MuxLab 500412-V2 - 4x4 HDMI Matrix Kit HDBaseT, PoC, 4K/60 with Included Receivers
The MuxLab 500412-V2 is a comprehensive professional audiovisual distribution solution designed to simplify and enhance complex installations in high-end commercial, educational, and residential environments. This all-in-one kit is not just a switching matrix; it's a complete system that includes the central unit and four HDBaseT receivers , allowing you to send video, audio, and control signals from four different HDMI sources to four remote displays simultaneously.
What sets this V2 model apart is its superior performance capability. Thanks to advanced HDBaseT technology, this system breaks down traditional distance limitations, enabling cinematic-quality 4K/60 (4:4:4) video transmissions up to 120 meters , and Full HD 1080p signals up to an impressive 150 meters using a single Category 5e/6/7 cable. This "long-range" capability surpasses standard arrays that are typically limited to 70 or 100 meters, offering unprecedented installation flexibility in large buildings or campuses.
Signal management is extremely versatile. In addition to HDBaseT outputs for remote displays, the central unit incorporates four local HDMI loop-outs. This allows you to monitor signals directly in the technical rack or feed a duplicated local video wall system, eliminating the need for external HDMI splitters. Furthermore, the 24V Power over Cable (PoC) functionality powers the receivers directly from the matrix via the network cable, meaning you won't need bulky power outlets or power supplies behind the TVs, resulting in a clean and professional setup.
Main features
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Complete distribution kit: Includes the 4x4 matrix and 4 compatible HDBaseT receivers, ready to install right out of the box.
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Uncompromising image quality: Supports true 4K resolutions at 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, compatible with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.
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Intelligent scaling: Each output features independent 4K to 1080p downscaling capability. This allows for mixing modern 4K displays and older 1080p monitors in the same installation without the source reducing the quality for everyone.
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Professional Audio Management: Offers audio de-embedding for each channel. Features analog audio outputs (balanced Phoenix connector) and coaxial digital outputs, ideal for connecting separate amplifiers or mixing consoles.
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Total Control: Multiple management options including front panel buttons, IR remote control, RS232 for automation, and an intuitive web interface (GUI) via LAN (TCP/IP).
Benefits for the installer and the user
For systems integrators, the MuxLab 500412-V2 solves the most common on-site problems: resolution compatibility and power supply. Its ability to automatically downscale video ensures that an older screen in a meeting room doesn't force all the other 4K displays in the building to display at a lower resolution. Furthermore, advanced EDID management guarantees that sources (such as computers or media players) communicate correctly with the displays from the outset, preventing black screens or flickering.
For the end user, the benefit is transparency and ease of use. They can switch between watching a football match, a corporate presentation, or digital signage on any screen in the building with the touch of a button, always enjoying the highest possible image quality without any noticeable lag or compression.
Use cases
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Sports Bars and Restaurants: Distribute different sporting events to multiple 4K TVs at a great distance from the central bar, managing the audio separately to the venue's PA system.
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Corporate Environments: Divisible conference rooms where it is necessary to send the signal from a laptop to a main projector and reinforcement monitors located more than 100 meters away.
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Retail and Digital Signage: Shopping centers that require sending ultra high definition advertising to screens distributed across several floors from a centralized server room.
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Luxury Residential: Multi-room systems where the set-top boxes and consoles are hidden in a technical rack in the basement, and only the television and small receiver are in the bedrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to connect the receivers that go behind the TV to the power supply?
No, thanks to PoC (Power over Cable) technology, the receivers receive the necessary power through the same network cable that transmits the video, simplifying installation.
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What type of cable should I use to reach 150 meters?
To ensure stability at maximum distances (Long Reach mode) and 4K resolutions, the use of high-quality Cat6a or Cat7 cable is strongly recommended, preferably with shielding to avoid electromagnetic interference.
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Can I view the same source on all 4 screens at the same time?
Yes, being an array, it can route any input to any output, or the same input to all outputs simultaneously.
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Does the system support HDR?
Yes, the MuxLab 500412-V2 is compatible with high dynamic range (HDR) formats, providing superior contrast and color on compatible displays.
Project description
Supply of a 4x4 HDBaseT HDMI Matrix Kit with support for HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. The central unit must have 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDBaseT outputs, and 4 simultaneous local HDMI outputs (loop). The system must include 4 HDBaseT receivers powered directly from the matrix via PoC (24V), eliminating the need for external power supplies at the receiver end. It must have video signal transmission capabilities up to 4K/60 (4:4:4) at 120 meters and 1080p at 150 meters using Cat5e/6 cable. It must include independent 4K to 1080p downscaling per port, as well as analog (5-pin Phoenix) and digital (coaxial) audio de-embedsion for each zone. Control options include front panel, IR, RS232, and LAN (Web GUI). The system is designed for 1U rack mounting with a metal enclosure.
