BirdDog 4K SDI - 12G SDI, 4Kp 60 NDI Encoder/Decoder

BirdDog 4K NDI Encoder/Decoder - 12G SDI

Based on BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip, the BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder supports up to UHD 4K/60 video input for distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression. The compact device is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminium case and features a 12G-SDI input and 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 individual outputs. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows the SDI input to be looped out via the HDMI output.

Another major feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that supports SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. A tally system with a large bicolor tally light is also built for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The tally system also allows user-selectable tally borders on loop out. The device is complete with 3.5mm audio input/output, a 4-line OLED display, and USB 3.0 interface. It can be powered by a standard power supply or over PoE+.

The 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder comes with the BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software, which supports up to four BirdDog devices. Comms Lite is Windows compatible and offers features such as director push to talk, mute camera operator, auto-detect NDI sources, monitor camera audio, 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.

Key Features

• Up to UHD 4K/60 Input
• Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression
• 12G-SDI Input, 12G-SDI/HDMI 2.0 Output
• 3.5mm Audio Input/Output
• Built-In Cross Converter
• SFP+ Expansion Slot
• Tally Light; Select Tally on Loop Out
• PoE+ Support
• Comms Lite Intercom Software (Windows)
• PTZ Control via Optional USB Dongle

Specifications:

SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT  
UHD 3840x2160  23.98, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00  
HD 1920x1080p  23.98, 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 Output Yes (1x)  
12G SDI Input  Yes (1x)  
12G SDI Output  Yes (1x)  

AUDIO INPUT  
SDI  2Ch, 48kHz  
3.5mm AUDIO  Microphone/line input  

AUDIO OUTPUT  
HDMI  2Ch, 48kHz  
SDI 2Ch, 48kHz  
3.5mm AUDIO Stereo Headphone/line output  

VIDEO PROCESSING  
Downconvert NDI output 4K -> 1080p, 1080p -> 720p

VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT Yes  

DISPLAY  
Integrated 4-line OLED Status Display  Yes  

TALLY 
Onboard Bi-color Tally indicator  Yes  
Selectable Tally indicator on video loop outputs  Yes  

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY  
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet)  Yes  
Open SFP+ Cage (10gb SFP+ Adapters sold separately)  Yes  
Embedded Web configuration Panel  Yes  

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS 
Size  135x85x25mm  
Weight 260g

 
POWER  
DC Input DC 12v / 16w  
PoE (Power over Ethernet) PoE+ 802.3at  
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 (RS232), USB ISO recording