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Key Features

Ultracompact Form with HDMI 2.0 Input
Supports up to UHD 4K30, 1080P60
PoE, Sony L-Series & DC Power Options
15W DC Output to Power Monitor or Camera
Halo Tally for Talent & Operator
Supports BirdDog Comms
BirdDog Link Support
Includes an AC Power Supply

 
Overview
The BirdDog Flex 4K BACKPACK HDMI Encoder is an ultracompact NDI interface for HDMI video sources. Connect your onboard monitor, camera, or other video source, and have it available instantly on your NDI-enabled network. The BirdDog BACKPACK supports up to UHD 4K30 and 1080p60 resolution video.
The versatile BACKPACK can be powered using a Sony L-Series-type battery, PoE, or the included AC power supply. A 15W DC output port enables you to power select monitors and cameras from your BACKPACK power source. Tally information is displayed for both the talent and the operator and passed through to compatible equipment. Connect a separately available cable to the 2.5mm RS232 port for pass-through control of non-NDI PTZ cameras. Additional features include an adaptive bitrate, a cooling thermal design, a 3.5mm audio input, and a 3.5mm headphone output.
 
Key Specs

Inputs/Outputs

Video Inputs

1x HDMI (2.0)

Audio Inputs

1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line

Video Outputs

1x RJ45 (NDI)

Audio Outputs

1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS

Other I/O

1x 2.5 mm RS-2321x RJ45 LAN, PoE (Shared Video Output)

Expansion Slots

No

Format Support

Input Video Format

HDMIUHD 4K at 25/29.97/30 fps1080p at 25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps1080i at 50/59.94 fps720p at 50/59.94/60 fps

Input Audio Format

LPCM (Linear Pulse-Code Modulation): 48 kHz

Embedded Audio

HDMI: 2-Channel

Standards

HDR Support

Not Specified by Manufacturer

IP Streaming

Video IP Encoding

NDI: 3840 x 2160 (60 to 360 Mb/s)

Hardware

Tally Light

Yes

Wireless

No

Power

Battery Support

1x Sony L-Series / NP-F Type

Power I/O

1x Barrel (12 VDC ) Input1x Barrel (12 VDC ) Output

PoE Support

PoE+ 802.3at

Power Consumption

15 W

General

Certifications

EU 2004/108/EC, EU 2006/95/EC, FCC Part 15

Dimensions

4.21 x 2.48 x 1.67" / 107 x 63 x 42.5 mm

Weight

5.29 oz / 150 g

 
What's in the Box:

BirdDog Flex 4K BACKPACK HDMI to Full NDI Encoder
AC Power Supply
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Brand:BirdDogSKU:BDFLEXBPTags:Birddog, BirdDog Flex 4K BACKPACK, BirdDog Flex 4K BACKPACK HDMI, NDI Encoder, PTZ Cameras, switches