48Gbps 4×4 HDMI 2.1 Matrix Switcher with Per-Output Downscaling & Audio Breakout
MMX-4X4-48G: 48Gbps 4×4 HDMI 2.1 matrix with per-output downscaling, HDR conversion, full VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT/SBTM gaming, and optical & balanced audio…
Routes 8K and 4K/120 gaming sources to a mix of new and legacy displays, downscaling and HDR-converting each output independently so one matrix drives every screen in the room. The MMX-4X4-48G is a 1U, all-metal 4×4 HDMI 2.1 matrix that carries the full 48Gbps FRL bandwidth to all four outputs, powered by a locking 24V/2.7A supply and rated up to 8K60 4:2:0, 8K30 4:4:4 and 4K120 4:4:4. It is the right choice for gaming theaters, esports rooms and mixed-resolution commercial installs where high-refresh signal integrity and per-output scaling matter more than raw port count. Each of the four outputs carries the complete HDMI 2.1 gaming feature set — VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT and SBTM — with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG pass-through, plus independent optical S/PDIF and balanced analog breakout for de-embedding audio to a processor or zone amp. Advanced EDID management with 36 defined, 3 user and 4 copy modes keeps mixed-source, mixed-display systems stable, and the matrix drops into any control system over front-panel buttons, IR, RS-232 or a TCP/IP Web GUI. Its single strongest advantage is doing all of this at a true 48Gbps — not the 40Gbps of many 8K units — while downscaling per output so legacy 4K and 1080p displays share the same routing fabric as the 8K reference screen, without a separate scaler in the rack.
- HDCP 2.3 compliant.
- 4 × HDMI inputs can be independently routed to 4 × HDMI outputs.
- Video resolution up to 8K60Hz 4:2:0, 8K30Hz 4:4:4 and 4K120Hz 4:4:4, as specified in HDMI 2.1.
- Supports 48Gbps video bandwidth.
- HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision pass-through.
- Resolution downscaling and HDR conversion on each output port.
- Supports VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT and SBTM.
- Optical audio and balanced analog audio output.
- Advanced EDID management.
- Control via front-panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232 and Web GUI.
Specifications| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.1 |
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| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.3 |
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| Video Bandwidth | 48Gbps |
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| Video Resolution | Up to 8K60Hz 4:2:0, 8K30Hz 4:4:4 and 4K120Hz 4:4:4 |
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| Color Space | RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
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| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
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| HDR Formats | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG |
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| Audio Latency | No latency |
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| Video Latency | No latency |
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| Audio Formats — HDMI In/Out | LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD |
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| Audio Formats — Optical Breakout | LPCM 2.0CH / Dolby / DTS 5.1CH |
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| Audio Formats — Balanced Analog Breakout | LPCM 2CH |
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| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV air-gap discharge, ±4kV contact discharge |
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| 8K | 3m / 9.8ft (Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1) |
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| 4K60 | 5m / 16ft |
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| 4K30 | 10m / 33ft |
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| 1080P | 15m / 49ft |
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| Input Ports | 4 × HDMI Input [Type A, 19-pin female] |
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| Output Ports | 4 × HDMI Output [Type A, 19-pin female]; 4 × Optical Audio [S/PDIF]; 4 × L/R Audio [5-pin 3.81mm phoenix connector] |
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| Control Ports | 1 × TCP/IP [RJ45]; 1 × RS-232 [D-Sub 9]; 1 × IR EXT [3.5mm stereo mini-jack] |
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| Housing | Metal enclosure |
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| Color | Black |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 17.32" × 7.99" × 1.75" (440 × 203 × 44.5mm) |
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| Weight (net) | 5.84 lbs (2.65kg) |
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| Power Supply | Input AC 100–240V 50/60Hz; Output DC 24V/2.7A (locking power adapter) |
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| Power Consumption | 35W (max) |
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| Operating Temperature | 32–104°F / 0–40°C |
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| Storage Temperature | -4–140°F / -20–60°C |
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| Operating Humidity | 20%–80% RH, non-condensing |
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| Storage Humidity | 10%–90% RH, non-condensing |
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Questions
- What is the maximum video resolution the MMX-4X4-48G can pass?
- It supports up to 8K60Hz 4:2:0, 8K30Hz 4:4:4, and 4K120Hz 4:4:4, within 48Gbps of video bandwidth.
- Which HDCP version does the MMX-4X4-48G comply with?
- HDCP 2.3.
- What control protocols does the MMX-4X4-48G accept?
- Front-panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, and the Web GUI. RS-232 runs at 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity; network control uses TCP/IP port 8000 and Telnet port 23.
- How does a control system route sources on the MMX-4X4-48G?
- A controller connected to the DB9 RS-232 port sends ASCII commands such as `s output 1 in source 1!` to route input 1 to output 1, and can save or recall up to four presets with `s save preset z!` and `s recall preset z!`.
- How does the MMX-4X4-48G get power, and how is the adapter connected?
- Connect the supplied 24V/2.7A locking power adapter to the rear DC 24V jack; the adapter accepts AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz. A GND terminal is provided to bond the housing to ground, and a surge-protection device is recommended.
- How do I connect the MMX-4X4-48G to my network for Web GUI control?
- Run an RJ45 cable from the rear TCP/IP port to a PC or router, and set the PC to the same network segment as the matrix. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100; you can read the current address from the front panel under MENU > SETUP > IP INFO.
- The MMX-4X4-48G shows no picture on a connected display. What should I check?
- Confirm the front-panel PWR indicator is green rather than red, which means the unit is running and not in standby. Then check that output's Cable indicator on the Web GUI Output page is green (a display is detected) and that the input's Active indicator is green (a source signal is present); a gray
- I cannot reach the MMX-4X4-48G Web GUI in a browser. What should I try?
- RS-232 and Web control become available a few minutes after power-on, so allow the unit to finish initializing. Then verify the PC is set to the same network segment as the matrix and that you are browsing to the matrix's current IP address, which you can read from the front panel under MENU > SETUP
- Is this a true 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 matrix, or a 40Gbps unit?
- It carries the full 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to every output, which supports 8K60 4:2:0, 8K30 4:4:4, and 4K120 4:4:4. Some competing 8K matrices run at 40Gbps and cannot sustain the highest-bandwidth modes; this one is specified at the full 48Gbps.
- Will it preserve VRR and ALLM for game consoles?
- Yes. It supports VRR, ALLM, QMS, QFT, and SBTM, so variable-refresh and auto-low-latency modes pass through to the display. This is the main reason to choose it over an 18Gbps 4K/60 matrix, which cannot carry those modes.