BirdDog Flex 4K In
Product description
From BirdDog to Full NDI Encoder Flex 4K HDMI In is an ultra-compact NDI interface for HDMI video sources. Connect your built-in monitor, camera or other video source and have it instantly available on your NDI-enabled network. BirdDog Flex In supports video up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution.
Versatile power options include PoE or a separately sold 12V power supply. The 15W DC output port lets you power select monitors and cameras from your Flex 4K In power supply. Tally information is displayed for the operator and transferred to compatible equipment. For access control of non-NDI PTZ cameras, connect a separately sold cable to the 2.5mm RS232 port. Additional features include an adaptive bitrate, cooling thermal design, and a headphone output for onboard HDMI audio.
Ultra Compact Form
The Flex 4K In is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs just under five ounces.
Single Cable Plus DC Power Output
A single Ethernet port routes NDI, PoE, video, audio, tally and voice intercom; DC power output powers certain monitors and cameras.
Flexible Power Input Options
Power the Flex 4K In using PoE or via DC input.
PTZ Sidekick
To encode NDI, connect a PTZ control cable and add PTZ switch control for your non-NDI PTZ camera.
Perfect Design
Great design and quiet fans keep this unit cool even on the hottest days.
Tally Support
A built-in tally screen is available for viewing by your camera operator.
Adaptive Bitrate
Choose the bitrate that best suits your 4K or HD production.
Software Tools
Includes free BirdDog Central Lite, Dashboard and Comms Lite software.
Highlights
Ultra Compact Form with HDMI 2.0 Input
Supports up to UHD 4K30, 1080P60
PoE and DC Power Options
15W DC Output to Power Monitor or Camera
Technicial Specifications
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT | |
UHD 2160p | 25.00, 29.97, 30.00 |
HD 1080p | 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 |
HD 1080i | 50.00, 59.94 |
HD 720p | 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 |
VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY | |
HDMI 2.0 Input | yes |
AUDIO INPUT | |
HDMI | 2Ch, 48kHz |
3.5mm AUDIO | Microphone/line input |
AUDIO OUTPUT | |
3.5mm AUDIO | Stereo Headphone/line output |
VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT | |
NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression) | yes |
TALLY | |
Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally | yes |
PTZ CONTROL | |
2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA) | |
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY | |
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT | yes |
Embedded Web configuration Panel | yes |
POWER | |
PoE (Power over Ethernet) | PoE+ 802.3at |
DC Input | DC 12v (30w max) |
DC Output | DC 12v (15w max) |