Overview
BirdDog X1 Ultra 12x 4K PTZ Camera (Black)
Unlock a new level of content creation with the X1 and X1 Ultra. PTZ cameras that deliver smooth, controllable movement and high-quality image, all while being incredibly accessible and versatile. Whether you’re diving into NDI, baseband video, or even going wireless with Wi-Fi, these cameras integrate smoothly into any workflow. Enjoy effortless control and impressive image quality, with features typically reserved for higher-end models like AI tracking, Halo Tally, built-in NDI|HX decoding and the industry-first E-Ink display. With all these powerful features at your fingertips, the X1 and X1 Ultra are the smart, reliable solution for those ready to take their content creation to the next level.
Features
- 4K brilliance: X1 and X1 Ultra feature superior image quality, ensuring stunning visuals for every production, with X1 Ultra for UHD option.
- Halo Tally: X1 and X1 Ultra sport the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front with a large, daylight visible border, and out back with an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system.
- AI Tracking: X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject's movements in real-time.
- NDI | HX3: enjoy reliable performance on more networks via NDI | HX3.
- Wi-Fi: Video and control over Wi-Fi so you can set up faster, in more places, for better shots.
- NDI | HX Decoder: Simpler, integrated solution that makes it so much easier to incorporate a teleprompter, return feed, or confidence monitoring.
- Always on e-Ink Label: Easily load camera details, name, and IP address for faster set-up, in-production management, and crew communication.
- Dual Network Output: X1 and X1 Ultra combine NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols for seamless on-premises and remote/CDN connectivity, ensuring ultimate flexibility in both streaming set-ups and distribution.
- Serial Control: Take control effortlessly with older control protocols, seamlessly integrating with your existing infrastructure.
- USB Webcam: X1 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input.
- Control support: The X1 and X1 Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more.
- BirdDog Apps: X1 and X1 Ultra are compatible with BirdDog Central, BirdDog Cloud, and BirdDog iOS NDI PTZ Control (Available separately)
Specifications / Documents
IMAGING
- Image Sensor: Sony 1/2.8” CMOS • ULTRA HD
- Lens: f=4.1mm - 49.2mm
- Optical Zoom: 12x
- Video Format
- 2160p @ 30/29.97/25fps
- 1080p @ 30/29.97/25fps
- 720p @ 30/29.97/25fps
- Horizontal angle of view: 70.28° (W) - 6.57° (T)
- Vertical angle of view: 42.06° (W) - 3.76° (T)
- Diagonal angle of view: 78.36° (W) - 7.5° (T)
- Aperture: F1.8 ~ 2.68
- Focus: Auto, Manual
- Exposure: Auto, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority, Manual
- Backlight Compensation: Yes
- Digital Noise Reduction: 2D and 3D Noise Reduction
- SNR: >50dB
- Effective Pixels: 8.29 MP
- Filter Ring (52mm): N/A
MECHANICAL
- Pan/Tilt Rotation: ±175°, -90°～+90°
- Pan Control Speed: 0.1 -80°/sec
- Tilt Control Speed: 0.1 -60°/sec
- Preset Number: 255 presets
I/O INTERFACE
- Video Output Interfaces: HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.1, Network
- Video Compression Format: H.264, H.265
- Network Interfaces: 100M adaptive Ethernet port; POE IEEE802.3af, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac
- Encoder Network Protocols: NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, SRT, RTSP, RTMP
- HDMI Decoder Network Protocols: NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3
- Control Interfaces: 10M/100M Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac, RS232 (input & output), RS485, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)
- Control Protocols: VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
- 3rd Party Control Protocols: Support for Q-sys, Crestron and BitFocus Companion modules is scheduled for August 2024
GENERAL PARAMETER
- Input Voltage: DC 12V, POE IEEE802.3af
- Input Current: 2.0A (Max.)
- Power Consumption: 13W (Max.)
- Working Temperature: -10℃ ～ +40℃
- Working Humidity: 20% ～ 80%
- Dimension (W*H*D): 171.6*192.6*171.6mm/ 260*217*197mm (before/ after packing)
- Net and Gross Weight: 1.43kg/2.096kg (Net/Gross weight)
