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BirdDog 4K QUAD DI Encoder / Decoder

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Weight: 2.02 LBS
$2,095.00

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 and an HDMI 2.0 output. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows an SDI input to be looped out via the HDMI 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 bi-color 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
  • 3.5mm audio input/output
  • Built-in cross converter
  • SFP+ expansion slot
  • Bi-color Tally light
  • Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs
  • PoE+ support
  • Integrated multiviewer (HDMI output)
  • 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
  • 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 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
Input
Input Video Format SDI
UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080i: 50/59.94 fps 
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps 
Audio Input Connectors 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Embedded Audio Input SDI: 2-Channel
Output
Video Output Connectors 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0)
Output Video Format SDI
UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080i: 50/59.94 fps 
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps 
HDMI
UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080i: 50/59.94 fps 
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps 
Audio Output Connectors 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo
Embedded Audio Output SDI: 2-Channel
HDMI: 2-Channel
Connectivity
Shared Video Input/Output Connectors 4 x BNC (12G-SDI) (Switchable)
Other I/O 1 x USB Type-A PoE
Expansion Slots 1 x SFP+ Slot
Hardware
Tally Light Yes
Power
Power Connector 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
1 x RJ45 Input
PoE Support PoE+ 802.3at
Power Consumption Device: 16 W
General
Dimensions 5.31 x 3.35 x 0.98" / 13.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight 0.7 lb / 320 g
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BirdDog 4K QUAD DI Encoder / Decoder

$2,095.00
 

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 and an HDMI 2.0 output. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows an SDI input to be looped out via the HDMI 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 bi-color 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
  • 3.5mm audio input/output
  • Built-in cross converter
  • SFP+ expansion slot
  • Bi-color Tally light
  • Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs
  • PoE+ support
  • Integrated multiviewer (HDMI output)
  • 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
  • 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 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
Input
Input Video Format SDI
UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080i: 50/59.94 fps 
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps 
Audio Input Connectors 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Embedded Audio Input SDI: 2-Channel
Output
Video Output Connectors 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0)
Output Video Format SDI
UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080i: 50/59.94 fps 
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps 
HDMI
UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 
1080i: 50/59.94 fps 
720p: 50/59.94/60 fps 
Audio Output Connectors 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo
Embedded Audio Output SDI: 2-Channel
HDMI: 2-Channel
Connectivity
Shared Video Input/Output Connectors 4 x BNC (12G-SDI) (Switchable)
Other I/O 1 x USB Type-A PoE
Expansion Slots 1 x SFP+ Slot
Hardware
Tally Light Yes
Power
Power Connector 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
1 x RJ45 Input
PoE Support PoE+ 802.3at
Power Consumption Device: 16 W
General
Dimensions 5.31 x 3.35 x 0.98" / 13.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight 0.7 lb / 320 g
 
BirdDog 4K QUAD DI Encoder / Decoder
BirdDog 4K QUAD DI Encoder / Decoder
BirdDog 4K QUAD DI Encoder / Decoder

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