Based on Birddog's flagship P200 NDI camera, the BirdDog P240 incorporates an upgraded Sony Exmor R sensor to offer increased light sensitivity along with the best performance and image quality, thanks to the photo-diodes being placed on top of the circuitry, achieving twice the sensitivity with noticeable noise reduction. It is a 13MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a size of 1/3.06" and the ability to record FullHD HDR video.
This PTZ camera has NDI, SDI and HDMI outputs, as well as XLR or TRS audio input and output. On the IP video side, the Birddog P240 has native NDI 5.5 support, and, in addition to fully configurable Full NDI, NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3, can simultaneously generate SRT, RTSP and RTMP streams. Free auto-tracking, FreeD output for AR/VR workflows and additional features including a very useful OLED display showing IP address, 360° tally mohawk, filter thread, security anchor point and carrying handle make the P240 the best choice for live productions.
Reliable UDP
With the Birddog P240 you can configure the transport protocol your streams will use. Reliable User Datagram Protocol (RUDP) reduces the overall network load, as not every receiver has to acknowledge every packet. RUDP incorporates an error correction system to ensure maximum reliability and smoothness, so you can be sure that packets reach their destination. This transport layer protocol provides a solution for network environments where TCP creates a bottleneck for reliable delivery, and UDP is very precarious because it does not do error checking.
NDI Genlock
When configuring the NDI signal on the Birddog P240, there is now the possibility, via the GenLock Source parameter, to select any NDI source on your local network as an external sync generator, providing a simple mechanism for multi-camera environments. Genlock NDI allows you to create a genlock clock connected to any NDI source on the network and use it to synchronise all other sources. If the Genlock source is in the cloud, synchronisation can be achieved on local and remote networks. It is also possible to use SDI or HDMI converters to genlock the entire NDI network with a physical signal.
Free D
The Birddog P240 supports the FreeD or Free Dimensional Video protocol, a protocol for sending PTZ positioning data in augmented reality and virtual reality systems, including Unreal Engine, Brainstorm, Vizrt's Viz Virtual Studio and many more. And it's all integrated into BirdUI. Any application using FreeD can use this data to automate actions in the virtual environment triggered by real-time PTZ camera movement.
BirdDog P240 PTZ camera features
- Resolution: Up to 1080P60, 1080i60
- Zoom: 40X optical when operating in native scan mode
- Image Stabilizer and True WDR 130dB
- Video output: NDI® , HDMI, 3G-SDI simultaneous
- Tally display: Two-colour, top and rear with 0-9 silicon number pins included
- Integrated OLED display: 5 lines, RGB colour
- Continuous ±350 degree swivel, ±120 degree continuous tilt
- 128 presets, speed up to 150 degrees/second
- Standard and ceiling mount with E-Flip function
- Control compatible with NDI® Control, RS-232 control, RS-422/485 control, VISCA-over-IP, IR remote control
- Presets store camera addresses and image parameters (up to 6 presets on remote controller or 128 presets via protocol programming)
- Resetting image parameter settings with presets and quick access operation
- Analogue audio I/O:
- Balanced XLR input and output (via breakout cable) with 48V phantom power
- 3.5 mm unbalanced stereo TRS input and output.
- Power supply: DC 12V, PoE+ (IEEE802.3at)
