Productions are demanding; the X5 Ultra makes demanding a walk in the park. Featuring unparalleled capability, quality, and performance - take your PTZ game up a notch with the BirdDog X5 Ultra.
Imagine next-level robotic controls with ultra-fine and precise movement thanks to its category-busting advanced motor drive system. Movements on air are a breeze, and acceleration/deceleration of moves look natural and slick. Sporting BirdDog's signature Halo tally system for true audience engagement, revolutionary built-in NDI® decoding†, all the video connectors, including 12G-SDI, dual e-ink displays make branding and maintenance a snap, all wrapped up with a stunning Sony 4K60 image sensor delivering the highest performance NDI®|HX3 possible. X5 Ultra. In every way.
†NDI® | HX2 and NDI® | HX3 supported.
Halo Tally: A Higher Order of Visual Queue
Professional results need professional tools. The X5 Ultra sports the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front, with a large, daylight-visible border keeping talent looking directly at the camera. Your cast and crew will always know where to look, keeping your audience engaged.
NDI®|HX3: Performance Meets Convenience
The X5 Ultra delivers superior network performance via our implementation of NDI®|HX3. Significantly reducing network impact while maintaining excellent image quality, meaning it is more friendly in more network environments. BirdDog's NDI®|HX3 surpasses certification parameters, delivering quality and performance you can count on.
Connectivity For Days
Video productions all look different. We love NDI® because it allows a single network cable to operate everything, but sometimes it makes sense to take a different path. X5 Ultra makes this a snap. In a world of compromise, the X5 Ultra stands proud. With 12G-SDI output, dual HDMI outputs, multiple network formats, including NDI®|HX3, SRT, RTMP and RTSP, Webcam connectivity over USB, however you work and whatever demand in quality you have, X5 Ultra has got your back for today's production. and tomorrow's!
Integrated NDI®|HX Decoder: It Can't Get Much More Convenient!
The X5 Ultra is part of the family of PTZ cameras featuring the first simultaneous NDI®|HX‡ Decoder designed specifically for confidence monitoring, return feeds, or teleprompter usage. We've pulled all this connectivity into a single cable, radically simplifying how you interface with your equipment. Less gear. Less hassle. Less complexity. Whether you're broadcasting live or delivering a CEO address, the integrated NDI®|HX decoder enables more engagement with less setup.
‡NDI®|HX2 and NDI®|HX3 supported.