Play
Meet PLAY, the newest and smallest HD & 4K NDI® Player with full support for NDI® 5. Now connections are a breeze, simply connect PLAY to your NDI® network, plug it into your TV via HDMI, and use your own remote to browse sources and instantly connect.
Resolutions & Frame Rates
UHD 2160p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
HD 1080p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
HD 720p – 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Video Format Support
NDI® – 1080p60 in i-frame, low latency.
NDI® HX2 – UHD30p in h.264
NDI® HX 2 – UHD60p in HEVC
NDI® HX3 – UHD30p in h.264
NDI® HX 3 – UHD60p in HEVC
Video I/O Connectivity
1x HDMI 2.0 – Full size connector
Audio I/O Connectivity
Stereo audio over HDMI 2.0; Analog audio output is not supported.
Network Connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions – 85mm x 85mm x 19mm
Weight – 97g
Power
Power Input – USB-C
Voltage – 5vDC
Current – 1.2a
Wallplate
NDI® Wallplates are the answer to elegant and permanent NDI® installations. With two models to choose from, Dual Input or Dual Output, they have been designed to make boardroom setups a breeze. Install the Dual Output in the wall to drive content to the TV screens and install the Dual Input into the meeting table to take inputs from laptops and other devices.
Wallplates are all built upon BirdDog’s custom NDI® chip and can be completely automated via the programmable RESTful API, and also feature PoE for single Ethernet cable functionality, interchangeable faceplates, soft glow status indicators, and an easy to use web management console to change settings.
Video Format
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94
Video Input
2 x HDMI Standard Type A connector HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr with EDID
Audio digital
2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio analogue (not active)
3.5mm microphone input
3.5mm stereo output
Video Codec support
Realtime, ultra-low latency, full-bitrate NDI (i-frame)
Soft glow Indicators
User definable status indicators to show active/non-active connections.
Network Interface
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) with PoE (Power over Ethernet) Embedded web configuration panel for control and firmware updates
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af/at
Video Format
(HD) 1080p 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94
Video Output
2 x HDMI Standard Type A connector HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Audio digital
2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio analog
3.5mm microphone input
3.5mm stereo output
Video Codec support
Realtime, ultra-low latency, full-bitrate NDI (i-frame)
Soft glow Indicators
User definable status indicators to show active/non-active connections.
Network Interface
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) with PoE (Power over Ethernet) Embedded web configuration panel for control and firmware updates
Power
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af/at
POD
Access any NDI® video and convert to a USB webcam. Connect to Zoom, Teams, Meet, and any conferencing or software application that supports a USB Webcam input.
Resolutions & Frame Rates
HD 1080p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
HD 720p – 50, 59.94, 60
Supported Video Format
NDI® – 1080p60 in i-frame, low latency.
NDI® HX2 – 1080p60 in h.264
NDI® HX2 – 1080p60 in HEVC
NDI® HX3 – 1080p60 in h.264
NDI® HX3 – 1080p60 in HEVC
Video Output Support
USB-C – UVC – up to 1080p30
Audio Output Support
USB-C – UAC
Network Connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
Power
PoE (802.11af)
Mechanical
4 Programmable Push Buttons
Multicolour Status LED
SDM Family
Built upon Intel® SDM platform the BirdDog SDM Family will revolutionise the way content is distributed to even the largest installations. Simply install the SDM module inside an SDM compatible flat panel display for the most integrated and scalable NDI® to screen solution available. No more wall boxes or patch panels, now the AV distribution is built directly into the display.
Video Formats
(4K) 2160p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
Video Input
1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v2.0, RGB or YCbCr
Video Output
SDM-L
Audio Digital
2-Channel, 24-bit embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate
Audio Analog
3.5mm Microphone headset input / output
Video Codec Support
NDI® – High Bandwidth i-frame, low latency
NDI® HX2 – h.264 / HEVC long-GO
Network Connectivity
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
Weight & Dimensions (TBC)
Dimensions (WxLxH): 195x112x25mm
Weight (TBC) ~200g – or slightly more than a cheeseburger, but definitely not a royale with cheese.
OG4
BirdDog OG4 is the world’s first NDI® openGear card. OG4 features four independently configurable 12G SDI inputs and outputs. Full Dashboard support is included along with SFP+ port for 10GbE connectivity. A true OG.
openGear Frame Support
Requires oGx frame, the 4th generation of the openGear platform.
Supported Video Formats
UHD 3840x2160p
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
HD 1920x1080p
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
HD 1920x1080i
50, 59.94, 60
HD 1280x720p
50, 59.94, 60
Video I/O Connectivity
12G SDI Selectable Input/Output* Full-size x 4
Audio Input
SDI
2-ch Per SDI connector
Audio Output
SDI
2-ch Per SDI connector
Video Codec Support
NDI (Full Bandwidth i-frame compression)
Max. 4ch UHD 60p
Network Streaming Transport Support
NDI® – Full NDI®
Network Connectivity
OpenGEAR Network Port (Integrated in Chassis backplane)
1 x 1Gbps
SFP+ Network Port
1 x 10Gbps optional module, Optical 10GbE
Dimensions
33.5cm x 7.5cm x 2.4cm (Processor card only)
Control Support
System Management and Control
On-device WebUI, Published RESTful API, Q-Sys plugin, Crestron, Zoom, openGear Dashboard control system
Health Monitoring
On-device WebUI
*4-Ch. 12G SDI encode support, 2-Ch. 12G/4-Ch 1.5/3/6G SDI decode support.
System Requirements
4th Gen openGear oGx modular frame.
For 1Gb Ethernet operation, the frame requires either an OG3-N or OG3-NS controller card installed. The 8322-S controller card does not provide external 1 Gb Ethernet connectivity.
Both the Ross Dashboard and BirdDog WebUI interfaces must run on a computer that has a physical wired Ethernet connection. Wireless connections do not allow device discovery.
4K Family
Following on from the award winning HD NDI® products, the 4K Family has been engineered from the ground up for real-world users. Built around BirdDog’s custom NDI® silicon chip and housed in an aircraft grade aluminium case, features include 12G SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, built-in cross converter, SFP+ port for 10GbE connectivity, active loop outs, audio intercom system, NDI® tally system, PoE, and compatibility with BirdDog’s Comms Pro and Central Pro apps.
| Feature | 4K HDMI | 4K 12G-SDI | 4K QUAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT | |||
| UHD 3840x2160 | 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 | ||
| HD 1920x1080p | 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 | ||
| HD 1920x1080i | 50.00i, 59.94i | ||
| HD 1280x720p | 50.00p, 59.94p, 60.00p | ||
| VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY | |||
| HDMI 2.0 Input | ✔ | - | - |
| HDMI 2.0 Output | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ * |
| 12G SDI Input | - | ✔ | - |
| 12G SDI Output | ✔ | ✔ | - |
| 12G SDI Selectable Input/Output * | - | - | 4 |
| AUDIO INPUT | |||
| HDMI | 2Ch, 48kHz | - | - |
| SDI | - | 2Ch, 48kHz | 2Ch, 48kHz |
| 3.5mm AUDIO | Microphone (BirdDog Comms) | ||
| AUDIO OUTPUT | |||
| HDMI | 2Ch, 48kHz | ||
| SDI | 2Ch, 48kHz | ||
| 3.5mm AUDIO | Stereo Headphone (BirdDog Comms) | ||
| VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT | |||
| NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DISPLAY | |||
| Integrated 4-line OLED Status Display | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Integrated Multiviewer* | - | - | HDMI OUT |
| TALLY | |||
| Onboard Bi-color Tally indicator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| NETWORK CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Open SFP+ Cage (10gb SFP+ Adapters sold separately) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Embedded Web configuration Panel | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS | |||
| Size | 135x85x25mm | ||
| Weight | 260g | 260g | 320g |
| POWER | |||
| DC Input | DC 12v / 16w | ||
| PoE (Power over Ethernet) | PoE+ 802.3at | ||
| EXTERNAL INTERFACE SUPPORT (Requires Optional Cables)* | |||
| USB to RJ45 for VISCA over IP PTZ control | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB to Serial PTZ control (RS232) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB ISO recording | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Price in USD | $949 | $1099 | $2099 |
*Feature coming soon with free firmware update. |
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4K Family
4K NDI® in an incredibly small package. Flex delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog including Tally, Audio Intercom, Video, Audio, PTZ Control, and Power. All over a single Ethernet cable. With 3 models to choose from in the Flex Family, there is a Flex perfect for your workflow needs.
| Feature | FLEX 4K IN | FLEX 4K OUT | FLEX 4K BACKPACK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| HDMI 2.0 Output | - | ✔ | - |
| AUDIO INPUT | |||
| HDMI | 2Ch, 48kHz | - | 2Ch, 48kHz |
| 3.5mm AUDIO | Microphone/line input | ||
| AUDIO OUTPUT | |||
| HDMI | - | 2Ch, 48kHz | - |
| 3.5mm AUDIO | Stereo Headphone/line output | ||
| VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT | |||
| NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| TALLY | |||
| Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PTZ CONTROL | |||
| 2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| NETWORK CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet) |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Embedded Web configuration Panel | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS | |||
| Size | 107×63×31mm | 107×63×42.5mm | |
| Weight | 140g | 150g | |
| POWER | |||
| PoE (Power over Ethernet) | PoE+ 802.3at | ||
| DC Input | DC 12v (30w max) | ||
| DC Output | DC 12v (15w max) | - | DC 12v (15w max) |
| NP style Battery Output | - | - | ✔ |
| Price in USD | $429 | $429 | $429 |
Mini
Big things come in small packages. Utilising BirdDog’s custom NDI® silicon chip and housed in aircraft grade aluminium case, Mini is the ultimate entry point into the world of NDI® Encoding and Decoding. Featuring HDMI inputs and outputs, Active Loop Outs, Audio Intercom System, NDI® Tally System, PoE, and compatibility with BirdDog’s Comms and Central Apps.
Video Formats
(HD) 1080p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60
Video Input
1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Video Output
1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Audio Digital
2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio,
48 kHz sample rate
Audio Analog
3.5mm Microphone headset input / output
Video Codec Support
Realtime, ultra-low latency, full-bitrate NDI
(i-frame)
Display
Bicolor Tally (Red/Green)
Multicolour status information
Full status information on HDMI output (Selectable)
Network Interface
10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) with PoE
(Power over Ethernet)
Embedded web configuration panel for control and firmware updates
User Interface Controls
Network settings
Video settings
Tally settings
Audio and Comms settings
Size (W x D x H)
98 x 110 x 22mm
Weight
200g
Power
100-240V, 50/60 Hz Universal Input, +5-18V DC7W Max
Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af/at
VideoWall
VideoWall is a simple, yet powerful, way to display NDI® and NDI® HX video files across multiple screens to create video walls. Simply choose either a 2×2 or 3×3 screen layout, assign your PLAY or SDM to each screen, and choose the NDI® stream.
System Requirements
CPU: Intel i7 10th Gen
RAM: 16GB
OS: MS Windows 10 and above
Input Resolutions
1080p or 2160p
Frame Rates
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
