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.

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.

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.

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.

Specifications

Supported Video Formats

• UHD 2160p: 25.00, 29.97, 30.00
• HD 1080p: 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94, 60.00
• HD 1080i: 50.00, 59.94
• HD 720p: 50.00, 59.94, 60.00

Video I/O Connectivity

• HDMI 2.0 Input

Audio Input

• HDMI:  2Ch, 48kHz
• 3.5mm Audio: Microphone/line input

Audio Output

• 3.5mm Audio:  Stereo Headphone/Line Output

Video Codec Support

• NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compresssion)

Tally

• Integrated tricolour Halo Tally

PTZ Control

• 2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA)

Network Connectivity

• Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet)
• Embedded Web configuration Panel

Power

• PoE(Power over Ethernet): PoE+ 802.3at
• DC Input: DC 12v (30w max)

• DC Output: DC 12v (15w max)