*The KBD’s screen offers live previews for NDI-HX2/HX3 cameras and key text-based details for others, ensuring seamless compatibility and clarity across your workflow.
| Feature | KBD |
|---|---|
| Camera Control | |
| PTZ Control | VISCA-IP, NDI, ONVIF, PELCO-P, PELCO-D |
| Fine PTZ Control | VISCA-IP, NDI |
| Focus Control | Auto Focus, Manual Focus buttons |
| Auto Exposure | Direct Button |
| Manual Exposure | Toggle Dial adjustment Brightness/Shutter/Gain/Iris |
| Auto White Balance | Direct Button |
| Manual White Balance | Toggle Dial adjustment R-Gain, B-Gain, Color Temperature |
| Auto Focus | Direct Button |
| Manual Focus | Direct Button (Near/Far) |
| BLC (Backlight Compensation) | Direct Button |
| Zoom Ring on Joystick | Yes (enable/Disable) |
| Programmable Trigger on Joystick | Adjustable, One-Push Focus, AI Tracking, One-Push AWB |
| AI Camera Mode Control | Camera Dependent, supported |
| Copy/Paste Camera Settings | Supported on selected BirdDog Cameras (VISCA-IP, NDI) |
| Camera Access | |
| Max. Cameras support | 255 |
| Direct Camera access keys | 6 |
| Direct Preset access keys | 10 |
| Max Preset support | 255 per camera |
| OSD Camera Menu | Menu Button / Interaction with Joystick |
| Display | |
| Display Resolution | 1280x720 |
| Multiview IP Video | Supported, NDI HX (Proxy), RTSP (max. 30 fps) |
| Full Screen IP Video | Supported, NDI HX (Proxy), RTSP (max. 30 fps) |
| IP Video CODEC support | h.264, h.265 |
| Tally Borders | Selectable, Multiview and Full Screen mode |
| On Screen Menu | Fully configurable |
| Light/Dark Mode | YES |
| NDI Support | |
| NDI Control | NDI HX2, NDI HX3, High Bandwidth NDI |
| NDI Multiview | NDI HX2, NDI HX3 |
| NDI Router | Yes, follows current active camera |
| NDI Discovery | Supported |
| NDI Access Manager | Supported |
| NDI PTZ Sensitivity | Standard (NDI); Superfine (BirdDog Specific) |
| Setup/Configuration | |
| WebUI | BirdUI for setup and firmware updates |
| Light/Dark Mode | YES |
| API-based Camera Selection | YES |
| Serial Connections | |
| RS-232 | D-Sub connector (9-pin) |
| RS-422 | Phoenix connector |
| Mechanical | |
| Joystick Type | 4D (Integrated Trigger button) |
| Keys | 37 Keys; Backlit, Individual Contact, Silicon Pad |
| Toggle Dials | 4 knobs; Press Button, Graduated, 360° adjustment |
| Zoom Rocket | Spring loaded, adjustable |
| Dimensions | 377mm x 177mmx 118mm ; 14.84in x 6.96 x 4.64in (LxWxH including Joystick) |
| Construction Material | Aluminium; OBP Ocean-Bound Plastic |
| Integrated Carry Handle | YES |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C - +55°C; 14°F - 130°F |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C - +55°C; 14°F - 130°F |
| Operating Humidity | 20% - 80% (Non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 0% - 90% (Non-condensing) |
| Power Supply | PoE (802.3af), DC12V |
| Power Consumption | ≤5W |
| Packaging Dimensions | 390x215x165mm; 15.35x8.46x6.49 in |
| Price in USD | $1295 |
