If there is one given with AV equipment, it’s that you never have enough HDMI ports. Even if you already have an HDMI switcher, it’s probably not compatible with the 4K Ultra-HD equipment you’ll soon be upgrading too. Gefen has released two new additions to its Matrix line to fix that. First up is a 4×4 switcher. It’ll take 4 input sources and route them to 4 different TVs. The second, a 6×2, will help those with lots of A/V gadgets, but only two displays. For pricing you’re looking at $899 for the 4×4 and $799 for 6×2.
Building on its Portfolio of 4K Ultra HD Solutions, Gefen Expands Line with Two New Matrix Switchers for HDMI 4Kx2K
CHATSWORTH, CA – Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the availability of two new Gefen ToolBox Matrix Switchers for HDMI 4Kx2K. Both help build a 4K infrastructure, just in time for new Ultra HD displays and the increasing availability of UHD content.
The 4×4 Matrix for HDMI 4Kx2K routes any four sources to any combination of four displays and supports resolutions up to 4K with 3DTV pass-through. The 6×2 Matrix for HDMI 4Kx2K routes any six sources to two independent displays. Backward compatibility with 1080p full HD resolutions makes both solutions a useful addition to an existing or new high definition system geared for immediate deployment and future UHD compatibility.
Both matrix switchers include Gefen FST (Fast Switching Technology) to significantly reduce the switching time by speeding up the lengthy HDCP authentication process. HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless audio formats such as LPCM 7.1, Dolby® TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio™ are delivered along with video. Control buttons on both models allow for easy configuration of advanced EDID management, audio modes, FST, and routing options to refine system performance. An intuitive web server interface for setup and control, IR remote, RS-232 and IP control, and a locking power supply complete the features.
Though designed for use with sources and displays using HDMI, both matrix switchers will support DVI equipment when using add-on HDMI-to-DVI adapter cables, also available from Gefen. The mini-USB and IP ports allow for convenient field upgrades when new firmware becomes available.
About Gefen
Gefen’s scalable solutions redefine the possibilities available to harness the powers of audio/video systems. Award-winning solutions integrate, extend, distribute and optimize equipment for unsurpassed performance. In digital signal management, Gefen sets the benchmark for innovation with its technological achievements including FST (Fast Switching Technology) and POL (Power Over Line). Gefen’s core product line includes switchers, splitters, extenders, scalers, converters and accessories that revolutionize how audio/video systems operate.
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