BirdDog MAKI Live
1,695.00 Excl. VAT
- Up to UHD 4K30 Resolution
- NDI|HX2, HX3, RTSP, RTMP & SRT Support
- HDMI & USB-C UVC 1.0 Outputs
- Built-In Wi-Fi 6, Optional PoE
- 3x Optical, 10x Digital Zoom
- Built-In Halo Tally
- VISCA IP, NDI & UVC Control Protocols
Available on backorder
Estimated delivery: October 27, 2026 – November 6, 2026
Description
High-Quality Video Streaming
Easily stream high-resolution video at rates up to UHD 4K30 using the MAKI Live UHD 4K Streaming Box Camera from BirdDog. Ideal for podcasters, content creators, and educators, the MAKI Live features built-in Wi-Fi 6, NDI|HX2|HX3 and RTSP, RTMP, and SRT support, 3x optical/10x digital zoom, and HDMI and USB-C outputs.
AI-Assisted Zoom and Audio
The MAKI Live has a zoom lens with an 81.4 to 31.3° angle of view, and it offers AI-assisted gesture recognition for hands-free zoom control. It also provides low/mid/high AI noise isolation for capturing your speakers clearly in various environments.
Up to UHD 4K30 Video
With its 1/2.8″-type Sony CMOS sensor and 4K30 capabilities, the MAKI Live can capture clear, detailed video at rates up to UHD 4K30.
Streaming
The MAKI Live offers NDI|HX2 and low/medium/high/ultra NDI|HX3 streaming, balancing video quality with efficient bandwidth usage. Download an NDI|HX-compatible viewer like the free NDI Studio Monitor, or use the BirdDog PLAY hardware decoder to view your NDI stream. SRT streaming is offered for reliable remote transmission, and multicasting is available with a properly configured network.
Autofocus Modes
Choose between automatic, manual, and ToF (time of flight) modes to keep your subjects in focus.
MAKI Live App
Available for iOS and Android devices, the MAKI Live app can be used to set your camera as a Wi-Fi client or hotspot in AP (access point) mode. It also provides main camera function settings, tally adjustments, and the ability to save video to a microSD card.
Web GUI
Use BirdDog’s BirdUI to remotely configure your MAKI Live camera using your computer browser.
Configurable Tally
The BirdDog HALO multicolor tally system is built into your MAKI Live camera, letting you adjust the front tally light and rear LEDs to best suit your talent or operator’s preferences.
Compact Form
The MAKI Live features a compact form, helping you easily capture engaging camera angles without getting in the way of your talent.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.569 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.272 × 11.43 × 6.096 cm |
| Image Sensor: | 1/2.8″ CMOS – UHD |
| Lens: | f=3.3~9.9mm |
| Zoom: | Optical 3x, Digital 10x |
| Video Format: | 2160p @ 30/29.97/25fps • 1080p @ 30/29.97/25fps • 720p @ 30fps |
| Horizontal angle of view: | 81.4° (W) ~ 31.3° (T) |
| Vertical angle of view: | 50.5° (W) ~ 18.2° (T) |
| Diagonal angle of view: | 92° (W) ~ 35.8° (T) |
| Aperture: | F2 (W) ~ F3.7 (T) |
| Focus: | TOF, Auto, Manual |
| Exposure: | Auto, Shutter Priority, Manual, Bright |
| Backlight Compensation: | YES |
| Digital Noise Reduction: | 2D and 3D Digital Noise Reduction |
| SNR: | >50dB |
| Effective Pixels: | 8.29 Megapixels |
| MECHANICAL: | Preset Number: 255 |
| I/O INTERFACE: | Video Output Interfaces: HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.0, Network (inbuilt WiFi 6, Optional PoE 802.3af via dongle – sold separately) Video Compression Format: H.264 up to 62mbps Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 6 – IEEE 802.11ax Encoder Network Protocols: NDI, HX2, NDI, HX3, RTSP, SRT Control Interface: Network, USB TYPE-C(UVC1.0) Control Protocol: VISCA IP, NDI, UVC Memory Card: TF Card (Micro SD) |
| GENERAL PARAMETER: | Input Voltage: USB Type-C 5V, POE IEEE 802.3af, Optional via dongle – sold separately) Input Current: 2.4A (Min) 5V Power Consumption: 5W （mean power consumption) Working Temperature: 0°C ~ +40°C Working Humidity: 10% ~ 95% |
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.
