BirdDog PLAY Pro Compact NDI Encoder FEATURES Profressional compact NDI Encoder NDI® + NDI® HX3 decoding Up to 4Kp60 resolution support Designed for continuous, long-duration use Low-latency, high-quality video The missing link between NDI and your screen BirdDog PLAY Pro is the simplest way to put NDI® video on a display. Whether it’s a camera feed, return feed, confidence monitor, or live video away from the switcher, PLAY Pro gets it there - instantly and reliably. Just connect it, power it with PoE, and plug in a screen. Built around a next-generation processor, PLAY Pro is smaller, significantly quieter, and housed in a rugged metal enclosure with proper mounting options, designed to live neatly behind a display and work day after day. With NDI KVM support, it’s not only for viewing video - you can interact and stay in control. If you need NDI® on a screen, you need PLAY Pro. Pro-Grade Decoding - Built for Real-World Workflows Play Pro is built on a next-generation decoding engine designed for professional reliability.It supports NDI®, NDI® HX3, and modern IP formats at up to 4Kp60, delivering smooth, stable playback without compromise. Remote KVM. Control Any Computer Over IP Plug in a keyboard and mouse and instantly take control of a remote Mac or PC. It’s like being physically in front of the machine - even if it’s in a rack room, another floor, or across the facility. Fast Switching. No Waiting PLAY Pro switches between NDI® sources instantly. No delay, no black frames - just the next feed, right when you select it. Whether you’re changing camera angles, showing a return feed, or moving between live sources, Fast Switching keeps everything in sync and responsive. BirdUI Simplicity. Pick a source, and you’re ready to go BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog Play Pro. A browser-based application that can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device. Play Pro brings the connections AV and broadcast installers actually need PoE for single-cable installs GbE for stable IP workflows HDMI output for displays projectors, production monitors USB ports for keyboard, mouse and accessories USB-C for flexible power options when PoE isn’t available. Includes VESA / Multi Mount PLAY Pro is designed to live in professional environments. Its rugged metal enclosure, combined with an included VESA / Multi Mount, allows it to be securely installed behind a display, inside an AV cabinet, under a desk — in any orientation. Clean, compact, and installation-ready, PLAY Pro integrates seamlessly into AV furniture and fixed setups, delivering a reliable solution built to stay in place. SPECIFICATIONS Feature Play Play Pro Resolutions and Frame Rates* UHD 2160p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60HD 1080p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60HD 720p – 30, 50, 59.94, 60* Video decode resolution in Full NDI® 1080p60 max, NDI®|HX UHD60p. Video Format Support NDI® – 1080p60 in i-frame, low latencyNDI® HX2 – UHD30p in h.264NDI® HX2 – UHD60p in HEVCNDI® HX3 – UHD30p in h.264NDI® HX3 – UHD60p in HEVC Video I/O Connectivity 1x HDMI 2.0 – Full size connector Audio I/O Connectivity Stereo audio over HDMI 2.0; Analogue audio output supported. NDI® KVM Support - Mouse and Keyboard connection over USB-A ports LED Indicator - Status/Custom Network Connectivity Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT Weights & Dimensions Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mmWeight: 97g Dimensions: 76mm x 76mm x 28mmWeights: 158g Power Power Input: USB-CVoltage: 5vDCCurrent: 2a Power Input: USB-C or PoEVoltage: 5V DC, PoE (802.3af)Current: 2A
