Analog Way announces HDBaseT enhancements to four systems based on its Midra product family. QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H and Saphyr - H are designed to offer improved connectivity and HDBaseT (HDBT) support for the SI market. They maintain the same key software features for live events, fixed installations, houses of worship and educational facilities.
According to the company press release, “The Midra series delivers Analog Way’s uncompromising processing and high-quality manufacturing in a cost-effective, easy to use range of products with outstanding value-for-price. Introducing HDBT support on QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H and Saphyr - H further boosts the units’ versatility. The systems have been designed using HDBT Alliance specifications ensuring interoperability with other HDBT-certified products.”
HDBT inputs on the units support video, embedded audio and Ethernet pass through; the first two HDBT inputs on each model support PoE+. HDBT outputs support video, embedded audio, Ethernet pass through, plus RS-232 and IR control. In all four models, HDMI and HDBT output plugs are active and mirrored.
QuickMatriX - H (QMX150-H) is an 8x2 true seamless matrix scaler. It features:
• 8 seamless inputs – 12 plugs: 2x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 2x HDBT with PoE+
• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• PRG 2: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• 3G-SDI output
Pulse2 - H (PLS350-H) is a multi-layer, high-resolution mixer and seamless presentation switcher. It features:
• 8 seamless inputs – 12 plugs: 2x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 2x HDBT with PoE+
• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• PRG 2 or PRW 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• 3G-SDI output
SmartMatriX2 - H (SMX250-H) is high-resolution 10x2 true seamless matrix scaler. It features:
• 10 seamless inputs – 16 plugs: 4x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 4x HDBT (2x with PoE+)
• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• PRG 2: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• 3G-SDI + CVBS + YbrPb output
Saphyr - H (SPX450-H) is a multi-layer, high-resolution mixer and seamless switcher. It features:
• 10 seamless inputs – 16 plugs: 4x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 4x HDBT (2x with PoE+)
• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• PRG 2 or PRW 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT
• 3G-SDI + CVBS + YbrPb output
The company release continues, “These four new models can receive and send signals up to 330 feet (100m) over a shielded CAT 5e/6 cable. RK350 and AMX/Creston drivers have been updated to support the enhancements. In addition to new HDBT support, QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H and Saphyr - H continue to offer advanced video effects for AV presentations; real-time, ultra low-latency image processing; true seamless switching; advanced audio management and a user-friendly drag-and-drop GUI. The Midra series is controllable via standard automation drivers and advanced IT protocols.”
Analog Way expects to begin shipping these models with HDBT enhancements in September 2017.
