Blustream Contractor 4x2 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Breakout and RS-232 Control

Blustream CMX42AB Overview

Route up to four HDMI 2.0 UHD 4K inputs to up to two displays or to other HDMI-compatible destinations with the Contractor 4x2 HDMI 2.0 4K Matrix with Audio Breakout and RS-232 Control from Blustream. This versatile matrix switcher also de-embeds audio with breakout to two digital coaxial ports and/or two analog 3.5mm ports. The Contractor 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 four HDMI outputs. The unit can be controlled via front-panel buttons, IR with the included remote, and RS-232 via an optional controller. The HDCP 2.2 compliant device boasts advanced EDID management and HDR support. The package includes a 12 VDC power supply.

Features at a Glance

• Features four HDMI inputs, which can be independently routed to four HDMI outputs
• Supports HDMI 2.0 18 Gb/s specification including HDR
• Supports up to UHD 4K60 4:4:4
• Independent video down conversion on all HDMI outputs allowing for displays only capable of supporting lower video resolutions
• 4K60 4:2:0 to receive native 4K60 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original UHD 4K resolution on remaining video outputs
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Supports all known digital HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Atmos DTS-HD Master Audio, and DTS:X
• HDMI audio breakout to associated output analog 3.5mm audio and coaxial digital outputs concurrently
• Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix control via front panel, IR, and RS-232
• Third-party drivers available for major control brands
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant