BirdDog 4K SDI Streaming NDI Encoder
€999.00
BirdDog 4K SDI puts full-bandwidth NDI® into the heart of UHD production pipelines, delivering visually-lossless I-frame video up to 2160 p60. Its...
When a broadcast facility or live production site needs to bridge legacy SDI infrastructure with modern IP-based video networks, the Magewell Pro Convert SDI Plus offers a direct encoding path. This compact NDI encoder accepts one channel of 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal — compliant with SMPTE ST 259, ST 292, and ST 425 — and encodes it into a full-bandwidth NDI stream at resolutions up to DCI 2K (2048×1080) at 60 fps in 4:2:2 8-bit colour.
The SDI loop-through preserves the original signal chain, allowing an on-site monitor or recorder to stay connected without splitting or degradation. Up to 16 mono audio channels travel embedded alongside the video toward any NDI-compatible receiver on the local Gigabit Ethernet network. FPGA-based processing handles deinterlacing, up/down/cross-conversion, and frame rate adaptation on the fly — no external format converters needed between mismatched sources and the production network.
PTZ camera operators benefit from built-in serial control via the Mini DIN-8 port, supporting VISCA, PELCO-P, and PELCO-D protocols routed through NDI. Tally data passes through as well, keeping on-air indicators synchronized during multi-camera shoots in studios, houses of worship, or corporate events. The unit draws roughly 7 W through PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or the USB 2.0 Type-B connector — a negligible load even in dense rack setups.
Setup happens through a browser-based interface from any device on the same network. Auto-detection of the incoming SDI format and DHCP assignment reduce initial configuration to a minimum: one Ethernet cable can carry power, control, and the encoded NDI output at once. The Pro Convert SDI Plus works natively with OBS Studio, vMix, and Wirecast, and integrates with Q-SYS and Crestron control systems through dedicated plugins. From a newsroom MCR to a campus-wide AV distribution network, this encoder begins delivering NDI frames within seconds of connection.
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The Pro Convert SDI Plus converts one-channel of 3G-SDI input signal into Full NDI® with loop-through. This encoder supports inputs up to 2048x1080 60fps with 16 mono channels of embedded audio. Connect existing source equipment into NDI-enabled, IP-based media networks. All Magewell encoders are plug and play, which makes them very easy to use. input formats are automatically detected, and network configuration is done through DHCP.
Pro Convert hardware encoders and decoders let you easily and reliably bring baseband video and audio signals into and out of IP production workflows and AV-over-IP networks.
Making your transition to video-over-IP easier and more affordable, the low-latency Pro Convert devices let you connect your existing acquisition, production, presentation, and distribution equipment into flexible, IP based production and streaming workflows. PTZ Camera control is supported over NDI protocol.
- Converts one-channel of 3G-SDI input signal into Full NDI® with loop-through
- Supports up to 2048x1080 60fps input signals
- Connects existing source equipment into NDI-enabled, IP-based media networks
- Plug-and-play ease of use with automatic input format detection and DHCP network configuration
- Supports 16 audio channels
Input & Loop through Features
Max video input & loop through: 2048x1080 60fps. Supported resolutions include:
2048x1080p/1920x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
2048x1080i/1920x1080i 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
1280x720p 50/59.94/60
720x576 25p/50i (PAL SD)
720x480 29.97p/59.94i (NTSC SD)
Support RGB/RGBA/YUV/YUVA signals with 10/12-bit color depth
Support RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling
Support RGB, YUV BT.601/709/2020 video input
16-channel SDI embedded audio inputs
SD/HD/3G-SDI BNC input & loop through
Support SD (ST 259)/HD (ST 292)/3Ga (ST 425)/3Gb (ST 425)/3Gb-DL (ST 425)/3Gb-DS (ST 425) SDI standards Receive 3G-SDI transmitted up to 200m (656ft)
NDI® Encoding Features
Encoding Full NDI real-time stream at up to 2048x1080 60fps 4:2:2 8-bit
Output the same resolution as input or any custom resolution. Typical outputs include:
2048x1080p/1920x1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
2048x1080i/1920x1080i 25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
1280x720p 50/59.94/60
Output frame rate same as the original, 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 of input frame rate
Encoding 16-channel NDI-embedded audio
Support NDI 5.x
Configuration Management
Register with Magewell Cloud
Remote control via WebUI and Magewell Cloud
Provide comprehensive information regarding the device and signals in real-time
Allow to configure how an input is processed and encoded, including deinterlacing, up/down scaling, frame rate, aspect ratio, as well as the network connection
Update firmware
Support USB RNDIS/ECM
Support IE/Edge/Firefox/Chrome/Safari/Opera web browsers
Provide HTTP APIs
On-board Control Buttons
16 Position Rotary DIP Switch: set board-index from 0 to F
PTZ Control
Control PTZ cameras using protocols of VISCA, Visca UDP, Visca UDP2rs232, PELCO-P and PELCO-D via NDI
Mini-DIN–8 jack (shared with Tally light)
Network Interfaces
10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
IEEE 802.3af PoE
USB Interface
USB2.0 Type B
5V/2.1A power supply
USB RNDIS/ECM
Supported Products
NDI Studio Monitor
OBS
vMix
Any other NDI-enabled product
LED Indicators
Status LEDs indicate:
Power supply: on/off
Tally: preview/program
Input signal: locked/unlocked
Loop through signal: on/off
Form Factor
117.5mm (L) x 66.7mm (W) x 23.4mm (H)
Accessories
USB 2.0 A to B cable
5V/2.1A power adaptor
Mini-DIN 8 breakout cable
Tally light
L-bracket
Screw Mounting Hole
1⁄4–20 threaded hole
Power Consumption
5V max current: ~1.5A
Max power consumption: ~7W
Working Environment
Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
Storage temperature: –20 to 70 deg C
Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Data sheet
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