BirdDog: The Standard for Modern IP Video Production

Founded in Melbourne, Australia, BirdDog is dedicated to making elite live television production achievable in more places, by more people. We don’t just bridge the gap between legacy baseband video and IP networks; we engineer the ecosystem that runs it. By building professional-grade hardware and software natively around standard computer networks, we deliver uncompromised, ultra-low-latency video that scales effortlessly. Don’t overcomplicate your routing—Just BirdDog it.

Next-Generation PTZ Cameras & Smart Hardware

Our cameras are designed around real-world production demands, eliminating the friction of traditional point-to-point SDI and HDMI cabling while delivering stunning cinematic quality.

• Intelligent AI Tracking: Keep subjects perfectly framed without extra operators using the advanced robotics built into our X-Series and cinematic XL Ultra PTZ cameras.
• Built-in NDI® HX Decoding: The world’s first PTZ cameras with integrated decoders, allowing you to run teleprompter feeds, return monitors, and confidence viewing over a single Ethernet cable.
• Smart Edge Features: From daylight-visible Halo Tally systems to industry-first, always-on e-Ink displays that show IP addresses and camera names even when powered down, our hardware gives technical directors unprecedented visibility on set.

Limitless IP Routing & Protocol Mastery

We didn’t just adopt the protocol; NDI® is in our DNA. BirdDog is the first hardware manufacturer to achieve full NDI 6.3 compatibility across our entire product line, easily resolving complex, multi-subnet enterprise deployments.

• Simultaneous Multi-Protocol Output: Effortlessly route Full NDI, NDI®|HX3, SRT, and RTMP simultaneously to handle ultra-low latency on-prem production and remote CDN delivery at the same time.
• Centralized Network Management: Utilize BirdDog Central to group, route, and manage thousands of NDI sources from a single, intuitive browser-based interface.
• Cloud & Remote Workflows: Break through firewall limitations and securely connect NDI workflows across the globe for remote editing and off-site production teams.

Scalable Workflows for Any Environment

Whether you are deploying a 50-camera corporate AV network, outfitting an entire university campus, or building a compact studio, BirdDog condenses the workflow. Combine our native IP hardware with leading software switchers to empower a single operator to execute the work of a massive production crew.