BirdDog 4K 12G SDI

BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder / 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 aluminum case. It has a 12G-SDI input, separate outputs as 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0. It also has a built-in cross converter via HDMI output when SDI is input.

Another key feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that supports SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. A warning system with a large bi-colour tally light has also been installed to indicate which camera is on air. The tally system is also user selectable at the loop output. The device is complete with 3.5mm audio in/out, 4-line OLED display and USB 3.0 interface. It can be powered by a standard power supply or over PoE+.

The 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder / Decoder comes with BirdDog Comms Lite voice intercom software that supports up to four BirdDog devices. Comms Lite is compatible with Windows and offers features such as director push-to-talk, camera operator mute, auto-detect NDI sources, monitor camera audio, and a shortcut to the web console. For a more complete version of the app, an optional upgrade to Comms Pro is available. The Encoder /Decoder is also compatible with optional BirdDog Central software that helps you decode the NDI signal back to SDI or HDMI.