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BirdDog
The World's Best Full NDI® Converters

BirdDog build the world's leading Full NDI encoders and decoders — built around their own custom NDI silicon chip in aircraft-grade aluminium. 11 converter models from the pocket-sized PLAY to the enterprise OG4 openGear card — every workflow, every environment.

11
Models
Full NDI
Certified
4K60
Max Res.
PoE+
Powered
SFP+
10GbE Option
BirdUI
Web Control

All 11 BirdDog Converters — Side by Side

Find the right BirdDog converter for your workflow at a glance.

Feature PLAY PLAY PRO 4K HDMI 4K SDI 4K QUAD OG4 MINI STUDIO MINI FLEX 4K IN 4K BACKPACK FLEX 4K OUT
Function Decode Decode Encode Encode Enc/Dec Enc/Dec Enc+Dec Decode Encode Encode Decode
Max Resolution 4K60 4K60 4K60 4K60 4K60 4K60 1080p60 4K60 4K60 4K60 4K60
NDI Standard Full+HX3 Full+HX3 Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full
HDMI Input HDMI 2.0 HDMI HDMI 2.0 HDMI 2.0
SDI Input 12G-SDI 4x 12G 4x 12G
HDMI Output HDMI 2.0 HDMI 2.0 Loop Loop Monitor HDMI HDMI+SDI Loop HDMI 2.0
SDI Output 12G Loop 12G Loop 4x 12G 4x 12G SDI 12G Loop 12G-SDI
SFP+ (10GbE)
PoE+ Power USB-C USB-C
Tally
Audio Intercom
OLED Display
openGear Frame Required
Camera Mount
Web UI (BirdUI)
Crestron / QSys
Cross Converter

✓ = Included  |  — = Not applicable or not included. All models support Full NDI, NDI|HX and web browser control via BirdUI.

BD-PLAY

BirdDog PLAY

The simplest way to get NDI video onto any HDMI screen. PLAY connects to your network via Ethernet and outputs Full NDI and NDI|HX3 up to 4K60 to HDMI. Navigate NDI sources using your TV remote (CEC). USB-C powered. Built-in magnet for discreet TV mounting. RESTful API, Crestron, Q-SYS and Zoom support.

NDI Decoder HDMI Out 4K60 CEC Remote USB-C Power Crestron Q-SYS
BD-PLAY-PRO

BirdDog PLAY PRO

The enhanced PLAY with additional professional features. Full NDI and NDI|HX3 decode to HDMI 4K60 with expanded control and integration options. Adds RS-232 and GPIO for AV control systems, RS-422 for deck control, and enhanced audio output options — the professional choice for permanent AV installations.

NDI Decoder HDMI Out 4K60 RS-232 GPIO RS-422 AV Control
BD-4K-HDMI

BirdDog 4K HDMI

Full NDI encoder with HDMI 2.0 input and simultaneous HDMI and 12G-SDI loop outputs. Convert any HDMI 4K60 source to Full NDI over ethernet. Built-in cross converter. SFP+ port for 10GbE connectivity. OLED status display, tally, PoE+ and Audio Intercom. Housed in aircraft-grade aluminium.

Full NDI HDMI 2.0 In HDMI+SDI Loop 4K60 SFP+ PoE+ Tally Audio Intercom
BD-4K-SDI

BirdDog 4K SDI

Full NDI encoder with 12G-SDI input and simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI loop outputs. Convert any 4K60 SDI camera to Full NDI. Built-in cross converter. SFP+ for 10GbE. OLED display, tally, PoE+, Audio Intercom. Aircraft-grade aluminium housing.

Full NDI 12G-SDI In HDMI+SDI Loop 4K60 SFP+ PoE+ Tally Cross Converter
BD-4K-QUAD

BirdDog 4K QUAD

Encode or decode up to 4 simultaneous 12G-SDI channels to/from Full NDI. Each of the four 12G-SDI ports is independently configurable as input or output. HDMI monitoring output. SFP+ for 10GbE. Maximum channel density — ideal for multi-camera NDI studio workflows.

Full NDI 4x 12G-SDI Encode + Decode 4K60 SFP+ PoE+ Multi-Channel HDMI Monitor
BD-OG4

BirdDog OG4

The world's first NDI openGear card. Four independently configurable 12G-SDI channels — set each as encode or decode. Full Dashboard control, SFP+ for 10GbE, Q-SYS and Crestron integration. Requires openGear oGx modular frame. Perfect for broadcast facilities already running openGear infrastructure.

Full NDI openGear Card 4x 12G-SDI Encode+Decode Dashboard Control Crestron Q-SYS
BD-MINI

BirdDog MINI

Compact NDI encoder and decoder in aircraft-grade aluminium. HDMI input for encoding or HDMI output for decoding. Ultra-compact entry point into Full NDI. PoE+ powered, OLED display, tally and audio intercom. Ideal for tight spaces, conference rooms and budget-conscious NDI deployments.

Full NDI HDMI In/Out Encoder+Decoder Compact PoE+ Tally Audio Intercom Budget
BD-STUDIO-MINI

BirdDog STUDIO MINI

Compact NDI decoder in a studio-friendly rackmount-compatible form factor. Receive Full NDI streams and output to HDMI and SDI simultaneously. Ideal for decoding NDI sources at production desks, replay stations and studio monitor feeds. OLED display, tally, audio intercom, PoE+.

Full NDI NDI Decoder HDMI+SDI Out Compact PoE+ OLED Display Studio
BD-FLEX-4K-IN

BirdDog FLEX 4K IN

Ultra-compact 4K NDI encoder. HDMI 2.0 input encodes to Full NDI 4K60. All BirdDog features — tally, audio intercom, PTZ control, power — delivered over a single Ethernet cable. Tiny 135×85×25mm housing in aircraft-grade aluminium. PoE+ powered.

Full NDI HDMI 2.0 In 4K60 Single Ethernet Ultra-Compact PoE+ PTZ Control Tally
BD-4K-BACKPACK

BirdDog 4K BACKPACK

Camera-mountable NDI encoder designed to mount directly onto broadcast cameras. HDMI 2.0 input with HDMI and 12G-SDI loop outputs. Converts camera feed to Full NDI 4K60 while maintaining loop outputs for monitors and other equipment. Single Ethernet carries video, power, tally and intercom.

Full NDI Camera Mount HDMI 2.0 In 12G-SDI Loop 4K60 Single Ethernet PoE+ Tally
BD-FLEX-4K-OUT

BirdDog FLEX 4K OUT

Ultra-compact Full NDI decoder. Receive Full NDI 4K60 streams and output to HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI simultaneously. The FLEX 4K OUT counterpart — decode NDI back to physical outputs in the same tiny form factor. All features over single Ethernet. PoE+ powered.

Full NDI NDI Decoder HDMI 2.0+SDI Out 4K60 Ultra-Compact Single Ethernet PoE+

PLAY Family

PLAY and PLAY PRO are NDI decoders/players — they receive NDI streams and output to HDMI displays. PLAY is for simple installations; PLAY PRO adds RS-232, GPIO and RS-422 for AV control systems.

4K Family

4K HDMI, 4K SDI and 4K QUAD are the flagship converters — encode or decode in 4K60 with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0, SFP+ for 10GbE, tally, audio intercom and aircraft-grade aluminium.

FLEX Family

FLEX 4K IN and FLEX 4K OUT are ultra-compact 4K encoders and decoders. All BirdDog features over a single Ethernet cable in a 135×85mm housing. PoE+ powered.

MINI & STUDIO MINI

MINI is the entry-level Full NDI encoder/decoder in a compact housing. STUDIO MINI is a compact decoder outputting to both HDMI and SDI — ideal for studio decode stations.

OG4 — openGear

OG4 is BirdDog's openGear card — four 12G-SDI channels in a card that slots into openGear oGx modular frames. For broadcast facilities already running openGear infrastructure.

4K BACKPACK

4K BACKPACK mounts directly to broadcast cameras. HDMI 2.0 input with HDMI and 12G-SDI loop outputs — camera-mounted NDI encoding without adapters or cable runs.

BirdDog Converters — Frequently Asked Questions

BirdDog build their own custom NDI silicon chip rather than using a general-purpose processor with NDI software. This dedicated hardware approach delivers significantly lower latency, more efficient power consumption and more reliable performance than software-based NDI implementations. All converters use aircraft-grade aluminium housings, carry a comprehensive tally system with zero configuration required, and include Audio Intercom (BirdDog Comms Lite) free of charge. BirdDog also provides Fleet Manager — a single interface to update firmware and manage all devices across your entire NDI network.
Full NDI (also called NDI High Bandwidth) transmits uncompressed or lightly compressed video for maximum quality with very low latency — ideal for production environments over gigabit Ethernet. NDI|HX uses heavier compression for lower bandwidth, making it suitable for wireless networks and cameras with limited processing power. BirdDog's 4K Family, FLEX, MINI, OG4 and STUDIO MINI all output Full NDI for maximum quality. PLAY and PLAY PRO decode both Full NDI and NDI|HX3.
PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus, IEEE 802.3at) delivers power through a standard ethernet cable — up to 30W. Most BirdDog converters are PoE+ powered, meaning a single Ethernet cable provides both the NDI video stream (bidirectional) and power to the converter. This eliminates the need for separate power supplies at each encoder location, simplifying installation in multi-camera setups where power outlets may not be available near cameras.
For a single SDI camera, use the BirdDog 4K SDI — it accepts one 12G-SDI input (4K60) and encodes to Full NDI with HDMI and SDI loop outputs. For multiple SDI cameras, the 4K QUAD handles up to four independently configurable 12G-SDI channels from one unit. For camera-mounted use, the 4K BACKPACK mounts directly to broadcast cameras and encodes to Full NDI with HDMI and SDI loops maintained.
PLAY is the simplest option — connect via Ethernet and HDMI to any TV or monitor, then navigate NDI sources using your TV remote (CEC control). PLAY PRO adds AV control integration (RS-232, GPIO, RS-422) for permanent AV installations. FLEX 4K OUT and STUDIO MINI provide HDMI and SDI outputs for professional monitor setups. All four are Full NDI decoders capable of 4K60 output.
All BirdDog converters include: BirdUI (browser-based web interface for device configuration), Fleet Manager (multi-device firmware update and monitoring tool), Comms Lite (4-device audio intercom), Central 2.0 Lite (browser-based NDI routing for 2 receivers) and DYNO (network performance testing). Crestron modules, Q-SYS plugins and Zoom certification are also included. BirdDog offers Pro versions of Comms and Central at additional cost, and provides free licenses for Educational, Houses of Worship and Not-for-Profit customers.

Buy BirdDog Converters — UK

Full BirdDog range available on nuuo.co.uk. Call +44 (0)116 2787812 for NDI system design advice and pricing.