Meet MAX: The Camera that Redefines Meetings & Productions
Introducing MAX, the PTZ camera designed to bridge the gap between everyday webcams and full-blown production cameras. Whether you’re looking to enhance your video meetings or level up your professional broadcasts, MAX delivers stunning performance and versatility in a beautifully designed package, with a best-in-class wide-angle lens perfect for rooms of any size.

From Webcam to Production Camera. Versatility at Its Best.
MAX effortlessly transitions between roles, functioning as both a high-quality webcam and a powerful production camera. Thanks to its HDMI and NDI outputs, you can integrate MAX into any workflow—be it a simple video call or a complex production. Its compatibility with NDI means that it seamlessly fits into modern IP video workflows, while the HDMI output ensures straightforward connectivity with traditional AV setups.

Elegant Design That Fits Any Space.
MAX isn’t just a powerhouse of performance—it’s also a work of art. With its sleek, modern design and best-in-class wide-angle lens, it integrates effortlessly into any room, from boardrooms to broadcast studios. MAX enhances the aesthetic of any space, blending in perfectly with your room’s architecture without drawing unnecessary attention. It’s a camera that looks as good as it performs.

Affordable Excellence.
One of MAX’s most impressive qualities is its price-to-performance ratio. By offering high-end features like NDI and HDMI outputs, eco-friendly materials, and a professional-grade design at a competitive price point, MAX makes premium video production accessible to all. You don’t have to choose between a basic webcam or a costly production camera—MAX gives you both.

Seamless Integration with POD for Unified Communications Workflows.
When paired with POD, MAX redefines what’s possible in unified communications (UC) by combining professional-grade performance with effortless usability. Designed to work seamlessly with NDI workflows, POD eliminates the complexity of traditional software setups, making MAX the ultimate solution for platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.

NDI® Integration Made Easy.
Leverage the power of MAX’s NDI capabilities without the hassle of complex software or configuration. POD connects MAX directly to your computer via USB, enabling it to appear as a high-quality UVC webcam while maintaining NDI functionality for advanced workflows.

Switch Between Cameras with Ease.
POD allows users to effortlessly switch between multiple MAX cameras or other video sources, making it ideal for dynamic presentations, multi-angle video calls, and hybrid events.

Software-Free Simplicity.
Say goodbye to cumbersome software requirements. POD provides a hardware-based solution that bridges NDI cameras to UC platforms seamlessly, saving time and reducing technical challenges.

API-Driven Scalability.
For advanced setups, POD offers API integration, enabling full customization within AV systems like Crestron or Q-SYS. This ensures flexibility for larger or more complex environments.

Closing the Gap Between Webcam and Production PTZ.
In the world of video production, MAX closes the gap between a simple webcam and a full-fledged production PTZ camera. It allows you to have the flexibility of a webcam with the advanced features of a production camera—all in one sleek, easy-to-use device. Whether you’re running a live stream, recording content, or conducting meetings, MAX is equipped to handle it all.

E-Ink Label. Get Inked.
The always-on e-Ink label on the MAX is a game-changer. From network addresses for easy access to controls, this cool feature ensures that your set-up is clear and each camera easily identifiable even when the power is off.

Colour Matrix.
Dialling in your camera colours just got levelled up. MAX has a full-colour matrix with individual saturation control over Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow and Magenta, all with 64 levels of control.

NDI® PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.
Take full control of your BirdDog camera, all from a super-easy to use iPad/iPhone app. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, save and recall pre-set PTZ positions, preview your cameras in full screen, and access all the colour matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.

Advanced features in BirdUI.
BirdUI gives complete access to every function of your MAX, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. As a browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as MAX. BirdUI adds features including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.

MAX – Tech Specs

IMAGING
Image Sensor: Sony 1/2.8” CMOS • ULTRA HD
Lens: f=3.42mm - 40.02mm
Optical Zoom: 12x
Video Format: HDMI ：2160p30/29.97/25, 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25, 720p60/59.94/50
NDI 2160p30/29.97/25, 1080p30/29.97/25
Horizontal angle of view: 80.56º (W) - 7.89º (T)
Vertical angle of view: 49.61º (W) - 4.46º (T)
Diagonal angle of view: 89.51º (W) - 9.04º (T)
Aperture: F1.88 ~ 3.77
Focus: Auto, Manual
Exposure: Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
Backlight Compensation: Yes
Digital Noise Reduction: 2D and 3D Noise Reduction
SNR: >50dB
Effective Pixels: 8.29 MP

MECHANICAL
Pan/Tilt Rotation: ±175°, -90°～+90°
Pan Control Speed: 0.1 -80°/sec
Tilt Control Speed: 0.1 -60°/sec
Preset Number: 255 presets

I/O INTERFACE
Video Output Interfaces: HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.1, Network
Video Compression Format: H.264, H.265
Network Interfaces: 100M adaptive Ethernet port; POE IEEE802.3af
Encoder Network Protocols: NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT
Control Interfaces: 10M/100M Ethernet, RS232 (input & output), RS485, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)
Control Protocols: VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI

GENERAL PARAMETER
Input Voltage: DC 12V, POE IEEE802.3af
Input Current: 2.0A (Max.)
Power Consumption: 13W (Max.)
Working Temperature: 0℃ ～ +40℃
Working Humidity: 20% ～ 80%
Dimension (W*H*D): 171.6*192.6*171.6mm/ 260*217*197mm (before/ after packing)
Net and Gross Weight: 1.43kg/2.096kg (Net/Gross weight)