BirdDog 4K QUAD Streaming NDI Encoder
€1,990.00
The BirdDog 4K QUAD is a professional-grade NDI encoder/decoder designed for high-performance video production environments. Equipped with four...
BirdDog Flex 4K OUT is the world’s smallest Full-bandwidth NDI® decoder, squeezing pro-grade I/O into a 107 × 63 × 31 mm, 140 g enclosure. One Gigabit Ethernet cable carries NDI, PoE+, tally, intercom and RS-232 VISCA; the unit returns a rock-solid HDMI 2.0 feed for switchers, projectors and LED walls.
Decode UHD 2160p30, 1080p/i up to 60 fps and 720p60 with visually lossless I-frame 4:2:2 8-bit precision, preserving graphics while keeping latency negligible. Two-channel 48 kHz embedded audio rides the stream, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack enables local monitoring or IFB. The tricolour Halo Tally ring is visible to talent and camera ops, while adaptive bit-rate logic sustains playback on congested networks.
Power flexibility suits mobile rigs: draw ≤15 W via 802.3at PoE+ or connect 12 V DC. A silent thermal design and aluminium cage shrug off hot lighting grids. Embedded BirdUI, RESTful API hooks and free Comms Lite intercom drop the decoder straight into multicam, corporate and esports environments with zero downtime.
From OB vans needing pristine program return to studios distributing key/fill over IP, BirdDog Flex 4K OUT converts any NDI source to crystal-clear, genlock-free HDMI, delivering broadcast resilience in a pocket-sized package.
We ship all over the European Union for €20, free shipping on orders over €1,000.
Our offer is aimed only to B to B Customers, all prices are exclusive of tax.
Secure online payments via Stripe.
Send your enquiry via the form or email avgear@avgear.shop
The Smallest 4K NDI on the Planet.
4K NDI® in an incredibly small package. Flex delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog including Tally, Audio Intercom, Video, Audio, PTZ Control, and Power. All over a single Ethernet cable. With 3 models to choose from in the Flex Family, there is a Flex perfect for your workflow needs.
Small is the new Big.
With a footprint only slightly larger than a credit card, the Flex 4K NDI Encoders and Decoders are the smallest on the planet. Because sometimes the biggest things are also the smallest.
Cool touch thermals.
Sometimes the biggest features are also the least obvious. Flex 4K NDI has an unmatched thermal design and whisper quiet fans to keep Flex cool and fresh at all times. Even on the hottest of days and in direct sunlight.
One cable to rule them all. Now with added power.
BirdDog’s revolutionary Studio NDI gave the world NDI, Power, Video, Audio, Tally, and Audio Intercom all done a single Ethernet cable. Flex 4K IN and Flex 4K BACKPACK take it one step even further and provides an additional 15w power allowing you to use the DC output to power your monitor, recorder, or even your camera.
Halo Tally. It just works.
Flex’s revolutionary Halo Tally system is built right into the Flex Family and requires zero configuration when connected with any NDI enabled, software based, production system. The Halo Tally is designed to be seen by the camera operators as well as the on air talent.
Flex 4K BACKPACK. Upgrade your monitor.
Flex BACKPACK is the ultimate upgrade for your camera top monitor recorder. Featuring an NP style battery connection with 15w power output, it allows you to encode NDI, power your monitor, and record all at the same time. With great power comes great responsibility.
The ultimate PTZ sidekick.
If you aren’t lucky enough to own a BirdDog PTZ camera with Full NDI natively, then Flex is your ultimate sidekick. Plug in HDMI to encode Full NDI, and attach the optional PTZ control cable to have complete PTZ control. Perfect upgrade for your PTZ camera while waiting for Santa to bring you a BirdDog PTZ.
100% Recyclable packaging.
Every element of Flex packaging is 100% recyclable. Soy based ink is used to further reduce our environmental footprint. There are no printed manuals inside the box to save paper. Of course, you can download the most up to date version anytime from our website.
Camera Mount.
The optional camera mount adds a 1-4”/20 female thread for mounting onto ball heads and magic arms to pimp your rig the way you want it.
RESTful API. DIY automation.
Download the free BirdDog RESTful API and program your own automation for all BirdDog hardware endpoints, including cameras.
Flex FLEX 4K OUT – Tech Specs
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT
UHD 2160p 25.00, 29.97, 30.00
HD 1080p 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
HD 1080i 50.00, 59.94
HD 720p 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY
HDMI 2.0 Output: ✔
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
3.5mm AUDIO: Headphone/Line Output
VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT
NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression): ✔
TALLY
Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally: ✔
PTZ CONTROL
2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA): ✔
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet): ✔
Embedded Web configuration Panel: ✔
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Size: 107×63×31mm
Weight: 140g
POWER
PoE (Power over Ethernet): PoE+ 802.3at
DC Input: DC 12v (30w max)
Data sheet
Specific References