Scalable Video Systems for House of Worship.
Worship is no longer confined to a single space.
BirdDog supports deployments ranging from simple live streaming setups to full multi-camera and multi-site production systems, including:
Entry-level to advanced PTZ and fixed cameras.
Control and production tools.
Encoders, decoders, and converters.
Flexible NDI-based Software.
For Streaming, Monitoring, and Distribution.
Our solutions are used in churches, auditoriums, ministries, and live event environments worldwide.
Camera Deployment Levels.
Our cameras support deployments ranging from straightforward sanctuary streaming to advanced production environments, aligning video infrastructure with venue size, technical requirements, and team capability.
Essential
Sanctuaries & Everyday Streaming.
Designed for simple, reliable streaming and recording in smaller worship spaces.
MAX
Wide-angle PTZ designed for hybrid classrooms.
X1 Series
HD and 4K PTZ cameras with up to 30x zoom, suitable for rear-of-room placement.
MAKI Live
Compact 4K streaming camera for flexible placement and quick deployment.
Flexible
Multi-Camera Worship Production.
Standardised systems for churches looking to improve production quality, add camera angles, and simplify operation.
X4 Series
Professional 4K PTZ cameras for stage, speaker, and audience coverage.
X5 Ultra
Advanced robotics and AI tracking for dynamic services and events.
KBD
Centralised control for camera movement and preset recall.
Premium
Broadcast, Large Venues & Multi-Site Production.
Designed for large churches, flagship venues, and high-production environments.
XL Ultra
Large sensor PTZ camera for enhanced image quality and low-light performance.
O4
IP66-rated outdoor PTZ for external coverage, overflow areas, and events.
Our solutions are used in classrooms, lecture halls, theatres, and media labs around the world.
AI-Powered Tracking.
At BirdDog, AI is part of how we design more capable production tools.
BirdDog was among the early adopters of AI tracking in PTZ cameras, and our X Series continues to evolve with upgradeable AI capabilities and ongoing software development.
Designed for real-world use, AI tracking supports presenter and pastor tracking, zone-based movement control, and consistent framing without manual operation.
Video Conversion & Integration.
Tools for connecting sanctuaries, production systems, overflow spaces, and conferencing platforms.
4K Family:
SDI and HDMI to NDI encoders and decoders.
PLAY & PLAY Pro:
NDI-to-HDMI playback and monitoring devices.
POD:
NDI-to-USB-C converter for conferencing and production workflows.
22%
of churches were streaming their
services prior to COVID 19.
97%
of churches began utilizing online
services at the beginning of COVID 19.
System Control & Management.
BirdDog systems enable centralised control and monitoring across multiple cameras and locations.
KBD
Hardware controller for precise camera movement and preset recall.
MAKI Studio
Software-based switching, monitoring, and multi-camera management.
BirdUI
Unified interface for configuration and system control.
Designed for consistent operation in both staff-led and volunteer-driven environments.
BirdDog Connect. Multi-Site Workflows.
Many ministries operate across multiple rooms or buildings.
BirdDog Connect enables secure, low-latency video transport between locations, supporting:
Multi-site streaming and distribution.
Remote production (REMI).
Centralised production control.
Distributed collaboration and review.
Expand your video infrastructure without duplicating hardware.
HoW Advantage – Together.
When Houses of Worship invest in BirdDog hardware, they may qualify for complimentary Central Pro and Multiview Pro licenses.
This provides: Centralised control, Multi-room monitoring, and no additional software licensing cost.
Professional management tools included to support long-term deployment. Learn more here.
Our team can help design the right deployment.
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.
Lecture Capture Systems.
BirdDog is compatible with a broad range of lecture capture systems.
Kaltura
