This 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch is an 8-by-8 HDMI true matrix switch. The UTAH 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch allows any input to be routed to any output; or the same input to be routed to all outputs, or any combination. The size of the matrix is very compact & rack mount ears are included.

What sets this UTAH 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch apart from others:

1. Fast switching time
2. True HDMI 1.4
3. Independent optical & coax audio inputs switched to coax audio outputs
4. LAN control plus software
5. 2D and 3D compliant
6. 1U height
7. Designed, supported and manufactured in the U.S.A.

You can't find an 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch that matches these unique specs (and more) for <$7K. The UTAH is a true 8 x 8 HDMI matrix offering glitch-free switching, zero delays from HDCP authentication, and flexible audio routing. As a true HDMI/HDCP repeater, the UTAH resolves situations of single HDCP key sources, and output blanking when switching other zones.

8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch Features:

• 8 - HDMI inputs
• 8 - HDMI outputs
• Switch Toslink (Optical) & SPDIF independently of HDMI w/Toslink being converted to SPDIF outs
  • 8 - SPDIF digital audio inputs
  • 8 - Toslink digital audio inputs
  • 4 - SPDIF digital audio outputs
• 2D and 3D compatible
• Allows up to eight HDMI audio/video devices to be independently switched to eight HDMI monitors, HDTVs, or projectors.
• The eight outputs could show the same or different source simultaneously.
• Reads and saves EDID function from displays.
• Supports high definition HDMI resolutions, including 1080p, 1080i, 720p and other standard video formats.
• Each port supports both HDMI and DVI inputs with an optional DVI to HDMI converter.
• Switching modes: panel buttons, local IR, RS232, and Ethernet.
• HDCP 1.2 compliant.
• Compatible with HDMI 1.3 compliant devices as well as with older 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 versions
• Designed, supported and manufactured in the U.S.A.
• 2 year return to factory warranty

The 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switches HDMI inputs and outputs support the video features found in the HDMI 1.4 specification, including all required 3D formats, Deep Color (12 Bits) at up to 1080p resolution. Color Gamut Metadata is supported to allow the use of xvYCC color spaces (HDMI 1.3 x.v.Color).

16 Digital Audio Inputs: The HDMI cable can carry surround sound or 2 channel PCM, but not both at the same time. We've provided additional SPDIF and Toslink digital audio inputs so the integrator can get both audio streams into the UTAH. Internally, each HDMI output can be configured to carry either the 2 channel PCM stream as is required for a TV only zone, or can be configured to send the SPDIF surround sound audio stream over HDMI. Each of the 16 additional inputs are independent so any additional audio sources such as iPod docks can be connected in and routed to zones for whole house audio.

4 SPDIF Outputs: The four additional SPDIF outputs are designed for local connection to a surround sound processor. In many cases the processor (AV Receiver/Amp) will be located in the rack, and speaker wire will extend from the rack to the zone's speakers. These systems do not need the HDMI video, just the SPDIF digital audio.

IR, RS-232, TCP/IP Control: An IR input is provided on the front panel for control from common IR repeaters and programmable remotes. RS-232 provides a two way interface so the control system can command and query the matrix. An Ethernet port provides TCP/IP socket access to the same two way command and query interface, and also an integrated web server for setup & administration. The web interface gives the integrator several pages of setup so that EDID, audio routing, and other preferences can be managed and saved.

1RU Chassis: Rack space can be at a premium with cabinet style racks, so no need to waste 2 rack spaces and more. UTAHs engineers neatly managed to get all of these features into an attractive 1RU chassis.

Using the UTAHs flexible audio routing system, both two channel audio and SPDIF/Toslink multi-channel audio can be routed from the same source device. This allows you to deliver audio to both the display speakers as well as a multi-channel amp. All digital audio inputs are routed independently, effectively giving 16 audio inputs in addition to the 8 HDMI audio signals. These can be routed to any of the 8 HDMI outputs and the 4 SPDIF outputs on the rear panel. Users can choose several different ways to control the 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch; by using an infrared extension receiver, RS232, LAN and the supplied remote control.

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