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BirdDog

IP-based Streaming Solutions

Early Adopters of IP-Based Streaming Protocol

For BirdDog, it all started with a cool name and a novel idea: Make a product that can interface existing video equipment with a new IP-based streaming video protocol called NDI®, the innovative network device interface technology from Newtek. Being one of the first adopters of NDI technology, BirdDog now is a staple among professional broadcasters.

RC PTZ Cameras Featuring Full NDI

At the forefront of NDI development, BirdDog now is expanding the feature set of their signature products. Additionally, BirdDog has added remote controlled PTZ cameras that feature full NDI and innovative designs. Although BirdDog did not create NDI, they certainly perfected the user experience.



X1 PTZ Camera

Revolutionize your content creation experience with BirdDog's X1 PTZ camera featuring: halo tally, "e-ink" display and ability to decode NDI® | HX2 / NDI® | HX3 simultaneously.


  • Category-defining smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality

  • Simultaneously decode NDI® | HX2 / NDI® | HX3

  • Integrates the most visible and effective Tally system available

  • Intelligent, AI tracking

  • NDI® | HX* Decoder designed specifically for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter usage

  • 20X optical zoom

X4 Ultra PTZ Camera

The X4 Ultra 4K60 PTZ camera delivers superior quality and performance with: NDI | HX3, WIFI 6, oversize sensor, and advanced AI controls. X4 Ultra also features a built-in battery, HALO tally system, and an optional base station for up to four (4) cameras.


  • Unique numbering system with removable silicon numbers

  • Smooth PTZ motion

  • Flexible power options:

    • DC power supply

    • POE+

    •  USB-C

    • Battery

  • Intelligent, AI tracking

  • NDI Muting function for times when privacy is needed

  • NDI | HX3 engine provides ultra low latency (ULL)

X5 Ultra PTZ Camera

Less gear. Less hassle. Less complexity. Imagine next-level robotic controls with ultra-fine and precise movement thanks to the X5 Ultra's category-busting advanced motor drive system. Movements on air are a breeze, and acceleration/deceleration of moves look natural and slick.


  • Sony 1/2.8” CMOS 4K60 ultra HD image sensor

  • Integrated NDI® | HX Decoder

  • Unmatched NDI® | HX3 performance in 4K60

  • Next-level robotic controls

  • Incredible AI powers with the headroom to grow as AI progresses

  • Sports the most visible and effective Tally system available

A300 Gen 2 Waterproof PTZ Camera

Let’s go outside. Capture amazing video in any weather with the waterproof and rugged, IP67-rated A300 camera. A custom-designed Sony CMOS sensor combined with BirdDog’s leading NDI technology in a weatherproof case makes the A300 unlike any other PTZ camera on the market.


  • Sony CMOS backlit sensor

  • Lightning auto focus

  • Incredibly sharp images

  • 30x optical zoom (insanely fast)

  • Frame rates up to 1080p60

  • Simultaneously outputs SDI and full NDI

P4K Full Bandwidth NDI PTZ Camera

A big hit at IBC 2019, where it took home the award for Best of Show in innovation and outstanding product development in media and entertainment. With excellent light sensitivity, the P4K is an ideal choice for all broadcast applications.


  • Sony Exmor R CMOS backlit sensor

  • Lightning auto focus

  • 14.4 million effective pixels

  • Incredibly sharp 4K image resolution

  • 12x optical zoom

  • Simultaneously outputs SDI and full bandwidth NDI

MAKI Ultra 12X Box Camera

BirdDog's new Maki Ultra 12x box camera is a powerhouse which combines lighting-fast autofocus with 4K60 capabilities and 12x optical zoom. Featuring BirdDog’s HALO Tally system, MAKI Ultra makes it simple and clear to see which camera is live on air at any time.


  • MAKI Ultra boasts a compact footprint helping you capture those unusual and engaging camera angles with ease

  • Super-fast autofocus equipped with ToF sensor and powered by advanced automatic focusing algorithms

  • 4K60: Capture every moment with ultra detail

  • Enhanced NDI® | HX3 integration

  • Intuitive on-board physical buttons

  • 12x digital zoom

MAKI Ultra 20X Box Camera

BirdDog's new Maki Ultra 20x box camera is a powerhouse which combines lighting-fast autofocus; 4K60 capabilities; 20x optical zoo; and HALO Tally system. MAKI Ultra’s baseband 3GSDI and HDMI connectivity means it can be easily integrated into your existing production setup.


  • MAKI Ultra boasts a compact footprint helping you capture those unusual and engaging camera angles with ease

  • Super-fast autofocus equipped with ToF sensor and powered by advanced automatic focusing algorithms

  • 4K60: Capture every moment with ultra detail

  • Enhanced NDI® | HX3 integration

  • Intuitive on-board physical buttons

  • 20x digital zoom




Full NDI® Converters

Mini: The World's Smallest NDI Encoder/Decoder

Everything you loved about the Studio NDI, but in a compact, more affordable package. Mini is tabbed the "ultimate entry point into the world of NDI encoding and decoding." You can: send or receive full-quality NDI video; add affordable coms into your production; or tuck it behind a monitor for a cost-effective NDI video receiver for digital signage. Oh, the possibilities that exist, all for under $500.


  • HDMI inputs and outputs

  • Return feed

  • Active loop outs

  • Audio intercom system

  • NDI tally system

4K Quad Converter

Four channels of 4K video for under $2k. It has never been easier to upgrade your studio to 4K over NDI. One device does it all and for much less than you would expect. Encode, decode and cross convert--all within a compact box.


  • One (1) HDMI 2.0 output

  • Four (4) 12G SDI selectable inputs/outputs

  • NDI (full bandwidth i-frame compression)

  • Integrated four-line OLED status display

  • Built-in cross converter

  • NDI tally system

PLAY HD & 4K NDI® Player

PLAY HD & 4K NDI Player

Meet PLAY, the latest innovation from BirdDog. PLAY is the newest and smallest HD & 4K NDI® Player with full support for NDI® 5. Now connections are a breeze, simply connect PLAY to your NDI® network, plug it into your TV via HDMI, and use your own remote to browse sources and instantly connect.


  • Supports all the new NDI® 5 functions including high bandwidth NDI, NDI® HX2 and HX3

  • Small: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm and weighs only 97 grams

  • Supports RESTful API, Crestron control module, Zoom API, Q-SYS API

  • Receive NDI® in resolutions all the way up to UHD60p

  • PLAY is powered by standard USB-C for maximum flexibility

  • Built-in CEC control lets you use your own remote to browse and play NDI® sources


VideoWall: Complex Video Walls Made Easy

BirdDog's new VideoWall is a simple—yet powerful—way to display NDI® and NDI® HX video files across multiple screens to create video walls. Simply choose either a 2×2 or 3×3 screen layout, assign your PLAY or SDM to each screen, and choose the NDI® stream.


  • Supports both BirdDog PLAY and BirdDog M1 SDM

  • 4K: Supports input resolutions up to 3840×2160 and frame rates up to 60fps

  • Supports NDI, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3 with all the latest and greatest NDI 5 functions including Reliable UDP transmission protocol

NDI Multiview Pro

A scalable and powerful NDI Multiviewer that automatically creates the least number of video windows needed while maintaining a 16×9 aspect ratio. Each receiving end point can configure its own custom Multiviewer. The NDI for the Multivewer is sent at lower bandwidth NDI to allow more video windows than you can with full bandwidth NDI. There are controls to set to 720p or 1080p resolutions and you can even throttle the NDI if desired.


  • Create NDI multiviews in seconds

  • Six (6) NDI multiview outputs

  • Five (5) layout options

  • Selectable overlays per window

  • Supports up to six (6) 4x4 windows for a total 96 independent NDI Sources

  • Choose between 720p and 1080p output resolution

BirdDog | Cloud NDI Remote Delivery and Management Software

BirdDog | Cloud 10 changes everything. Now you can expand outside your local network to distribute your NDI content to anywhere in the world. Utilizing SRT, Cloud has 128/256 bit AES encryption all way through the pipeline so you can send over the public internet with total peace of mind that your streams are secure. SRT video transport protocol also ensures reliable streams even over lossy networks.


  • Send NDI anywhere in the world with encrypted SRT

  • Scalable and modular platform: Pay for what you need

  • Remotely control PTZ cameras from the other side of the world

  • Complete talk back with your camera operators

  • Complete integration with all the tools needed for a real-time remote production

  • Integrates seamlessly with all BirdDog hardware and software solutions




About BirdDog

Over here over at BirdDog we pride ourselves on our customer service and response times. So please, drop us a line and we’ll reply super fast. Please note we are generally working on a Melbourne, Australia time zone. Contact us at hello@birddog.tv or visit our website www.birddog.tv


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