BirdDog MAKI Live (Black)
€450.00
BirdDog MAKI Live BLACK
BirdDog MAKI Live is the ultimate portable camera designed for creators on the move. Whether you're live streaming, teaching, podcasting, or producing content from anywhere, MAKI Live delivers broadcast-quality 4K video in a compact, battery-powered package.
With Wi-Fi and NDI® | HX support, it connects wirelessly to the BirdDog MAKI Studio software—an intuitive live production solution available on iPad. Together, they create a seamless, all-in-one workflow for switching, streaming, and sharing your story.
Built with BirdDog’s signature image quality and ease of use, MAKI Live is ideal for educators, influencers, houses of worship, and anyone looking to level up their content without complex gear. Simply power it on, connect, and go live. No cables. No clutter. Just creativity, captured.
Features
- Ultra-Portable Design – Compact and lightweight, perfect for mobile content creation and live streaming
- Stunning 4K Image Quality – Capture crisp, professional-grade video with vibrant color and detail
- 3x Optical zoom with Ultra-fast TOF Auto Focus - For full resolution framing of shots without image degradation
- Built-in Battery – Up to 6 hours of untethered shooting for true grab-and-go operation
- Wi-Fi & NDI® | HX Support – High-efficiency video over networks with minimal latency and full BirdDog quality
- Records to microSD cards
- Signature HALO Tally system for ultra bright and clear indication of when and which camera is on-air
- MAKI Studio Integration – Pairs with the optional MAKI Studio iPad app and Control Surface for easy multi-camera switching, streaming, and control
- AI Gesture Control – Easily adjust your framing with the wave of your hand
- AI Advanced noise reduction with built-in microphones - for ultimate audio clarity
- Free MAKI Live control app and BirdDog BirdUI for easy control of all functions
- Mount Anywhere – 1/4""-20 thread for tripods, mounts, or handheld use
- Made for Creators – Ideal for educators, influencers, worship, remote teams, and anyone going live from anywhere.
Technical data
IMAGING
- Image Sensor: Sony 1/2.8'' CMOS - ULTRA HD
- Lens: f=3.3~9.9mm
- Optical Zoom: Optical 3x, Digital 3x
- Video Format: 2160p @ 30/29.97/25fps, 1080p @ 30/29.97/25fps, 720p @ 30fps
- Horizontal angle of view: 81.4°(W)-~31.3°(T)
- Vertical angle of view: 50.5°(W)-~18.2°(T)Â
- Diagonal angle of view: 92°(W)-~35.8°(T)
- Aperture: F2(W)-~F3.7(T)
- Focus: TOF, Auto, Manual
- Exposure: Auto, Shutter Priority, Manual,Bright
- Backlight Compensation: Yes
- Digital Noise Reduction: 2D and 3D Noise Reduction
- SNR: 50dB
- Effective Pixels: 8.29MP
MECHANICAL
- Preset Number: 255 presets I/O INTERFACE
- Video Output Interfaces: HDMI, USB-C UVC 1.0, Network (inbuilt WiFi 6, Optional PoE 802.3af via dongle - sold separately)
- Video Compression Formats: H.264/h.265 up to 62mbps, adjustable
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi6 IEEE 802.11ax
- Encoder Network Protocols: NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, RTSP, RTMP, SRT
- Control Interfaces: Network, USB TYPE-C(UVC1.0)
- Control Protocols: VISCA IP, NDI, UVC
- Memory card: TF Card (Micro SD)
GENERAL
- Input Voltage: USB Type-C 5V, POE IEEE 802.3af, Optional via dongle - sold separately)
- Input Current: 2.4A (Min) 5V
- Power Consumption: 5W (mean power consumption)
- Working Temperature: -0ºC ~ +40ºC
- Working Humidity: 10% ~ 95%
- Dimension (W*H*D): 56*56*120mmÂ
- Net and Gross Weight: ≈335g
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BirdDog MAKI Studio Control SurfaceThe MAKI Studio Control Surface is designed to provide tactile, professional-grade control over your live productions. Its intuitive layout and responsive controls allow for seamless multi-camera switching, precise transitions, and efficient media management.The MAKI Studio App can be downloaded to your iPad to enhance your workflow, offering a visual interface for configuration and monitoring. Please note, Control Surface required for app to function. How It WorksGet the Control Surface - Start by purchasing the MAKI Studio Control Surface—it’s the core of your production setupDownload the App - Install the free MAKI Studio app on your iPad to monitor and configure your productionConnect your Cameras - Link your NDI® cameras via WiFi or Ethernet (USB-C to Ethernet dongle required, sold separately)Stream or Record - Go live on YouTube, Facebook, or Vimeo, or record your show for later—all without a computer Technical dataBluetooth Control SurfaceSource Select Buttons: 6 Program, 6 PreviewTransition Controller: T-BarDedicated Effects Buttons: Cut/Auto-transition/PIP-transition/T-Bar PIP ControlDedicated Video Overlay Buttons: Stinger transition/Title/Network Title/Bug LogoAudio Preset: 4x Recall BanksScroll Wheel: Vertical nagivation control wheelPower Input: USB-C InputPower Output: USB-C OutputBluetooth: Bluetooth-LEMAKI Studio ApplicationNDI Support: NDI® | HX & High Bandwidth NDI® inputsInbuilt Camera: Supports on-board and UVC Web Cameras as addiitonal sourcesNo. of live inputs: Up to 10 (iPad/iPhone processor dependent)Local Video Output: Apple Airplay/Native HDMI output/NDI | HX®/High Bandwidth NDI®Streaming Output: Direct Facebook Live, RTMP/RTMPS outputStreaming Output Quality: Selectable - 3Mbps ~ 9MbpsStreaming Resolution Support: 428x240 ~ 1920 x 1080No. of concurrent streaming destinations: 3Title formats: Inbuilt Titler, HTML5, NDI with Transparency