OG4. The World’s First NDI® openGear card.
Delivering four independently configurable 12G SDI channels with breathtaking 4Kp60 performance, the OG4 is built for seamless, high-speed integration into professional workflows.
The BirdDog OG4 is your game-changing tool for dynamic, versatile, and high-performance video production.
Why Choose the OG4?
3 Dynamic Operation Modes.
4x NDI® High Bandwidth Encode.
Simultaneously encode four SDI streams at independent supported resolutions and frame rates.
4x NDI® High Bandwidth Decode.
Simultaneously decode four SDI streams with unmatched clarity and performance.
2x2 NDI® High Bandwidth Mode.
Two SDI encodes running alongside two SDI decodes for ultimate workflow flexibility.
Your first BirdDog OG4 is on us! Try it free for 30 days!
Love the OG4 card? Purchase 2 or more after your trial and keep the test card for free.
Not feeling it after the trial? Simply return it, no strings attached – except maybe some SDI cables 😉
Experience unparalleled video production power today with the true OG!
openGear oGx Frame Compatible.
OG4 is fully compatible with the 4th generation of the openGear® platform, oGx. openGear is an open-architecture and modular 2RU rack frame system that allows for OG’s from various manufacturers to live together in the same frame in total harmony.
Professional Cooling. Professional Power.
openGear frames include integrated cooling fans to provide maximum cooling for all cards and can be configured with dual, redundant power supplies for maximum reliability and uptime.
Dashboard.
BirdDog OG4 offers full support for Dashboard, the freely available unified control software for MacOS, Windows, and Linux.
SFP+ for 10GbE & long range.
Industry standard SFP+ connection allows for short, medium, and long-range connections over fiber and supports 10GbE.
Encode & Decode up to 4Kp60.
With support for all resolutions up to 4Kp60, including all HD resolutions, Encoding and Decoding 4K Full NDI® has never been easier. OG4 supports up to 4x channels 12G-SDI Encode or Decode.
Independent Channel Control.
Each channel has independent control of frame rates and resolutions so you can mix and match. Set channel 1 to 4Kp60 and channel 2 to 1080i50. Card must be set to Encode or Decode.
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.
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 Dashboard.
Open up a web browser (Chrome preferred) on the same network as your converter and login into BirdUI for total control of all settings. Change resolutions and frame rates, unlock new features with the latest firmware, and more.
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.
