BirdDog MAKI Live Overview
High-Quality Video Streaming
Easily stream high-resolution video at rates up to UHD 4K30 using the MAKI Live UHD 4K Streaming Box Camera from BirdDog. Ideal for podcasters, content creators, and educators, the MAKI Live features built-in Wi-Fi 6, NDI|HX2|HX3 and RTSP, RTMP, and SRT support, 3x optical/10x digital zoom, and HDMI and USB-C outputs.
AI-Assisted Zoom and Audio
The MAKI Live has a zoom lens with an 81.4 to 31.3° angle of view, and it offers AI-assisted gesture recognition for hands-free zoom control. It also provides low/mid/high AI noise isolation for capturing your speakers clearly in various environments.Up to UHD 4K30 Video
With its 1/2.8"-type Sony CMOS sensor and 4K30 capabilities, the MAKI Live can capture clear, detailed video at rates up to UHD 4K30.Streaming
The MAKI Live offers NDI|HX2 and low/medium/high/ultra NDI|HX3 streaming, balancing video quality with efficient bandwidth usage. Download an NDI|HX-compatible viewer like the free NDI Studio Monitor, or use the BirdDog PLAY hardware decoder to view your NDI stream. SRT streaming is offered for reliable remote transmission, and multicasting is available with a properly configured network.Autofocus Modes
Choose between automatic, manual, and ToF (time of flight) modes to keep your subjects in focus.MAKI Live App
Available for iOS and Android devices, the MAKI Live app can be used to set your camera as a Wi-Fi client or hotspot in AP (access point) mode. It also provides main camera function settings, tally adjustments, and the ability to save video to a microSD card.Web GUI
Use BirdDog's BirdUI to remotely configure your MAKI Live camera using your computer browser.Configurable Tally
The BirdDog HALO multicolor tally system is built into your MAKI Live camera, letting you adjust the front tally light and rear LEDs to best suit your talent or operator's preferences.Compact Form
The MAKI Live features a compact form, helping you easily capture engaging camera angles without getting in the way of your talent.BirdDog MAKI Live Specifications
Inputs/Outputs
| USB I/O | 1 x USB-C Female Output |
| Video I/O | 1 x HDMI Output |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: microSD (Unspecified Type) |
| Image Sensor | Sony 1/2.8"-Type CMOS |
| Effective Megapixels | 8.29 MP |
| Lens Focal Length | 3.3-9.9 mm |
| Aperture Range | f/2-f/3.7 |
| Zoom | Optical: 3x Digital: 10x |
| Video Resolution | UHD 4K: 30/29.97/25 1080p: 30/29.97/25 720p: 30 |
| Angle of View | Horizontal: 81.4° (W) ~ 31.3° (T) Vertical: 50.5° (W) ~ 18.2° (T) Diagonal: 92° (W) ~ 35.8° (T) |
| Presets | 255 |
| Video Compression | H.264, up to 62 Mb/s |
| Network Protocols | NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT |
| Control Ports | VISCA IP, NDI, UVC |
| Control Protocol | VISCA IP, NDI, UVC |
Wireless
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) *Built-In |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: MAKI Live Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control, Setup |
Power
| Power Source | DC Input |
| DC Input Power | 5 VDC at 2.4 A |
| Power Consumption | 5 W (Typical) |
Physical
| Mounting | 1 x 1/4"-20 Thread |
| Color | Black |
| Certifications | CE Class A, FCC Part 15 |
| Operating Conditions | -10 to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 120 x 56 x 56 mm |
| Weight | 335 g |
What's in the box
- 1 x BirdDog MAKI Live 3-Camera Bundle with Case
- 3 x BirdDog MAKI Live (Black)
- 1 x BirdDog High-Density EPP Foam Protective Case
- 3 x USB Cable
- Barcode: 80168
- UPC Barcode: 9354873001246
- Supplier Code: BDMKLBUNDLE-B