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BirdDog MAKI Live | 4K Portable Live Streaming camera with NDI | HX, 3x Optical Zoom, HALO Tally, WiFi 6 and inbuilt battery
Product Code: BDMKLB
Suggested Retail Price £419+VAT
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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.
Designed to go wherever the story takes you, MAKI Live weighs next to nothing but packs a serious punch. Its compact design makes it easy to slip into a backpack or mount in tight spaces—perfect for mobile creators, travel setups, or multi-cam environments where space is limited.
Capture every detail in stunning Ultra HD with 4K resolution, driven by BirdDog’s imaging expertise. The 3x optical zoom enables dynamic framing without any digital degradation, while the TOF (Time of Flight) auto-focus locks onto your subject instantly—even with fast movement or changing lighting conditions. It’s fast, it’s sharp, and it’s built to impress.
Say goodbye to the clutter of cables and power supplies. MAKI Live includes a powerful internal battery delivering up to 6 hours of uninterrupted use, giving you the freedom to shoot anywhere—indoors, outdoors, or on the move.
With built-in Wi-Fi and support for NDI® | HX, MAKI Live integrates directly into modern IP-based workflows. Stream low-latency, high-efficiency video over your existing network without needing additional capture devices. It’s plug, play, and go live—no fuss, no compromise.
BirdDog’s signature HALO Tally system is built in, providing a super bright, 360-degree visual indicator to let talent and crew know exactly when the camera is live and on-air. In multi-cam environments, it’s a game-changer for smooth, professional communication.
MAKI Live pairs effortlessly with the optional MAKI Studio iPad app and Control Surface, giving you a full live production workflow in one unified interface. Switch between multiple MAKI cameras, control framing, audio, and more—all from your iPad. It’s a portable production studio in your backpack.
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