BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder | Decoder
Details
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+.
Specifications
Input
| Video Input Connectors | 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) |
| Input Video Format | SDI UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 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 | SDI: 2-Channel |
Output
| Video Output Connectors | 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) |
| Output Video Format | SDI UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps HDMI UHD 4K: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080p: 23.98/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps 1080i: 50/59.94 fps 720p: 50/59.94/60 fps |
| Audio Output Connectors | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo |
| Embedded Audio Output | SDI: 2-Channel HDMI: 2-Channel |
Connectivity
| Other I/O | 1 x USB Type-A PoE |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x SFP+ Slot |
Hardware
| Tally Light | Yes |
Power
| Power Connector | 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input 1 x RJ45 Input |
| PoE Support | PoE+ 802.3at |
| Power Consumption | Device: 16 W |
What's In The Box
- BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder
- Power Supply
- Limited 1-Year Warranty