BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K UHD NDI | HX3 Box Camera

BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K UHD Box Camera

The BirdDog MAKI Ultra 4K Box Camera captures stunning UHD 4K60 video and is equipped with a 12x zoom and a wide 72.8° field of view. This camera excels in diverse lighting conditions thanks to advanced features like color matrix, API, and Kelvin control. It supports NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3, providing flexibility for various streaming applications.

For physical connectivity, the camera includes an SDI output with a 1080p60 max resolution, plus HDMI and USB/UVC outputs with independent resolutions, making it ideal for platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Its built-in halo tally light enhances functionality, while Power over Ethernet (PoE) support enables single-cable power and data transmission, simplifying setup and reducing cable clutter.

Compact and Mighty

The MAKI Ultra boasts a compact footprint helping you capture those unusual and engaging camera angles with ease. With MAKI Ultra you can deliver killer POV shots that put your audience right in the game at eSports events, or attach MAKI Ultra to a band rig to capture incredible angles of your drummers or instrumentalists, be they in a band or a house of worship. Wherever the action is, MAKI Ultra ensures you never miss a beat.

Super-Fast Autofocus

It’s fast AF. MAKI Ultra’s super-fast autofocus is a game-changer for dynamic content and fast-paced environments. Equipped with a ToF sensor and powered by advanced automatic focusing algorithms, MAKI Ultra ensures rapid and accurate autofocus. Whether your subjects are zipping across the frame or moving closer and further away from the camera, MAKI Ultra keeps them sharp and in focus. Every. Single. Time.

 MAKI Ultra 4K60 Video Capture with High Frame Rate

With its 4K60 capabilities, MAKI Ultra expands your options on what and how you capture content. From fast-moving action shots to incredible detail in low-light sets, you can get all the detail thanks to MAKI Ultra’s high frame rate and advanced image processing capabilities.

MAKI Ultra Delivers NDI | HX3 Enhanced Performance on More Networks

MAKI Ultra delivers superior network performance via NDI | HX3 integration. Significantly reducing network impact while maintaining excellent image quality, meaning it’s more friendly in more network environments. BirdDog’s NDI® | HX3 surpasses certification parameters, delivering quality and performance you can count on.

On-board Buttons

MAKI Ultra’s intuitive physical buttons mean that once you’ve set it up, you can just reach in and make quick adjustments to Zoom and Focus, and access the onscreen menu. No awkwardly placed controls or a walk back to your controller. One and done. And on to the next task.

• Baseband: MAKI Ultra’s baseband 3G-SDI and 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.
• USB Webcam: MAKI Ultra features USB-C for connecting directly to (deep breath) Zoom, Teams, Barco Clickshare, Google Meet, Webex, GoTo Meeting, BlueJeans, Slack, and more. Safe to say, if you have an app that works with a USB Web Camera, you can supercharge it with MAKI Ultra.

Advanced Production Features:

• Color Matrix: Dialling in all your cameras changes your production quality from good to great. Level up your game with included Colour Matrix controls. MAKI Ultra has individual gain control over Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta, all with 64 levels of control for ultra-precision.
• Flexible Power: MAKI Ultra can be powered in several ways via the included DC power supply or PoE. With under 15W PoE requirement, it makes it not only convenient but cost-effective on infrastructure owing to its low power consumption.
• Advanced Features in BirdUI: BirdUI is our web browser-based gateway to your camera. It gives access to all the functions of your MAKI Ultra, within a beautiful and intuitive interface on any device, anywhere on the network. BirdUI adds features including a dashboard for monitoring the camera and light/dark modes to suit your production environment.
• 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.

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