Blustream 8x8 HDBaseT CSC ARC Matrix

Blustream HMXL88ARC Overview

Route up to eight HDMI 2.0 UHD 4K inputs to up to eight displays or to other HDBaseT-compatible destinations with the 8x8 HDBaseT CSC ARC Matrix from Blustream. This versatile matrix switcher de-embeds audio from its HDMI inputs to eight digital TOSLINK ports and/or eight analog 3.5mm ports. It supports all known HDMI audio formats, input and output resolutions up to UHD 4K60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, and down-conversion on all HDBaseT outputs. Bidirectional IR, along with RS-232 control are available on all HDBaseT outputs, and advanced EDID management and HDR are also supported.

Features at a Glance

• Advanced HDBaseT technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single Cat cable
• Advanced Color Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI 2.0 18 Gb/s specification including HDR
• Features eight x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to eight HDBaseT outputs
• Video Smart Scaling on HDBaseT outputs allows displays only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K60 4:2:0 or 1080p) to receive 4K60 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original UHD 4K resolution on remaining video outputs
• Supports UHD 4K60 4:4:4 video up to 131 and 1080p60 video up to 230
• Supports all known HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix
• Supports bidirectional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT outputs
• Control via front panel, IR, iOS / Android App, RS-232, and TCP/IP
• Supports 24V PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible Blustream RX70CS receivers
• Supplied with Blustream IR receivers and emitters
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.2 compliant
• ARC feature supports HDMI ARC or Optical ARC