Blustream Custom Pro 16x16 HDBaseT CSCMatrix - 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 to 70m

Technical Specifications

• Video Input Connectors: 16 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female

• Video Output Connectors: 12 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, 16 x HDBaseT™ RJ45 connector

• Source Audio Output Connectors: 16 x 3.5mm stereo jack (L/R)

• Zone Audio Output Connectors: 16 x 3.5mm stereo jack (L/R), 16 x RCA Coaxial Digital (S/PDIF)

• Audio Input Connectors: 16 x 3.5mm stereo jack (L/R)

• RS-232 Serial Ports: 1 x 9-pin RS-232 connector

• IR Input Ports: 16 x 3.5mm stereo jack

• IR Output Ports: 16 x 3.5mm mono jack

• TCP/IP Control: 1 x RJ45 connector, female

• Rack Mountable: 4U rack height, rack ears included

• Casing Dimensions (W x H x D): 440mm x 173mm x 422mm without feet

• Dimensions Including Connections (W x H x D): 440mm x 178mm x 430mm with feet

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

• Storage Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC, IEC cable supplied

Colour Space Conversion (CSC) Technology in HDBaseT™

Due to the data rate of HDBaseT™ technology being capped at 10.2Gbps, it is unable to pass the latest native 4K UHD resolutions of 4K 60Hz 4:4:4. There is now a requirement to integrate video resolutions with data speeds up to 18Gbps across a multi-zone AV environment. Blustream have implemented CSC (Colour Space Conversion) technology into our latest products to ensure 4K HDR signals can now be supported over the limited infrastructure of HDBaseT™. Colour Space Conversion reduces the data rate of the HDMI signal by converting the colour space from 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 to a lower format. Within Colour Space Conversion technology the native resolution and frame rate remain constant from end to end. The only part of the signal that is converted during transmission is the colour. Blustream CSC products do not support HDR10+ or the dynamic variation of Dolby Vision due to the way these specific variations of dynamic HDR (dHDR) are encoded. These codecs transmit repeated metadata packets throughout the transmission of any media making it impossible at this stage to convert in the same way using CSC technology.

Product Features

• Pre-configured Custom Pro matrix bundle with 16 x video inputs, 16 x video outputs, Audio breakout, and 2-way IR control

• Supports 4K UHD video up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 (18Gbps) over HDBaseT™ using Colour Space Conversion up to 70m at 4K 60Hz 4:4:4, or up to 100m at 1080p

• HDBaseT™ CSC output boards feature independent automatic downscaling of up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video input to the following formats (HDMI outputs are native pass-through):

  - 1080p@ 60Hz (for screens that do not support 4K)

  - 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 (for screens that do not support full 4K 60Hz 4:4:4)

• 16 x analogue L/R audio inputs which can be embedded onto corresponding HDMI / HDBaseT™ zone outputs

• Extend 16 x IR outputs for routed control of local source equipment

• 16 x IR inputs for distribution of IR to compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ receivers

• Optional RS-232 control board for bi-directional serial control with equipment connected to Blustream HDBaseT™ receivers (PRO-8RS232 cards sold separately)

• Audio breakout board with line-level volume control

• Web browser interface for control and configuration of matrix

• Control of matrix via front panel, RS-232, TCP/IP and Web GUI / App

• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) when used with compatible Blustream HDBaseT™ receivers

• 3rd Party drivers available for major commercial & residential control brands

• Advanced EDID management

• HDCP 2.2 compliant

• Used with Blustream HEX100CS-RX receivers (sold separately)

• Used with Blustream HEX70CS-RX receivers - if distance at 4K does not exceed 40m, or 70m at 1080p (sold separately)