Linx Matrix Switchers Now Support Audio De-embedding
RGB Spectrum continues to expand the capabilities of its Linx™ Matrix Switcher system with the introduction of the HDMI® + Audio output card equipped with audio de-embedding. This new card allows Linx matrix switchers to provide support for discreet audio channels and embedded HDMI® audio, and enable flexible audio handling in complex installations.
The new HDMI® + Audio output card can be installed in any available output slot of a Linx matrix switcher chassis and is HDCP-compliant to ensure protection of digital content. It transmits pristine HDMI® signals to display devices and decodes embedded digital audio from encrypted signal streams.
Audio is typically included as part of a source HDMI® signal, such as a Blu-Ray movie, or is added to other types of video signals by external devices such as RGB Spectrum's VIA-300 Audio Embedder. The HDMI® + Audio card features two independent channels which each de-embed stereo audio from incoming signal streams. Once separated, the de-embedded audio is available on an easy-to-wire, removable terminal block as either a balanced or unbalanced analog signal.
"In today's advanced multimedia applications, there are a number of reasons why audio would need to be de-embedded from HDMI® signals," said Jed Deame, vice president of marketing for RGB Spectrum. "Modern ultra-thin displays may not offer audio playback. Other applications may require that audio be monitored independently of video sources, or distributed to remote locations. For these scenarios, the Linx HDMI® + Audio Output Card provides an ideal solution."
The card utilizes HDMI® connectors and supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1152 and 1920 x 1200/60. Additional features include channel select, mute and mono settings, data reclocking, and 500mA of 5V pin power per channel for powering inline devices such as RGB Spectrum's XtendView Fiber DVI Adapters.
The new audio functionality complements the Linx matrix switcher's other powerful features-color space conversion, fast switching, scaling and no HDCP source key limit constraints-to provide users with unsurpassed capabilities.
The HDMI® + Audio output card, available in Q3 2013, joins CAT-Linx™ HDBaseT I/O cards and endpoints as the newest additions to the continually evolving Linx matrix switcher system.
RGB Spectrum is a leading designer and manufacturer of mission-critical, real-time audio-visual solutions for a civilian, government, and military client base. The company offers integrated hardware, software, and control systems to satisfy the most demanding requirements. Since 1987, RGB Spectrum has been dedicated to helping its customers achieve Better Decisions. Faster.™
