BirdDog PTZ Keyboard

BirdDog BDKBD (BD-KBD, BD/KBD, BD_KBD, BD KBD) PTZ Keyboard

BirdDog KBD Controller offers PTZ camera operators a rugged, ergonomic design, a large multi-camera display, and direct access to essential functions. With a built-in tally display and physical feedback for camera switching, it’s intuitive and eco-friendly, made with Ocean-Bound Plastics and recyclable Aircraft-grade Aluminium. NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, RS-232, and RS-422 connectivity ensure versatility no matter what language you speak.

Built for Seamless Control and Comfort

KBD is crafted for those who rely on precision and ease in their workflow. With a rugged, ergonomic design, it’s built for comfort, featuring a hand-rest area and tactile controls for all-day use.

Super-fine Control Mode

When it’s time to fine-tune, you can easily shift the camera joystick into ‘fine-tune’ mode, increasing the sensitivity of the joystick by 10x, making reframing shots on air more artistic flair than nail-biting scare.

Expanded Screen. Instant Camera Control

The big screen allows you to monitor up to four cameras at once or focus on one full screen. Pairing and switching between cameras is just a single press away, with a tactile button that gives instant feedback under your finger, making transitions smooth and intuitive.

The KBD’s screen offers live previews for NDI-HX2/HX3 cameras and key text-based details for others, ensuring seamless compatibility and clarity across your workflow.

Built-in Tally Borders

Pairing and switching between cameras is just a single press away, with tactile buttons providing instant feedback under your finger for smooth, intuitive transitions. When integrated with mixers like TriCaster or vMix, KBD’s built-in tally border shows the live camera directly on the keyboard, so you can stay focused without looking at other screens.

Camera Setting Sync

An industry-first feature, you can tune one camera to look exactly how you like, and then simply copy those settings directly to another camera of the same model (BirdDog X series function). Making it easy to dial your cameras in and take your production quality to the next level.

Direct Access to Key Functions

No more endless menu diving! KBD brings you straight to the essentials. With its streamlined layout, operators can access camera pairing, switching, and configuration in seconds. It’s all there, clear and accessible, thanks to user feedback that’s shaped a truly friendly experience.

Ultimate Connectivity in an Eco-Friendly Design

BirdDog KBD connects seamlessly through NDI, VISCA, ONVIF, RS-232, and RS-422, making it versatile for any setup. And with a commitment to sustainability, it’s made using ocean-bound plastics, reducing environmental impact.

Affordable Innovation

With enhanced features and a lower price than its predecessor, KBD is refined through user insight, offering unmatched comfort, control, and eco-consciousness for the modern PTZ camera operator.

CAMERA CONTROL

• PTZ Control: VISCA-IP, NDI, ONVIF, PELCO-P, PELCO-D
• Fine PTZ Control: VISCA-IP, NDI
• Focus Control: Auto Focus, Manual Focus buttons
• Auto Exposure: Direct button
• Manual Exposure: Toggle Dial Adjust. Brightness/Shutter/Gain/Iris
• Auto White Balance: Direct button
• Manual White Balance: Toggle Dial Adjust. R-Gain, B-Gain, Color Temp.
• Auto Focus: Direct button
• Manual Focus: Direct button (Near/Far)
• BLC (Backlight Compensation): Direct button
• Zoom ring on Joystick: Adjustable
• Programmable Trigger on Joystick: One-Push Focus, AI Tracking, One-Push AWB
• AI Camera mode control: Camera Dependent, supported
• Copy/Paste Camera settings: Supported on selected BirdDog Cameras (VISCA-IP, NDI)

CAMERA ACCESS

• Max. Cameras support: 255
• Direct Camera access keys: 6
• Direct Preset access keys: 10
• Max Preset support: 255 per camera
• OSD Camera Menu: Menu button / interaction with Joystick

DISPLAY

• Display Resolution: 1280×720
• Multiview IP Video: Supported, NDI HX (Proxy), RTSP (max. 30 fps)
• Full Screen IP Video: Supported, NDI HX (Proxy), RTSP (max. 30 fps)
• IP Video CODEC support: h.264, h.265
• Tally Borders: Selectable, Multiview and Full Screen mode
• On Screen Menu: Fully configurable
• Light/Dark Mode: Yes

NDI SUPPORT

• NDI Control: NDI HX2, NDI HX3, High Bandwidth NDI
• NDI Multiviewer: NDI HX3, NDI HX3
• NDI Router: Yes, follows current active camera
• NDI Discovery: Supported
• NDI Access Manager: Supported
• NDI PTZ Sensitivity: Standard (NDI); Superfine (BirdDog Specific)

SETUP/CONFIGURATION

• WebUI: BirdUI for setup and firmware updates
• Light/Dark Mode: Yes
• API-based Camera Selection: Yes
• SERIAL CONNECTIONS
• RS-232: D-Sub connector (9-pin)
• RS-422: Phoenix connector

MECHANICAL

• Joystick Type: 4D (Integrated Trigger button)
• Keys: 37 Keys; Backlit, Individual Contact, Silicon Pad
• Toggle Dials: 4 knobs; Press Button, Graduated, 360° adjust.
• Zoom Rocker: Spring loaded, adjustable
• Dimensions: 377×177×118mm; 14.84×6.96×4.64in (L×W×H including Joystick)
• Construction Material: Aluminium; OBP Ocean-Bound Plastic
• Integrated Carry Handle: Yes
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C; 14°F to 130°F
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to +55°C; 14°F to 130°F
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (Non-condensing)
• Storage Humidity: 0% to 90% (Non-condensing)
• Power Supply: PoE (802.3af), DC12V
• Power Consumption: ≤5W
• Packaging Dimensions: 390×215×165mm; 15.35×8.46×6.49in

In The Box

• BirdDog PTZ Keyboard