BirdDog BDFLEXBP Flex 4K BACKPACK. 4K Full NDI Encoder with Tally, Comms, PTZ Control, PoE+, DC Power Output, and L-Series Battery Mount.

Vendor: BirdDog
BirdDog BDFLEXBP Flex 4K BACKPACK. 4K Full NDI Encoder with Tally, Comms, PTZ Control, PoE+, DC Power Output, and L-Series Battery Mount. The BirdDog BDFLEXBP Flex 4K BACKPACK HDMI Encoder is professionally designed...
$399.00
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BirdDog BDFLEXBP Flex 4K BACKPACK. 4K Full NDI Encoder with Tally, Comms, PTZ Control, PoE+, DC Power Output, and L-Series Battery Mount.

The BirdDog BDFLEXBP Flex 4K BACKPACK HDMI Encoder is professionally designed as an ultracompact NDI interface for HDMI video sources. You can connect your onboard camera, monitor, or other video source, and you can already have it available instantly on your NDI-enabled network. The BirdDog BACKPACK is capable of supporting up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution video.

The versatile BACKPACK is possible to be powered with the use of a Sony L-Series-type battery, PoE, or a separately available 12V power supply. A 15W DC output port is created for enabling you for powering the select monitors and cameras from your BACKPACK power source. Tally information is also made displayed for both the talent and the operator and passed through to compatible equipment. With this you can connect a separately available cable to the 2.5mm RS232 port for pass-through control of non-NDI PTZ cameras. Additional features come including an adaptive bitrate, a cooling thermal design, a 3.5mm audio input, and a 3.5mm headphone output.

Upgrade Your Monitor
Use the BACKPACK to encode NDI, power your monitor, and record simultaneously

Ultracompact Form
The BACKPACK is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs just over five ounces

Stay-Cool Design
A thermal design and quiet fans keep the BACKPACK cool even on the hottest days

Single Cable Plus DC Power
A single Ethernet port funnels NDI, Power, Video, Audio, Tally, and Audio Intercom while a DC output enables you to power select monitors and cameras

Tally Support
A built-in tally display is available for viewing by both your talent and camera operator

Flexible Power Options
Power the BACKPACK from the built-in Sony L-Series-type battery plate, using PoE, or via the DC input

PTZ Sidekick
Connect a PTZ control cable for PTZ pass-through control for your non-NDI PTZ camera

Adaptive Bit Rate
Select the bitrate that best fits your 4K or HD production

Software Tools
The BACKPACK includes free BirdDog Central Lite, Dashboard, and Comms Lite software

Input
Video Input Connectors 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0)
Input Video Format HDMI
UHD 4K: 25/29.97/30 fps
1080p: 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 HDMI: 2-Channel
Output
Audio Output Connectors 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS
Embedded Audio Output HDMI: 2-Channel
Connectivity
Other I/O 1 x RJ45 NDI, PoE
1 x 2.5 mm RS-232
Expansion Slots None
IP Streaming
Video IP Encoding NDI: x
Hardware
Tally Light Yes
Wi-Fi Support Yes
Power
Battery Support 1 x Sony L-Series / NP-F Type
Power Connector 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Output
PoE Support PoH 802.3at
General
Dimensions 4.21 x 2.48 x 1.67" / 107 x 63 x 42.5 mm
Weight 5.29 oz / 150 g
Warranty Length Limited 1-Year Warranty