BirdDog X1 ULTRA
The BirdDog X1 ULTRA is a 4K PTZ camera with HDMI, USB (webcam) and NDI-HX3 output.
Special features include the halo tally, AI auto-tracking, Wi-Fi, an integrated NDI decoder for a return channel and an e-ink label as a status display.
- Halo Tally: X1 and X1 Ultra have the most visible and effective tally system on the market. With a large, daylight-visible border on the front and an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system on the back.
- AI tracking: X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology and intelligently follow your subject's movements in real time.
- NDI® | HX3: Enjoy reliable performance on more networks via NDI® | HX3.
- Wi-Fi: Video and control via Wi-Fi so you can set up faster and in more places to capture better footage.
- NDI® | HX Decoder: Simpler, integrated solution that makes it much easier to integrate a teleprompter or return feed.
- Always-on e-Ink label: Easy loading of camera data, name and IP address for faster setup, management during production and communication with the crew.
- 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 streaming setups and distribution.
- Serial control: Easily take over control with older control protocols and integrate them seamlessly into your existing infrastructure.
- USB webcam: X1 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for direct connection to Zoom, Teams and most apps that support USB-UVC input.
- Control support. The X1 and X1 Ultra come with their own IR remote control and support hardware control 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 (sold separately)
Technical data:
| IMAGING | |
| Image Sensor | Sony 1/2.8" CMOS - ULTRA HD |
| Lens | f=4.1-49.2mm |
| 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 |
| 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 Formats | H.264, H.265 |
| Network Interfaces | 100M adaptive Ethernet port; POE IEEE 802.3af, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac |
| Encoder Network Protocols | NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, 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 |
| GENERAL | |
| Input Voltage | DC 12V, POE IEEE 802.3af |
| Input Current | 2.0A (Max) |
| Power Consumption | 13W (Max) |
| Working Temperature | -10ºC ~ +40ºC |
| 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) |