The BirdDog OG4 is a groundbreaking openGear card designed to revolutionize your video production workflow. As the world's first NDI® openGear solution, it offers four independently configurable 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, enabling seamless encoding and decoding of up to 4Kp60 video streams. With full support for the openGear oGx frame and Dashboard control software, the OG4 integrates effortlessly into your existing infrastructure. Its SFP+ port provides optional 10GbE connectivity, ensuring high-speed data transfer for demanding broadcast environments.

In Canada, Aries Pro Solutions - VideoLink is a premier reseller of all BirdDog products, offering unmatched expertise in BirdDog, NDI, and NDI|HX solutions. Our specialized knowledge ensures seamless integration and optimal performance for your production needs.

The Key Features of the BirdDog OG4:

• Four 12G-SDI Inputs/Outputs: Each port is independently configurable, allowing for versatile video routing and management.
• 4Kp60 NDI® Encoding/Decoding: Supports up to four channels of 4Kp60 encoding or two channels of 4Kp60 decoding, accommodating various production needs.
• SFP+ Port for 10GbE Connectivity: Offers optional high-speed 10GbE fiber connections for long-range and high-bandwidth applications.
• openGear Compatibility: Fully compatible with the 4th generation openGear oGx frame, facilitating modular and scalable system integration.
• Dashboard Control Support: Integrates with the free, unified Dashboard control software available on MacOS, Windows, and Linux, providing comprehensive system management.
• Compact Design: Occupies a 2RU rack space within the openGear frame, optimizing space without compromising performance.

The Detailed Specifications for the BirdDog OG4:

Supported Video Formats:

• UHD 3840x2160p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• HD 1920x1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• HD 1920x1080i: 50, 59.94, 60 fps
• HD 1280x720p: 50, 59.94, 60 fps

Video I/O Connectivity:

• 12G-SDI Selectable Input/Output: 4 x full-size BNC connectors

Audio Input/Output:

• SDI Embedded Audio: 2 channels per SDI connector

Video Codec Support:

• NDI® (Full Bandwidth i-frame compression): Up to 4 channels of UHD 60p

Network Connectivity:

• openGear Network Port: Integrated 1 x 1Gbps
• SFP+ Network Port: 1 x optional 10Gbps module, Optical 10GbE

Dimensions:

• Width: 7.5 cm
• Depth: 33.5 cm
• Height: 2.4 cm

Control Support:

• System Management and Control: On-device WebUI, Published RESTful API, Dashboard control system
• Health Monitoring: On-device WebUI

For Canadian buyers, Aries Pro Solutions - VideoLink provides comprehensive support as a premier BirdDog reseller, ensuring the best solutions for your BirdDog and NDI|HX needs.