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
