KBD
BirdDog KBD Controller: Crafted from Feedback
KBD offers PTZ camera operators a rugged, ergonomic design, a large multi-camera display, and direct access to essential functions. With a built-in tally display and physical feedback for camera switching, it’s intuitive and eco-friendly, made with Ocean-Bound Plastics and recyclable Aircraft-grade Aluminum. NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, RS-232, and RS-422 connectivity ensure versatility no matter what language you speak.
- Built for Seamless Control and Comfort: KBD is crafted for those who rely on precision and ease in their workflow. With a rugged, ergonomic design, it’s built for comfort, featuring a hand-rest area and tactile controls for all-day use
- "Super-Fine" Control Mode: BirdDog states you can easily shift the camera joystick into ‘fine-tune’ mode, increasing the sensitivity of the joystick by 10x, making reframing shots on air more artistic flair than nail-biting scare
- Expanded Screen = *Instant Camera Control: The large incorporated screen allows you to monitor up to four cameras at once; Or focus on one full screen. Pairing and switching between cameras is just a single press away, with a tactile button that gives instant feedback under your finger, making transitions smooth and intuitive.
- Built-in Tally: Pairing and switching between cameras is just a press away, with tactile buttons providing instant feedback for smooth, intuitive transitions. When integrated with mixers like TriCaster or vMix, KBD’s built-in tally border shows the live camera directly on the keyboard, so you can stay focused without looking at other screens.
- Camera Setting Sync: An industry-first feature, you can tune one camera to look exactly how you like, and then simply copy those settings directly to another camera of the same model (BirdDog X series function). Making it easy to dial-in your cameras and take your production quality to another level.
- Direct Access to Key Functions: No more endless menu diving! KBD brings you straight to the essentials. With its streamlined layout, operators can access camera pairing, switching, and configuration in seconds. It’s all there, clear and accessible, thanks to user feedback that’s shaped a truly friendly experience.
- Ultimate Connectivity: BirdDog KBD connects seamlessly through NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, RS-232, and RS-422, making it versatile for any setup.
- Eco-Friendly Design: with a commitment to sustainability, the KBD controller is manufactured using ocean-bound plastics (OBP), reducing its environmental impact.
- Affordable: With enhanced features and a lower price than its predecessor, KBD is refined through user insight, offering unmatched comfort and control for the modern PTZ camera operator.
* The KBD’s screen offers live previews for NDI-HX2/HX3 cameras and key text-based details for others, ensuring seamless compatibility and clarity across your workflow.
*The KBD’s screen offers live previews for NDI-HX2/HX3 cameras and key text-based details for others, ensuring seamless compatibility and clarity across your workflow.
Feature KBD CAMERA CONTROL PTZ Control VISCA-IP
NDI
ONVIF
PELCO-P
PELCO-D
Fine PTZ Control VISCA-IP
NDI
Focus Control Auto Focus, Manual Focus buttons Auto Exposure Direct Button Manual Exposure Toggle Dial adjustment:
Brightness
Shutter
Gain
Iris
Auto White Balance Direct Button Manual White Balance Toggle Dial adjustment:
R-Gain
B-Gain
Color Temperature
Auto Focus Direct Button Manual Focus Direct Button (Near/Far) BLC (Backlight Compensation) Direct Button Zoom Ring on Joystick Yes (enable/Disable) Programmable Trigger on Joystick Adjustable, One-Push Focus, AI Tracking, One-Push AWB AI Camera Mode Control Camera Dependent, supported Copy/Paste Camera Settings Supported on selected BirdDog Cameras (VISCA-IP, NDI) CAMERA ACCESS Max. Cameras support 255 Direct Camera access keys 6 Direct Preset access keys 10 Max Preset support 255 per camera OSD Camera Menu Menu Button / Interaction with Joystick Display Display Resolution 1280 x 720 Multiview IP Video Supported:
NDI HX (Proxy)
RTSP (max. 30 fps)
Full Screen IP Video Supported:
NDI HX (Proxy)
RTSP (max. 30 fps)
IP Video CODEC support h.264
h.265
Tally Borders Selectable:
Multiview
Full Screen mode
On Screen Menu Fully-configurable Light/Dark Mode YES NDI SUPPORT NDI Control NDI HX2
NDI HX3
High Bandwidth NDI
NDI Multiview NDI HX2
NDI HX3
NDI Router Yes, follows current active camera NDI Discovery Supported NDI Access Manager Supported NDI PTZ Sensitivity Standard (NDI)
Superfine (BirdDog Specific)
SETUP/CONFIGURATION WebUI BirdUI for setup and firmware updates Light/Dark Mode YES API-based Camera Selection YES Serial Connections RS-232 D-Sub connector (9-pin) RS-422 Phoenix connector MECHANICAL Joystick Type 4D (Integrated Trigger button) Keys 37 Keys; Backlit, Individual Contact, Silicon Pad Toggle Dials 4 knobs; Press Button, Graduated, 360° adjustment Zoom Rocket Spring loaded, adjustable Dimensions
(L x W x H including Joystick)
mm: 377 x 177 x 118
inches: 14.84 x 6.96 x 4.64in
Construction Material Aluminium; OBP Ocean-Bound Plastic Integrated Carry Handle YES Operating Temperature °C: -10 to +55
°F: 14 to 130
Storage Temperature °C: -10 to +55
°F: 14 to 130
Operating Humidity 20% - 80% (Non-condensing) Storage Humidity 0% - 90% (Non-condensing) Power Supply PoE (802.3af), DC12V Power Consumption ≤ 5W Package Dimensions mm: 390 x 215 x 165
inches: 15.35 x 8.46 x 6.49