New Extron’s 4K/60 HDMI Switchers

Extron introduced two new HDMI switchers with Ethernet Monitoring and Control that support data rates up to 18 Gbps and signals up to 4K/60 4:4:4.
The six-input SW6 HD 4K PLUS and the eight-input SW8 HD 4K PLUS are HDCP 2.2 compliant, and support HDR, 12‑bit Deep Color, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. Ethernet and RS‑232 ports provide ample options for integration with any control system. Both models feature EDID Minder, which maintains continuous EDID communication with connected devices and ensures that the HDMI sources power up properly and maintain correct video output.
To enhance and simplify integration, the SW HD 4K PLUS Series provides integrator-friendly features, including automatic input cable equalization, automatic color bit depth management, indicators for monitoring and troubleshooting, as well as peripheral device power on the output.
Automatic input cable equalization corrects for signal loss due to lengthy input cables, ensuring signal integrity up to seven meters, when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable.
Front panel LED indicators provide immediate visual confirmation of HDCP authentication and signal presence for each input and output. If HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑compliant display, a full-screen green signal provides immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.
“AV designers and integrators have asked for larger 4K/60 HDMI switchers that include the same feature set as the SW HD 4K PLUS two- and four-input models”, says Casey Hall, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Extron. “The new SW6 HD 4K PLUS and SW8 HD 4K PLUS provide the same signal switching of 4K/60 at 4:4:4 and user-friendly Ethernet monitoring and control for larger AV system designs.”
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