Comms Lite
Opens up the world of NDI Audio Intercom. Comms Lite is the entry point to the world's only audio intercom platform that supports video preview windows. Also supported are four BirdDog devices and a Director - so Comms Lite allows you to use audio intercom in your live productions. And it's free for all BirdDog hardware customers. If you need more features, you can find the paid Comms Pro here.
100% Free: Simply register your BirdDog hardware and BirdDog will send you a link to download Comms for free
Four BirdDog devices, one Director: Comms Lite supports up to four BirdDog devices and one Director license. The BirdDog devices can be any mix of Studio NDI, Mini and the PTZ series consisting of PTZ cameras and PTZ keyboard.
Automatic source detection: Comms Lite automatically detects all BirdDog compatible devices so you can easily select which four you want to use.
Touch-sensitive screen: In the fast-paced world of live production, every second counts. By using a Windows 10 Pro-capable touchscreen tablet, the director has direct communication channels to the camera operators.
Headset: Comms Lite supports 4-pin TRRS headsets so you can use your own headset. From low-cost Android in-ear headphones to gaming headphones and high-end audio intercom headsets, there are plenty of options to suit your needs and budget.
Comms Pro
BirdDog Comms Pro is the world's first audio intercom system to integrate live camera feeds. You retain full control and see every angle of your live production with live video windows from any BirdDog NDI-enabled camera source.

See everything with video storefronts
All BirdDog Encoded NDI sources have video windows - so the director has all cameras in view.
5 Party Lines
Intuitive group management ensures that everyone is on the right channel. Comms Pro makes it very easy to set up call groups and ensure clear communication channels.

Push to Talk
Comms Pro supports the Push To Talk (PTT) function. Camera operators simply press the call button on their 4-pin TRRS headset and speak to the relevant group. In the control room, simply press one of the groups to talk to it.

Touch-sensitive screen
In the fast-paced world of live production, every second counts. By using a Windows 10 Pro-capable touchscreen tablet, the director has direct communication channels to the camera operators.

BirdDog compatible
Comms Pro is compatible with all BirdDog hardware including Studio NDI, Mini and the PTZ line.

Automatic source detection
Comms Pro automatically recognizes all your BirdDog compatible devices and allows for easy grouping and setup.
Headset
Comms Lite supports 4-pin TRRS headsets, so you can use your own headset. From low-cost Android in-ear headphones to gaming headphones and high-end audio intercom headsets, there are plenty of options to suit your needs and budget.
System requirements
BirdDog-compatible NDI encoder/decoder
Windows 10 and higher
Intel Core i5 processor and higher recommended
Touch-enabled device recommended

Professional AV networks with NETGEAR M4250 switches
Whether NDI streams, Dante audio, PoE-powered cameras or complex video walls - the M4250 switches provide you with a platform that is specially tailored to AV-over-IP workflows.
Professionelle AV-Netzwerke mit NETGEAR M4250 Switches
Ob NDI-Streams, Dante Audio, PoE-betriebene Kameras oder komplexe Videowände – mit den M4250 Switches steht dir eine Plattform zur Verfügung, die speziell auf AV-over-IP Workflows abgestimmt ist.

Warum ein NETGEAR M4250 Switch für Ihr AV-Projekt?
- Simple selection of preconfigured profiles for NDI®, Dante™, AES67, ST2110 and many more.
- Immediately ready for use without in-depth IT knowledge
- Intuitive web interface with AV-focused design
- Optimally matched to NDI|HX and NDI High Bandwidth
- Stability and low latency for live productions
- Ideal for PTZ cameras, encoders and NDI multiviewers
- Precise synchronization and reliable audio transmission
- No manual VLAN setup required
- Maximum flexibility for audio routing and management
- Supplies cameras, controllers and encoders directly via the network cable
- Up to 90W PoE budget per port (depending on model)
- Reduces cabling and installation effort
- Models with passive cooling for studios, conference rooms & theaters
- Rack mounting or desktop operation possible
- Lifetime limited hardware warranty for the original purchaser
- NBD replacement (Next Business Day) for registered products
- 90 days free technical support
- Optional ProSUPPORT contracts available

Our offer - Consulting & Integration
Selection of suitable M4250 models
Optimization for NDI & Dante
Setting up VLANs, QoS and PoE
Integration into existing infrastructure

Unser Angebot – Beratung & Integration
Auswahl der passenden M4250 Modelle
Optimierung für NDI & Dante
Einrichtung von VLANs, QoS und PoE
Integration into existing infrastructure
Comms Lite
Opens up the world of NDI Audio Intercom. Comms Lite is the entry point to the world's only audio intercom platform that supports video preview windows. Also supported are four BirdDog devices and a Director - so Comms Lite allows you to use audio intercom in your live productions. And it's free for all BirdDog hardware customers. If you need more features, you can find the paid Comms Pro here.
100% Free: Simply register your BirdDog hardware and BirdDog will send you a link to download Comms for free
Four BirdDog devices, one Director: Comms Lite supports up to four BirdDog devices and one Director license. The BirdDog devices can be any mix of Studio NDI, Mini and the PTZ series consisting of PTZ cameras and PTZ keyboard.
Automatic source detection: Comms Lite automatically detects all BirdDog compatible devices so you can easily select which four you want to use.
Touch-sensitive screen: In the fast-paced world of live production, every second counts. By using a Windows 10 Pro-capable touchscreen tablet, the director has direct communication channels to the camera operators.
Headset: Comms Lite supports 4-pin TRRS headsets so you can use your own headset. From low-cost Android in-ear headphones to gaming headphones and high-end audio intercom headsets, there are plenty of options to suit your needs and budget.
Comms Pro
BirdDog Comms Pro is the world's first audio intercom system to integrate live camera feeds. You retain full control and see every angle of your live production with live video windows from any BirdDog NDI-enabled camera source.

See everything with video storefronts
All BirdDog Encoded NDI sources have video windows - so the director has all cameras in view.
5 Party Lines
Intuitive group management ensures that everyone is on the right channel. Comms Pro makes it very easy to set up call groups and ensure clear communication channels.

Push to Talk
Comms Pro supports the Push To Talk (PTT) function. Camera operators simply press the call button on their 4-pin TRRS headset and speak to the relevant group. In the control room, simply press one of the groups to talk to it.

Touch-sensitive screen
In the fast-paced world of live production, every second counts. By using a Windows 10 Pro-capable touchscreen tablet, the director has direct communication channels to the camera operators.

BirdDog compatible
Comms Pro is compatible with all BirdDog hardware including Studio NDI, Mini and the PTZ line.

Automatic source detection
Comms Pro automatically recognizes all your BirdDog compatible devices and allows for easy grouping and setup.
Headset
Comms Lite supports 4-pin TRRS headsets, so you can use your own headset. From low-cost Android in-ear headphones to gaming headphones and high-end audio intercom headsets, there are plenty of options to suit your needs and budget.
System requirements
BirdDog-compatible NDI encoder/decoder
Windows 10 and higher
Intel Core i5 processor and higher recommended
Touch-enabled device recommended

Professional AV networks with NETGEAR M4250 switches
Whether NDI streams, Dante audio, PoE-powered cameras or complex video walls - the M4250 switches provide you with a platform that is specially tailored to AV-over-IP workflows.
Professionelle AV-Netzwerke mit NETGEAR M4250 Switches
Ob NDI-Streams, Dante Audio, PoE-betriebene Kameras oder komplexe Videowände – mit den M4250 Switches steht dir eine Plattform zur Verfügung, die speziell auf AV-over-IP Workflows abgestimmt ist.

Warum ein NETGEAR M4250 Switch für Ihr AV-Projekt?
- Simple selection of preconfigured profiles for NDI®, Dante™, AES67, ST2110 and many more.
- Immediately ready for use without in-depth IT knowledge
- Intuitive web interface with AV-focused design
- Optimally matched to NDI|HX and NDI High Bandwidth
- Stability and low latency for live productions
- Ideal for PTZ cameras, encoders and NDI multiviewers
- Precise synchronization and reliable audio transmission
- No manual VLAN setup required
- Maximum flexibility for audio routing and management
- Supplies cameras, controllers and encoders directly via the network cable
- Up to 90W PoE budget per port (depending on model)
- Reduces cabling and installation effort
- Models with passive cooling for studios, conference rooms & theaters
- Rack mounting or desktop operation possible
- Lifetime limited hardware warranty for the original purchaser
- NBD replacement (Next Business Day) for registered products
- 90 days free technical support
- Optional ProSUPPORT contracts available

Our offer - Consulting & Integration
Selection of suitable M4250 models
Optimization for NDI & Dante
Setting up VLANs, QoS and PoE
Integration into existing infrastructure
