BirdDog 4K Quad

BirdDog 4K Quad NDI Encoder / Decoder supports up to UHD 4K / 60 video input for distribution on NDI networks at full bandwidth I-frame compression. This compact device is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminum case. It has 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 through the HDMI output.

Another key feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that supports SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. A Tally system with large bi-colour Tally lights has also been created to indicate which camera is live. The device has 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 Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder comes with BirdDog Comms Lite voice intercom software that supports up to four BirdDog devices. Comms Lite is Windows compatible and Director PTT, Camera Operator Mute, Auto Detect NDI Sources; It provides features such as Monitoring Camera Audio and Shortcut to 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.