Based on BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip, the BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 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 an HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI individual outputs. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows the HDMI input to be looped out via the 12G-SDI 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 built-in for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The tally system 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 HDMI 2.0 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 HDMI or SDI.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    Up to UHD 4K/60 Input    Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression    HDMI 2.0 Input, HDMI 2.0/12G-SDI 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

• Up to UHD 4K/60 video input
• Distribution on NDI networks in full-bandwidth I-frame compression
• HDMI 2.0 input
• HDMI 2.0 output
• 12G-SDI 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

• Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT with integrated PoE
• Open SFP+ Cage (10GB SFP+ adapters sold separately)
• Embedded Web configuration panel

• 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

• 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

• BirdDog push to talk
• Director to group
• BirdDog operator broadcast
• Mix minus
• Keyboard shortcuts / hot case
• Refresh NDI sources

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can one unit simultaneously provide 2 ins & 2 outs?

A: It cannot do that.

Q: 2. The 12G-SDI non-QUAD unit has a separate input and output connector. Can it encode one NDI stream to the network while decoding a different NDI stream from the network at the same time?

A: The outputs would be looped-out signals from the input, which supports only one NDI stream. A different NDI stream from the input is not possible.

Q: 3. Is this NDI only? Does it support RTMP, SRT, or RTSP protocol?

A: Correct, the BirdDog Mini HDMI to NDI Encoder/Decoder will only encoded/decode NDI onto a video source, it will not generate RTMP, SRT, or RTSP.

Q: 4. If connecting the 4k Quad to a Network switcher, will each SDI-Input be seen as independent NDI sources or just 1-combined NDI?

A: When converting from SDI to NDI, the BirdDog 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder will output each SDI input as a separate NDI stream.

Q: 5. Can I use this to decode four P400 cameras from NDI to SDI ? Will it then output each camera on its own SDI out?

A: Yes, this can be accomplished while also using their central pro software: https://bird-dog.tv/centralpro-overview/

Q: 6. Can this product handle four simultaneous UHD 4K inputs converted to NDI? can it handle the reverse?

A: Yes, this has Four 12G-SDI connections that are selectable between and input or output. This is both an Encoder/Decoder.

Q: 7. can I use 2 of these to: 1) Turn SDI to NDI, TX across my network. 2.) use 2nd box to decode the NDI back to an SDI signal

A: The 4K HDMI unit is just an HDMI Encoder or Decoder. You will need a 4K SDI unit to encode SDI into NDI. Depending on how you want the signal to come out, you will need either an SDI or HDMI unit.

Q: 8. Will this interfere with any PTZ control if plugged into the same router? ie. to control & video with 1 Ethernet.

A: No, the BirdDog 4K Quad NDI Encoder/Decoder should not impact other cameras connected to your router as far as control.

Q: 9. Am I able to have 4 1080p59.94 (3G-SDI) video feeds running through this instead of 4k?

A: Yes, the unit supports up to 4K, as follows: 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

Q: 10. Will this unit decode four P400 cameras from NDI and Output them each on their own SDI out?

A: Yes, this can be accomplished while also using their central pro software: https://bird-dog.tv/centralpro-overview/