BirdDog MAKI Studio with Control Surface - Product - Midwich

MAKI Studio with Control Surface is your portable live production suite, built to make multi-camera switching and streaming easier than ever. Designed for use with MAKI Live cameras and compatible with NDI® | HX video, MAKI Studio runs on iPad and brings intuitive, touch-friendly control to your workflow—no laptop required. For even more precision and feel, pair it with the MAKI Control Surface: a compact, BirdDog-designed hardware panel offering tactile buttons, dials, and joystick control. Together, they give you the power to direct live shows, podcasts, lectures, or events with pro-level polish—whether you’re in the studio or on the move. With support for streaming, overlays, picture-in-picture, audio mixing, ISO recording, and more, MAKI Studio makes it simple to create stunning content. It's the director's seat in your backpack.

Features:

• iPad-Based Live Production – Full-featured, intuitive app for multi-camera switching and streaming.
• NDI®| HXand High Bandwidth Compatible – Seamlessly integrates with MAKI Live and other NDI sources like BirdDog X-Series PTZ Cameras.
• Portable Bluetooth Control Surface – Tactile control with 6 program/preview selection buttons, shortcuts and transition control.
• Touchscreen & Hardware Combo – Best of both worlds: touchscreen flexibility + physical precision.
• Stream Anywhere – RTMP and platform-ready for YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more. Transmit locally to video monitors via built-in NDI | HX and High Bandwidth outputs
• Multi-Cam Switching – Cut or transition between multiple sources in real time.
• Graphics & Overlays – Add lower-thirds, logos, and other live graphics easily with the built-in titler or external HTML or NDI Titlers.
• Picture-in-Picture & Split Views – Create dynamic layouts and engaging visuals.
• Built-in recording – Record your output for replay or post-production after the event.
• Made for Creators – Perfect for streamers, educators, churches, podcasters, and event pros.
• Native iPad application - takes full advantage of Apple Silicon for unparalleled efficiency and performance