Overview

BirdDog PLAY 4K NDI Player
Have a display with HDMI input? Then you have a workstation! BirdDog PLAY redefines simplicity in NDI® workflows, delivering powerful 4K UHD video playback in a compact, plug-and-play design. With PLAY, it’s never been easier to bring your NDI® content to life.
Features
- Next-Level NDI: NDI High Bandwidth and NDIHX3 support up to 4K60p. Maximize your NDI workflow with ease.
- Plug-and-Play: Connect via Ethernet and HDMI, then use your TV remote (CEC support) to select your NDI sources effortlessly.
- Global Connectivity: Stream anywhere via SRT or BirdDog Connect.
- Crystal Clear Audio: 3.5mm audio output ensures your sound is as sharp as your visuals.
- Compact and Versatile: Mount discreetly with a built-in magnet or secure with its non-slip grip ring.
- Smart Integrations: RESTful API, Crestron, Zoom, and Q-SYS API support for seamless control and automation.
- NDI® 5. PLAY supports all the new NDI® 5 functions including high bandwidth NDI, NDI® HX2 and HX3.
- Automatic source detection. PLAY automatically scans your network for NDI® sources and brings them up on your TV.
Specifications / Documents
- Resolutions and Frame Rates*
- UHD 2160p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- HD 1080p – 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- HD 720p – 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- * Video decode resolution in Full NDI® 1080p60 max, NDI®|HX UHD60p.
- Video Format Support NDI®
- 1080p60 in i-frame, low latency
- NDI® HX2 – UHD30p in h.264
- NDI® HX2 – UHD60p in HEVC
- NDI® HX3 – UHD30p in h.264
- NDI® HX3 – UHD60p in HEVC
- Video I/O Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0 – Full size connector
- Audio I/O Connectivity: Stereo audio over HDMI 2.0; Analogue audio output supported.
- Network Connectivity: Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT
- Weights & Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm
- Weight: 97g
- Power Power Input:
- USB-C
- Voltage: 5V DC
- Current: 2A
