Broadcast Production.
Broadcast Workflows. Connected.
Build scalable production environments with IP-based workflows, PTZ cameras, and video infrastructure that integrate seamlessly with SDI and existing systems.
Studios, remote production environments, and broadcast facilities require systems that support multi-camera acquisition, centralised control, and seamless integration across infrastructure.
BirdDog bridges IP and traditional broadcast with PTZ camera systems, video converters, and IP-based workflows — enabling NDI-based production while maintaining full compatibility with SDI and HDMI systems.
Production Environments.
From Studio to REMI.
BirdDog supports a wide range of professional broadcast environments:
Studio Production.
Multi-camera studio environments with centralised control and monitoring.
Remote Production (REMI).
Distributed workflows connecting venues, control rooms, and production teams across locations.
Sports & Venue Production.
High-performance capture for stadiums and large-scale outdoor environments.
Broadcast Facilities.
Integrated systems operating across hybrid SDI and IP infrastructures.
IP & Hybrid Workflows.
Built for IP. Designed for Broadcast.
BirdDog systems are built around NDI® and other IP protocols, enabling efficient video transport across production environments, while maintaining full compatibility with SDI and HDMI infrastructure:
• NDI for IP-based production workflows
• SRT for secure, low-latency video transport
• Dante AV support for emerging IP ecosystems
• SDI and HDMI integration for traditional video
• SFP+ connectivity for high-bandwidth infrastructure
Capture Systems.
Built for Multi-Camera Broadcast Workflows.
BirdDog camera systems combine precision robotics, advanced imaging, and professional connectivity to support modern production environments.
X5 Ultra
A broadcast-first PTZ camera designed for demanding production workflows.
Fast, precise movement and professional connectivity, including 12G-SDI, make X5 ideal for studio and multi-camera production.
XL Ultra
A cinematic PTZ camera for high-end production.
With a large 4/3” sensor, shallow depth of field, FreeD, genlock, and dual 4K output – XL enables premium workflows that require both flexibility and image quality.
O4
An outdoor PTZ camera engineered for large-scale environments.
Long-range zoom, AI tracking, and robust environmental protection make O4 ideal for stadiums and venue production.
KBD
A professional control surface for precise camera operation.
Provides responsive, real-time control of multiple PTZ cameras with direct access to critical functions.
Supports integration with software tools for monitoring, multiview, and centralised control.
Remote Production.
The Workflow Layer — BirdDog Connect.
Video Transport.
Between locations and sites.
Remote Camera Operations.
Across environments.
Centralise Production Workflows.
Across multiple locations.
Real-Time Collaboration.
Between production teams.
Integration.
With Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Extend your production beyond a single location.
Video Infrastructure.
Signal Conversion, Routing, and Distribution.
Modern broadcast systems depend on the ability to move video between formats, locations, and systems.
BirdDog infrastructure includes NDI encoders, NDI decoders, and video converters that enable seamless integration between SDI, HDMI, and IP workflows.
BirdDog Infrastructure Capabilities.
• Ingest SDI and HDMI sources into NDI workflows (SDI to NDI conversion)
• Convert IP video back to SDI or HDMI (NDI to SDI / HDMI decoding)
• Route video across IP networks without dedicated matrix hardware
• Distribute video streams across facilities and production environments
• Decode video for monitoring and display using NDI receivers
• Integrate displays and endpoints directly into IP-based workflows
This allows video to be routed, monitored, and controlled seamlessly across both IP and traditional broadcast infrastructure.
Build Your Broadcast Workflow.
For system design, integration, or deployment support, contact BirdDog or an authorised partner.
Workflow Examples
Simply connect your XL Ultra to your existing GigE switched network and deliver UHD images with crystal clear, balanced audio to your remote presentation. The bi-directional nature of NDI® means that, as stunning images and audio are busy leaving your camera, the SAME network cable can be used to provide powerful control, as well as power, TO your cameras. Use our free Cam Control software to remotely dial exactly the look you want using comprehensive colour and exposure, and noise reduction tools. Fully adjustable facial and body recognition offers reliable, automatic tracking of your talent – perfect for broadcast studios, lecturer/teacher applications, house of worship, or any time the on-air talent is moving. For more complex camera movement, the BirdDog KBD provides low-latency pan, tilt and zoom control of your XL Ultra. Easily decode your NDI® back to HDMI for final display using our compact PLAY converters. Featuring comprehensive control support via RESTful API, Crestron, Zoom API, or Q-SYS API, PLAY ensures the most professional presentation experience.
The incredibly flexible feature set of the XL Ultra makes it an ideal camera for video podcasting. The superb low-light capability of the 5K CMOS Sensor means you won’t have to spend a fortune on lighting to have your presenters look amazing. Plug your microphone directly into the phantom-powered, balanced XLR connection to maintain pristine audio quality. Clearly visible camera Tally lights ensure that your presenters always know when they are on-air. Once connected to your existing PoE+ GigE network, the magic of NDI® does the rest! The single cable Ethernet connection not only powers your camera but also provides you with complete remote control. Use our free Cam Control software to dial exactly the look you want using comprehensive color, exposure and noise reduction tools. If you have moving on-air talent, Cam Control has you covered with adjustable facial and body tracking. For more comprehensive pan, tilt and zoom control of your XL Ultra, simply add the BirdDog KBD. With the easy addition of OBS Studio or Wirecast software, your networked environment is now a powerful and flexible video podcast studio!
One of the powerful features of the XL Ultra is the ability to simultaneously output video in NDI®, HDMI, and SDI formats. This allows you to seamlessly slot your XL Ultra into your SDI environment while still enjoying all the benefits that networked NDI® video provides. While your SDI video is happily on its way to your broadcast infrastructure, NDI® video can be separately processed and piped to anywhere you need it. Which means anywhere on your network or anywhere you can run a single Ethernet cable! Simply add compact BirdDog PLAY converters and decode back to HDMI for easy display. Add BirdDog Multiview Pro software for professional multiview monitoring on a single display. Use our free Cam Control software to dial a completely different look for the NDI® video using comprehensive colour, exposure and noise reduction tools. The BirdDog KBD provides remote low-latency pan, tilt and zoom control of your cameras as well as Quick Access buttons and Preset recall of camera Exposure, Shutter Speed, Iris, Compensation, White Balance, Focus, PT Speed and Zoom Speed.
Sometimes less IS really more! BirdDog and NDI® make single cable connectivity a reality. Your camera placement no longer needs to be dictated by power or control access requirements. Now you can mount your XL Ultra exactly where needed from the best production standpoint. A single Ethernet cable is all you need to receive UHD images and pristine audio FROM your camera, as well as send control and power TO your camera. Use our free Cam Control software to dial exactly the look you want using comprehensive colour, exposure and noise reduction tools. For productions featuring a single, moving presenter, Cam Control also helps you out with adjustable facial and body tracking. Need more manual control? The BirdDog KBD gives you lowlatency pan, tilt and zoom control of your cameras, as well as Preset recall of camera Exposure, Shutter Speed, Iris, Compensation, White Balance, Focus and Zoom Speed Add BirdDog Multiview Pro software for professional multiview monitoring on a single display, and team Central 2.0 with our compact PLAY converters to direct any number of your NDI® sources, to any number of display destinations.
Free Software Tools.
Cam Control.
Cam Control allows easy access to all settings of all the BirdDog cameras on your network. Get the look you want on the full screen output monitor and then copy across multiple cameras to colour match in seconds.
Central 2.0 Lite.
Central 2.0 ushers in a new era of NDI® routing control. Browser-based with SSO support, smart grouping of NDI® receivers, real-time NDI® routing, media playback engine, and support for thousands of sources, Central 2.0 is your ultimate NDI® management tool.
Comms Lite.
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.
