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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