BirdDog Flex 4K Out
BirdDog

Flex 4K Out

The Smallest 4K NDI® on the Planet
Product Highlights
  • Ultracompact Form with HDMI 2.0 Output
  • Supports up to UHD 4K30, 1080P60
  • PoE & DC Power Options
  • Halo Tally System for Talent & Operator
  • RS232 Port for Pass-Through PTZ Control
  • Adaptive Bit Rate
  • Software Tools Included
  • Cooling Thermal Design

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

The Flex 4K Out Full NDI Decoder from BirdDog is an ultracompact HDMI interface for NDI video sources. Connect your NDI-enabled camera or other video source and have an HDMI output instantly available. The BirdDog Flex Out supports up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution video.

Versatile power options include PoE or a separately available 12V power supply. Tally information is displayed for both the talent and the operator and passed through to compatible equipment. Connect a separately available cable to the 2.5mm RS232 port for pass-through control of PTZ cameras. Additional features include an adaptive bit rate, a cooling thermal design, and a 3.5mm headphone output.

Ultracompact Form
The Flex 4K Out is slightly larger than a credit card and weighs just under five ounces

Single Cable
A single Ethernet port funnels NDI, PoE, video, audio, tally, and audio intercom

Flexible Power Input Options
Power the Flex 4K Out using PoE or via the DC input

Stay-Cool Design
A thermal design and quiet fans keep the decoder cool even on the hottest days

Tally Support
A built-in tally display is visible by both your talent and camera operator

Adaptive Bit Rate
Select the bit rate that best fits your 4K or HD production

SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT
UHD 2160p 25.00, 29.97, 30.00
HD 1080p 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
HD 1080i 50.00, 59.94
HD 720p 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY
HDMI 2.0 Output Yes
AUDIO INPUT
3.5mm AUDIO Microphone/line input
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 2Ch, 48kHz
3.5mm AUDIO Microphone/line input
VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT
NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression) Yes
TALLY
Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally Yes
PTZ CONTROL
2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA)
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Yes
Embedded Web configuration Panel Yes
POWER
PoE (Power over Ethernet) PoE+ 802.3at
DC Input DC 12v (30w max)

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
  • Size
    107×63×31mm
  • Weight
    140g