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.

Yes. PTZ cameras are well suited to sports production because they can be remotely controlled, installed in fixed or difficult-to-staff positions, and quickly recalled to repeatable camera angles using presets.

They can be used for wide field coverage, close-up action, goals and sidelines, commentary positions, coaching and analysis, fan engagement, and general venue production.

Yes. BirdDog O4 is designed specifically for outdoor environments and can be used for sports applications including stadiums, fields, motorsport, outdoor courts, training grounds, and exposed camera positions.

Yes. NDI enables video to move across standard IP networks, helping sports production teams connect cameras with switching, monitoring, recording, and streaming systems without relying exclusively on traditional point-to-point video cabling.

This makes NDI particularly useful for multi-camera and distributed sports production environments.

Yes. PTZ cameras, presets, BirdDog KBD, Multiview, and centralised monitoring can allow one operator to control multiple camera positions from a single location.

The number of cameras one person can operate effectively will depend on the sport, pace of play, number of required shots, and complexity of the production.

Yes. BirdDog Connect enables secure, low-latency video transport between sports venues, production teams, and central control rooms for remote production and REMI workflows.

With Embedded Connect built directly into compatible BirdDog cameras and devices, remote production can start at the camera without requiring a local computer. This can help reduce the amount of equipment and personnel required at each venue and makes it easier to centralise production across multiple locations.

A simple school sports streaming setup can start with a BirdDog X1, X1-30, or MAKI Live, together with camera control, monitoring, and your preferred streaming or production software.

As production requirements grow, additional PTZ or compact cameras, converters, monitoring, PLAY Pro, Wingman, or BirdDog Connect can be added to create a larger multi-camera or remote production workflow.

Yes. BirdDog products support video technologies and connections including NDI, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, SDI, HDMI, SFP+, and USB-C, making it possible to integrate BirdDog cameras, converters, and production tools into existing sports video infrastructure.

BirdDog products can be incorporated into workflows using production platforms such as vMix, OBS, TriCaster, and ATEM, as well as existing SDI, HDMI, and IP-based infrastructure.

The right camera combination depends on the sport, venue, camera positions, and production requirements.

A sports broadcasting setup can combine PTZ cameras for remotely operated wide and close-up coverage, compact cameras for additional fixed angles, and outdoor PTZ cameras for exposed positions. Converters, monitoring, control, and remote production tools can then connect those cameras into the wider production workflow.

BirdDog supports setups ranging from school and club sports streaming to multi-camera venue, stadium, broadcast, and remote sports production.