Essential Install | Matrix and Signal Management
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Lindy offers a modular approach to matrix design
for commercial and residential . Like the JunoX 451 switcher , both fully support the HDMI 2.0a specification , can pass metadata for HDR content and are HDCP 2.2 compliant .
The maker says the value here is increased as both offer EDID management and also have front panel LED indicators for power and signal status to simplify setup and troubleshooting . Atlona says installers can also cascade up to eight units without compromising performance , ensuring that system designs and configurations can easily be adapted or modified .
All three products include Atlona ’ s 10-year limited product warranty .
Connectivity specialist , Lindy has its own range of matrix solutions , using a modular system that allows installers to create a matrix with up to 32 input and 32 output ports . The Matrix is available in 8x8 , 16x16 and 32x32 variants – each with modular input and output boards for flexibility . These modular boards provide a choice of HDMI , DVI or VGA input ports while the output ports can be HDMI , DVI or C6 HDBaseT . Any of the inputs can be combined with any of the outputs to create an UHD 4k x 2k @ 60Hz display over distances of up to 100m . The modular design affords versatility for a range of applications across commercial and domestic projects . Control of the Matrix is supported through IR , RS232 , Telnet and Web GUI . By offering a suite of control options , the Matrix has been made to simplify signal management by allowing on-the-fly input and output switching at the touch of a button .
Lindy ’ s Modular Matrix is equipped with a redundant power supply for 24 / 7 operation in order to cope with heavy use projects such as retail .
WyreStorm has kept up its own development drive of late with its first HDBaseT 4K UltraHD matrix switchers to include dedicated audio matrix switching , with both 16x16 ( MX-1616-HDBT-H2X ) and 10x10 ( MX-1010-HDBT-H2X ) models .
WyreStorm ’ s H2X line are developed specifically for high-end residential and commercial applications where zero compression and latency are required . This new flagship matrix line features Class A HDBaseT technology to support full 5Play convergence of video , audio , two-way IR control , RS232 , Ethernet and PoH technology .
A step up from the previous H2 range , the H2X include both 16x16 and 10x10 models , offering full-range 4K UHD HDMI 2.0 inputs , supporting the latest 4K source devices generating HDR content at 2160p up to 60Hz with full 4:4:4 chroma subsampling rates . HDBaseT outputs distribute 2160p transmissions at 4:2:0 8-bit @ 60hz or 4:2:0 10- bit HDR ( BT . 2020 ) @ 24Hz for full compatibility with the latest 4K UHD content , source and display devices .
Both models continue the WyreStorm tradition of including an equal number of duplicate HDMI outputs on HDBaseT matrixes for connection to AVR , additional extender devices or displays , with the H2X upping the ante to include HDMI 2.0 video support to further expand its 4K distribution capabilities to the tune of 16x16 + 16 ( MX-1616-HDBT-H2X ) and 10x10 + 10 ( MX-1010-HDBT-H2X ).
Another company that is expanding the audio capabilities of its machines , WyreStorm has included integrated audio matrix functionality that includes DSP to enable adjustment of EQ , delay and gain . Up to three separate audio sources can be routed to each of the 16x audio zone outputs ( or 10x on MX-1010-HDBT ) as pre-out or adjustable linelevel , for a total of 48 possible audio inputs ( 30x on MX-1010-HDBT-H2X ), giving flexibility to what audio can be transmitted from where , and to where .
Compatible with HDMI 2.0 standards and HDCP 2.2 , the H2X is suited for large , high-end residential applications requiring multi-source video distribution of the latest 4K HDR content with multi-source audio matrix switching to multiple zones . 4K UHD source devices can be connected and distributed up to 16 zones ( 10 zones for MX-1010-HDBT- H2X ) over HDBaseT to 70m / 230ft or 1080p to 100m / 328ft . Audio from video sources can be internally de-embedded , fed into the audio matrix and transmitted with video signals via HDBaseT for audio reinforcement within video zones , from which ARC audio can also be fed back to the matrix for distribution . Additionally , a further 16 audio-only sources ( 10x on MX-1010-HDBT-H2X ) can be distributed to zones for distribution of music from digital audio streaming devices such as Sonos , Apple Airplay and DLNA kit .
Both models in the H2X line feature CEC to manage power of both source devices as well as TVs and projectors and also feature ‘ AVR Priority Mode ’, which solves the problem of mixing multichannel and stereo zones on a single video matrix by enabling the matrix to prioritise certain zones to have multichannel surround sound where an AVR is on .
WyreStorm has other models which cascade down in terms of capability and reach , more information is available from UK distributors Invision and Habitech .
42 | May 2017