BirdDog BD4KQUAD 4K QUAD - Four channels of 12G SDI to 4Kp60 NDI Encoding and Decoding

BirdDog BD4KQUAD 4K QUAD - Four channels of 12G SDI to 4Kp60 NDI Encoding and Decoding

The BirdDog BD4KQUAD 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder is professionally designed based on BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip and capable of supporting up to UHD 4K/60 video input for distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression. This compact device is enclosed in an aircraft-grade aluminum case housing and comes featuring four 12G-SDI selectable inputs/outputs and an HDMI 2.0 output. It also comes with a built-in cross converter that is created for allowing an SDI input to be looped out with the use of the HDMI output.

The BirdDog BD4KQUAD's another major feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that is capable of supporting SFP+ modules designed for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. A Tally system that comes along with a large bi-color Tally light is also built for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The Tally system is also allowing the user-selectable Tally borders on loop out. The device is made complete along with 3.5mm audio input/output, a 4-line OLED display, and USB 3.0 interface. It is possible to be powered by a standard power supply or over PoE+.

The 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder comes along with the BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software, which comes supporting up to four BirdDog devices. Comms Lite is Windows compatible and is offering features such as Director Push-to-Talk, Mute Camera Operator, Monitor Camera Audio, Auto Detect NDI Sources, 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.

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