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BirdDog Flex 4K OUT. Product colour: Black. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3at, Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s. Audio input: 3.5 mm. Input voltage: 12 V. Width: 107 mm, Depth: 63 mm, Height: 31 mm
Flex 4K OUT
4K Full NDI Decoder with Tally Comms PTZ Control and PoE
• Flex 4K Family
• Halo Tally system built in
• Adaptive bit rate
• Free software includes: Central Lite Dashboard & Comms Lite
• 100% Recyclable packaging
• Three models to choose from:
• FLEX 4K IN
• 4K Full NDI Encoder with Tally Comms PTZ Control PoE+ and DC Power Output.
• 4K BACKPACK
• 4K Full NDI Encoder with Tally Comms PTZ Control PoE+ DC Power Output and L-Series Battery Mount.
• FLEX 4K OUT
• 4K Full NDI Decoder with Tally Comms PTZ Control and PoE.
THE SMALLEST 4K NDI ON THE PLANET
4K NDI? in an incredibly small package. Flex delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog’s one cable solution including Tally Audio Intercom Video Audio PTZ Control and Power all down a single Ethernet cable. With 3 models to choose from in the Flex Family is a Flex to 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 unmatched thermal design and whisper quiet fans to keep Flex cool and fresh even on the hottest 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 extra 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 it 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 and 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.
ADAPTIVE BIT RATE. SLIDE YOUR WAY TO GLORY
Full NDI? is a variable bit rate codec. In normal circumstances BirdDog recommends allowing around 140Mbps in HD or 6 streams per 1GbE cable with some headroom. In 4K it is recommended to allow around 300Mbps or 3 streams with some headroom to allow for any unforeseen spikes.
THE ULTIMATE PTZ SIDEKICK
If you aren’t lucky enough to own a BirdDog PTZ camera with full NDI natively then Flex can become the ultimate sidekick. Plug in HDMI to encode beautiful and Full NDI and attach a PTZ control cable to have PTZ passthrough control. Perfect upgrade for your PTZ camera while waiting for Santa to bring you a BirdDog.
100% RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
Every element of Flex packaging is 100% recyclable and soy based ink is used to further reduce the BirdDog foot print. There are no printed manuals inside the box instead you can download the most up to date version anytime from our website.
FREE SOFTWARE TOOLS CENTRAL LITE
Team up Central Lite with any NDI? source including all BirdDog hardware capable of creating NDI? sources you can now drive your NDI? streams to any BirdDog Studio NDI or Mini to decode NDI? back to SDI or HDMI.
DASHBOARD
Open up a web browser (Chrome preferred) on the same network as Flex and login into Dashboard for total control of all settings. Change resolutions and frame rates unlock new features with the latest firmware and more.
COMMS LITE
Comms Lite is your free Audio Intercom solution. With support for four BirdDog devices plus a director Comms Lite is a great way to start using Audio Intercom in your live productions.
Flex 4K OUT
Further details for this product, Flex 4K OUT, can be found at the manufacturer website. Please note, these web addresse(s) are supplied by 3rd parties, Quzo UK is not responsible for the content.
HDMI, UHD/HD, 2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA), RJ45, 107×63×31mm, 140 g, PoE+ 802.3at
BirdDog Flex 4K OUT. Product colour: Black. Networking standards: IEEE 802.3at, Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s. Audio input: 3.5 mm. Input voltage: 12 V. Width: 107 mm, Depth: 63 mm, Height: 31 mm
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BirdDog Flex 4K OUT video servers/encoder BD-FLEXDEC Specifications
Product Type
Video Servers/Encoders
Collection Model BirdDog BD-FLEXDEC
Collection Model BirdDog Flex 4K OUT
Manufacturer Product Type BirdDog Video Servers/Encoders
Product colour
Black
Product Family Flex 4K OUT
Ethernet LAN data rates 1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards IEEE 802.3at
HDMI input ports quantity 0
RS-232 ports 1
HDMI output ports quantity 1
HDMI version 2.0
Audio Input 3.5 mm
Input Voltage 12 V
Height 31 mm
Depth 63 mm
Width 107 mm
Weight 140 g
Wall Mountable Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Yes
MPN BD-FLEXDEC
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