The future of live production and live streaming is here.
The World’s First NDI HX3 Wi-Fi Production PTZ has arrived, delivering unprecedented flexibility and freedom, with no video cables needed.
X120 packs an amazing Sony Exmor R image broadcast sensor to deliver fantastic low light capabilities and incredible picture performance. In true BirdDog style, there is an OLED display to show the IP address, 360° mohawk tally, filter thread, and free auto-tracking and colour shading via Cam Control.
X120 also offers four hardwired connection options along with Wi-Fi making it the most connected PTZ camera on the planet, Additional connection options include NDI® over Ethernet, SDI, HDMI for live production work, and UVC USB for connecting to Zoom & Teams.
The X120 delivers production freedom like never before.
The most connected PTZ on the planet.
With 5 connection options, X120 is the most connected PTZ on the planet. Featuring Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity, SDI and HDMI for hardwired baseband video workflows, NDI over Ethernet with PoE for hardwired IP, and USB UVC to connect to your favourite conferencing app.
X120 is fully compatible with NDI HX3 so you can rest easy.
Wi-Fi. Connected but not connected.
BirdDog has gained a reputation for world firsts and X120 is no exception. With Wi-Fi, the X120 sets a new benchmark for total production freedom and is the first production PTZ with Wi-Fi. Simply connect X120 to your Wi-Fi network and you have total access to the X120 without it being connected by expensive video cables.
Control from your iPad or iPhone.
With the optional NDI PTZ Control iOS app, you have total control for your X120 cameras. There is a live and full screen viewing monitor, a live joystick to move cameras around, and the ability to save and recall pre-set PTZ positions.
Sony Exmor R Sensor. Lowlight is a highlight.
With a Sony Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, X120 delivers beautiful images with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics including enhanced low noise sensitivity.
*Exmor R is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
Stream. Stream. Stream.
With X120, streaming to all the major platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo, is a piece of cake.
So many colour options.
X120 comes in black so you can choose any colour you like, as long as it’s black.
X120 Workflow.
Compatible with everything.
NDI Ecosystem.
BirdDog X120 can be controlled by multiple software applications including TriCaster, vMix, Wirecast, Epiphan, OBS, Vizrt Vectar, FOR.A, Broadcast Pix, and many more.
Baseband.
With the baseband SDI and HDMI compatibility includes Ross, AJA, Blackmagic, Grass Valley, and more.
USB Webcam.
X120 features USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, Barco Clickshare, Google Meet, Webex, GoTo Meeting, BlueJeans, Slack, and any app that supports a USB UVC input.
Control support.
Hardware control support includes BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, CyanView, Streamdeck, Loupedeck, and even an Xbox controller.
API support.
Q-SYS, Crestron, RESTful API, there are so many ways to program your own control over X120 to create a totally integrated PTZ camera solution.
BirdDog Apps.
X120 is fully compatible with the BirdDog family of apps for routing, production, testing and monitoring, remote shading, and more. This includes:
Advanced Production Features.
Colour Matrix.
Dialling in your cameras levelled up. X120 now has a full colour matrix with individual saturation and hue control over Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow and Magenta, all with 64 levels of control.
Kelvin Control.
Use the Kelvin Controls to easily tune your X120 to the lighting temperature for a super easy way to white balance your cameras.
Shading Options.
Access the Colour Matrix and Kelvin Control tools from Cam Control, the free remote shading application, or use the new NDI PTZ Control app to wireless dial in the settings.
360° Mohawk Tally.
The innovative and totally punk mohawk tally gives a full 360° view so you’ll never be caught out wondering which camera you need to be talking to.
Unique Numbering System.
Removable silicon numbers at the back of the X120 give additional Tally vision and allow switcher operators to easily identify cameras.
OLED Display.
The super handy OLED allows for information such as IP Address, Device Name, Stream Name, Resolution, and Frame Rate. No more DYMO labels.
49mm thread & lens cap.
Adding filters such as a Neutral Density (ND) is now possible with the 49mm filter thread. The X120 also comes with a lens cap to keep that precious glass pristine when not in use.
Flexible Power.
X120 can be powered in a number of ways including PoE, with the optional Battery Mount Backpack, or with the included DC power supply. You can even power it with an Arc Reactor if you have one.
Advanced NDI® features in BirdUI.
BirdUI gives access all the functions of your X120 camera, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. A browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the X120. BirdUI also adds advanced NDI features including:
NDI® Mute.
This function allows for muting of the NDI stream on the network to lower bandwidth congestion and disable access to the cameras output. Perfect for meeting spaces, public spaces, classrooms, and any time some privacy is needed.
NDI® Discovery Server Failover.
In a mission critical workflow, redundancy is key. This function allows multiple NDI Discover Servers to be installed so if the computer running NDI Discover Server is hit with a power outage, possibly caused by a Repulsor blast, then the failover server will take control giving enhanced stability.
PTZ Battery Mount.
With the optional PTZ Battery Mount, X120 can be powered by a V-Lock battery and becomes a truly wireless solution.
Shipping Q4, 2023.
Free Software Tools.
Central 2.0 Lite.
Powerful NDI® Routing.
Central 2.0 Lite ushers in a new era of NDI® routing control. Browser-based, real-time NDI® routing with support for 2 receivers and a media playback engine, Central 2.0 Lite is a fantastic tool for all BirdDog users.
Comms Lite.
Enter the World of NDI® Audio Intercom.
Comms Lite is your free Audio Intercom solution. With support for four BirdDog devices, plus a director, Comms Lite is a great way to start using Audio Intercom in your live productions.
DYNO.
Visual NDI®network performance monitoring.
DYNO is a window into your NDI® network performance. Test your network speed, performance, and stability with a single NDI stream or multiple streams. Now you can be confident your network can deliver rock-solid NDI® streams to your hardware and software receivers. All in a beautiful interface.
BirdDog Together.
Free Central Pro and Comms Pro Offer.
BirdDog is pleased to offer free Central Pro and Comms Pro worth $598 to all our Educational, House of Worship, and Not for Profit customers.
BirdUI.
BirdDog’s beautiful User Interface.
BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog hardware devices, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. A browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device.
Fleet Manager.
Total Control of your BirdDog Devices.
Fleet Manager is the ultimate tool for controlling all your BirdDog devices from a single interface. Update firmware, monitor activity status, view IP address, access the BirdUI, and even change device name and stream name.
Cam Control.
Professional Camera Shading made easy.
The free Cam Control app is an easy way to dial in multiple BirdDog cameras at the same time. Simply load on a Windows 10 machine on the same network as your BirdDog cameras and access all functions including the Auto Tracking (only for PTZ Cameras).
NDI PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.
Full control of your BirdDog camera, all from a super-easy to use iPad/iPhone app. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, save and recall pre-set PTZ positions, preview your cameras in full screen, and access all the colour matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.
5 Year Warranty.
BirdDog P-series and X-series cameras feature a 5 year, global warranty. BirdDog prides itself on delivering the best possible products to customers, but if something was to go wrong, you can rest assured knowing that no matter where in the world you are, BirdDog has your back.
5 Year Warranty is exclusive to units purchased after March 1st, 2023. All the prior purchases are covered by the default 2 Year Warranty. Read more here.
The release of the BirdDog X120 has faced unforeseen challenges in manufacturing due to stringent quality assurance measures and production setbacks within the supply chain. These delays have impacted the original release timeline.
Yes, the BirdDog X120 is fully prepared with all features meticulously tested and verified for quality. However, the challenges lie in the mass production phase, encountering delays in scaling production to meet demand.
BirdDog is offering attractive alternatives:
- $150 Retail Credit: Customers opting for other BirdDog cameras at equal or higher value can benefit from a $150 retail credit towards their purchase, valid until December 31, 2023.
- $150 Discount on Shipping: Customers choosing to wait for the X120 shipment will receive a $150 credit applicable to any BirdDog product or as a discount on the X120 final invoice during shipping.
Select your option through the form on the right side.
These offers cannot be combined, and a verified commitment to purchase the X120 must be presented to avail of any of the offers.
BirdDog acknowledges the challenges faced and commits to announcing products only when there’s a clear path to delivery. Learning from this experience, the company aims to ensure smoother processes and fewer uncertainties for its customers and partners in the future.
For any additional inquiries or concerns, please reach out to BirdDog Sales:
- Email: hello@bird-dog.tv
- Contact Dan Miall (CEO): dan@bird-dog.tv
If you have not ordered yet but are interested in the X120, you can register through the form on the right side. By signing up, you’ll be among the first to receive notifications once the X120 becomes available for purchase.
