BirdDog Mini
BirdDog

BirdDog Mini

The World's smallest NDI encoder
Product Highlights
  • Low-Profile NDI Interface
  • HDMI Input and Output
  • Supports up to 1080p at 59.94 fps
  • PoE and DC Power Options
  • Tally Communication
  • Supports BirdDog Comms
  • BirdDog Link Support

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

The BirdDog Mini HDMI to NDI Encoder is a tiny NDI interface for HDMI video sources. Connect your camera or other video source, and have it instantly be available on your NDI-enabled network. Despite its size, the BirdDog Mini supports 1080p resolutions up to 59.94 fps. PoE is accepted, so the Mini can be powered via network connection; no power supply needed. Tally information is displayed and passed through to compatible equipment. The small size of the Mini will make it at home in studios and video production facilities utilizing NDI technology.

Pure NDI
Mini is the World’s smallest NDI encoder. Full bit-rate NDI encoding with no compromises.

1080P60
With support for all resolutions from SD right through to 1080p and frame rates up to 60p, Mini is designed for maximum flexibility.

Tally
Mini makes Tally easy. Zero configuration, built-in Tally display, selectable Tally borders on loop out, and an external Tally output.

Flexible Power
Mini can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) or D-Tap from your camera battery. No need for a power adapter, although there is one available should you you need it.

COMMS
Native support for the best and most intuitive Audio Intercom system on the planet; BirdDog Comms.

Link
Mini supports BirdDog Link. Encode from any BirdDog Studio NDI or Mini and play out to a TV or monitor.

Video Formats
  • HD) 1080p 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
  • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97
  • (HD) 720p 50, 59.94
Video Input
  • 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
  • HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Video Output
  • 1 x HDMI Standard Type A connector
  • HDMI v1.4a, RGB or YCbCr
Audio Digital
  • 2-Channel, 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous
Audio Analog
  • 3.5mm Microphone headset input / output
Video Codec Support
  • Realtime, ultra-low latency, full-bitrate NDI (i-frame)
Display
  • Bicolor Tally (Red/Green)
  • Multicolour status information
  • Full status information on HDMI output (Selectable)
Network Interface
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) with PoE (Power over Ethernet)
  • Embedded web configuration panel for control and firmware updates
User Interface Controls
  • Network settings
  • Video settings
  • Tally settings
  • Audio and Comms settings

Size (w x d x h)
  • 98x110x22mm

Weight
  • 200g

Power
  • 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Universal Input, +5-18V DC7W Max
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af/at