support
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USB to RJ45 for VISCA over IP PTZ control
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USB to Serial PTZ control (RS-232)
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USB ISO recording
Included Comms Lite Software
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Windows 10 and above compatible
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Groups: 1
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Max BirdDog devices per group: 4
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Live video windows: 4
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Director Push-to-Talk buttons: 1
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Director to All
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BirdDog to Director
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Mute Camera Operator
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Shortcut to Web Console
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Monitor Camera Audio
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Auto-detect NDI sources
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Volume slider bar
Additional Features with Optional Comms Pro Upgrade
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BirdDog Push-to-Talk
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Director to Group
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BirdDog Operator Broadcast
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Mix Minus
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Keyboard shortcuts / hot case
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Refresh NDI Sources
(BD4KQUAD)
SKU | BD4KQUAD |
Brand | BirdDog |
Shipping Width | 0.135m |
Shipping Height | 0.025m |
Shipping Length | 0.085m |
Shipping Cubic | 0.000286875m3 |
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