BirdDog X4E Ultra
With the new X4E Ultra PTZ camera, BirdDog has launched a wired version of the X4 Ultra. It has been specially designed for studios, event venues, places of worship, and large installations where maximum reliability and value are paramount.

To this end, the X4E Ultra draws on the powerful DNA of the X4 Ultra. It features the same Sony sensor, the same image pipeline, and, last but not least, the same precision technology from BirdDog. However, all components are optimized for wired workflows. This is because the X4E was developed for fixed installations and controlled network environments where consistency is the decisive factor.

By eliminating Wi-Fi and an internal battery, the X4E Ultra is easier for system installers to integrate. Its lower price makes it easier to decide to use multiple cameras. At the same time, it offers the same professional flexibility for SDI, HDMI, USB-C, SRT, NDI, RTMP, and RTSP.

As a professional tool, the X4E Ultra features what is probably the most visible and effective tally system on the market today. It surrounds the lens with a large frame that is visible even in daylight and ensures that the actors look directly into the camera. At the same time, both the actors and the production team always know where to look in order to captivate the audience.

The X4E Ultra's AI control is user-friendly and ensures reliable and consistent performance with every shot. As demands increase, the AI functions expand and adapt to enable precise, automated control of your PTZ camera movements.

Thanks to the implementation of NDI|HX3, the X4E Ultra offers excellent network performance. The impact on the network is significantly reduced while maintaining excellent image quality, allowing the camera to be used in even more network environments.

The X4E Ultra's always-on E-Ink label is an important innovation. On the one hand, it allows each camera to be easily identified even when switched off. On the other hand, network addresses can be displayed for easy access to controls or even customizable logos (available soon) that complement your brand image.

BirdUI gives users full access to all X4E Ultra features via an intuitive user interface - from anywhere, as long as they are on the same network as the X4E Ultra. BirdUI also offers additional features such as a camera monitoring dashboard and light/dark modes that can be adapted to your production environment.

The BirdDog X4E Ultra is available in black or white.

Features:
X4E Ultra - an X4 without WiFi and internal battery, but with all the great features of the X4!
Ideal for productions that require maximum reliability
The DNA of the X4 Ultra has been optimized for wired workflows
User-friendly AI control
Best network performance thanks to NDI | HX3
Always-on E-Ink label
Full access (including remote) to all functions thanks to BirdUI

Tech Specs:

Imaging:
Image sensor: Sony 1/1.8-inch CMOS: ULTRA HD
Lens: f= 6.25 - 125 mm
20x optical zoom
Video format: 2160p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 1080p @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25fps, 1080i @ 59.94/50fps, 720p @ 60/59.94
Horizontal viewing angle: 60 degrees (W) to 3.5 degrees (T)
Vertical viewing angle: 35 degrees (W) to 2.0 degrees (T)
Diagonal viewing angle: 66.6 degrees (W) to 4.0 degrees (T)
Focus: Automatic, Manual
Exposure: Auto, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual
Shutter speed: 1/1 to 1/10000 s
Backlight compensation: Yes
3D noise reduction
SNR: less than or equal to 45dB
Effective pixels: 8.42 MP
AI tracking: Presenter tracking, Zone

Mechanical:
Pan/tilt rotation: ±170 degrees, -30 to +90 degrees
Pan control speed: 1.7 to 80 degrees/sec
Tilt control speed: 1.7 to 60 degrees/sec
255 presets
Integrated tally light
HALO counting system and rear number counting system
Display: e-Ink: 2.13 inches with custom logo

I/O interface:
Video output: 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB-C UVC, network
Video compression: H.264, H.265
Network interfaces: 1 Gbit/s adaptive Ethernet port; PoE IEEE 802.3at
NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT
Control interfaces: 1 Gbit/s Ethernet, USB-C, RS-232
Control protocols: VISCA baud rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI, ONVIF
Analog audio: 3.5 mm TRS line input/microphone input

General:
Operating environment: indoors
Input voltage: DC 12 V, POE IEEE 802.3at
Input current:     5.0 A max.
Operating temperature: 0 to +40 degrees Celsius
Operating humidity: 20 to 80 percent
Dimensions: approx. 14 x 18.9 x 20 cm
Weight: approx. 2.19 kg

Scope of delivery:
1x BirdDog X4E Ultra