BirdDog FLEX 4K Family Video Encoder
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Best for
- Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
- Broadcast and newsStation and OB workflows: SDI infrastructure, intercom, encoders, reference and timecode.
- Education and lecture captureClassroom and lecture-hall recording: PTZ, encoder, overhead mounts and simple one-button control.
- TravelEverything must fit in a bag and run on USB-C: compact rigs, small lights, folding tripods.
Overview
Product description from BirdDog
The Smallest 4K NDI on the Planet.
4K NDI® in an incredibly small package. Flex delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog including Tally, Audio Intercom, Video, Audio, PTZ Control, and Power. All over a single Ethernet cable. With 3 models to choose from in the Flex Family, there is a Flex perfect for your workflow needs.
Small is the new Big.
With a footprint only slightly larger than a credit card, the Flex 4K NDI Encoders and Decoders are the smallest on the planet. Because sometimes the biggest things are also the smallest.
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Cool touch thermals.
Sometimes the biggest features are also the least obvious. Flex 4K NDI has an unmatched thermal design and whisper quiet fans to keep Flex cool and fresh at all times. Even on the hottest of days and in direct sunlight.
One cable to rule them all. Now with added power.
BirdDog’s revolutionary Studio NDI gave the world NDI, Power, Video, Audio, Tally, and Audio Intercom all done a single Ethernet cable. Flex 4K IN and Flex 4K BACKPACK take it one step even further and provides an additional 15w power allowing you to use the DC output to power your monitor, recorder, or even your camera.
Halo Tally. It just works.
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.
Flex 4K BACKPACK. Upgrade your monitor.
Flex BACKPACK is the ultimate upgrade for your camera top monitor recorder. Featuring an NP style battery connection with 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.
The ultimate PTZ sidekick.
If you aren’t lucky enough to own a BirdDog PTZ camera with Full NDI natively, then Flex is your ultimate sidekick. Plug in HDMI to encode Full NDI, and attach the optional PTZ control cable to have complete PTZ control. Perfect upgrade for your PTZ camera while waiting for Santa to bring you a BirdDog PTZ.
G’Day Dante.
100% Recyclable packaging. We love Pachamama.
Every element of Flex packaging is 100% recyclable. Soy based ink is used to further reduce our environmental footprint. There are no printed manuals inside the box to save paper. Of course, you can download the most up to date version anytime from our website.
Camera Mount.
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.
RESTful API. DIY automation.
Download the free BirdDog RESTful API and program your own automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.
Free Software Tools.
Open up a web browser (Chrome preferred) on the same network as your converter and login into BirdUI for total control of all settings. Change resolutions and frame rates, unlock new features with the latest firmware, and more.
Key specs
- Weights & dimensions - weight
- 140 g
- Power - price in usd
- $429
- Audio input - HDMI
- 2Ch, 48kHz
- Weights & dimensions - size
- 107 x 63 x 31 mm
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Full specifications
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT — UHD 2160p | 25.00, 29.97, 30.00 |
|---|---|
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT — HD 1080p | 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 |
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT — HD 1080i | 50.00, 59.94 |
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT — HD 720p | 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 |
| VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY — HDMI 2.0 Input | ✔ |
| VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY — HDMI 2.0 Output | - |
| AUDIO INPUT — HDMI | 2Ch, 48kHz |
| AUDIO INPUT — 3.5mm AUDIO | Mic/Line Input |
| AUDIO OUTPUT — HDMI | - |
| AUDIO OUTPUT — 3.5mm AUDIO | - |
| 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 Ethe | ✔ |
| NETWORK CONNECTIVITY — Embedded Web configuration Panel | ✔ |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS — Size | 107×63×31mm |
| WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS — Weight | 140g |
| POWER — PoE (Power over Ethernet) | PoE+ 802.3at |
| POWER — DC Input | DC 12v (30w max) |
| POWER — DC Output | DC 12v (15w max) |
| POWER — NP style Battery Output | - |
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Setups this belongs to
- Church and house of worship liveA house of worship streaming or recording services with a small volunteer crew.
- Event and conference live streamingAn event company, college or corporate team streaming a conference, fest, convocation or town hall with two or more cameras.
- School, college and lecture captureA school or college putting classrooms, auditorium sessions and online classes on camera without an operator in the room.
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