BirdDog 4K SDI

4,095.00 Excl. VAT

  • Up to UHD 4K/60 Input
  • Full-Bandwidth I-Frame Compression
  • 12G-SDI Input, 12G-SDI/HDMI 2.0 Output
  • 3.5mm Audio Input/Output
  • Built-In Cross Converter
  • SFP+ Expansion Slot
  • Tally Light; Select Tally on Loop Out
  • PoE+ Support
  • Comms Lite Intercom Software (Windows)
  • PTZ Control via Optional USB Dongle

Available on backorder

Estimated delivery: October 27, 2026 – November 6, 2026
SKU: BD4KSDI Categories: ,
Description

Based on BirdDog’s custom NDI silicon chip, the BirdDog 4K 12G-SDI 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 a 12G-SDI input and 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 individual outputs. It also has a built-in cross converter that allows the SDI input to be looped out via the HDMI output.

Another major feature is an SFP+ expansion slot that supports SFP+ modules for fiber connectivity and Ethernet protocols from 1-10GbE. A tally system with a large bicolor tally light is also built for indicating which camera is live to on-air talent. The tally system also allows user-selectable tally borders on loop out. The device is complete with 3.5mm audio input/output, a 4-line OLED display, and USB 3.0 interface. It can be powered by a standard power supply or over PoE+.

The 4K 12G-SDI NDI Encoder/Decoder comes with the BirdDog Comms Lite audio intercom software, which supports up to four BirdDog devices. Comms Lite is Windows compatible and offers features such as director push to talk, mute camera operator, auto-detect NDI sources, monitor camera audio, and shortcut to web console. For a more complete version of the application, an optional upgrade is available to Comms Pro. The Encoder/Decoder is also compatible with the optional BirdDog Central software, which helps you decode NDI back to SDI or HDMI.

Additional information
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions19.05 × 15.88 × 10.8 cm
HDR SupportNot Specified by Manufacturer
PowerPower I/O 1x Barrel (12 VDC ) Input 1x RJ45 Input PoE Support PoE+ 802.3at Power Consumption Device: 16 W
Supported Video FormatsUHD 3840×2160 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 HD 1920x1080p 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 HD 1920x1080i 50.00i, 59.94i HD 1280x720p 50.00p, 59.94p, 60.00p
Video Codec SupportNDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression)
About brand
BirdDog is a video technology company focused on making professional production faster, simpler, and more flexible. Its products help creators capture, manage, convert, and distribute high-quality video across networks, reducing the need for complicated traditional cabling. The company is particularly associated with network-based video workflows, including cameras, converters, controllers, and software designed for live production, broadcasting, education, corporate communication, worship, and events. A key strength of BirdDog is its emphasis on connected workflows. By allowing video, audio, control, and other production data to travel over standard networks, BirdDog solutions can support remote teams, multicamera setups, and productions spread across different rooms or locations. This approach can make systems easier to expand while giving operators greater freedom in how equipment is positioned and controlled. BirdDog also aims to make professional tools approachable. Its cameras often combine strong image quality, remote movement, zoom capabilities, and centralized control, helping small teams produce polished results. Meanwhile, its software and hardware tools connect different parts of a production environment. Overall, BirdDog serves organizations that want reliable, scalable video systems without unnecessary complexity. Its technology reflects the broader shift toward networked, software-driven production, where flexibility, speed, and collaboration are increasingly important for modern creators and teams.