Name: BirdDog X1 Ultra PTZ 3-Camera Streaming Kit | ATEM Mini Extreme
SKU: 1018530
Availability: InStock

This streaming kit is the perfect blend of broadcast quality and affordability. The BirdDog X1 Ultra 4K PTZ cameras feature a Sony 1/2.8” CMOS ULTRA HD sensor. The kit includes everything you need to start streaming with remote-controlled PTZ cameras with 12X optical zoom. PTZ cameras allow a single volunteer to control the cameras remotely from a single location via a Joystick controller, a web-based control panel, or even a mobile device.

PTZ cameras allow a single volunteer to control the cameras remotely from a single location via a Joystick controller, a web-based control panel, or even a mobile device.

What’s Included in this Kit?

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme
3 BirdDog X1 Ultra 12X 4K PTZ Cameras
1 PTZOptics G4 Joystick Controller
2 PTZ Wall Mount (Ceiling mount available on request)
24″ Monitor for Multiview Production Monitoring
2 100′ Camera Cable Packages (Longer lengths available via custom quote)
Power-Over-Ethernet Gigabit Switch
1TB SSD Hard Drive for Recording
Audio Adapters & Cables
12 Months of Access to Premium Training Sessions
NEW! Free Team Access to the Live Streaming Academy

Introducing the New BirdDog X1 Camera

X1. X1 Ultra. Bring on the X-Factor.

Get ready to revolutionize your content creation experience with BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra – PTZs like no other.
Experience category-defining smooth, controllable movement and stunning image quality with X1 and X1 Ultra, with Halo Tally and AI Tracking for pure live production magic.
Say hello to seamless connectivity with NDI® | HX3 and Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of technological excellence.
And here’s the showstopper: an industry-first e-ink display that not only tells you everything you need to know, but stays brilliantly visible even when the camera is off!
One more thing… X1 and X1 Ultra decode NDI® | HX* at the same time! Say goodbye to guesswork with confidence monitoring or teleprompting output directly from your camera.
Elevate your creativity, embrace innovation, and let the excitement unfold with X1 and X1 Ultra.
*NDI | HX2 and NDI | HX3 supported *Coming soon

Tally Light. (Requires compatible switcher – does not work with the ATEM line)
Professional results need professional tools. X1 and X1 Ultra sport the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front with a large, daylight-visible border, and out back with an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system. Your cast and crew will always know where to look to keep your audience engaged.

AI Tracking.
Every production could use a little help from a friend. The X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject’s movements in real-time. Whether you’re orchestrating a live event, capturing spontaneous moments in a hybrid environment, or focusing on details in a TED talk, AI tracking helps you get well framed – without needing an octopus to run the controller. You can even select the individual in the frame to follow.

NDI® | HX3.
The X1 and X1 Ultra delivers superior network performance via NDI® | HX3 integration. Significantly reducing network impact while maintaining excellent image quality, meaning its more friendly in more network environments. BirdDog’s NDI® | HX3 surpasses certification parameters, delivering quality and performance you can count on.

Wi-Fi.
No need to use cables to capture every shot. On top of regular Ethernet with PoE, X1 and X1 Ultra have built-in Wi-Fi functionality. Easily capture shots from spots where it’s hard to run cable, seamlessly integrating into any environment. Your set up just became a whole lot more flexible.

Integrated NDI® | HX Decoder.
The X1 and X1 Ultra are the world’s first PTZ cameras featuring a 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. 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

E-Ink Label. Get Inked.
The always-on e-Ink label on the X1 and X1 Ultra is a game-changer. From network addresses for easy access to controls through to customizable logos* to complement your brand image, this cool feature ensures that your set-up is clear and each camera easily identifiable even when the power is off.

Features:
4K brilliance: X1 and X1 Ultra feature superior image quality, ensuring stunning visuals for every production, with X1 Ultra for UHD option.
Halo Tally: X1 and X1 Ultra sport the most visible and effective Tally system available. Up front with a large, daylight visible border, and out back with an interchangeable, illuminated numbering system.
AI Tracking: X1 and X1 Ultra keep your subject in focus with AI tracking technology, intelligently following your subject’s movements in real-time.
NDI® | HX3: enjoy reliable performance on more networks via NDI® | HX3.
Wi-Fi: Video and control over Wi-Fi so you can set up faster, in more places, for better shots.
NDI® | HX Decoder: Simpler, integrated solution that makes it so much easier to incorporate a teleprompter, return feed, or confidence monitoring.
Always on e-Ink Label: Easily load camera details, name, and IP address for faster set-up, in-production management, and crew communication.
Dual Network Output: X1 and X1 Ultra combine NDI HX and SRT/RTMP protocols for seamless on-premises and remote/CDN connectivity, ensuring ultimate flexibility in both streaming set-ups and distribution.
Serial Control: Take control effortlessly with older control protocols, seamlessly integrating with your existing infrastructure.
USB Webcam: X1 and X1 Ultra feature USB-C for connecting directly to Zoom, Teams, and most apps that supports a USB UVC input.
Control support: The X1 and X1 Ultra ships with its own IR remote, plus hardware control support for BirdDog PTZ Keyboard, Skaarhoj, and more.
BirdDog Apps: X1 and X1 Ultra are compatible with BirdDog Central, BirdDog Cloud, and BirdDog iOS NDI PTZ Control (Available separately)

Introducing the ATEM Mini Extreme

This model is an advanced switcher for true professionals! You get all the ATEM Mini Extreme features plus 8 HDMI inputs, 2 separate HDMI outputs, 2 USB ports and a headphone connection. There are also 4 chroma keyers, 6 picture-in-picture DVEs, 2 media players, and a multiview with up to 16 views!

Total Video Inputs

Total Outputs

Total Aux Outputs

Total Audio Inputs

2 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack.

Total Audio Outputs

1 x 3.5mm stereo mini jack.

Timecode Connection

None

HDMI Video Inputs

8 x HDMI type A, 10-bit HD switchable.
2 channel embedded audio.

Video Input Re-Sync

On all 8 HDMI inputs.

Frame Rate and Format Converters

On all 8 HDMI inputs.

HDMI Program Outputs

Ethernet

Ethernet supports 10/100/1000 BaseT for live streaming, software control, software updates and direct or network panel connection.

Computer Interface

2 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 for external drive recording, webcam out, software control, software updates and panel connection.

Standards

HD Video Input Standards

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60

HD Video Output Standards

1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

Video Streaming Standards

1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60

Ultra HD Video Standards

None

Video Sampling

4:2:2 YUV

Color Precision

10-bit

Color Space

Rec 709

HDMI Input Resolutions from Computers

1280 x 720p 50Hz, 59.94Hz and 60Hz
1920 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60Hz
1920 x 1080i 50, 59.94Hz and 60Hz

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme

Introducing low-cost, multi-camera, live production with advanced broadcast features.

Create Amazing Virtual Sets

The ATEM Mini Extreme models include 4 upstream chroma keyers and this allows you to build exciting virtual sets! With 4 independent chroma keyers, you get a keyer per camera so you can build a virtual set for up to 4 cameras. With ATEM Mini Extreme you have 8 inputs, 4 to use for cameras and the other 4 can be connected to a virtual set computer for the rendered backgrounds. Or you don’t need to move your cameras, you can do fixed camera virtual sets by loading pre-rendered still image backgrounds from the media players and media pool. You can setup macros to change cameras and load the correct background into the media players! Or even use a DeckLink Quad HDMI and live virtual set software!

Powerful SuperSource Processing!

In addition to 2 independent DVEs in the ATEM Mini Extreme models, there’s also a powerful SuperSource multi-layer processor with 4 extra DVE layers plus a background layer, that all appear to ATEM Mini Extreme as an additional input source. Any ATEM Mini Extreme video input can be used for each SuperSource DVE, then it’s all layered together over a media pool custom background. SuperSource is perfect for doing multiple picture-in-picture displays with people being interviewed because you can set up the effect before putting it to air, still keeping both main DVEs free for other tasks. SuperSource is just like having an extra multi-layer VFX switcher built in!

Faster Video Production Plus Live Streaming

Live production is the fastest way to complete a finished program, plus you can stream it to a live global audience via YouTube at the same time. The USB webcam output of ATEM Mini connects to any computer and looks just like a built-in webcam, so all streaming software for social media platforms works! With up to 4 HDMI inputs you can set up multiple camera angles such as wide shots along with independent close-ups of each person in the performance. Or you can connect to a computer with a PowerPoint slide show, video clip playback, websites, or gaming consoles. All switching is in real-time so you can live stream to any social media platform such as YouTube, Facebook, TwitchTV, and many more!

Easy to use and fast to Learn!

There’s never been a switcher that’s easier to use, as you simply press any of the input buttons labeled 1 to 4 on the front panel to cut between video sources. You can choose between cut or effects transitions by selecting the cut or auto buttons. Unlike cut, the auto button tells ATEM Mini to use a video effect when switching inputs. You can select from exciting transitions such as dissolve, or more dramatic effects such as dip to color, DVE squeeze, and DVE push. The DVE is perfect for picture-in-picture effects and you can instantly set up different picture positions. There is even a still store for titles and graphics accessible via external software control.

Connect up to 8 independent Cameras

With 8 independent HDMI inputs, you can connect up to 8 high-quality video cameras. Video cameras with HDMI outputs are dramatically better quality than simple webcams as they use higher quality lenses and have better low light sensitivity. All video sources will re‑sync to the switcher if they operate at different video standards so you don’t have to worry about connecting video devices as they all just work! Cameras with HDMI often support interchangeable lenses so you can change to wide-angle lenses for wide shots and zoom lenses for close‑ups. Imagine taking advantage of the low-light capability of better cameras for a theater production, weddings, school concerts, and music videos!

Outputs to HDMI Video and USB Webcam!

To ensure maximum compatibility, ATEM Mini features a USB connection that operates as a simple webcam source. That means you can plug in and instantly get working with any video software. The software is tricked into thinking the ATEM Mini is a common webcam, but it’s really a live production switcher! That guarantees full compatibility with any video software and in full resolution 1080HD quality. Choose any software you like, such as Open Broadcaster for live streaming, or Skype for Powerpoint presentations. ATEM Mini works with software and platforms such as Open Broadcaster, XSplit Broadcaster, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Skype, Zoom, Twitch, Periscope, Livestream, Wirecast, and more!

Live Stream via Ethernet on ATEM Mini Extreme

The ATEM Mini Extreme model has a built-in hardware streaming engine for live streaming via its built-in Ethernet connection. That means you can live stream to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch in better quality, without dropped frames and with much simpler settings. Just select the streaming service and enter the streaming key! There are palettes in ATEM Software Control for streaming setup and status, plus streaming status is also displayed in the multiview. Streaming status is easy to understand as the data rate indicator shows the internet speed required for the video format you’re using. If you’re technically minded, you can even hack the detailed streaming profiles in the XML preference file and load new services.

Record Direct to USB Flash Disks with ATEM Mini Extreme

The ATEM Mini Extreme model also supports direct recording of your streaming data to USB flash disks! That means you get very long recordings in the same H.264 video files with AAC audio that you streamed, so you can directly upload to any online video site, such as YouTube and Vimeo. ATEM Mini Extreme supports multiple disks when used with a USB hub or Blackmagic MultiDock, so when a disk fills recording can continue to a second disk for non-stop recording. Record settings and disk selection are set up in ATEM Software Control and there’s a record status view in the built-in multiview. You can even trigger recording on external Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras!

Add Exciting Video Effects

One of the benefits of ATEM Mini is the professional production values that are possible using the range of built-in video effects! The cut button ensures an instant cut when switching between sources. The auto button is a professional term that’s used on large broadcast switchers to enable video effects transitions. There are duration buttons for video effects allowing 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2-second settings. You can also select the type of effect you want including mix, which does a smooth transition between sources, and dip which fades via a color during the transition. Or use fun DVE effects that move the image off-screen when transitioning between sources!

Work with Professional Microphones

With two independent 3.5mm stereo audio inputs, you can connect desktop and lapel microphones. You can even connect a music player to generate introduction music after the live stream commences but before the program starts. With 2 extra stereo audio inputs, you can ensure a host and guest both have lapel microphones when doing interviews. All audio inputs to ATEM Mini include buttons on the panel for adjusting audio level and enabling inputs into the audio mixer. ATEM Mini features a full Fairlight audio mixer and all HDMI audio inputs and both microphone inputs are all connected separately to the audio mixer so you can live mix from all audio sources.

Automatically Converts Any HDMI Input Format

Each of the 4 HDMI inputs features its own dedicated standards converter. That means ATEM Mini will automatically convert 1080p, 1080i, and 720p sources to the video standard of the switcher! By default, the switcher will set its video format automatically, however you can also set the switcher to a specific video standard you need! The HDMI output is a true “aux” output so you can clean switch each HDMI input or program to this output. You can even “direct” switch input 1 to the HDMI output for low latency eSport productions. If you’re using program/preview switching, the HDMI out can be selected to preview, or on the ATEM Mini Extreme model, it can be selected to display a full multiview.

Monitor Sources and Status with ATEM Mini Extreme Multiview!

When doing larger live productions with multiple cameras, it’s very useful to see all your video sources at the same time on a single monitor. The ATEM Mini Extreme model includes a professional multiview that lets you see all 4 video inputs, plus preview and program on a single HDMI television or monitor! Simply select M/V on the front panel video output control buttons to select multiview! Each camera view includes tally indicators so you know when each source is on-air, and each view also has custom labels and audio meters. You can also see the media player so you know what graphic is selected. Plus multiview even includes a status for recording, streaming, and the Fairlight audio mixer!

Control and Color Balance Cameras!

For a more broadcast-style workflow, you can remote control your cameras from ATEM Mini! Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K models can work as studio cameras with control sent via the HDMI connection to ATEM Mini. That means you can control the camera settings as well as the camera’s color corrector from ATEM Software Control. Imagine changing ISO and tint, plus lens iris, focus, and zoom, so camera operators can focus on the shot! There are two types of control interface, CCU layout for traditional tint color control and a DaVinci color corrector interface allowing the camera’s built-in DaVinci color corrector to add incredible digital film “looks” to your live production!