BirdDog, 4KQUAD, 4K Quad Four channels of 12G SDI to 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder
Features:
- 1x HDMI 2.0 Input
- 1x 12G SDI Input or Output
Next Level NDI® Tools
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 aluminum 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.
Encode & Decode up to 4Kp60
With support for all resolutions up to 4Kp60, including all HD resolutions, Encoding and Decoding 4K Full NDI® has never been easier.
12G & HDMI 2.0 connections
All SDI connectors on the 4K line are 12G SDI, including all four SDI connectors on 4K Quad. All the HDMI connectors are 2.0 for maximum compatibility with your sources and destinations. The HDMI port is not enabled on QUAD.
SFP+ for 10GbE & long range
Industry-standard SFP+ connection allows for short, medium, and long-range connections over fiber and supports Ethernet protocols from 1GbE to 10GbE.
NDI Tally that just works
A full Tally system is built right into the 4K Family and it requires zero configuration. Includes a built-in large Tally light for your on-air talent to easily see which camera is live, plus user-selectable Tally borders on loop out.
RESTful API. DIY automation
Download the free BirdDog RESTful API and program your automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.
Distribute NDI® content everywhere. Just add Central 2.0.
BirdDog Central 2.0 is a software platform set to redefine the way we think about driving content to TV screens. By teaming up Central 2.0 with any NDI® source, including all BirdDog hardware capable of creating NDI® sources, you can now drive your NDI® streams to any BirdDog Studio NDI, Mini or 4K Family to decode NDI® back to SDI or HDMI.
Free Comms Lite. Upgrade to Comms Pro
4K Family includes free Audio Intercom software, Comms Lite. Comms Lite supports four BirdDog devices and one Director. Need a more powerful Audio Intercom solution? Comms Pro gives you all the amazing features of Comms Lite plus allows you to create up to five groups, adds additional push-to-talk buttons for the director, ability to change groups on the fly, plus more.
