Unboxing: BirdDog Studio NDI
By Jim Bask
From LiveX
First Impressions:
We have been wanting to work with the BirdDog for a while, so we were excited to bring you this unboxing. At first glance we notice the variety of power options it has: AC power, POE or D-tap. The BirdDog also has SDI and HDMI i/o, and these can be used simultaneously, for instance by using the SDI input to receive your stream and the HDMI output for an external monitor. The large screen indicates camera ID, as well as preview and program. It also has an external tally output. The dual 1/4 -20″ screw mounts make this encoder mobile-friendly, and the SDI to HDMI cross conversions capability is great for any production. Finally, it includes a USB port which notably can be used for PTZ control via a USB to ethernet adapter.
Features:
SDI/HDMI to NDI (Network Device Interface) converter
SDI/HDMI cross converter
Onboard full screen and external tally light interface
802.3af/802.3at PoE (Power over Ethernet) compliant
SD, 720P, 1080i, and 1080p standards support
Power Options: D-Tap, PoE, and AC
Central management software interface (mobile and web)
HDMI 1.4 and 3G-SDI inputs and outputs
Plug-and-play operation
Compatible with NDI compliant equipment
Access video resources from anywhere in the facility
Easily integrate tally into productions, even outside the studio
SDI and HDMI outputs remain live and convert between SDI to HDMI for loop out or monitor functions
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