Small Size, Massive Capability

The BirdDog Flex 4K Backpack is the most sophisticated member of the Flex family, designed specifically to "pimp your rig." With a footprint only slightly larger than a credit card, it is the smallest 4K NDI encoder on the planet. Don't let the size fool you—it delivers a complete professional suite of Tally, Comms, Video, and PTZ control, all while maintaining "cool touch" thermals thanks to whisper-quiet internal fans.

Power Your Entire Workflow

The "Backpack" model is the ultimate companion for camera-top monitor recorders. By sandwiching between your monitor and an NP-style battery, it provides a centralized power hub. Through its 15W DC output, you can encode a Full NDI stream while simultaneously providing power to your monitor and camera. This eliminates the need for multiple batteries and messy "nest" cabling, keeping your handheld or tripod rig clean and efficient.

Halo Tally & Dante Integration

Flex features the revolutionary Halo Tally system. It works instantly with any NDI-enabled software production system without any complex setup. Additionally, the Flex 4K family is "Dante Ready." Via the 3.5mm audio jack, you can embed Dante audio into the NDI stream or flip it out, providing ultimate flexibility for professional audio workflows (requires optional Dante license).

Eco-Friendly & Automation Ready

BirdDog is committed to the environment; the Flex 4K Backpack comes in 100% recyclable packaging using soy-based inks and zero paper manuals. For technical directors and hobbyist tinkerers alike, the free BirdDog RESTful API allows you to build your own DIY automation, giving you total control over every hardware endpoint on your network.