BirdDog FLEX 4K BACKPACK

4K NDI® in an incredibly small package. Flex delivers everything you have come to expect from BirdDog including Tally, Audio Intercom, Video, Audio, PTZ Control, and Power. All over a single Ethernet cable. With 3 models to choose from in the Flex Family, there is a Flex perfect for your workflow needs.

The Flex 4K Backpack is essentially the same as Flex 4K IN, but the Backpack model includes an NP style battery holder.

Dashboard
Open up a web browser (Chrome preferred) on the same network as Flex and login into Dashboard for total control of all settings. Change resolutions and frame rates, unlock new features with the latest firmware, and more.

Central Lite
Flex 4K Family includes free Central Lite NDI Routing software. Team up Central Lite with any NDI® source, including all BirdDog hardware capable of creating NDI® sources, you can now drive your NDI® streams to any BirdDog Studio NDI or Mini to decode NDI® back to SDI or HDMI.

Comms Lite
Flex 4K Family includes free Comms Lite, your free Audio Intercom solution. With support for four BirdDog devices, plus a director, Comms Lite is a great way to start using Audio Intercom in your live productions.

Technical Specifications

SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT
(UHD) 2160p 25, 29.97, 30
(HD) 1080p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
(HD) 1080i 50, 59.97
(HD) 720p 50, 59.94, 60

VIDEO I/O CONNECTIVITY HDMI 2.0 Input (Flex IN, Flex BACKPACK)
HDMI 2.0 Output (Flex OUT)

AUDIO INPUT HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
3.5mm AUDIO: Microphone/line input

AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI: 2Ch, 48kHz
3.5mm AUDIO: Stereo Headphone/line output

VIDEO CODEC SUPPORT
NDI (Full bandwidth i-frame compression)

TALLY
Integrated Tricolour Halo Tally

PTZ Control
2.5mm 4-pole RS232 (VISCA)

NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet RJ45 1000baseT w/integrated PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Embedded Web Configuration Panel

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Size: 107×63×31mm
Weight: 140g

POWER
DC Input: DC 12v (30w max)
PoE (Power over Ethernet): PoE+ 802.3at
DC Output: DC 12v (15w max) via DC out connector

Click here to view the Flex 4K In/Backpack user manual.