BirdDog 4K SDI 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder

The BirdDog 4K 12G - SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder is a top - notch device based on BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip. It can handle up to UHD 4K/60 video input, distributing it on NDI networks with full - bandwidth I - frame compression. Housed in an aircraft - grade aluminium case, it's compact yet robust. It features a 12G - SDI input, 12G - SDI output, and HDMI 2.0 output, and has a built - in cross converter for seamless SDI to HDMI looping. An SFP+ expansion slot supports fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1 - 10GbE. There's a large bicolor tally light for live camera indication and user - selectable tally borders on loop out. It comes with 3.5mm audio input/output, a 4 - line OLED display, and a USB 3.0 interface, and can be powered by a standard supply or PoE+. It includes the BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software for Windows, which is upgradeable to Comms Pro. It's also compatible with the optional BirdDog Central software for NDI decoding back to SDI or HDMI. Moreover, it can control PTZ cameras via an optional USB - to - Ethernet dongle.

Using the BirdDog 4K 12G - SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder is easy. First, connect your device to the power source. You can use a standard power supply or PoE+ for flexibility. Then, connect your video source to the 12G - SDI input. The output can be connected to your display or other devices via the 12G - SDI or HDMI 2.0 outputs. For audio, use the 3.5mm input/output ports. If you want to use fiber connectivity, insert an SFP+ module into the expansion slot. The built - in bicolor tally light will show which camera is live. The Comms Lite software can be installed on your Windows computer to manage audio intercom. Remember to keep the device in a cool and dry place. Clean the aircraft - grade aluminium housing gently with a soft cloth. When using the optional cables for external interfaces, make sure they are properly connected. If you upgrade the software, follow the instructions carefully.