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. An HDMI 2.0 output is available but is currently inactive until an expected future firmware update. When the output becomes active, a built-in cross converter will allow you to loop out an SDI input via the HDMI port. Another major feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that supports SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10 GbE (you may require a free firmware update that's already available from BirdDog). A Tally system with a large bicolor 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 Up to UHD 4K/60 video input Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression 4 x 12G-SDI selectable inputs/outputs HDMI 2.0 output (currently inactive until an expected future firmware update) 3.5mm audio input/output Built-in cross converter (can be used when the expected firmware update for the HDMI output becomes available) SFP+ expansion slot (a firmware update may be required and is already available on the BirdDog website) 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 SDI/HDMI Aircraft-grade aluminum housing Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT with integrated PoE Open SFP+ Cage (10GB SFP+ adapters sold separately) Embedded Web configuration panel 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 slider 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
