BirdDog OG4 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.
Overview
Product description from BirdDog
OG4. The World’s First NDI® openGear card.
Delivering four independently configurable 12G SDI channels with breathtaking 4Kp60 performance, the OG4 is built for seamless, high-speed integration into professional workflows.
The BirdDog OG4 is your game-changing tool for dynamic, versatile, and high-performance video production.
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Why Choose the OG4?
3 Dynamic Operation Modes.
4 x NDI® High Bandwidth Encode.
Simultaneously encode four SDI streams at independent supported resolutions and frame rates.
4 x NDI® High Bandwidth Decode.
Simultaneously decode four SDI streams with unmatched clarity and performance.
2x 2 NDI® High Bandwidth Mode.
Two SDI encodes running alongside two SDI decodes for ultimate workflow flexibility.
Your first BirdDog OG4 is on us! Try it free for 30 days!
Love the OG4 card? Purchase 2 or more after your trial and keep the test card for free. Not feeling it after the trial? Simply return it, no strings attached – except maybe some SDI cables 😉 Experience unparalleled video production power today with the true OG!
openGear oGx Frame Compatible.
OG4 is fully compatible with the 4th generation of the openGear® platform, oGx . openGear is an open-architecture and modular 2RU rack frame system that allows for OG’s from various manufacturers to live together in the same frame in total harmony.
Professional Cooling. Professional Power.
openGear frames include integrated cooling fans to provide maximum cooling for all cards and can be configured with dual, redundant power supplies for maximum reliability and uptime.
Dashboard.
BirdDog OG4 offers full support for Dashboard, the freely available unified control software for MacOS, Windows, and Linux.
SFP+ for 10GbE & long range.
Industry standard SFP+ connection allows for short, medium, and long-range connections over fiber and supports 10GbE.
Encode & Decode up to 4Kp60.
With support for all resolutions up to 4Kp60, including all HD resolutions, Encoding and Decoding 4K Full NDI® has never been easier. OG4 supports up to 4x channels 12G-SDI Encode or Decode.
Independent Channel Control.
Each channel has independent control of frame rates and resolutions so you can mix and match. Set channel 1 to 4Kp60 and channel 2 to 1080i50. Card must be set to Encode or Decode.
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
- Dimensions
- 33.5cm x 7.5cm x 2.4cm (Processor card only)
- Audio input - SDI
- 2-ch Per SDI connector
- Audio output - SDI
- 2-ch Per SDI connector
- Connector
- NDI, SDI
Full specifications
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS — UHD 3840x2160p | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 |
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| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS — HD 1920x1080p | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 |
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS — HD 1920x1080i | 50, 59.94, 60 |
| SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS — HD 1280x720p | 50, 59.94, 60 |
| VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY — 12G SDI Selectable Input/Output | Full-size x 4 OG4 supports up to 4x channels 12G-SDI Encode or Decode. |
| AUDIO INPUT — SDI | 2-ch Per SDI connector |
| AUDIO OUTPUT — SDI | 2-ch Per SDI connector |
| VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT — NDI (Full Bandwidth i-frame compression) | Max. 4ch UHD 60p |
| NETWORK STREAMING TRANSPORT SUPPORT — NDI | Full NDI |
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| NETWORK CONNECTIVITY — OpenGEAR Network Port (Integrated in Chassis backplane) | 1 x 1Gbps |
| NETWORK CONNECTIVITY — SFP+ Network Port | 1 x 10Gbps optional module, Optical 10GbE |
| DIMENSIONS | 33.5cm x 7.5cm x 2.4cm (Processor card only) |
| CONTROL SUPPORT — System management and control | On-device WebUI, Published RESTful API, Q-Sys plugin, Crestron, Zoom, openGear Dashboard control system |
| CONTROL SUPPORT — Health monitoring | On-device WebUI |
| SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS | 4th Gen openGear oGx modular frame.; For 1Gb Ethernet operation, the frame requires either an OG3-N or OG3-NS controller card installed. The 8322-S controller card does not provide external 1 Gb Ethernet connectivity.; Both the Ross Dashboard and BirdDog WebUI interfaces must run on a computer that has a physical wired Ethernet connection. Wireless connections do not allow device discovery. |
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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