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