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The BirdDog Flex 4K IN is the world’s smallest 4K NDI Encoder.
4K NDI in an incredibly small package. Flex delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog’s one cable solution including Tally, Audio, Video, PTZ Control, Audio Intercom and Power along a single Ethernet cable.
With 3 models to choose from in the Flex Family, Flex is perfect for all your workflow needs.
With a footprint only slightly larger than a credit card, Flex are the world’s smallest 4K NDI Encoders and Decoders. Because sometimes the biggest things are also the smallest.
BirdDog’s revolutionary Studio NDI gave the world NDI, Power, Video, Audio, Tally, and Audio Intercom all down a single Ethernet cable. Flex 4K IN and Flex 4K BACKPACK take it one step even further and provides an additional 15w extra power allowing you to use the DC output to power your monitor, recorder, or even your camera.
Flex BACKPACK is the ultimate upgrade for your camera top monitor recorder. Featuring an NP style battery connection, and 15w power output, it allows you to encode NDI, power your monitor, and record all at the same time. With great power comes great responsibility.
Sometimes the biggest features are also the least obvious. Flex 4K NDI has unmatched thermal design and whisper quiet fans to keep Flex cool and fresh even on the hottest days and in direct sunlight.
Flex’s revolutionary Halo Tally system is built right into the Flex Family and requires zero configuration when connected with any NDI enabled, software based, production system. The Halo Tally is designed to be seen by the camera operators as well as the on-air talent.
Full NDI® is a variable bit rate codec. In normal circumstances BirdDog recommends allowing around 140Mbps in HD, or 6 streams per 1GbE cable with some headroom. In 4K it is recommended to allow around 300Mbps or 3 streams with some headroom to allow for any unforeseen spikes.
If you aren't lucky enough to own a BirdDog PTZ camera with Full NDI natively then Flex can become the ultimate sidekick. Plug your PTZ camera into Flex via HDMI, attach the optional BirdDog PTZ control cable for full PTZ pass through control. This makes Flex the perfect upgrade for your PTZ camera while waiting for Santa to bring you a Full NDI BirdDog PTZ.
Flex 4K NDI family can support Dante input and output via the 3.5mm audio jack or the HDMI input on Flex IN and Flex BACKPACK. Flip Dante out of the NDI stream or embed Dante into the NDI stream. The choice is yours.
Dante support for Flex 4K NDI is shipping Q3 2020 and is a $69 USD add-on. Click here to register your interest - https://www.bird-dog.tv/dante/
Every element of Flex packaging is 100% recyclable and we use soy based ink to further reduce our foot print. There are no printed manuals, you can download the most up to date version at any time from our website.
Download the free BirdDog RESTful API and program your own automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.
The optional camera mount adds a 1-4”/20 female thread for mounting onto ball heads and magic arms to pimp your rig the way you want it.
Flex 4K Family includes free Central Lite NDI Routing software. Team up Central Lite with any NDI® source, including all BirdDog hardware capable of creating NDI® sources, you can now drive your NDI® streams to any BirdDog Studio NDI or Mini to decode NDI® back to SDI or HDMI.
Flex 4K Family includes free Comms Lite, your free Audio Intercom solution. With support for four BirdDog devices, plus a director, Comms Lite is a great way to start using Audio Intercom in your live productions.
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT | (UHD) 2160p 25, 29.97, 30 (HD) 1080p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (HD) 1080i 50, 59.97 (HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60 |
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VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY | HDMI 2.0 Input (Flex IN, Flex BACKPACK) HDMI 2.0 Output (Flex OUT) |
AUDIO INPUT | HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz 3.5mm AUDIO: Microphone/line input |
AUDIO OUTPUT | HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz 3.5mm AUDIO: Stereo Headphone/line output |
VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT | NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression) |
TALLY | Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally |
PTZ Control | 2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA) |
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY | Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet) Embedded Web Configuration Panel |
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS | Size: 107×63×31mm Weight: 140g |
POWER | DC Input: DC 12v (30w max) PoE (Power over Ethernet): PoE+ 802.3at DC Output: DC 12v (15w max) via DC out connector or NP Style battery output (BACKPACK ONLY) |
*Specifications correct at time of publication |