HDMI Matrix Switcher for Control Rooms, Broadcast and Corporate AV
Routing multiple video sources to multiple displays through individual point-to-point connections creates cabling complexity and makes source management unworkable at scale. An hdmi matrix switcher resolves this by routing any input independently to any output, or the same source to all outputs, from one central rack-mounted unit.
Ideal for control rooms, broadcast, education, and corporate AV setups. Reliable 4K HDMI matrix switcher with IP control for flexible signal routing and management. The range covers 4x4, 8x8, and 16x16 configurations in HDMI, HDBaseT, and modular formats supporting resolutions from 1080p up to 4K at 60Hz 4:4:4.
At Dutco Tennant LLC, we source matrix switchers from globally proven AV manufacturers, supplying system integrators, consultants, contractors, and project developers across the UAE and GCC.
Signal Routing Built for Scale
- Audio video matrix routing assigns any input to any output independently, or mirrors one source across all connected displays without additional splitter hardware
- Power-off memory restores the last active routing configuration on startup, eliminating manual reassignment after power interruptions
- EDID management per input and output resolves handshake conflicts between mixed-generation sources and displays, maintaining stable signal negotiation across all ports
- Front panel OLED display shows active routing status, IP address, and EDID settings without requiring access to the web interface
- CEC pass-through triggers display power on and off commands from the matrix control interface without additional control wiring at each screen location
Core Technical Capabilities
- Signal Bandwidth: 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 across all ports with HDCP 2.2 compliance, supporting 4K at 60Hz 4:4:4 with HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through
- Audio Handling: Independent audio matrix with LPCM 7.1, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio; de-embedding to analogue 3.5mm, optical, and coaxial outputs on all ports
- Distance Extension: HDBaseT outputs extend uncompressed 4K up to 120 metres over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable with Power over Cable supplying remote receivers through the same run
- Downscaling: Per-output 4K to 1080p auto-downscaling delivers correctly scaled signals to legacy displays in mixed-resolution installations without external converter hardware
- Control Interfaces: Front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, TCP/IP, and web GUI with bi-directional IR pass-through to source devices at each HDBaseT receiver endpoint
Types
4x4 HDMI Matrix Switch
The 4x4 hdmi matrix switch routes four HDMI sources to any combination of four outputs, covering small meeting rooms, huddle spaces, and training suites.
- Mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs on each port feed up to eight displays from four sources without additional hardware
- Supports 2x2 video wall processing and quad-split multiviewer layouts from the same compact 1RU unit
- Independent audio de-embedding per output routes programme audio to a separate zone amplifier without affecting video routing
8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher
The 8x8 hdmi matrix switcher connects eight sources to eight display endpoints independently, covering boardrooms, lecture theatres, and multi-display retail environments.
- Eight mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs feed up to 16 displays simultaneously from eight sources without additional splitter hardware
- Full IR matrix at each HDBaseT receiver allows source devices to be controlled from the display location over the same cable carrying video and audio
- Audio return channel on all HDMI outputs brings display audio back through the matrix to the room audio system without a separate return cable
16x16 HDMI Matrix Switcher
A 16x16 4k video matrix switch manages sixteen sources and sixteen displays from a single 2RU chassis, serving large installations across hospitality, higher education, and command centres.
- Each HDBaseT output carries video, audio, Ethernet, RS-232, and IR over a single CAT6A cable to 100 metres, consolidating all signal types into one structured cable run
- Built-in 16-channel audio matrix routes de-embedded stereo sources to 16 independent analogue outputs for multi-zone audio without a separate audio switcher
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies maintain continuous signal output in installations where any interruption to the display feed is not acceptable
HDBaseT Matrix Switcher
An HDBaseT hdmi matrix for control rooms combines HDMI inputs with HDBaseT outputs, carrying video, audio, Ethernet, and control over a single structured cable to 150 metres.
- Power over HDBaseT on all outputs removes the need for a local power supply at each display endpoint, reducing hardware count across large multi-room deployments
- Ethernet pass-through at each receiver provides a wired network connection to the display and any co-located networked device, reducing total cabling infrastructure per endpoint
- Compatible with modular wall-plate transmitters at lecterns, conference tables, and floor boxes for presenter connectivity without HDMI cable runs back to the rack
Modular Matrix Switcher
A modular video wall matrix switch uses a card-frame chassis with interchangeable input and output cards, scaling from 8x8 to 32x32 without replacing the core chassis.
- Field-replaceable input cards cover HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, SDI, VGA, and IP stream formats, consolidating mixed signal types into one distribution backbone
- Front panel 7-inch touchscreen provides direct routing control and preset recall without a connected laptop or external control system at the rack
- Write-protected firmware prevents unauthorised configuration changes, meeting the security requirements of government and critical infrastructure installations
Standout Features & Benefits
Complete Signal Format Flexibility
- The multi input hdmi switch architecture accepts HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, SDI, USB-C, and IP stream inputs simultaneously using appropriate input cards or adaptors within the same chassis
- Per-output independent scaling from 640x480 to 4K at 60Hz 4:4:4 delivers content at each display's native resolution without external scaler hardware at any endpoint
- ARC support returns audio from a connected display back through the matrix to the room audio system, removing a separate audio return cable between screen and rack
IP-Based Centralised Management
- The hdmi matrix with ip control allows full routing management, preset recall, EDID configuration, and firmware updates from any browser-connected device on the local network
- TCP/IP command sets and REST API support direct integration with Crestron, Extron, AMX, and Control4 without custom scripting at the control system programmer level
- Multi-operator web GUI access lets different users manage independent output zones simultaneously from separate terminals on the same matrix unit
Long-Distance Reliable Distribution
- Uncompressed 4K over a single CAT5e/6/7 cable replaces multiple individual cable runs per display endpoint, cutting installation material cost across large deployments
- HDBaseT anti-jamming circuitry resists signal interference during transmission across long cable runs in electrically noisy industrial and commercial environments
- Signal integrity is maintained at full 4K resolution across the maximum cable distance with no latency increase or resolution downgrade at the remote receiver
Fast Preset-Based Operation
- Up to eight stored routing presets are recalled in a single button press or IP command, instantly reconfiguring the full matrix for different room modes or operational shifts
- Automatic input detection switches to a newly connected device without operator input, maintaining output continuity during source connection and disconnection events
- Multiple hdmi to one input consolidation through the matrix removes individual switches at each display location, reducing peripheral hardware count across the full installation
Application Area
Control Rooms and Command Centres
- The hdmi matrix for control rooms feeds security camera feeds, GIS maps, data dashboards, and communications interfaces to video wall arrays from one central rack unit
- Preset routing configurations allow operators to switch the full wall layout instantly between standard monitoring and incident-specific display modes during active operations
- Redundant power and FPGA-based processing meet the uptime requirements of utility, transport, and emergency operations centres running continuous 24-hour cycles
Broadcast and Production
- Studio control rooms use audio video matrix routing to distribute camera feeds, replay servers, and graphics outputs to production monitors and confidence displays from one unit
- Mixed SDI and HDMI modular matrices handle broadcast-grade and presentation-grade sources within the same routing backbone without external format conversion hardware
- FPGA seamless switching keeps programme video uninterrupted across all routed outputs during live production source changes, preventing on-air glitches
Education and Campus Facilities
- Lecture theatres use the 8x8 hdmi matrix switcher to route lecturer laptops, document cameras, video conferencing codecs, and media players to projectors and confidence monitors
- HDBaseT wall-plate transmitters at lecterns and student input points connect to the matrix over structured cabling, allowing any presenter location to contribute a source
- Campus-wide IP management consolidates multiple building installations under one platform, allowing facilities teams to manage all matrix units remotely from one dashboard
Corporate Offices and Hospitality
- Boardrooms use the 4x4 hdmi matrix switch to route presentation, video conferencing, and digital signage sources to dual displays and a confidence monitor simultaneously
- Hotels and convention centres use matrix switchers to distribute live broadcast, in-house content, and event presentation sources across function rooms, lobbies, and guest areas
- The video wall matrix switch drives tiled display arrays in lobbies and trading floors, combining multiple sources into a unified large-format canvas from a single rack unit
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