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BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder
BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder
$949.00

BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder

SoundPro Item: 51593
MPN: BD4KHDMI
$949.00
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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
  • BirdDog 4K HDMI NDI Encoder/Decoder1
  • 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

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