BirdDog

BirdDog

Since 2016, BirdDog has focused on making live video production easier. As an early NDI (Network Device Interface) leader, BirdDog developed chips for high-quality, low-latency video and audio over standard Ethernet. Their innovations include the industry's first NDI hardware encoders, decoders, and switches, as well as smart Wi-Fi PTZ and POV cameras. From cameras to user-friendly software, BirdDog delivers tools for streamlined production alongside Markertek's expert support.

NDI Interface and Conversion
BirdDog's mission to incorporate NDI technology into modern workflows led to the engineering of cutting-edge NDI Converters that make it simple to use NDI video instantly and reliably. NDI Control easily coordinates and connects in real time, sending and receiving video simultaneously to cameras, converters, and software-based systems. BirdDog NDI Interface gear delivers everything engineers expect, with one-cable solutions that handle Tally, Audio Intercom, Video, Audio, PTZ Control, and Power. BirdDog NDI Multiviewers support up to 6 outputs each independently configured with 5 preset layouts, delivered by BirdDog's custom NDI silicon chip housed in an aircraft-grade aluminum case.

PTZ and POV Cameras
BirdDog's NDI wizardry gave birth to revolutionary Wi-Fi-enabled PTZ Cameras and control software designed specifically for modern content creators and broadcasters. Once simple security cameras, modern PTZ (Pan, Tilt, and Zoom) cameras are the first choice for professional video production, enabling high-quality remote content creation on the road and in studios and other spaces. BirdDog PTZ and POV or Point of View cameras handle house of worship, live streaming, boardroom, corporate events, and studio productions. Easily teamed with BirdDog NDI Interfaces, their cameras are perfect for educational use, flawlessly capturing presenter-led content. Designed with AI-driven auto-framing and motion detection, BirdDog PTZ cameras follow subjects as they move, and feature oversized image sensors, advanced AI control, built-in batteries, and HALO tally systems.

Control
BirdDog Camera Control Units grant operators' intuitive direct access to essential functions and feature large multi-camera displays and a ruggedized, ergonomic design. Direct control is assured with BirdDog Central, their browser-based Enterprise-Grade NDI Video Software management tool, a video distribution and routing control software platform that allows users to select a source, a destination device, or a group, and then hit connect! The built-in media player supports thousands of sources.

Your Home Team
Markertek Sales Engineers are ready to show you how BirdDog technology's incredible spin on NDI can upgrade your workflow. Purchasing BirdDog from Markertek means you have our full support, an unbiased industry expert by your side from start to finish. Contact us today, no matter where you are in the process, planning, or production, and we'll get to work!

FAQ

Are BirdDog devices compatible with my setup?
Yes, they work with most modern NDI-supported systems.

Do I need special network infrastructure to use NDI?
No, NDI operates over standard Gigabit Ethernet networks found in most facilities. However, for optimal performance, a reliable and dedicated network is recommended.

Can BirdDog cameras and converters be updated or controlled remotely?
Yes, BirdDog offers user-friendly software tools for remote control, firmware updates, and configuration