Build Your Own WolfPack Modular HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with HDBaseT 3.0
The WolfPack Modular HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with HDBaseT 3.0 is a customizable 4K system where you can build configurations from 2x8 up to 36x36 using hot-swappable input and output cards, paying only for the ports you need and expanding anytime.
HDBaseT 3.0 is an AV standard that transmits uncompressed HDMI 2.0 (4K 60Hz 4:4:4), audio, USB, Ethernet, control, and power over one Cat6a/Cat7 cable up to 100m for high-quality, low-latency long-distance setups.
Why Choose a Build-Your-Own Modular Matrix?
- Configure exactly what you need. Choose your input and output count instead of paying for a fixed port layout.
- Future-proof and expandable. Add cards as your installation grows — no need to replace the chassis.
- Two distance options. Select 40 m output cards for in-room and near-zone displays, or 100 m output cards for long cable runs across a building.
- Advanced signal handling. Higher-tier output cards add audio de-embedding and USB 2.0 transmission for KVM and interactive displays.
- One system, every room. Distribute multiple 4K sources to multiple displays from a single rack-mounted unit.
Key Features
- Modular chassis supporting up to 9 HDMI 2.0 input cards and 9 HDBaseT 3.0 output cards (up to a 36x36 matrix)
- 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0 video with HDCP 2.3 support
- HDBaseT 3.0 long-distance extension over a single Cat6A/Cat7 cable
- Two output card options: up to 40 m (4K60 4:2:0) or up to 100 m (4K60 4:4:4)
- PoC (Power over Cable) — receivers can be powered from the matrix, no local power supply required
- Bi-directional RS232 and IR control pass-through
- Audio de-embedding and USB 2.0 support on the 100 m output card
- Hot-swappable, rack-mountable design for easy service and expansion
- Any-input-to-any-output routing with flexible control (front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, web GUI)
Output Card Options
| Specification | Output Card 1 (40 m) | Output Card 2 (100 m) |
|---|---|---|
| HDBaseT version | HDBaseT (standard) | HDBaseT 3.0 |
| Max distance | Up to 40 m / 130 ft | Up to 100 m / 328 ft |
| Max resolution at distance | 4K60 4:2:0 | 4K60 4:4:4 |
| Cable type | Single Cat6/Cat7 | Cat6A / Cat7 |
| Control | RS232, bi-directional IR | Bi-directional IR / RS232 |
| Audio de-embedding | — | Yes |
| USB 2.0 transmission | — | Yes (synchronous) |
| PoC (Power over Cable) | Yes (powers receiver) | Yes (receiver needs no power) |
| Seamless switching | No | No |
| Receiver compatibility | Works with any WolfPack HDBaseT receiver | Pairs with HDBaseT 3.0 receiver |
HDBaseT 3.0 Receiver Options
Each HDBaseT output requires a matching receiver at the display location. Two receivers are available:
| Specification | Receiver 1 (40 m) | Receiver 2 (100 m) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | HDBaseT 3.0 | HDBaseT 3.0 |
| Max distance | 40 m over Cat6A (4K60 4:4:4) | 100 m over Cat6A (4K60 4:4:4) |
| HDMI / HDCP | HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3 | HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3 |
| Control | Simultaneous RS232 + IR | Simultaneous RS232 + IR |
| PoC (Power over Cable) | Yes, with on/off power switch | Yes, with on/off power switch |
| TX / RX mode | DIP-switch selectable; HDMI loop-out in transmitter mode | DIP-switch selectable; HDMI loop-out in transmitter mode |
Note: Both receivers feature a DIP switch to select between transmitter and receiver mode. When set as a transmitter, the unit supports one HDMI loop-out, adding flexible deployment options.
How to Build Your WolfPack Matrix
- Choose your chassis — the modular frame is the foundation of your custom matrix.
- Add HDMI 2.0 input cards — one per source, up to nine.
- Add HDBaseT 3.0 output cards — choose the 40 m or 100 m card per display, up to nine.
- Pair each output with the matching receiver — Receiver 1 for 40 m runs, Receiver 2 for 100 m runs.
- Power on and route — send any input to any output instantly.
Not sure which configuration is right? Our AV specialists will help you spec the perfect build before you order.
Common Applications
Conference rooms and boardrooms, digital signage, sports bars and restaurants, houses of worship, classrooms and lecture halls, control rooms, casinos, retail environments, and any installation that distributes multiple 4K sources to multiple displays across distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the modular sizing options, input/output card capacities, and video resolution standards?
A: The system allows users to build custom matrix configurations from 2x8 up to 36x36 using hot-swappable input and output cards, enabling expansion without replacing the rack-mountable chassis.
It supports HDMI 2.0 input cards delivering up to 4K60 4:4:4 video resolution with HDCP 2.3 protection.
What are the key differences between the 40m and 100m HDBaseT output cards?
A: The standard 40m output card supports distances up to 130 ft (40 m) at 4K60 4:2:0 resolution over single Cat6/Cat7 cable with RS232 and bi-directional IR control pass-through.
The 100m HDBaseT 3.0 output card extends signals up to 328 ft (100 m) at uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 resolution over Cat6A/Cat7 cable, adding support for audio de-embedding and synchronous USB 2.0 transmission for KVM setups.
How do the HDBaseT 3.0 receivers operate, and what do their DIP switches do?
A: Available in 40m and 100m models (both running over Cat6A at 4K60 4:4:4 with HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.3), each receiver pairs at the display end to handle simultaneous RS232 and IR control.
Both receivers feature a DIP switch to select between Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) modes; when configured as a transmitter, the unit provides an HDMI loop-out port for flexible deployment.
How does Power over Cable (PoC) work on this system?
A: Both the 40m and 100m output cards feature integrated PoC (Power over Cable) functionality.
This allows connected receivers to draw power directly from the central matrix switcher over the category cable, eliminating the need for local power supplies at remote display locations (receivers also include an on/off power switch).
What control methods and signal routing capabilities are supported?
A: The matrix allows any input to be routed to any output, controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232 serial control, TCP/IP, or a web GUI interface.
Note that neither output card option supports seamless switching.
What step-by-step process is recommended to build a custom WolfPack matrix?
A: First, select the modular chassis foundation. Second, add HDMI 2.0 input cards (one per source).
Third, add HDBaseT 3.0 output cards (choosing 40m or 100m per display). Fourth, pair each output with its matching receiver (Receiver 1 for 40m, Receiver 2 for 100m), then power on and route.
