BD4KQUAD

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

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

In the Box

BirdDog 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder
Power Supply
Limited 1-Year Warranty