What Is an HDMI Distribution Amplifier? A Complete Guide for AV Setups
An HDMI distribution amplifier (DA) sends one HDMI input to several displays at once. How it differs from a splitter, and how to choose one.
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Specifying extension, switching, splitting and AV over IP: what to choose, and where installations go wrong.
Audio · Amplifier
Collaboration · Video Wall
Matrix, video wall and multiview from one 4K60 chassis
How the MMX-4X4VWMV routes four 4K60 sources, builds a 2×2 wall and runs a 12-window multiview from one 1U box, with audio breakout built in.
Matrix · Matrix
Driving 8K, 4K120 gaming and legacy displays from one 48Gbps matrix
How the MMX-4X4-48G routes 8K and 4K120 sources to mixed displays, downscaling and breaking out audio on each output from one 1U rack switch.
Matrix · Matrix
Drive 4K and Legacy 1080p Screens From One 4×4 HDMI Matrix
How the MMX-4X4AUD routes four HDMI sources to a 4K main and 1080p overflow screens at once, with per-output scaling and dual audio de-embed.
Extenders · Wall Plates
Drive a 4K60 4:4:4 Display 120m From a Wall Plate, No Switch
How the WP-EXTHDTC150 wall-plate kit carries uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 up to 120m over one CAT6/6A run, with no encoder or network switch to commission.
Extenders · USB-C
Carry a native USB-C 4K60 display over fiber, up to 10km
How the EXT-USBC4KFIB-10KM puts a USB-C source onto SFP+ fiber and back to a native USB-C display at full 4:4:4, with no source-side dongle.
Extenders · HDMI Pro
4K60 KVM to 10km: Extend HDMI, USB, IR and RS-232 on One Fiber
How a single-fiber extender carries a 4K60 4:4:4 image plus keyboard, mouse, IR and serial across campus, broadcast and control-room runs.
Extenders · HDMI Pro
Rack the 4K Source, Control It From a Display 10km Down One Fiber
How to send uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 and USB keyboard-and-mouse control over one single-mode fiber pair, up to 10km, with no switch to engineer.
Extenders · HDMI Pro
Sending 4K60 HDMI Over Fiber, Up to 10km Between Buildings
How the EXT-HD4KFIB-10KM carries 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI with HDR and lossless audio up to 10km over single-mode fiber, point to point.
SDI · Converters
Top 5 HDMI to SDI Converters for Professional Video Production
An HDMI to SDI converter lets HDMI devices feed SDI switchers, recorders and monitors over long, locking coax runs. Key features and return-feed tips.
Matrix · Matrix
What Is a Matrix Switcher? A Complete Guide for AV Systems
A matrix switcher routes any input to any output, and each output picks its own source independently. Common sizes, control options and uses.
Cables · HDMI
Common HDMI Cable Myths
HDMI cables are a tech necessity in every home and workplace. They have become an essential item due to their benefits. Despite how common they are…
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