PureLink has released its HTX III-4400 and HTX III-8800 HDBaseT matrix switchers, providing independent switching of Ultra HD/4K sources to remote destinations of up to 150m via PoC-powered HDBaseT receivers, the HTX III-RX, sold separately.

Each HDBaseT output is complemented by a mirrored HDMI output. The HTX III-8800 also features balanced analogue stereo and surround sound-compliant SPDIF audio de-embedding for each output located on the switch. Analogue stereo de-embedding is also available on each HTX III-RX receiver.

The HTX III-4400 and HTX III-8800 also offer RS232 and LAN command API for control using any other control/automation platform and Crestron and QSC modules.

Key features of the HDBaseT outputs include HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2/1.4, HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, four or eight HDMI inputs, four or eight HDBaseT outputs with parallel HDMI outputs, resolutions up to 4K@60HZ (4:4:4) on all HDBaseT and HDMI ports and downscaling selectable for 4K@60Hz to 1080@60Hz.

In addition, channels of up to 7.1 of HD audio with LPCM, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio are also provided with 24V PoC on all HDBaseT ports.

Lastly, control via on-panel Button, IR, RS-232, LAN and Web GUI is also included, all while the HTX III-4400 and HTX III-8800 are supported by HDR, ARC, CEC and smart EDID management.