Blustream HMX88-18G

The HMX88-18G Matrix is an industry leading uncompressed, unconverted HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.3/2.2 solution utilising HDBaseT3™ technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR & RS-232, ARC, 1Gb Ethernet, and PoC up to lengths of 100m over a single CAT6A cable.

The HMX88-18G supports uncompressed distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+ resulting in the ultimate in picture quality for your critical viewing areas.

The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI on outputs 1 & 2, video smart scaling on HDBaseT outputs, and an independent 26x8 audio matrix and ARC. The HMX88-18G includes an in-built web browser interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix, and RS-232, IR and Ethernet pass through to enable seamless 3rd party control integration.

• Advanced uncompressed, unconverted, HDMI over HDBaseT3™ technology offering distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio over a single CAT6A cable
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Outputs 1 & 2 feature simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs
• Supports distribution of uncompressed HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 100m*
• Supports distribution of the latest HDR resolutions including HDR10/10+
• 26x8 Audio Matrix independently controllable from video. Audio source inputs include:
- 8 x audio breakout from HDMI source inputs
- 8 x audio breakout from zone outputs
- 8 x audio return from zone outputs*
- 1 x Optical and 1x Analogue audio input
• Supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications
• Integrated Ethernet switch (LAN Serving) when used with Blustream RX18G receiver (1Gb maximum)
• Web interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR and RS-232 on all HDBaseT™ outputs
• Control via front panel, IR, iOS / Android App, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
• Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.3 compliant

* Transmission distance is subject to video format, cable type and installation environment.

* The HDBaseT3™ specification is based on using CAT6A F/UTP infrastructure or better. The use of CAT5e is not supported and CAT6 is not recommended due to potential bandwidth and performance issues.

** ARC feature supports HDMI ARC or Optical ARC. Compatible with RX18G receivers only