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BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder

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BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder
Key Features
  • 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
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.
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can I use 2 of these to: 1) Turn SDI to NDI, TX ...

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
Asked by: Henry
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.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2021-01-28

how much latency from UHD 4K 60fps HDMI input to ...

how much latency from UHD 4K 60fps HDMI input to NDI stream?
Asked by: Damian
From 1080p25 HD SDI to NDI and back to 1080p25 HD SDI it takes at least 2 frames. So end to end latency min. 2 frames, encoding 1 decoding 1 for HD. With 60fps that would be about 17ms for encoding only in HD. For 24 fps it is about 42ms in HD oder over 80ms end to end!
Answered by: Christopher
Date published: 2020-11-02

Using Titler Live software for lower thirds ...

Using Titler Live software for lower thirds output in alpha channel over NDI. Will this device support alpha channel input to an Atem2 switcher?
Asked by: Michael
Yes, the BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder will accept NDI from sources such as Titler Live and out the signal through HDMI to feed to various destinations like Blackmagic switchers. The BirdDog 4K HDMI 2.0 NDI Encoder/Decoder using the BirdDog Studio v3.1 update allows NDI decode alpha channel support over the HDMI output.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-12-03

Can this product handle four simultaneous UHD 4K ...

Can this product handle four simultaneous UHD 4K inputs converted to NDI? can it handle the reverse?
Asked by: John
Yes, this has Four 12G-SDI connections that are selectable between and input or output. This is both an Encoder/Decoder.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2020-11-11

Am I able to have 4 1080p59.94 (3G-SDI) video ...

Am I able to have 4 1080p59.94 (3G-SDI) video feeds running through this instead of 4k?
Asked by: Jacob
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
Answered by: Bruno
Date published: 2023-09-15

Does this equipment work or not? Also, based on ...

Does this equipment work or not? Also, based on BD Website, the BNCs can be independently assigned as an encoder or decoder; is this not true?
Asked by: Matt
The 4K Quads will be able to do that, once the final firmware is released. It is not in that current state, but eventually that feature is planned to be on the QUAD. Right now, you can ENCODE all or DECODE all.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2021-04-12

Can I use this to decode four P400 cameras from ...

Can I use this to decode four P400 cameras from NDI to SDI ? Will it then output each camera on its own SDI out?
Asked by: Lewis
Yes, this can be accomplished while also using their central pro software: https://bird-dog.tv/centralpro-overview/
Answered by: stephenc
Date published: 2021-08-30

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

Will BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder Silicon 2 update add NDi-HX encoding decoding?
Asked by: Shyam
Yes, the 4K encoder/decoder line will all get the options of full NDI, NDI HX, SRT, and RTMP for the Ethernet jack.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-09-05
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