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Description
BirdDog PLAY Pro Compact NDI Encoder
FEATURES
- Profressional compact NDI Encoder
- NDI® + NDI® HX3 decoding
- Up to 4Kp60 resolution support
- Designed for continuous, long-duration use
- Low-latency, high-quality video
The missing link between NDI and your screen
BirdDog PLAY Pro is the simplest way to put NDI® video on a display. Whether it’s a camera feed, return feed, confidence monitor, or live video away from the switcher, PLAY Pro gets it there - instantly and reliably.
Just connect it, power it with PoE, and plug in a screen. Built around a next-generation processor, PLAY Pro is smaller, significantly quieter, and housed in a rugged metal enclosure with proper mounting options, designed to live neatly behind a display and work day after day. With NDI KVM support, it’s not only for viewing video - you can interact and stay in control.
If you need NDI® on a screen, you need PLAY Pro.
Pro-Grade Decoding - Built for Real-World Workflows
Play Pro is built on a next-generation decoding engine designed for professional reliability.
It supports NDI®, NDI® HX3, and modern IP formats at up to 4Kp60, delivering smooth, stable playback without compromise.
Remote KVM. Control Any Computer Over IP
Plug in a keyboard and mouse and instantly take control of a remote Mac or PC. It’s like being physically in front of the machine - even if it’s in a rack room, another floor, or across the facility.
Fast Switching. No Waiting
PLAY Pro switches between NDI® sources instantly. No delay, no black frames - just the next feed, right when you select it. Whether you’re changing camera angles, showing a return feed, or moving between live sources, Fast Switching keeps everything in sync and responsive.
BirdUI Simplicity. Pick a source, and you’re ready to go
BirdUI is the easiest and fastest way to access all the functions and settings of your BirdDog Play Pro. A browser-based application that can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as the BirdDog device.
Play Pro brings the connections AV and broadcast installers actually need
- PoE for single-cable installs
- GbE for stable IP workflows
- HDMI output for displays projectors, production monitors
- USB ports for keyboard, mouse and accessories
- USB-C for flexible power options when PoE isn’t available.
Includes VESA / Multi Mount
PLAY Pro is designed to live in professional environments. Its rugged metal enclosure, combined with an included VESA / Multi Mount, allows it to be securely installed behind a display, inside an AV cabinet, under a desk — in any orientation. Clean, compact, and installation-ready, PLAY Pro integrates seamlessly into AV furniture and fixed setups, delivering a reliable solution built to stay in place.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Play | Play Pro |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | |
| NDI® KVM Support | - | Mouse and Keyboard connection over USB-A ports |
| LED Indicator | - | Status/Custom |
| Network Connectivity | Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT | |
| Weights & Dimensions | Dimensions: 85mm x 85mm x 19mm Weight: 97g |
Dimensions: 76mm x 76mm x 28mm Weights: 158g |
| Power | Power Input: USB-C Voltage: 5vDC Current: 2a |
Power Input: USB-C or PoE Voltage: 5V DC, PoE (802.3af) Current: 2A |