MMX8x4-HT420M
SKU: 91310042
ShippingHDMI and TPS Matrix Switcher with Special Audio Inputs and Multiport Control Options
Details
Transform Room Connectivity
MMX8x4-HT420M is a standalone matrix switcher specifically designed for conference room environments. It has four HDMI and four TPS (HDBaseTTM) inputs with two HDMI outputs and two TPS outputs. 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4, 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities and HDCP are fully supported.
Revolutionize Audio Integration
MMX8x4-HT420M has a dedicated Special Audio Input Block with input ports for microphone and line-in. The built-in sound mixer allows for free mixing of the audio signals from the de-embedded HDMI, the microphone or the line-in. The Special Audio Input block includes a voice activation feature, allowing the volume of the voice of a person speaking into the microphone to be automatically focused, and the volume of the rest of the sounds to be lowered as soon as the presenter starts speaking.
The device also has two balanced 5-pole Phoenix audio connectors at two of the HDMI inputs. The audio signal direction of the port can be changed with the Lightware Device Controller software, so these audio ports can be either input or output ports.
The audio signal presented by the built-in mixer is channeled to one shared, balanced 5-pole Phoenix audio output, including the mixed audio of a selected, de-embedded HDMI audio, the microphone and the Line-in.
Efficient Remote Powering for Flexible Installations
PoE 48V remote powering is available on every I/O TPS ports for cost-effective installations.
MMX8x4-HT420M receives and transmits digital video, audio and control to a distance of up to 170m over a single CAT6 cable. Using factory, custom or transparent EDID emulation the user can fix and lock EDID data on each input connector. Advanced EDID Management forces the required resolution from any video source and fixes the output format to conform to the system requirements. The unit can be controlled via RS-232, Ethernet or USB ports, but it also offers Ethernet, RS-232, Serial and IR command injection capabilities, allowing to send any control command directly from the LAN connection to remote end points.
The built-in Event Manager feature provides control via RS-232, IR, Ethernet, Relay and GPIO ports. The MMX8x4-HT420M is compatible with both HDBaseTTM extenders and HDBaseTTM compliant displays.
Advanced Control Pack Features:
- 100 available event slots in ’Plus’ extenders
- Support RS-232 protocol for communication and control of third party devices like VC codecs. This allows the Cisco Room Kit login on RS-232–USB connection.
- Support to receive CEC commands for control of displays and Lightware Event Manager to automate room actions.
- Support to send CEC commands on HDMI ports for control of other devices.
- Support true Infrared messages using HEX codes to control TVs, media players and other devices with IR emitters.
Specification Table
The similar MMX8x4-HT400MC is the corporate version of the MMX8x4-HT420M with fewer services and features. Please compare the differences of these matrix switchers with the help of the following comparison table:
| Features and Services | MMX8x4-HT420M | MMX8x4-HT400MC |
| 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0) and 3D capabilities | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI input ports | 4x | 4x |
| TPS (HDBaseT) input ports | 4x | 4x |
| HDMI output ports | 2x | 4x |
| TPS (HDBaseT) output ports | 2x | No |
| Up to 170 m transmission over TPS Long Reach Mode for Full HD signals | Yes | No |
| Balanced bi-directional analog audio ports | 2x | No |
| Balanced analog audio output for the built-in mixer | 1x | 1x |
| Special Audio Input Block for active microphone and line-in | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in DSP, sound mixer and ducking function for voiceover | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet port for device control | 1x | 1x |
| Ethernet ports for external device control | 2x | No |
| Ethernet via TPS | Yes | No |
| Bi-directional RS-232 ports | 2x | 2x |
| Serial/IR ports for display control | 2x | 2x |
| IR ports for display control | 4x | 2x |
| Relay output ports | 4x | No |
| GPIO port | 6x GPIO + 5V + GND | No |
| PoE function to feed remote power to connected devices | Yes | No |
| Front panel LCD and jog dial button | Yes | Yes |
| Event Manager built-in control feature | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 442 W (482 with ears) x 300 D x 87.8 H mm | |
Please visit the product page of MMX8x4-HT400MC for more information.
| Resolution | Pixel clock rate | Cable lengths | ||
| (Auto / Long reach TPS mode) | ||||
| CAT5e AWG24 | CAT7 AWG26 | CAT7 AWG23 | ||
| 1024x768@60Hz | 65 MHz | 100 m / 130 m* | 90 m / 120 m* | 120 m / 170 m* |
| 1280x720p@60Hz | 73.8 MHz | 100 m / 130 m* | 90 m / 120 m* | 120 m / 170 m* |
| 1920x1080p@60Hz (24bpp) | 148.5 MHz | 100 m / 130 m* | 90 m / 120 m* | 120 m / 170 m* |
| 1920x1200@60Hz | 152.9 MHz | 100 m / NA | 90 m / NA | 120 m / NA |
| 1600x1200@60Hz | 162 MHz | 100 m / NA | 90 m / NA | 120 m / NA |
| 1920x1080@60Hz (36bpp) | 223 MHz | 70 m / NA | 70 m / NA | 100 m / NA |
| 3840x2160@30Hz UHD | 297 MHz | 70 m / NA | 70 m / NA | 100 m / NA |
| 4096x2160@30Hz 4K | 297 MHz | 70 m / NA | 70 m / NA | 100 m / NA |
* Long reach TPS mode supports pixel clock frequencies up to 148.5 MHz.
To specify the accurate extension distances, please also check the documentation of the connected HDBaseT-compatible device.
CAT7 SFTPAWG23 cable is always recommended
Features
Cisco VC room integration compatibility
Advanced control feature pack
for 3rd party video conference collaboration
Extends DVI or HDMI 1.4
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Built-in PoE injector*
for remote powering extenders
Balanced analog audio output
for audio de-embedding
Audio embedding and de-embedding
Built-in Event Manager control automation
Built-in microphone pre-amplifier
and sound mixer
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