Alfatron 21E-SOFTCODEC 2x1 Presentation Switcher with CEC
Designed to switch between an HDMI 2.0 and a USB Type-C input to one HDMI output, the 21E-SOFTCODEC 2x1 Presentation Switcher with CEC from Alfatron supports video resolutions up to 4K x 2K60 in a 4:4:4 color space. The CEC feature enables the device to be controlled by the front-panel buttons or RS-232 CEC commands.
Designed to switch between an HDMI 2.0 and a USB Type-C input to one HDMI output, the 21E-SOFTCODEC 2x1 Presentation Switcher with CEC from Alfatron supports video resolutions up to 4K x 2K60 in a 4:4:4 color space. The CEC feature enables the device to be controlled by the front-panel buttons or RS-232 CEC commands.
The unit also has two USB type-A data ports for devices such as cameras, microphones, or keyboards, and a USB type-B port for host connectivity. The 21E automatically switches to the first detected source device when set to Auto and to the lowest numbered input when the active source is removed. Stereo and multichannel audio are supported on the HDMI input, which gets embedded in the HDMI output stream while being simultaneously de-embedded to a balanced analog audio output.
Key Features
- Controllable via front-panel buttons and RS-232
- Supports automatic switching
- Provides charging on USB Type-C port up to 40W
- Provides USB data (USB 3.0/2.0)
- Audio de-embedding to balanced analog out
- Peripheral units (i.e. microphone, keyboard, and camera) can be connected by type-A USB (USB 3.0 / 2.0) ports and automatically switched along with HDMI and USB Type-C input as USB devices for the corresponding host
- Smart EDID management for various applications and customized settings
- Front-panel buttons trigger both CEC and RS232 commands for display control
Alfatron 21E-CODEC Specs
Processing
| Switching Type | Pushbutton, Software |
| Processing Resolution | UHD 4K at 60 |
| Color Processing | 8-Bit 4:4:4 |
Input
| Video Inputs | 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Female 1 x USB-C Female |
| Input Video Format | HDMI (8-Bit 4:4:4) UHD 4K up to 60 fps USB-C (4:4:4) UHD 4K up to 30 fps |
| Input Audio Format | LPCM (Linear Pulse-Code Modulation) |
| Embedded Audio Input | HDMI |
Output
| Video Outputs | 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Female |
| Output Video Format | HDMI UHD 4K up to 60 fps |
| Audio Outputs | 1 x Block 5-Pin Stereo Analog Female |
| Output Audio Format | Analog |
| Embedded Audio Output | HDMI |
Connectivity
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-B Input/Output 2 x USB-A Input/Output 1 x Block 3-Pin RS-232 Input |
| HDCP Support | , Version 2.0 |
| HDR Compatibility | HDR10 |
| DTS Compatibility | DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
Hardware
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Power
| Power I/O | 1 x Barrel (24 VDC at 2.7 A) Input |
| Power Consumption | Device: 54 W |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 22 to 87°F / -10 to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -13 to 158°F / -25 to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
General
| Dimensions | 6.6 x 3.7 x 1" / 168 x 95 x 24.5 mm |
| Weight | 8.6 oz / 245 g |
In the Box
- Alfatron 21E-SOFTCODEC 2x1 Presentation Switcher with CEC
- 2 x Mounting Ear
- 4 x Screws
- 4 x Plastic Cushion
- RS-232 Cable
- AC Power Cord
- 24 VDC, 2.71A Power Adapter
- 7-Year Warranty
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