Blustream Contractor 8x8 HDMI 2.0 4K Matrix with Audio Breakout and RS-232 Control

Blustream CMX88AB Overview

Route up to eight HDMI 2.0 UHD 4K inputs to up to eight displays or to other HDMI-compatible destinations with the Contractor 8x8 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 eight digital coaxial ports and/or eight analog RCA stereo pairs. 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 eight HDMI outputs. The unit can be controlled via front-panel buttons, IR with the included remote, RS-232 via an optional controller, and TCP/IP over an RJ45 LAN port. The HDCP 2.2 compliant device boasts advanced EDID management and HDR support. The package includes a 12 VDC, 3A power supply.

Features at a Glance

• Features eight HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to eight 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 and TCP/IP
• Third party drivers available for major control brands
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant