Blustream Contractor 4x4 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio Breakout

Blustream CMX44CS Overview

Route up to four HDMI 2.0 UHD 4K inputs to up to four displays or to other HDMI-compatible destinations with the Contractor 4x4 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Audio Breakout from Blustream. This versatile matrix switcher deembeds audio with breakout to four digital coaxial ports and/or four analog 3.5mm stereo jacks. 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 HDMI outputs. The unit can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR with the included remote, RS-232 via an optional controller, TCP/IP over an RJ45 LAN port, and web GUI. The HDCP 2.2 compliant device boasts advanced EDID management and HDR support. The package includes a 12 VDC, 2A 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 L/R audio and coaxial digital outputs concurrently
• Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix control via front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, and web GUI
• Third party drivers available for major control brands
• IR routing
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant