BirdDog MAKI Live Production Combo

The BirdDog MAKI Live is a versatile streaming and production camera ideal for professional applications. With UHD 4K resolution, multiple connectivity options, extensive zoom capabilities, and advanced control protocols, it offers customizable and high-quality video solutions. Its built-in Wi-Fi and PoE options make it easy to install and manage, while the Halo Tally system and varied focus modes enhance usability in live production environments. The camera ssupports up to UHD 4K30 resolution, providing high-quality video for streaming and recording. Compatible with NDI|HX2, HX3, RTSP, RTMP, and SRT, offering flexible streaming options to suit various network environments. It is equipped with HDMI and USB-C UVC 1.0 outputs, ensuring easy connectivity with multiple devices. It features built-in Wi-Fi 6 for fast and reliable wireless connections. Optional PoE (Power over Ethernet) allows for simplified power management and installation.

The BirdDog MAKI Live offers 3x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, enabling detailed close-ups and versatile shot compositions. It includes a built-in Halo Tally system, helping identify active cameras during live production. Supports VISCA IP, NDI, and UVC control protocols, providing various options for remote control and automation. The camera offers auto, manual, and Time of Flight (ToF) focus modes, ensuring accurate and adaptive focusing. It features exposure control and noise reduction technologies to enhance image quality in different lighting conditions. It comes with a microSD card slot, allowing local storage of footage and recordings.

The BirdDog MAKI Live Camera is an exceptional tool for anyone looking to produce high-quality video content with cutting-edge connectivity options like NDI|HX2, NDI|HX3, and SRT, built-in wireless functionality, and professional-grade imaging capabilities. Its versatility, ease of use, and robust functionality make it a trusted option for live streaming, production, and virtual events.

Product Features in Detail

MAKI Live. Pro-Quality Live Streaming. Anywhere.
The ultimate portable live production tool, built from BirdDog’s broadcast expertise. MAKI Live delivers professional 4K video with optical zoom, AI-powered control, and wireless freedom. No crew, no cables, just limitless creativity. 

Ultra-Portable Design
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.

4K Brilliance with Zoom and Speed
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.

True Freedom with Built-in Battery
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.

HALO Tally
Always Know When You’re Live
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.

Wireless NDI® | HX Connectivity
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.

MAKI Studio Integration for Full Production Control.
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.