BirdDog OG4 4-Channel 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder openGear Card

An unparalleled innovation in live video production, the BirdDog OG4 is the world's first NDI openGear card, setting a new standard for professional-grade video encoding and decoding. This sophisticated 4-Channel 4Kp60 NDI Encoder/Decoder openGear Card is engineered to deliver advanced performance for professionals seeking high-quality, real-time video transmission.

The BirdDog OG4 boasts four independently configurable 12G SDI inputs and outputs, ensuring seamless integration with a variety of video sources and destinations. Each channel operates with independent control, allowing for a mix of frame rates and resolutions to suit diverse production needs. For instance, you can set one channel to 4Kp60 for ultra-high-definition video, while configuring another to 1080i50 for standard broadcast quality, providing unparalleled flexibility.

Full compatibility with the 4th generation of the openGear platform, oGx, is a key feature of the OG4. The openGear ecosystem is renowned for its open-architecture and modular 2RU rack frame system, which accommodates cards from various manufacturers to coexist in harmony, offering scalability and adaptability for complex setups.

Professional cooling and power systems are integral to the openGear frames, which include integrated cooling fans to ensure optimal performance of all cards. The frames can be equipped with dual, redundant power supplies, offering maximum reliability and uptime for critical live production environments.

The OG4 is enhanced with full Dashboard support, the unified control software available for MacOS, Windows, and Linux, providing users with a comprehensive and user-friendly interface for managing their video workflows.

Connectivity is further expanded with an industry-standard SFP+ port for 10GbE, supporting short to long-range connections over fiber. This feature ensures compatibility with Ethernet protocols ranging from 1GbE to 10GbE, facilitating versatile network configurations and high-bandwidth video streaming.

With the capacity to encode and decode video resolutions up to 4Kp60, including all HD resolutions, the BirdDog OG4 makes 4K Full NDI® encoding and decoding more accessible than ever. It supports up to four channels of 4Kp60 encoding and two channels of 4Kp60 decoding, with the added capability to handle four channels of 1080p60 decode, ensuring that it meets the demands of even the most high-resolution, frame-intensive projects.

In summary, the BirdDog OG4 openGear card is an innovative, high-quality solution for professionals who require sophisticated, reliable, and flexible video encoding and decoding capabilities for their live production and streaming applications.