Application Notes: Dante in Corporate AV Installations
Boardrooms, conference rooms, campuses, lobbies — real-world deployment scenarios Corporate AV is among the most practical deployment target for…
Overview
This guide covers deploying KanexPro Presentation switchers in medium-to-large conference rooms where multiple BYOD and legacy sources need to share one or two displays, with HDBaseT extension, Dante audio, and optional USB KVM.
Recommended SKUs
- SW-4X2PS-70M — 4×2 Seamless Presentation Switch — 2 displays, 4 sources, HDBaseT 70m, Dante
- SW-5X1PS-70M — 5×1 Seamless Presentation Switch — 1 display, 5 sources, HDBaseT 70m, Dante
Typical Setup — SW-4X2PS-70M (Dual Display Room)
- Mount the switcher at the AV rack or under the table.
- Connect sources: HDMI cables from room PCs or wall plates; USB-C cable at the table for laptop BYOD.
- Connect HDMI OUT 1 to the primary display (or HDBaseT transmitter for runs over 5m).
- Connect HDMI OUT 2 to the secondary display or confidence monitor.
- Run a single CAT6a cable from the HDBaseT output to the HDBaseT receiver at the display (up to 70m).
- Connect the Dante network port to the managed switch for Dante audio distribution.
- Connect a USB hub to the USB 3.2 port for shared peripheral access (webcam, speakerphone).
Typical Setup — SW-5X1PS-70M (Single Display, 5 Sources)
- Connect up to 5 sources — HDMI and USB-C inputs for mixed laptop/legacy device scenarios.
- Connect the single HDMI output to the display or HDBaseT transmitter.
- Use auto-switching for BYOD walk-up or manual front panel button for presenter-controlled switching.
- Configure multiview mode to show 2 or 4 sources simultaneously when needed.
HDBaseT 70m Extension
Run a single CAT6a cable from the switcher’s HDBaseT output to a compatible HDBaseT receiver located near the display. The receiver connects to the display via HDMI. This eliminates long HDMI runs across the room — CAT6a is easier to route and supports distances up to 70 meters at 4K60.
Dante Audio
Both SW-xPS switchers include a Dante AV port. Connect this to the managed network switch (on the Dante VLAN). Use Dante Controller software to route audio to any Dante-enabled speaker, amplifier, or DSP on the network. Analog balanced outputs are also available for direct connection to amplifiers.
USB KVM
Connect a USB hub with shared room peripherals (webcam, speakerphone, USB mouse) to the switcher’s USB 3.2 port. When a presenter switches input, USB control transfers to the active source automatically.
