BirdDog PLAY PRO HDMI2.0, 4K NDI, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3 Decoder with NDI KVM and FastSwitch (PoE Powered) BDPLAYPRO

BirdDog PLAY PRO NDI Decoder BDPLAYPRO

BirdDog PLAY PRO is a compact decoder for putting NDI video on a display: camera feeds, return feeds, confidence monitors or live video away from the switcher. Connect it to the network, power it with PoE and plug in a screen via HDMI 2.0. It decodes full NDI up to 1080p60 and NDI HX2/HX3 up to UHD 60p, and Fast Switching changes between NDI sources instantly with no black frames.

With NDI KVM support, a keyboard and mouse connected to its USB-A ports can take control of a remote Mac or PC over IP. The rugged metal enclosure is designed for continuous use and comes with a multi mount for 75 mm and 100 mm VESA or under-desk installation. Setup is done in the browser with BirdUI, and it supports RESTful API, Crestron, Zoom and Q-SYS integration.

Key features

• Decodes NDI (1080p60 max), NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 (UHD60p in HEVC)
• HDMI 2.0 output with stereo audio; analogue audio output supported
• NDI KVM: keyboard and mouse over USB-A to control a remote computer
• Fast Switching between NDI sources without black frames
• Power via PoE (802.3af) or USB-C
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Custom status LED
• Included VESA / multi mount (75 mm, 100 mm VESA, under desk)
• Setup via BirdUI; RESTful API, Crestron, Zoom and Q-SYS support

In the box

• VESA / multi mount

Specifications

• Resolutions: 2160p, 1080p (25 - 60 fps), 720p (30 - 60 fps)
• Video output: 1 x HDMI 2.0, full size
• Network: RJ45 1000BASE-T
• Power: USB-C 5 V DC 2 A or PoE 802.3af
• Dimensions: 76 x 76 x 28 mm
• Weight: 158 g