BirdDog Play

The BirdDog Play is an NDI 5 to HDMI 2.0 signal converter. It connects to the NDI network to allow playback via HDMI to a TV. The user interface, which is displayed on a connected video monitor, ensures easy operation. The signal converter features automatic source detection and supports all new NDI 5 features such as high-bandwidth NDI, NDI HX2, NDI Remote and NDI Bridge. With its magnetic base and non-slip grip ring, the signal converter can be placed safely and stably. You can power it either via PoE (Power over Ethernet) or USB-C power. It also has built-in CEC control, which allows you to use your own remote control. The signal converter supports RESTful API as well as vendor-specific APIs from Creston, Zoom, and Q-SYS, giving you flexible integration with your existing system. Additionally, it offers the possibility to use the optional BirdDog Cloud Connect license.

• NDI 5 to HDMI 2.0 signal converter
• Playback via HDMI to a TV set
• User interface on a connected video monitor
• Automatic source detection
• Functions such as high-bandwidth NDI, NDI HX2, NDI Remote and NDI Bridge
• Safe and stable installation
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) or USB-C
• Integrated CEC control
• Supports RESTful API as well as vendor-specific APIs from Creston, Zoom, and Q-SYS
• Optional BirdDog Cloud Connect license

Technical Specifications:

• Video Codecs: NDI® – High bandwidth i-frame, low latency / NDI® HX2 – H.264 (UHD30p max.) / HEVC long-GOP (UHD60p max.)
• Video formats: UHD – 2160p /25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60, HD – 1080p /25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60, HD – 720p / 50 / 59.94 / 60
• Functions: High-bandwidth NDI, NDI HX2, NDI Remote, NDI Bridge

Data Links:

Input

• 1x USB type C, power input

Output

• 1x HDMI 2.0
• 1x Analog audio, 3.5 mm stereo jack

Others

• 1x RJ45, Ethernet

General Product Information:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 8.5 x 1.9 x 8.5 cm
• Weight: 97 g
• Power supply: DC 5.0 V / 1.2 A

Scope of Delivery:

• 1x BirdDog PLAY