BirdDog MAKI Studio Control Surface for Portable Live Production

About: BirdDog MAKI Studio Control Surface for Portable Live Production

The MAKI Studio Control Surface is designed to provide tactile, professional-grade control over your live productions. Its intuitive layout and responsive controls allow for seamless multi-camera switching, precise transitions, and efficient media management.

The MAKI Studio App can be downloaded to your iPad to enhance your workflow, offering a visual interface for configuration and monitoring.

• Please note, Control Surface required for app to function.​

MAKI Studio in a Nutshell:

• Affordable & Scalable: Get pro-level features without the high costs of traditional hardware switchers.
• Flexible Streaming & Rec Options: Stream wirelessly or over Ethernet and record locally to your iPad.
• Expand Your Setup: Connect additional cameras to build a dynamic multi-camera production.
• Professional Control: Experience hands-on management of your live production elements, ensuring smooth and dynamic broadcasts.​
• Integrated App Support: Utilize the MAKI Studio App on iPad for real-time monitoring and configuration, enhancing your control capabilities.​
• Seamless Integration: Designed to work flawlessly with MAKI Live cameras and other NDI sources, providing a cohesive production environment.​
• Flexible Connectivity: Supports both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections, offering adaptability to various production setups.​
• TV-Grade Production Quality: Deliver professional, high-quality live productions—whether for events, corporate streams, or live broadcasts.
• Easy to Learn, Easy to Use: A clean, intuitive interface makes MAKI Studio accessible to beginners and professionals alike.
  • Usage Note: The MAKI Studio App is intended to complement the Control Surface, providing additional functionality and a tactile interface. It is not designed to operate as a standalone application.

Why MAKI Studio?

• Pro Control in Your Hands: The MAKI Studio Control Surface and iPad app work together to deliver fast, seamless live production. No computer needed.
• On-Board Buttons: The MAKI Control Surface provides tactile, pro-level switching, while the iPad app gives you an intuitive interface for monitoring and setup.
• Multi-Camera Switching with Low Latency: Effortlessly switch between multiple MAKI Live or NDI cameras in real-time with near-zero delay for smooth, professional transitions.
• NDI & Wireless Flexibility: Connect cameras via WiFi or Ethernet, eliminating the need for bulky cables while keeping your setup clean and mobile. 
• Picture-in-Picture & Media Playback: Add dynamic multi-angle views and play back videos, images, and graphics to enhance storytelling.
• Title Overlays & Advanced Transitions: Customize text, captions, and lower thirds in real-time while using broadcast-quality effects like stingers and fades for a polished look.
• NDI Output for Maximum Flexibility: Supports both High Bandwidth NDI & NDI|HX, ensuring low-latency, high-quality video in any workflow. 
• Go Live or Record for Later: Stream to YouTube, Facebook Live, or Vimeo, or record high-quality content directly to your iPad.
• On-board Buttons: Use the touchscreen interface for easy operation or the MAKI Control Surface for precision camera switching and scene transitions.
• Let Your Digits Take Control: Optimized for MAKI Live, but also compatible with any NDI-enabled camera, including BirdDog X Series.

How It Works: Simple, Professional, and Powerful.

1. Get the Control Surface
   • Start by purchasing the MAKI Studio Control Surface—it’s the core of your production setup. 
2. Download the App
   • Install the free MAKI Studio app on your iPad to monitor and configure your production.
3. Connect your Cameras
   • Link your NDI cameras via WiFi or Ethernet (USB-C to Ethernet dongle required, sold separately). 
4. Stream or Record
   • Go live on YouTube, Facebook, or Vimeo, or record your show for later—all without a computer.

Ready to Get Started?

Start with the MAKI Studio Control Surface and download the free app to your iPad. Create professional live productions—anytime, anywhere.

Specifications

• Bluetooth Control Surface
  • Source Select Buttons: 6 Program, 6 Preview
  • Transition Controller: T-Bar
  • Dedicated Effects Buttons: Cut/Auto-transition/PIP-transition/T-Bar PIP Control
  • Dedicated Video Overlay Buttons: Stinger transition/Title/Network Title/Bug Logo
  • Audio Preset: 4x Recall Banks
  • Scroll Wheel: Vertical nagivation control wheel
  • Power Input: USB-C Input
  • Power Output: USB-C Output
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth-LE
• MAKI Studio Application
  • NDI Support: NDI | HX & High Bandwidth NDI inputs
  • Inbuilt Camera: Supports on-board and UVC Web Cameras as addiitonal sources
  • No. of live inputs: Up to 10 (iPad/iPhone processor dependent)
  • Local Video Output: Apple Airplay/Native HDMI output/NDI | HX/High Bandwidth NDI
  • Streaming Output: Direct Facebook Live, RTMP/RTMPS output
  • Streaming Output Quality: Selectable - 3Mbps ~ 9Mbps
  • Streaming Resolution Support: 428x240 ~ 1920 x 1080
  • No. of concurrent streaming destinations: 3
  • Title formats: Inbuilt Titler, HTML5, NDI with Transparency
• General
  • Operating System: iOS 15 or later
  • Platform Support: iPhone, iPad, MacOS Limited support
  • Licensing: Software downloadable from App store free or charge, Bluetooth Control Surface required to launch app