MuxLab 500791 - Full HD PTZ Camera with 12x Zoom, HDMI and IP Streaming
The MuxLab 500791 is a high-performance PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera designed to deliver professional video quality and exceptional flexibility across a wide range of applications. Equipped with a high-quality 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor, this camera captures crisp, detailed images in Full HD 1920x1080p resolution. Its powerful 12x optical zoom lens, complemented by a 16x digital zoom, allows for precise zooming and maintains image clarity even at long distances, making it the ideal solution for meeting rooms, auditoriums, houses of worship, and live event production.
One of its most outstanding features is its versatile connectivity. The camera offers simultaneous video output via HDMI and IP streaming (through its RJ45 port), facilitating its integration into both traditional and network-based workflows. It supports H.264 and H.265 video compression codecs, ensuring high-quality transmission with efficient bandwidth usage. Furthermore, Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality dramatically simplifies installation, allowing power, control, and video signals to be transmitted over a single network cable.
The PTZ mechanism is fast, smooth, and quiet, allowing you to reframe your shot without generating distracting noises during a presentation or recording. With a wide horizontal rotation range of ±170° and a vertical tilt range of -30° to +90°, the camera can easily cover the entire space. Control is equally flexible, and can be managed via IP, the traditional RS232 protocol, or the included infrared remote control.
Main features
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Full HD image quality: 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor that delivers crisp, vibrant video at 1080p resolution.
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Powerful 12x Zoom: Lens with 12x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom to capture details from any distance without loss of quality.
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Dual connectivity: Simultaneous HDMI outputs for direct connection to screens or mixers and IP (RJ45) outputs for streaming and network control.
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Simplified installation with PoE: Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) that allows the transmission of power and data over a single Ethernet cable.
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Precise and silent PTZ movement: High-precision motorized mechanism that ensures smooth and discreet movements, ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
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Wide visual coverage: 72.5° horizontal viewing angle and an extensive range of movement to cover the entirety of any room.
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Efficient compression: Compatible with H.265 and H.264 codecs to optimize bandwidth during streaming without sacrificing video quality.
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Versatile control: It can be controlled remotely via IP, RS232 or with the included infrared remote control.
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Audio input: It has an audio line input (3.5 mm mini-jack) that allows you to embed an external sound source in the HDMI and IP video outputs.
Product benefits
The MuxLab 500791 camera is designed for integrators and end users seeking a reliable, versatile, and high-quality video solution. Its ability to output signals via HDMI and IP simultaneously makes it a perfect tool for hybrid systems, while PoE support reduces installation costs and complexity. The powerful zoom and quiet PTZ mechanism ensure professional, uninterrupted video production, perfectly suited to the needs of corporate, educational, and live broadcast environments.
Use cases
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Conference and video conference rooms: Capture all participants clearly and zoom in precisely on the speaker.
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Distance education and training: Broadcast classes and lectures in high definition, showing the teacher and the blackboard in detail.
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Places of worship and temples: Allows the retransmission of religious services to worshippers remotely with professional image quality.
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Live events and streaming: Ideal as a main or secondary camera in multi-camera productions for platforms like YouTube or Twitch.
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Auditoriums and assembly halls: Covers the entire stage and audience thanks to its wide range of movement and powerful zoom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this camera have a built-in microphone?
No, the MuxLab 500791 does not have a built-in microphone. However, it is equipped with a stereo audio input (3.5 mm mini-jack) that allows you to connect an external microphone or a mixing console to embed the audio directly into the HDMI video signal and IP streaming.
Can the camera be powered via the network cable (PoE)?
Yes, the camera is compatible with the PoE (802.3af) standard, allowing it to be powered directly through the Ethernet cable when connected to a PoE switch or injector. An external 12V DC power supply is also included for installations without PoE.
What control and streaming protocols does it support?
For control, it supports the VISCA, Pelco-D, and Pelco-P protocols via RS232, and VISCA over IP. For streaming, it is compatible with the RTSP and RTMP protocols, facilitating its integration with most online video platforms and video management systems (VMS).
Is it compatible with third-party control systems like Crestron or Extron?
Yes, thanks to its compatibility with industry-standard control protocols such as VISCA (over IP and RS232) and Pelco, it can be easily integrated and controlled by room automation systems from brands such as Crestron, AMX, Extron, and others.
Project description
PTZ camera with a 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor and 1920x1080p video resolution. It features a 12x optical zoom and 16x digital zoom lens, with a focal length of 3.5 mm to 42.3 mm and a 72.5° horizontal viewing angle. It provides simultaneous HDMI and IP (RJ45) video outputs, supporting H.264 and H.265 compression. Control is via IP (VISCA), RS232 (VISCA, Pelco-D/P), and infrared. The pan range is ±170° horizontally and -30° to +90° vertically. It includes a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio input. Dual power options include a 12V DC power supply or PoE (802.3af).
