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BirdDog PLAY Video Encoder

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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.
Conference room AVMeeting-room installs: ceiling and table mics, PTZ, DSP and USB to the room PC.

Power Power Input: USB-C Voltage: 5V DC Current: 2A

Network connectivity Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT

Video I/O connectivity 1x HDMI 2.0 - Full size connector

Weights & dimensions Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm Weight: 97g

Full specifications

Overview

Product description from BirdDog

Hello World. Come PLAY.

The simple way to get NDI® video onto a screen. BirdDog PLAY redefines simplicity in NDI® workflows, delivering powerful 4K UHD video playback in a compact, plug-and-play design. With PLAY, it’s never been easier to bring your NDI® content to life.

Why BirdDog Play?

Transform your HDMI display into a powerful NDI® workstation with BirdDog PLAY—where high performance meets effortless usability.

More about this product

NDI® 5.

PLAY supports all the new NDI® 5 functions including high bandwidth NDI, NDI® HX2 and HX3. Learn more about all the amazing features of NDI 5 here .

Tiny footprint.

Play measures just 85mm x 85mm x 19mm and only weighs 97grams.

Incredible API support.

RESTful API, Crestron control module, Zoom API, Q-SYS API. You name it, PLAY supports it.

4K UHD. HDMI 2.0

Receive NDI® in resolutions all the way up to UHD60p*.

*Full NDI® max 1080p60, NDI®|HX max UHD60p

USB Power.

PLAY is powered by standard USB-C for maximum flexibility.

Magnetic Base. Non-slip grip ring.

Attach PLAY behind your TV screen with the built-in magnet or sit in front of the TV confidently with its non-slip rubberised grip ring.

Easy source selection.

Navigation to your NDI® sources is an absolute breeze within the on-screen display, using your TV remote control.

Automatic source detection.

PLAY automatically scans your network for NDI® sources and brings them up on your TV.

CEC control. BYO remote.

The built-in CEC control lets you use your own remote to browse and play NDI® sources.

Key specs

Power: Power Input: USB-C Voltage: 5V DC Current: 2A
Network connectivity: Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
Video I/O connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0 - Full size connector
Weights & dimensions: Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm Weight: 97g

All specifications

Full specifications

Resolutions and Frame Rates*	UHD 2160p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 HD 1080p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 HD 720p – 30, 50, 59.94, 60 * Video decode resolution in Full NDI® 1080p60 max, NDI®\|HX UHD60p.
Video Format Support	NDI® – 1080p60 in i-frame, low latency NDI® HX2 – UHD30p in h.264 NDI® HX2 – UHD60p in HEVC NDI® HX3 – UHD30p in h.264 NDI® HX3 – UHD60p in HEVC
Video I/O Connectivity	1x HDMI 2.0 – Full size connector
Audio I/O Connectivity	Stereo audio over HDMI 2.0; Analogue audio output supported.
NDI® KVM Support	-
LED Indicator	-
Network Connectivity	Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
Weights & Dimensions	Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm Weight: 97g
Power	Power Input: USB-C Voltage: 5V DC Current: 2A

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