AIDA Imaging PTZ-NDI-X18W – FHD NDI|HX PTZ Camera 18X Zoom (White)

Product Overview

The AIDA Imaging PTZ-NDI-X18W is the white-housing variant of AIDA Imaging's Full HD NDI|HX PTZ camera with 18x optical zoom, identical in specifications and capabilities to the PTZ-NDI-X18B. It is designed for conference rooms, houses of worship, auditoriums, and corporate AV installations where a white camera housing provides a better aesthetic match to light-colored walls, ceiling tiles, and mounting hardware. The camera delivers simultaneous NDI|HX, HDMI, and IP streaming output and is powered via PoE+ 802.3at over a single Ethernet cable. With 128 IP-addressable presets, 340° pan, 120° tilt, and a front-panel tally light, it covers the full range of multi-camera production requirements at its price point.

Product Description

In many commercial AV environments — particularly corporate conference rooms, training centers, and houses of worship — camera hardware is visible to the audience and needs to integrate with the room's aesthetic. The PTZ-NDI-X18W's white housing addresses this requirement directly, providing the same technical capabilities as the PTZ-NDI-X18B in a finish that blends with typical light-colored ceiling and wall installations.

The 18x optical zoom lens (5.2mm–93mm, f/1.5–f/3) covers wide-angle to telephoto compositions in a single camera. The 1/3" CMOS sensor delivers Full HD 1080p60. NDI|HX output makes the camera discoverable on the local network for direct integration into NDI-compatible video production platforms. PoE+ 802.3at powering over the Ethernet connection eliminates a separate power run. The camera's IP control interface supports 128 presets; the IR remote provides 10 presets for simpler configurations. A front-panel tally light provides on-air indication. The 3.5mm line input allows local audio to be embedded into the IP stream.

Key Features

• White Housing for Aesthetic Integration — Blends with light-colored walls, ceiling tiles, and white mounting hardware.
• NDI|HX IP Video Output — Streams Full HD video over the local network for integration with NDI-compatible software platforms.
• PoE+ 802.3at Power — Powered by a single PoE+ Ethernet connection, eliminating a separate power run.
• 18x Optical Zoom (5.2–93mm, f/1.5–f/3) — Covers wide to telephoto shot compositions in a single installed camera position.
• Simultaneous NDI|HX + HDMI + IP Output — Feeds multiple signal destinations concurrently without additional distribution hardware.
• 340° Pan / 120° Tilt — Wide PTZ travel range for virtually any shot angle in a standard room layout.
• 128 Presets (IP) / 10 Presets (IR) — Large preset library via IP control; IR remote access for simpler standalone use.
• Front-Panel Tally Light — Visible on-air/standby indication for live production and broadcast environments.
• 3.5mm Line Audio Input — Embeds line-level audio into the IP stream.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• House of worship
• Broadcast studio
• Training room
• All-hands room
• Auditorium
• Government space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PTZ-NDI-X18W functionally identical to the PTZ-NDI-X18B?

Yes. The white and black variants share identical electronics, sensor, lens, outputs, and specifications. The only difference is the housing color.

What NDI software platforms is the PTZ-NDI-X18W compatible with?

Compatible with NewTek TriCaster, vMix, Wirecast, OBS (with NDI plugin), and any NDI|HX-capable platform. Discoverable on the local network without additional drivers.

Does this camera require a dedicated power supply in addition to the network connection?

No. Power is supplied via PoE+ 802.3at over the Ethernet cable. Standard PoE (802.3af) does not supply sufficient power for this camera.

How many presets can be configured?

128 presets via IP-based control. The included IR remote accesses 10 presets for simpler installations.

Can the tally light be triggered from a production switcher?

Tally light control depends on the production platform. NDI-aware platforms such as vMix and TriCaster can send tally signals to NDI cameras.

What network switch specifications are recommended?

A managed Gigabit Ethernet switch with PoE+ (802.3at) ports. For multi-camera NDI|HX deployments, ensure sufficient PoE power budget and proper multicast/unicast routing. A dedicated AV VLAN is recommended in enterprise environments.