BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player

SKU: BDPLAY MFR: BDPLAY
$149.00
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Key Features

  • Enjoy high resolution video output up to 4K/UHD with the BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player.
  • Convert NDI streams to HDMI for local display, ensuring real-time video conversion.
  • Experience stable performance with low-latency NDI, NDI HX2, and BirdDog Cloud Connect.
  • Set up your video format converter easily with plug-and-play functionality via Ethernet RJ45.
  • Utilize versatile video I/O connectivity with HDMI 2.0 and 3.5mm analog audio outputs.
  • Affordable NDI player solution with integrated magnetic base for easy mounting anywhere.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?MARLAN H : price point to try using NDIMATTHEW H : Works wellJames J : Because Adorama is becoming a site that I can trust for great pricing and great customer service. I had placed an order for this device on another website that promised shipping by Nov 11 - since they lied to me I cancelled my order with them and decided to wait on a company that is more transparent and honest with their customers.WES M : There was a need for a cheap NDI decoder for a sports event that would not allow fiber optics or coax ran into a room that only had Ethernet ports on the wall.

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BirdDog PLAY Specifications

  • Supported Video Formats

    UHD 2160p: 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    HD 1080p: 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
    HD 720p: 50, 59.94, 60

  • Video I/O Connectivity

    1x HDMI 2.0: Full size connector

  • Audio I/O Connectivity

    HDMI 2.0: Audio output (Stereo)
    3.5mm Analog: Audio output (Stereo)

  • Video Codec Support

    NDI: High Bandwidth i-frame, low latency
    NDI HX2: h.264/HEVC long-GOP
    BirdDog Cloud Connect: Ultra-low latency, Internet delivered with discovery
    NDI 5 Bridge: Yes
    NDI 5 Remote- Yes, token based

  • Network Connectivity

    Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT

  • Power

    Power Input: USB-C
    Voltage: 5vDC
    Current: 1.2a

  • Dimensions

    3.34 x 3.34 x 0.74" (85 x 85 x 19mm)

  • Weight

    3.35 oz (97g)
    Mounting Integrated magnetic base and rubber feet

  • UPC Code

    9354873000515

About BirdDog PLAY

Before you dive into the world of 4K NDI content, meet the PLAY 4K NDI Player, the latest, most compact, and innovative player in the market. This high-quality, durable device is designed to seamlessly integrate with your NDI network, offering full support for the advanced NDI 5 technology.

With the PLAY 4K NDI Player, setting up connections is effortless. Simply connect the player to your NDI network, plug it into your TV via an HDMI 2.0 port, and use your existing remote to navigate through the stunning, user-friendly interface. This device supports all the new NDI 5 functions, including high bandwidth NDI, NDI HX2, NDI Remote, and NDI Bridge, ensuring you can enjoy a wide range of features.

Experience superior image quality with 4K UHD resolution support, allowing you to receive NDI in resolutions up to 4Kp60. Despite its powerful capabilities, the PLAY 4K NDI Player boasts a tiny footprint, measuring just 85mm x 85mm x 19mm and weighing a mere 97 grams.

The player is powered by a standard USB-C for maximum flexibility and features a magnetic base and a non-slip grip ring. This allows you to securely attach the PLAY behind your TV screen or place it confidently in front of the TV.

The built-in CEC control lets you use your own remote to browse and play NDI sources, while the incredible API support includes RESTful API, Crestron control module, Zoom API, Q-SYS API, and more.

The PLAY 4K NDI Player also features automatic source detection, scanning your network for NDI sources and displaying them with a thumbnail view. It integrates seamlessly with BirdDog Cloud Connect, allowing you to use it as a viewer for all your global BirdDog Cloud endpoints.

Enjoy high-quality video with as little as 2 frames latency from anywhere in the world. With the PLAY 4K NDI Player, browsing is super intuitive, and the speed of connection is lightning fast. This is not just a player; it's a game-changer in the world of 4K NDI content.

BirdDog PLAY Features

  • PLAY supports all NDI 5 functions including high bandwidth NDI, NDI HX2, NDI Remote, NDI Bridge
  • 4K UHD. HDMI 2.0 - Receive NDI in resolutions all the way up to 4Kp60
  • PLAY is powered by standard USB-C for maximum flexibility
  • The built-in CEC control lets you use your own remote to browse and play NDI sources
  • Magnetic Base, Non-slip grip ring
  • RESTful API, Crestron control module, Zoom API, Q-SYS API

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Enjoy high resolution video output up to 4K/UHD with the BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player.
  • Convert NDI streams to HDMI for local display, ensuring real-time video conversion.
  • Experience stable performance with low-latency NDI, NDI HX2, and BirdDog Cloud Connect.
  • Set up your video format converter easily with plug-and-play functionality via Ethernet RJ45.
  • Utilize versatile video I/O connectivity with HDMI 2.0 and 3.5mm analog audio outputs.
  • Affordable NDI player solution with integrated magnetic base for easy mounting anywhere.

What's in the box:

  • BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player
  • BirdDog 1 Year Limited Warranty