MuxLab 500425 - 1x2 4K/60 HDMI Distributor with Downscaling and HDR Support
Optimize your audiovisual setup with the MuxLab 500425 professional splitter, a high-performance solution designed to duplicate a single HDMI 2.0 source to two displays simultaneously without any loss of quality. This device is not just a simple splitter; it's an advanced signal management tool capable of supporting the full 18 Gbps bandwidth, ensuring that ultra-high-definition content flows smoothly without compression or visual artifacts.
The MuxLab 500425 stands out in the market for its independent downscaling capability on each output. This feature is crucial in hybrid environments where state-of-the-art displays coexist with older monitors. The device automatically detects the monitor's capabilities and can send a true 4K signal to a primary display while downscaling the signal to 1080p for a secondary display, all without affecting the resolution of the original source. Its robust metal chassis and rear-mounted connectors facilitate clean and organized integration into racks or AV cabinets.
In addition to its video excellence, this distributor ensures an immersive audio experience. It is fully compatible with the most demanding multichannel audio formats used in home theater and professional applications, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Thanks to its advanced EDID management via a rotary selector, integrators can enforce the optimal signal configuration, avoiding common "black screen" issues or resolution conflicts when connecting projectors and televisions from different brands.
Main features
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Supreme Video Performance: Supports resolutions up to 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma subsampling, delivering vibrant colors and crisp text.
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HDR and Deep Color Technology: Compatible with High Dynamic Range (HDR) for superior contrast and an extended color palette (8, 10 and 12 bits).
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Intelligent Downscaling: Each output can independently scale a 4K signal to 1080p, allowing UHD and Full HD displays to be mixed on the same system.
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Digital Rights Management: Full compliance with HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2, ensuring the playback of protected content from streaming platforms and Blu-ray players.
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High Fidelity Audio: Audio passthrough for LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X.
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Advanced EDID Control: 16-position rotary selector to manage communication between the source and the displays, ensuring maximum compatibility.
Benefits for the user
For the demanding systems integrator or end user, the MuxLab 500425 eliminates guesswork in video distribution. Its primary benefit lies in its reliability and versatility . By enabling the simultaneous use of 4K and 1080p displays, it eliminates the need to upgrade an entire installation's monitor array just to accommodate a 4K source. Furthermore, diagnostic LED indicators allow for at-a-glance verification of power status and signal synchronization, dramatically reducing troubleshooting time in the field.
Use cases
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Classrooms and Auditoriums: Project a presentation from a 4K laptop to a main projector and a speaker reference monitor, even if they have different resolutions.
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Digital Signage (Retail): Distribute high-quality promotional content from a single player to two shop windows or point-of-sale monitors.
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Corporate Boardrooms: Connect videoconferencing systems that require splitting the signal to the main screen and a secondary recording system or monitor.
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High-End Home Cinema: Send the signal from a UHD Blu-ray player to the 4K projector in the living room and simultaneously to an auxiliary television in another area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the device support long HDMI cables?
Yes, although for 4K resolutions at 60Hz, it's recommended to use certified Premium High Speed cables of moderate length. For very long distances, the device works perfectly in conjunction with active extenders or fiber optic cables.
Can you extract audio from an HDMI signal?
No, this model is a pure signal distributor and does not have separate analog or digital audio outputs (de-embedder). The audio is embedded within the HDMI signal and sent to the displays or AV receivers.
What happens if I connect a 4K screen and a 1080p screen at the same time?
Thanks to its independent downscaling function, the MuxLab 500425 will send 4K to a 4K display and 1080p to a 1080p display, provided the source is 4K. It doesn't "lower" the quality of the entire system to the lowest common denominator like basic splitters do.
Project description
HDMI 1x2 signal splitter with support for HDMI 2.0 and 18 Gbps bandwidth. This device allows you to distribute one input to two simultaneous outputs, supporting resolutions up to 4K UHD (3840x2160) at 60Hz with 4:4:4 color sampling. It incorporates compatibility with HDCP 1.4 and 2.2, as well as support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Deep Color. Key features include independent 4K to 1080p downscaling per port and advanced EDID management via a physical selector. It is compatible with LPCM 7.1, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X audio formats. The unit has a metal chassis with rear connectors and an external 5V DC power supply.
