The versatile KD-HDMS8X8-13X3 can accommodate a wide spectrum of board/conference room applications due to 16 flexible slots which can be configured for any combination of 16. Additionally, this versatility translates into faster install times according to Key Digital president Mike Tsinberg, who says, “The KD-HDMS8x8-13×3 will always fit into the same size rack for multiple installations allowing for faster install times and similar design setups for installers.”

Today’s board/conference room AV systems need reliable, easy, and fast integration of video and audio at a moment’s notice.

AVS chief operating officer Franklin Karp was recently asked to comment on a successful conference room installation saying, “Key Digital offers us the processing, switching, and distribution solutions that allow us to succeed with our customers. Whether it is the ability to allow for multiple displays with multiple sources in a complex system or a solution to make HDMI work in a residential setting, I always think of Key Digital’s matrix switchers.”

The KD-HDMS8X8-13X3 allows for easy programming, simple operation, and flexibility due to full audio control for each output including: volume, treble, bass, balance, and lip-sync. Further simplifying a board/conference room AV system installation is the KD-HDMS8X8-13X3’s ability to be controlled by IP and connect between IP and RS-232 connections. This gives installers peace of mind and control when attempting to bridge complicated IP and non-IP devices.

The KD-HDMS8X8-13X3 is also the only HDMI matrix switcher which utilises Cat 5 on both inputs and outputs.

“At Key Digital, our products are built on an open platform which supports all major control systems enabling the KD-HDMS8X8-13X3 to be controlled by Serial IR, Flasher IR, TCP/IP or RS-232, “ says Key Digital vice president of sales Michael Lakhter.

KD-HDMS8x8-13×3

Key Digital Hercules Series KD-HDMS8X8 is a HDMI Matrix Switcher capable of switching up to 8 HDMI/DVI video sources/inputs to 8 independent zones/outputs via HDMI and Cat 5. It also features card slot architecture providing flexible input/output configurations.

Key Features:
• Full switching of three independent matrixes: video, audio and control.
• Supports all SD, HD, and VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) resolutions up to 1080p (60Hz & 50Hz).
• SD & HD: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
• VESA / VGA (RGBHV): from 640x480p up to 1920x1200p.
• Full support for HDMI 1.3a/b with HDCP, 3D ready, 4K resolution support.
• Supports lossless compressed digital audio (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio).
• Internal EDID Library features 8 default EDID configurations in addition to native EDID data from any output/display

Key Benefits:

• Transmits 1080p/60Hz resolution up to 140 ft, 1080p/24, 1080i, 720p and 480i/p resolutions up to 270 ft, when used with KD-BBRX receiver Baluns
• Video, audio, IR and RS-232 distribution via a single Cat 5 cable.
• Fully automatic Cat 5 cable equalisation, with optional manual calibration.
• 16 active outputs (8 HDMI/DVI and 8 Cat 5) enables flexible integration.
• Full Audio control per output for volume, treble, bass, balance, and lip-sync from analogue or 2ch. PCM HDMI digital sources.

Supported HDMI 1.4 Features:

• 3D – Capability to pass 3D stereoscopic signal formats
• 4K – 4096×2160/24 video resolution support for commercial applications such as digital movie theaters, CAD, post production, graphics and etc.