BirdDog MAKI Live | PoE to USB-C Adapter

BirdDog PoE Adapter for MAKI Live (BDMKL-PA) is a clean way to run MAKI Live on wired Ethernet and power through the camera’s USB-C port. It’s a 1Gb RJ45-to-USB-C adapter that carries data plus PoE power (up to 10W) over a single connection.

The real benefit is reliability. Wi-Fi can be fine, until it isn’t. For permanent installs or long up-times, a hardline link is simply more predictable. Connect the adapter to a PoE switch (or injector), plug the USB-C into the camera, and it’s up. No pairing, no software, no extra steps.

BirdDog also handled the mechanical side correctly. The USB-C connection uses a screw-lock, and the loop-through cutout attachment adds strain relief so the dongle doesn’t get yanked loose and the camera port doesn’t take repeated stress. On carts, tripods, and ceiling drops, this is what prevents random disconnects.

Highlights

• Wired 1Gb Ethernet plus PoE power over one run
• Locking USB-C and strain relief to prevent disconnects
• Purpose-built for BirdDog MAKI Live

Quick Specs & Uses

• 1Gb RJ45 Ethernet to USB-C
• PoE power delivery: up to 10W
• Cable length: 9.8 in / 24.9 cm
• Best for fixed installs, classrooms, worship, studios, and always-on setups

Why It Helps

Most streaming failures aren’t complicated. It’s usually flaky Wi-Fi, loose power, or a connector that gets bumped. This adapter reduces those failure points by turning MAKI Live into a simple wired endpoint: one cable in, stable network, stable power.

What's In the Box

• BirdDog PoE Adapter for MAKI Live
• Limited 1-year manufacturer warranty

Trusted Seller

Purchase through Coremicro. Orders ship from the U.S., with support from a team that works with professional broadcast and AV systems every day.