Wyrestorm Intros 4K HDbaseT Matrix, Scaler

WyreStorm sets to presents the flagship MX-0808-PP-POH-4K HDBaseT matrix at ISE 2015, together with a companion EXP-SCL-DAC-4K local scaler designed to fit video and audio content according to the devices it is connected to.

WyreStorm matrixThe MX-0808-PP-POH-4K is based on the Class A HDBaseT VS100 chip, and features a 5-Play feature set complete with transmission of 1080p/48bit video at 60Hz, HD audio, discrete internal IR routing, ethernet and 100W power over up to 100m of CAT5e/6 cable. In addition it also handles 4K at 30Hz up to 70m, with support for both broadcast/consumer (3840 UHD) and commercial (4096 - DCI) 4K display resolutions.

A transmission card-based design features HDMI In, HDBaseT Out and switched HDMI out capable of feeding up to 16 displays from a single unit in an 8x8+8 configuration. A modular design allows future-proofing , while internal EDID management uses preset, stored or recalled settings via control software.

Wyrestorm scaler“Integration is an essential consideration at WyreStorm and as 4K as a consumer technology is still evolving, we wanted to ensure any 4K product we release is tested compatible with all known 4K sources, screens and commercial control systems as well as PC graphics cards and consumer devices that may form part of any WyreStorm 4K project,” the company says.

Meanwhile customers owning multiple, different resolution displays get a companion solution with the EXP-SCL-DAC-4K-- a local scaler able to upscale 1080p content to UHD 4K at 30Hz, as well as downscale 4K transmissions to 1080p 24fps as per display capabilities. Furthermore it automatically scales down multichannel audio (up to 5.1) to compatible stereo PCM when required.

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