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BirdDog Flex 4K mini NDI converter (OUT)

Flex 4K Family

The Smallest 4K NDI on the Planet.

Get 4K NDI® in an incredibly small package. BirdDog's Flex converter delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog including tally, audio intercom, video, audio, PTZ control, AND power; all over a single ethernet cable. With three models from which to choose within the Flex family, there is a Flex converter perfect for your workflow needs.

    • Small is the new "Big": With a footprint only slightly larger than a credit card, the Flex 4K NDI Encoders and Decoders are the smallest on the planet

    • Thermal design: Flex 4K NDI has an unmatched thermal design and whisper quiet fans to keep the device cool and fresh...even on the hottest of days AND in direct sunlight.

    • PoE+/NDI: Flex 4K IN and Flex 4K BACKPACK provide an additional 15w power allowing you to use the DC output to power your monitor, recorder, or even your camera.

    • Halo Tally system: Built-in tally requires zero configuration when connected with any NDI-enabled, software based, production system.

    • *Upgrade your monitor: Featuring an NP style battery connection with 15w power output, it allows you to encode NDI, power your monitor, and record all at the same time.

    • PTZ Control: Plug in HDMI to encode Full NDI, and attach the optional PTZ control cable to have complete PTZ control over non-BirdDog cameras.

    • **Supports Dante input: Flex 4K NDI family can support Dante input and output via the 3.5mm audio jack.

    • Recyclable packaging: If you thought cardboard wasn't recyclable enough, BirdDog introduced Soy-based inks and will no longer provide you with printed manuals to save on paper. If you want the manual, you'll need to download it here or search their website at anytime.

    • Camera mount: The optional camera mount adds a 1-4”/20 female thread for mounting onto ball heads; includes "magic arms"
       

    *  Flex 4K BACKPACK only

    ** Dante support for Flex 4K NDI is a $69 add on.

  •   FLEX 4K IN FLEX 4K OUT

    FLEX 4K

    BACKPACK
    SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT      
    UHD 2160p 25.00, 29.97, 30.00 25.00, 29.97, 30.00 25.00, 29.97, 30.00
    HD 1080p 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
    HD 1080i 50.00, 59.94 50.00, 59.94 50.00, 59.94
    HD 720p 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
    VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY      
    HDMI 2.0 Input ✔ - ✔
    HDMI 2.0 Output - ✔ -
    AUDIO INPUT      
    HDMI 2Ch, 48kHz - 2Ch, 48kHz
    3.5MM Audio Mic/Line Input - Mic/Line Input
    AUDIO OUTPUT      
    HDMI - 2Ch, 48kHz -
    3.5MM Audio - Headphone/Line Output -
    VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT      
    NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression) ✔ ✔ ✔
    TALLY      
    Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally ✔ ✔ ✔
    PTZ CONTROL      
    2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA) ✔ ✔ ✔
    NETWORK CONNECTIVITY      
    Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated Poe ✔ ✔ ✔
    Embedded Web configuration Pane ✔ ✔ ✔
    PHYSICAL      
    Dimensions mm: 107 × 63 × 31
    inches: 4.2 × 2.5 × 1.2    		 mm: 107 × 63 × 31
    inches: 4.2 × 2.5 × 1.2    		 mm: 107×63×42.5
    inches: 4.2 × 2.5 × 1.7
    Weight g: 140
    oz: 4.9     		 g: 140
    oz: 4.9     		 g: 150
    oz: 5.3
    POWER      
    PoE (Power over Ethernet) PoE+ 802.3at PoE+ 802.3at PoE+ 802.3at
    DC Input DC 12v (30w max) DC 12v (30w max) DC 12v (30w max)
    DC Output DC 12v (15w max) - DC 12v (15w max)
    NP style Battery Output - - ✔
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