BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder

The BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder features 12G SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, built-in cross converter, SFP+ port for 10GbE connectivity, and more.

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.

BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder Features

• HDMI 2.0 input – up to 4K60p
• HDMI 2.0 active loop out – including Tally border overlays
• 12G-SDI active loop out – live cross conversion and Tally border overlays
• Full NDI® Encode and Decode
• 10Gb SFP+ cage – ability to extend NDI over Fibre optic cables for increased cable length
• OLED display – Immediately see all settings and status on the clear display
• All-Aluminium construction – beautifully designed and tough design

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• 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: Yes
  • HDMI 2.0 Output: Yes
  • 12G SDI Input: No
  • 12G SDI Output: Yes
  • 12G SDI Selectable Input/Output: No
• AUDIO INPUT
  • HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
  • SDI: NA
  • 3.5mm AUDIO: Microphone (BirdDog Comms)
• AUDIO OUTPUT
  • HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
  • SDI: 2Ch, 48kHz
  • 3.5mm AUDIO: Stereo Headphone (BirdDog Comms)
• VIDEO CODEC SUPPORTNDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression)
• DISPLAY
  • Integrated 4-line OLED Status Display: Yes
  • Integrated Multiviewer*: No
• TALLY
  • Onboard Bi-color Tally indicator: Yes
  • Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs: Yes
• NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
  • Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet): Yes
  • Open SFP+ Cage (10gb SFP+ Adapters sold separately): Yes
  • Embedded Web configuration Panel: Yes
• DIMENSIONS135x85x25mm
• WEIGHT260g
• POWER
  • DC Input: DC 12v / 16w
  • PoE (Power over Ethernet): PoE+ 802.3at
• EXTERNAL INTERFACE SUPPORT (Requires Optional Cables)*
  • USB to RJ45 for VISCA over IP PTZ control: Yes
  • USB to Serial PTZ control (RS232): Yes
  • USB ISO recording: Yes
  • *Feature coming soon with free firmware update