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…
General
What is the difference between the Huddle Room, Presentation, and Video Wall subcategories?
Huddle Room switchers (COL-HUD series) are designed for small BYOD conference rooms — 1–2 laptop sources, one or two displays, USB-C PD charging, USB KVM, and dual 1G Ethernet with 802.1x authentication. Presentation switchers (SW-xPS series) support larger rooms with 4–5 mixed sources (HDMI + USB-C), HDBaseT 70m extension, multiview, and Dante audio. Video Wall controllers (MMX, VW series) take a single source and split it across 2–9 displays.
Do these products require a managed network?
The Huddle Room and Presentation switchers include dual 1G Ethernet ports with 802.1x authentication for secure corporate network access. A managed network is not required for basic AV operation, but 802.1x requires a RADIUS-capable network infrastructure.
Can I use these products without a control system?
Yes. All products operate standalone via front panel buttons or IR remote. RS-232 and IP control are available for integration with Crestron, AMX, Savant, or similar control systems.
Huddle Room
What is the difference between COL-HUD-21 and COL-HUD-21D?
The COL-HUD-21 accepts one HDMI and one USB-C input with 100W PD charging on the USB-C port. The COL-HUD-21D accepts two USB-C inputs with 50W+50W split PD charging — ideal for rooms where both users connect via USB-C laptops.
What does the COL-HUD-42 add over the COL-HUD-21?
The COL-HUD-42 supports 4 inputs (HDMI + USB-C), dual HDMI outputs for two displays, and matrix switching — designed for larger huddle or dual-display rooms.
What USB devices are supported via KVM?
USB 3.2 devices including keyboards, mice, webcams, flash drives, and USB hubs. The active USB-C or HDMI source also gains control of connected USB peripherals.
Presentation
What is HDBaseT 3.0 70m and why does it matter?
HDBaseT 3.0 transmits 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI video, audio, USB, Ethernet, and power over a single CAT6a cable up to 70 meters. This eliminates the need for a separate HDMI cable run to the display, allowing the switcher to be installed at the AV rack or table while the display can be up to 70m away.
Can the SW-xPS switchers show multiple sources simultaneously?
Yes. Both SW-4X2PS-70M and SW-5X1PS-70M support multiview modes allowing multiple sources to appear on screen simultaneously (PiP, PoP, quad view).
Video Wall
Which video wall controller should I choose?
The VW-SP1X44K is best for simple 1×4 walls up to 9-display configurations. The VW-HDUSBC1X4 adds USB-C input and 8 display modes. The MMX-4X4VW is a full 4×4 matrix that also supports video wall mode — best when you need routing flexibility plus video wall in one unit.
What cable type is required for video wall displays?
Standard HDMI cables from each controller output to each display. Maximum recommended cable length is 5m for 4K60. Use active HDMI cables or HDMI extenders for longer runs.
