The BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder and Decoder supports up to UHD 4K/60 video input for distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression. The compact device is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminium case and features an HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI individual outputs. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows the HDMI input to be looped out via the 12G-SDI 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 bicolor tally light is built-in for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The tally system 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+. Key Features Up to UHD 4K/60 video input Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression HDMI 2.0 input HDMI 2.0 output 12G-SDI output 3.5mm audio input/output Built-in cross converter SFP+ expansion slot Bicolor tally light Selectable tally indicator on video loop outputs PoE+ support 4-line OLED display Includes BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software for Windows (upgradeable to the complete Comms Pro application) Compatible with the optional BirdDog Central software for decoding NDI back to HDMI/SDI Aircraft-grade aluminium housing Control any PTZ camera that supports NDI, NDI|HX, or Visca over IP using an optional USB-to-Ethernet dongle Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT with integrated PoE Open SFP+ Cage (10GB SFP+ adapters sold separately) Embedded Web configuration panel External Interface Support (Requires Optional Cables) USB to RJ45 for additional network in device support USB to RJ45 for VISCA over IP PTZ control USB to Serial PTZ control (RS-232) USB ISO recording Included Comms Lite Software Windows 10 and above compatible Groups: 1 Max BirdDog devices per group: 4 Live video windows: 4 Director push-to-talk buttons: 1 Director to all BirdDog to director Mute camera operator Shortcut to web console Monitor camera audio Auto-detect NDI sources Volume sider bar Additional Features with Optional Comms Pro Upgrade BirdDog push to talk Director to group BirdDog operator broadcast Mix minus Keyboard shortcuts / hot case Refresh NDI sources
