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
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 video input
Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
12G-SDI input
12G-SDI output
HDMI 2.0 output
3.5mm audio input/output
Built-in cross converter
SFP+ expansion slot
Bicolor tally light
Selectable tally indicator on video loop outputs
PoE+ support
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 HDMI/SDI
Aircraft-grade aluminium 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 sider 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
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
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
Other I/O 1 x USB Type-A PoE
Expansion Slots 1 x SFP+ Slot
Tally Light Yes
Power Connector 1 x Barrel (12 VDC) Input
1 x RJ45 Input
PoE Support PoE+ 802.3at
Power Consumption Device: 16 W
Dimensions 5.31 x 3.35 x 0.98" / 13.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight 0.57 lb / 260 g
Package Weight 1.995 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 6.9 x 5.4 x 4"
In the Box
BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder
Power Supply
Limited 1-Year Warranty