MuxLab 500766 - 4K/60 Uncompressed UTP AV Transmitter over IP
The MuxLab 500766 is a high-performance AV-over-IP KVM transceiver designed for HDMI signal distribution with exceptional image quality. This device is capable of transmitting 4K video at 60 Hz over a 10 Gbps Ethernet network, using standard UTP cabling such as Cat 6a or Cat 7. Thanks to its advanced technology, it offers uncompressed video with zero latency (4:2:0) or visually undetectable light compression (4:4:4), ensuring smooth, real-time playback, ideal for the most demanding applications.
This versatile transceiver can function as either a transmitter or receiver and is the perfect solution for creating large-scale video infrastructures. It allows for the configuration of fully customizable video wall systems, virtual matrix switches, and virtual splitters, supporting hundreds of screens depending on network bandwidth. Its ability to operate in point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint configurations makes it a key component for any professional audiovisual integration project.
Main features
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4K Ultra HD Video Quality: Supports resolutions up to 4K (3840x2160) at 60 Hz, providing crisp, detailed images with vibrant colors.
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Zero-latency streaming: Delivers uncompressed, zero-latency 4K/60 (4:2:0) video streaming, crucial for interactive and live applications. For maximum color fidelity (4:4:4), it uses visually lossless, lightweight compression with less than one frame of latency.
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Long reach over UTP: Extends the HDMI signal up to 100 meters (330 feet) using a single Cat 6a/7 cable, simplifying installation and reducing cabling costs.
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Configuration flexibility: It can be configured to function as a transmitter or receiver, adapting to the needs of any installation. It supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint topologies.
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Integrated KVM functionality: Includes USB ports for extending keyboard and mouse signals, allowing remote control of computers and other source devices.
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Extended connectivity: Equipped with an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for connecting other network devices, bidirectional RS232 ports, and Infrared (IR) I/O for controlling third-party equipment.
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Advanced audio management: Supports the insertion (embedding) and extraction (de-embedding) of analog audio, allowing you to easily integrate and separate audio signals.
Benefits for integrators and professionals
The MuxLab 500766 is designed to simplify complex installations and offer superior reliability. Its ability to create video walls and virtual matrices over a standard IP network provides unprecedented scalability compared to traditional HDMI matrix systems. Integrators can centrally manage the entire installation using the MuxLab Pro Digital Network Controller (500812) or via the MuxControl app for smartphones and tablets, simplifying system configuration, maintenance, and updates.
Use cases
This transceiver is the ideal choice for a wide range of professional applications where image quality and real-time response are critical:
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Control rooms and command centers: To display multiple video sources in real time on large format video walls.
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Digital Signage: Distribution of advertising and corporate content in 4K to multiple screens in shopping centers, airports or stadiums.
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Meeting rooms and collaborative systems: Allows you to share content from different sources to a main screen or projector seamlessly.
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Classrooms and auditoriums: Facilitates the distribution of high-resolution educational material from a central source to multiple screens.
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High-end residential applications: To distribute 4K multimedia content throughout the house from a centralized equipment rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of network cable is needed?
It is recommended to use Cat 6a or Cat 7 twisted pair cabling to ensure the 10 Gbps bandwidth required for stable transmission up to 100 meters.
Do I need a transmitter and a receiver?
The 500766 model is a transceiver, which means that the same unit can be configured to function as a transmitter (TX) or a receiver (RX), offering maximum flexibility in system design.
Does this device work on a standard Ethernet network?
Yes, but it requires a 10 Gbps network switch with multicast (IGMP) capabilities for configurations involving more than two units (multipoint).
Can I control external devices?
Yes, the transceiver is equipped with bidirectional RS232 and IR ports that allow you to control devices such as projectors, screens, or media players through the same IP network.
Project description
AV-over-IP transceiver for extending HDMI, USB (KVM), RS232, and IR signals. Supports resolutions up to 4K at 60Hz. Transmits over Cat 6a/7 UTP cable up to 100 meters. Offers uncompressed video (4:2:0) with zero latency and visually lossless, light compression (4:4:4). Features HDMI input/output ports, one 10Gbps RJ45 port, one 1Gbps RJ45 port, USB 1.1 ports for KVM, 3.5mm connectors for analog audio (embedding/de-embedding) and IR control, and a DB9 connector for RS232. Compatible with Video Wall, Virtual Matrix, and Virtual Splitter systems. Powered by an included external power supply.
