BirdDog XL Ultra 4K60 NDI PTZ Camera Deep Dive | Dual 4K Output, AI Tracking, Broadcast & XR Workflows

The BirdDog XL Ultra is BirdDog’s flagship 4K60 PTZ camera — engineered for high-end broadcast, live production, XR studios, sports, house of worship, and enterprise AV environments.

In this deep dive, we break down why the XL Ultra is redefining cinematic PTZ production with a massive 4/3" CMOS sensor, dual 4K60 outputs, full-bandwidth NDI®, AI tracking, and professional connectivity including 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, USB-C, and SFP+.

If you're evaluating a premium 4K PTZ camera for professional streaming, broadcast production, or immersive live events — this session shows exactly where the XL Ultra delivers unmatched performance and long-term workflow flexibility.

Meet XL Ultra – Big Sensor Energy. Broadcast Brains. Cinematic Soul.

• Massive 4/3" CMOS sensor for cinematic visuals + pro low-light performance
• Dual 4K60 output over NDI® + 12G-SDI
• 20x optical zoom (40x in HD) + 8x digital zoom
• Integrated 100° panoramic 1/1.8" ultra-wide lens (second 4K60 stream)
• OLPF filter for clean LED wall & XR production
• HALO Tally, e-Ink ID display, XLR +48V
• FreeD, Genlock, Timecode support
• Perfect for XR, broadcast studios, live shows, premium corporate installs, and next-gen AV systems.

One Body. Two Cameras. Full Production.

• Why settle for one angle when you can have two?
• Main PTZ camera with large 4/3" sensor
• Independent ultra-wide panoramic camera
• Output both simultaneously via SDI and IP
• Replace multi-camera setups with a single XL Ultra
• Ideal for tier-1 broadcast, conferences, immersive studios, and high-end live events.

Cinematic PTZ That’s Actually Broadcast-Ready

• Dual Native ISO for clean images in any lighting
• Full NDI® (NDI HB) + NDI HX2/HX3
• Simultaneous NDI and NDI HX output
• SRT, RTMP, RTSP support
• Timecode + Genlock + FreeD for multi-cam sync & virtual production
• Full color matrix and gamma control
• Designed for modern IP and hybrid SDI workflows.

AI That Understands the Assignment

• Dual-camera AI tracking
• Custom tracking zones & boundaries
• Adjustable framing and movement behavior
• Dual-camera auto-framing mode
• Reduce crew size without sacrificing production value

Every Connection. Every Workflow.

• No converters. No excuses.
• 1x 12G-SDI
• 2x Dedicated 3G-SDI outputs (Main + Wide)
• HDMI 2.0
• USB-C (UVC mode for Teams/Zoom)
• SFP+
• Balanced XLR +48V
• Full BirdDog API + KBD controller support

Whisper Quiet. Rock Solid.

• <45 dB operating noise
• Silent motor movement
• Advanced thermal cooling
• Built for studios, concert halls, and critical audio environments

Ideal Use Cases for BirdDog XL Ultra

• Live Events & Concerts: Cinematic 4K PTZ with AI tracking + fast PDAF autofocus
• XR & Virtual Production: OLPF for LED walls + FreeD + Genlock + full NDI flexibility
• Corporate & Hybrid Spaces: USB-C mode + PoE++ + dual-camera output for wide + ISO feeds