About The BirdDog P240
The BirdDog P240 is a high-performance PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera engineered for live broadcasting, sports stadiums, outdoor concerts, and professional video production. Featuring a Sony Exmor R 1/2.5″ CMOS 8.5MP sensor, the P240 delivers exceptional image quality with up to 40x optical zoom, ensuring detailed and vivid imagery even in challenging lighting conditions. With versatile output options, including Full NDI®, HDMI, and 3G-SDI, the P240 integrates seamlessly into various broadcast and streaming workflows.
Deploying the BirdDog P240 in outdoor environments necessitates robust protection against extreme weather conditions to ensure optimal performance. X Stream Designs offers a range of specialized enclosures tailored to safeguard the P240 in various climates:
Extreme Cold Environments – X|Heat Enclosure
Designed for sub-zero climates, the X|Heat enclosure incorporates an active heating system to prevent freezing, ensuring continuous operation in cold temperatures.
Extreme Heat Environments – X|Cold Enclosure
In high-temperature conditions, the X|Cold enclosure integrates advanced cooling technology to prevent overheating and protect sensitive electronics.
Moderate Climates – X|Mod Enclosure
The X|Mod enclosure offers a balanced solution for moderate climates, providing protection against dust, moisture, and temperature fluctuations without additional climate control.
Note: The BirdDog P240 is not compatible with the X|Clear, X|Rain, or EV model housings.
With high-speed pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, the BirdDog P240 is ideal for dynamic environments such as sports stadiums, concert venues, and live event broadcasting. Pairing it with an X Stream Designs enclosure ensures uninterrupted performance, reliability, and durability in challenging environments.
Selecting the appropriate X Stream Designs enclosure based on your specific climate and weather conditions will maximize the BirdDog P240’s potential in any outdoor setting.
From The Manufacturer
Building upon the NDI® PTZ category defining P200, the all new P240 introduces an updated Sony Exmor R broadcast sensor to deliver increased light sensitivity, and best in class image quality and performance.
P240 offers three output options including NDI®, SDI, and HDMI for ultimate video flexibility while Balanced XLR audio adds professional audio connections.
IP output options include multiple flavours of NDI® including Full NDI®, NDI®|HX2, and HX3, SRT, and h.264, whilst BirdDog Cloud 3.0 integration unlocks globally connected remote productions*.
Free Auto-Tracking, FreeD output for AR/VR workflows, and additional features comprising an OLED display to show the IP address, 360° mohawk tally, filter thread, safety anchor point, and carry handle make P240 the best choice for live productions.
And yes, the cameras support NDI® 5.5 natively.
* NDI®|HX2, NDI®|HX3, h.264, SRT, RTMP, RTSP, and Cloud Connect coming soon with a free firmware update.
BirdDog P240 Technical Specifications
$2999 MSRP
Eligible For Custom Pricing When Added To An X Stream Designs Custom Enclosure Build