BirdDog PLAY Pro 4K NDI Player

BirdDog PLAY Pro 4K NDI Player is the kind of decoder you add when an NDI workflow needs to land cleanly on a real display, projector, confidence monitor, or downstream HDMI destination without turning the install into a pile of extra adapters. Based on the image source, it supports Full NDI, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3, with output over 1x HDMI 2.0 full-size connector.

Highlights

• NDI, NDI HX2, and NDI HX3 decode support
• UHD 2160p up to 60 fps in supported NDI HX modes
• HDMI 2.0 output for direct display or monitor connection
• USB-A KVM support for mouse and keyboard connection
• USB-C or PoE power for flexible installation

Quick Specs & Uses

• Supported resolutions: UHD 2160p, HD 1080p, HD 720p
• Frame rates: up to 60 fps, depending on format
• Full NDI decode: up to 1080p60
• NDI HX2: UHD30 in H.264, UHD60 in HEVC
• NDI HX3: UHD30 in H.264, UHD60 in HEVC
• Video output: 1x HDMI 2.0 full-size connector
• Audio: stereo over HDMI, analog audio output supported
• NDI KVM support: mouse and keyboard over USB-A ports
• LED indicator: status and custom
• Network: Ethernet RJ45 1000Base-T
• Dimensions: 76 mm x 76 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 158 g
• Power input: USB-C or PoE
• Voltage: 5V DC, PoE 802.3af
• Current: 2A

Why It Helps

This unit helps when an NDI stream needs to become a practical HDMI output at the edge of the system. It gives you a compact decode point for displays, projectors, monitors, and other HDMI destinations while keeping network transport, power, and control simple enough for real installed use.

System Characteristics

• Supports multiple NDI families, which makes it easier to fit mixed decode environments
• UHD and HD output support gives the unit more flexibility across modern display workflows
• HDMI 2.0 output keeps the handoff simple for common display hardware
• KVM support over USB-A adds practical remote interaction capability
• PoE or USB-C power makes the device easier to place near screens and endpoints

What’s In The Box

1 x BirdDog PLAY Pro 4K NDI Player
1 x VESA/Multi-Mount Kit

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