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Analog Way Announces HDBaseT 4-Play Support On Four Midra Series Models

Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2017

The Midra™ series delivers Analog Way’s uncompromising processing and high-quality manufacturing in a cost-effective, easy to use range of products with outstanding value-for-price. Introducing HDBT support on QuickMatriX - H, Pulse² - H, SmartMatriX² - H and Saphyr - H further boosts the units’ versatility. The systems have been designed using HDBT Alliance specifications ensuring interoperability with other HDBT-certified products.

HDBT inputs on the units support video, embedded audio and Ethernet pass through; the first two HDBT inputs on each model support PoE+. HDBT outputs support video, embedded audio, Ethernet pass through, plus RS-232 and IR control. In all four models, HDMI and HDBT output plugs are active and mirrored.

QuickMatriX - H (QMX150-H) is an 8x2 true seamless matrix scaler. It features:

• 8 seamless inputs – 12 plugs: 2x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 2x HDBT with PoE+

• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• PRG 2: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• 3G-SDI output

Pulse2 - H (PLS350-H) is a multi-layer, high-resolution mixer and seamless presentation switcher. It features:

• 8 seamless inputs – 12 plugs: 2x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 2x HDBT with PoE+

• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• PRG 2 or PRW 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• 3G-SDI output

SmartMatriX² - H(SMX250-H) is high-resolution 10x2 true seamless matrix scaler. It features:

• 10 seamless inputs – 16 plugs: 4x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 4x HDBT (2x with PoE+)

• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• PRG 2: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• 3G-SDI + CVBS + YbrPb output

Saphyr - H (SPX450-H) is a multi-layer, high-resolution mixer and seamless switcher. It features:

• 10 seamless inputs – 16 plugs: 4x 3G-SDI, 2x HD15, 2x DVI, 4x HDMI, 4x HDBT (2x with PoE+)

• PRG 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• PRG 2 or PRW 1: 1x HDMI and 1x HDBT

• 3G-SDI + CVBS + YbrPb output

These four new models can receive and send signals up to 330 feet (100m) over a shielded CAT 5e/6 cable.

RK350 and AMX/Creston drivers have been updated to support the enhancements.

In addition to new HDBT support, QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H and Saphyr - H continue to offer advanced video effects for AV presentations; real-time, ultra low-latency image processing; true seamless switching; advanced audio management and a user-friendly drag-and-drop GUI. The Midra™ series is controllable via standard automation drivers and advanced IT protocols.

Analog Way expects to begin shipping these models with HDBT enhancements in September 2017.