BLUSTREAM HDBaseT3™ 8x8 AV Matrix

The HMX88-18G Matrix is an industry leading uncompressed, unconverted HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.3/2.2 solution utilising HDBaseT™3 technology to deliver HDMI, bi-directional IR & RS-232, ARC / Optical S/PDIF audio return, 1Gb Ethernet, and PoC up to lengths of 100m over a single CAT6A cable.

The HMX88-18G supports uncompressed distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision resulting in the ultimate in picture quality for your critical viewing areas.

The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI on outputs 1 & 2, video smartscaling on HDBaseT™ outputs, and an independent 26x8 audio matrix, with ARC and Optical audio return.

The HMX88-18G includes an in-built web browser interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix, andRS-232, IR and Ethernet pass through to enable seamless 3rd party control integration.

Key Features:

• Advanced uncompressed, uncoverted, HDMI over HDBaseT™3 technology offering distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio over a single CAT6A cable.
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independantly routed to 8 x HDBaseT™3 outputs.
• Outputs 1 & 2 feature simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs.
• Supports distribution of uncompressed HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 100m*
• Supports distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ and Dolby Vision.
• 26x8 Audio Matrix independantly controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:

    - 8 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs

    - 8 x audio breakout from zone outputs

    - 8 x audio return from zone outputs**

    - 1 x Optical and 1 x Analogue audio input

• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio transmission.
• Integrated Ethernet switch (LAN Serving) when used with Blustream RX18G receiver (1Gb maximum)
• Web interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT™ outputs.
• Control via front panel, IR, iOS/Android App, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.3 compliant.

*Transmission distance is subject to video format, cable type and installation environment. It is recommended to use a minimum of CAT6A cabling.

** ARC feature supports HDMI ARC or Optical SPDIF. Compatible with RX18G only.