BirdDog MAX 4K UHD Broadcast PTZ Camera w/12x Zoom, PoE - Black

About: BirdDog MAX 4K UHD Broadcast PTZ Camera w/12x Zoom, PoE - Black

Introducing MAX, the PTZ camera designed to bridge the gap between everyday webcams and full-blown production cameras. Whether you’re looking to enhance your video meetings or level up your professional broadcasts, MAX delivers stunning performance and versatility in a beautifully designed package, with a best-in-class wide-angle lens perfect for rooms of any size.

• NDI Ecosystem: MAX can be integrated into multiple software environments, including TriCaster, vMix, Wirecast, ProPresenter, Epiphan Pearl, OBS, Vizrt Vectar, FOR.A, Broadcast Pix, and many more.
• Baseband: MAX’s baseband HDMI connectivity means it can be easily included in your existing production set-up. Connect with tech like video switchers, SDI converters, HDMI products, and many more.
• Serial Control: Effortlessly take command with legacy serial protocols, ensuring seamless integration with your existing infrastructure including PTZ controllers and automation systems.
• USB Webcam: MAX features USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, Crestron, and most apps that support a USB UVC input.
• Control Support: MAX ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog KBD, Skaarhoj, CyanView, Streamdeck, Loupedeck, and even Xbox controllers.
• API 2.0 Support: With support for RESTful API, there are so many ways to program your own control over MAX to create a totally integrated PTZ camera solution.
• BirdDog Apps: MAX is fully compatible with the BirdDog family apps for routing, production, testing and monitoring, remote shading, and more. This includes NDI PTZ Control (iOS), Central, and MV Pro.
• Dual Network Output: MAX combines NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols for seamless on-premises and remote/CDN connectivity, ensuring ultimate flexibility in both streaming set-ups and distribution.

From Webcam to Production Camera. Versatility at Its Best.

MAX effortlessly transitions between roles, functioning as both a high-quality webcam and a powerful production camera. Thanks to its HDMI and NDI outputs, you can integrate MAX into any workflow—be it a simple video call or a complex production. Its compatibility with NDI means that it seamlessly fits into modern IP video workflows, while the HDMI output ensures straightforward connectivity with traditional AV setups.

Elegant Design That Fits Any Space.

MAX isn’t just a powerhouse of performance—it’s also a work of art. With its sleek, modern design and best-in-class wide-angle lens, it integrates effortlessly into any room, from boardrooms to broadcast studios. MAX enhances the aesthetic of any space, blending in perfectly with your room’s architecture without drawing unnecessary attention. It’s a camera that looks as good as it performs.

Affordable Excellence.

One of MAX’s most impressive qualities is its price-to-performance ratio. By offering high-end features like NDI and HDMI outputs, eco-friendly materials, and a professional-grade design at a competitive price point, MAX makes premium video production accessible to all. You don’t have to choose between a basic webcam or a costly production camera—MAX gives you both.

Seamless Integration with POD for Unified Communications Workflows.

When paired with POD, MAX redefines what’s possible in unified communications (UC) by combining professional-grade performance with effortless usability. Designed to work seamlessly with NDI workflows, POD eliminates the complexity of traditional software setups, making MAX the ultimate solution for platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.

Here’s why the MAX and POD combination stands out:

• NDI Integration Made Easy: Leverage the power of MAX’s NDI capabilities without the hassle of complex software or configuration. POD connects MAX directly to your computer via USB, enabling it to appear as a high-quality UVC webcam while maintaining NDI functionality for advanced workflows.
• Switch Between Cameras with Ease: POD allows users to effortlessly switch between multiple MAX cameras or other video sources, making it ideal for dynamic presentations, multi-angle video calls, and hybrid events.
• Software-Free Simplicity: Say goodbye to cumbersome software requirements. POD provides a hardware-based solution that bridges NDI cameras to UC platforms seamlessly, saving time and reducing technical challenges.
• API-Driven Scalability: For advanced setups, POD offers API integration, enabling full customization within AV systems like Crestron or Q-SYS. This ensures flexibility for larger or more complex environments.

By combining MAX’s broadcast-level video quality and professional pan-tilt-zoom control with POD’s hardware-based simplicity and API capabilities, this pairing delivers the best of both worlds. Whether you’re running a single meeting room, creating multi-camera setups, or integrating into enterprise-grade AV systems, MAX and POD offer scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solutions that transform video communications into polished, professional-grade productions.

Sustainably Built with Ocean-Bound Plastics (OBP).

At BirdDog, sustainability is a core value, and MAX embodies that commitment. The camera is made from ocean-bound plastics (OBP), directly contributing to the reduction of plastic waste in our oceans. our packaging is made of recycled cardboard and our ink is all soy-based. By choosing MAX, you’re not just investing in top-tier technology; you’re also making an eco-conscious choice that helps protect our planet.

MAX also operates with remarkably low power consumption, ensuring that its environmental impact remains minimal throughout its lifecycle. This energy efficiency, coupled with its sustainable materials, makes MAX one of the most eco-friendly PTZ cameras on the market.

Closing the Gap Between Webcam and Production PTZ.

In the world of video production, MAX closes the gap between a simple webcam and a full-fledged production PTZ camera. It allows you to have the flexibility of a webcam with the advanced features of a production camera—all in one sleek, easy-to-use device. Whether you’re running a live stream, recording content, or conducting meetings, MAX is equipped to handle it all.

E-Ink Label. Get Inked.

The always-on e-Ink label on the MAX is a game-changer. From network addresses for easy access to controls, this cool feature ensures that your set-up is clear and each camera easily identifiable even when the power is off.

Colour Matrix.

Dialling in your camera colours just got levelled up. MAX has a full-colour matrix with individual saturation control over Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow and Magenta, all with 64 levels of control.

NDI PTZ Control for iPad and iPhone.

Take full control of your BirdDog camera, all from a super-easy to use iPad/iPhone app. Pan, Tilt, Zoom, save and recall pre-set PTZ positions, preview your cameras in full screen, and access all the colour matrix tools and settings for your BirdDog camera.

Advanced features in BirdUI.

BirdUI gives complete access to every function of your MAX, all within a beautiful and intuitive interface. As a browser-based application, it can be accessed from anywhere on the same network as MAX.

BirdUI adds features including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.

Advanced Features.

• NDI Mute: This function allows for muting of the NDI stream on the network. Perfect for meeting spaces, public spaces, classrooms, and any time some privacy is needed.
• Ultra-Low Latency: Powered by our cutting-edge NDI | HX3 engine, MAX not only meets but exceeds the highest performance standards for NDI | HX3. Experience ultra-low latency that ensures smooth, uninterrupted communication in corporate meetings and live events.
• AI Tracking & Smart Automatic Video Framing: MAX uses advanced AI tracking to automatically detect and follow subjects, ensuring they stay perfectly framed at all times. Whether it’s a corporate meeting or a live production, MAX delivers professional results with zero hassle.
• Smooth PTZ Motion: Experience exceptional PTZ performance at an exceptional price point, thanks to BirdDog’s advanced precision motors and finely tuned control algorithms, ensuring ultra-smooth and fluid motion every time.
• Flexible Power: MAX offers versatile power solutions with the included DC adapter or PoE, requiring less than 13W for operation. Its ultra-low power consumption not only reduces energy costs but also makes it an environmentally friendly choice, streamlining infrastructure and sustainability.

5 Year Warranty.

BirdDog P-series and X-series cameras feature a 5 year, global warranty. BirdDog prides itself on delivering the best possible products to customers, but if something was to go wrong,  you can rest assured knowing that no matter where in the world you are, BirdDog has your back.

Specifications

• IMAGING
  • Image Sensor: Sony 1/2.8” CMOS • ULTRA HD
  • Lens: f=3.42mm - 40.02mm
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Video Format
    • HDMI：2160p30/29.97/25, 1080p60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25, 720p60/59.94/50
    • NDI：2160p30/29.97/25, 1080p30/29.97/25
  • Horizontal angle of view: 80.56º (W) - 7.89º (T)
  • Vertical angle of view: 49.61º (W) - 4.46º (T)
  • Diagonal angle of view: 89.51º (W) - 9.04º (T)
  • Aperture: F1.88 ~ 3.77
  • 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 Format: H.264, H.265
  • Network Interfaces: 100M adaptive Ethernet port; POE IEEE802.3af
  • Encoder Network Protocols: NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT
  • Control Interfaces: 10M/100M Ethernet, RS232 (input & output), RS485, TYPE-C(UVC1.1)
  • Control Protocols: VISCA Baud Rate: 38400/9600/4800/2400, VISCA-IP, NDI
• GENERAL PARAMETER
  • Input Voltage: DC 12V, POE IEEE802.3af
  • Input Current: 2.0A (Max.)
  • Power Consumption: 13W (Max.)
  • Working Temperature: 0℃ ～ +40℃
  • Working Humidity: 20% ～ 80%
  • Dimension (WxHxD): 6.76 x 7.58 x 6.76 inch (171.6 x 192.6 x 171.6mm)
  • Weight: 3.15 lbs (1.43kg)