HDTV Supply's WolfPack™ 4K 18x18 Modular HDMI Matrix Switcher Chassis with a Color 7" Touchscreen is an integrated HDMI video and HDMI audio modular HDMI matrix router. The 4K 18x18 chassis back plane allows various technologies to be converted and switched eliminating external converters and it allows any input to be routed to any output, or the same input to be routed to all outputs, or any combination with multiple technologies.
The core of the 4K/30 Modular HDMI Matrix Switcher Chassis consist of a a 18x18 Modular Matrix chassis and its highly configurable backplane that supports 18 - slide-in input cards and 18 - slide-in output cards. It is 4K at 30 Hz compliant. You can control the matrix switch via its IOS or Android app, 7" Touch Screen, TCPIP, a WEB GUI control or the Dual RS-232 serial port. The matrix does not have IR nor a remote control but can be controlled with its iOS and Android App as well as above.
HDTV Supply's implementation of the HDBaseT technology and this product adds virtually zero latency to the HDMI audio and video signal, less than 7 microseconds (0.000007 sec) over 220 feet of CAT6 cable. At 100 feet you are talking about 3 microseconds (0.000003 sec). This means for example, in a church or auditorium, the speakers lips are always in synch with the video image on all the TVs and projectors 100's of feet away.
Reasons that set our WolfPack™ HDMI Modular Matrix Switchers apart from others:
- 4K at 30 Hz, 4X better than 1080p
- HDMI 1.4 cards for the best picture
- 7" Color Touch Screen control
- Uses the best 4K/30 HDBaseT HDMI to CAT6 extenders with POE (Power Over Ethernet), not cheap H.264 with fuzzy compressed video
- Control via an iPad, Android, TCPIP, Web Browser (WEB GUI), RS232 & 7" Coor Touch Screen
- Fast switching speed
- No latency
- 2-Power Supplys w/automatic switch-over if a problem occurs
- Optional Elan & 2-Way Control4 Drivers
- 40-Preset scenes that can be Saved and Recalled
- 2-Year WolfPackCare Advance Replace Warranty
- Free Lifetime Telephone, CHAT, TEXT and Email Tech Support
- Other in & out cards available like VGA, DVI, Fiber, SDI, CVBS, YPbPr and Audio
- Optional low cost Video wall Processors
- Rack-mountable
WolfPack 4K/30 12x16 HDMI Matrix Switch Configuration Example:
- 1 - 18-card in and 18 card out 4K/30 card cage
- 12 - 1-port 4K HDMI input cards = 12 - 4K/30 HDMI inputs
- 16 - 1-port 4K HDMI output cards = 16 4K/30 HDMI outputs
- 6 additional 4K input slots for future card expansion to 18-inputs
- 2 additional 4K output slots for future card expansion to 18-ouputs
By having 1-port slide in cards the matrix is very reliable as in the unlikely even there is a loss of signal you just replace the card with a spare you have purchased or order another from us. The complete matrix doesn't have to be sent to us for a repair.
This Modular 18x18 HDMI Matrix Switcher Chassis Features:
- Supports up to 18 - 4K/30 input cards and 18 - 4K/30 output cards
- Input Cards Supported:
- 4K/30 HDMI
- HDBaseT Transmitters to 220 and 330 feet with CAT6/7 at 1080p with (POC) Power Over Ethernet
- 4K HDBaseT Transmitters to 115 and 175 feet with CAT6/7 at 4K/30 with (POC) Power Over Ethernet
- Output Cards Supported:
- 4K/30 HDMI
- HDBaseT Receivers to support 220 feet and 330 feet feet with CAT6/7 at 1080p with (POC) Power Over Ethernet
- 4K HDBaseT receivers to 115 and 175 feet with CAT6/7 at 4K/30 with (POC) Power Over Ethernet
- HDCP 1.4 compliant
- Input 4K/30 HDMI cable distance: ~25 feet AWG24 HDMI 2.0 high speed cables
- Output 4K/30 HDMI cable distance: ~50 feet AWG24 HDMI 2.0 high speed cables
- Advanced EDID management for rapid integration of sources and displays
- Front-panel 7" Touchscreen display for status feedback
- IP controlled via built-in web server and LAN
- RS-232 Serial interface for remote control via an automation control system
- Supports resolution exchanges with several resolutions can be chosen and used
- Supports both HDBaseT signal inputs and outputs and the 1080p distances can up to 220 or 330 feet feet with only one Ethernet cable with (POC) Power Over Ethernet
- Hot-pluggable
- Uses a dual control system
- Control via Web / RS232 and 7" Touch Screen control (no remote control)
- Rack-mountable
The heart of the Modular HDMI Matrix Routers are the WolfPack chassis backplane which allows customization of the configuration for input and output cards to match every need of the system and application. The matrix support hot-plugs and you can change the cards while the equipment are still working.
EDID Explained: The Modular HDMI Matrix Routers EDID provides for optimal source-to-screen performance. EDID will optimize the video card output for the capabilities of the end display. The EDID ghost unit enables the copying, emulating, cloning, and "learning" of EDID data from a display. Our EDID Emulator and repeater comes with pre-defined presets, user programmable banks, Sink EDID sniffing bank and more. Our EDID Emulator ensures proper operation, for the best performing HDMI audio and video signal between any source and display Resolves loss of video, intermittent (flashing) video, snow, or color-space (purple or red) issues.
HDTV Supply, Inc. is an HDBaseT.Org Approved Adopter of HDBaseT™ Products.
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The WolfPack Modular HDMI Matrix Switcher Chassis manages many type of HDMI signals including HDBaseT CATx cabling. These Modular HDMI Matrix Routers support long haul HDMI transmissions, maintains power reliability in the event of failure and offer the best flexible solutions for an AV system deployment. Our Modular HDMI Matrix Switches also can support high-resolution HDMI sources routed to HDMI displays, monitors, projectors, or audio receivers, etc. The EDID can be selected between seven different modes or copied from the attached displays.
Supports EDID Management: Ensure that even the most difficult display can receive audio and video with eight programmable memory presets loadable to any source connected to the matrix.
Includes a Back Up Power Supply: In the unlikely event the main power supply becomes inoperable, the built in redundant power supply will seamlessly take over the matrices power needs.
Modular HDMI Matrix Routers Specs:
- Modular Configuration: 18x18
- Input cable distance: ~25 feet AWG22 HDMI 1.4 high speed cable
- Output cable distance: ~50 feet AWG22 HDMI 1.4 high speed cable
- Resolution support: 4K30, 1080p/60, 1080p/30, 1080i, 720p, 480p, but cannot support 480i
- Supported Input & Outputs Signals:
- HDMI and Display Port: up to 4K at 30 Hz
- CATx: HDBaseT technology to 1080p at 70/100m Extension (work with extenders) with (POC) Power Over Ethernet
- Control: TCP/IP, RS232 and 7" Touch Screen
- Power Supply: 100 to 240VAC, 50-60Hz
- Operating Temperature: -10閳 to 50閳
- Storage Temperature: -25閳 to 55閳
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Comparison Spreadsheet For All Modular Matrices Single Port Cards
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Reasons To Buy an HDTV Supply WolfPack Product
Control
When one is designing an HDMI Matrix Switch the most important initial specification is the number of inputs and outputs you will need in your facility. The next, and often forgotten, is how the user wants to control those inputs and outputs. HDTV Supply has your back when you're buying one of our WolfPack Family of Modular Matrix Switchers as we have dozens of way to control the inputs and outputs and are shown at Controlling WolfPack Modular Matrix Systems, as well as below:- Free iPad App (iOS)
- Free iPhone App (iOS)
- Free iPod App (iOS)
- Free Android Tablet App
- Free Android Phone App
- Free Samsung Galaxy Tablet App
- Free Samsung Galaxy Phone App
- Free Web GUI from any browser is standard
- Front panel push-buttons are standard
- Optional $100 7" Color Touch Screen on select models (Call)
- Dual RS232 ports are standard on select models
- Dual TCPIP ports are standard on select models
- DTVGame Sports Bar DirecTV™ Control System (Call)
- Allonis Sports Bar DirecTV™ Control System (Call)
- Free One-Way Control4 Drivers
- Optional $99 2-Way Control4 Drivers
- Optional $99 URC Drivers
- Optional $129 Crestron Drivers
- Optional $99 Elan Drivers
- Optional $99 RTI Drivers
- Optional Harmony Remote Control Codes for select models (Call)
Control Drivers
- Control4 Drivers
- Elan Drivers
- RTI Drivers
- URC Drivers
- Crestron Modules
- We Need AMX Drivers
- We Need Extron Drivers
- We Need Savant Drivers
DirecTV™ Controller
Apps
These modular HDMI matrix switchers can usually be integrated with many third party control systems using the RS232 port on the back of the matrix.
For experienced AV hardware and software professionals who want to write their own drivers for 3rd party control systems from:
- AMX™
- Control4™
- Creston™
- DTVGameControl™
- Elan g!™
- Media Switcher™
- OnControls™
- Savant™
- SimpleControl™
- SwitchItUp™
- SAVI Control™
- URC Control™
...and we have created a simple and very easy to use RS232 script to write your own drivers.
EXAMPLE: If you want to switch input 8 to output 1, 8, 16, the RS232 command would be x1&8&16. and notice the command has a period (.) at the end of the string. The matrix even replies "OK" when the right command is received and "Failed" when receiving a wrong command. Here is the RS232 User Manual if you want to write your own drivers.
How to use the info:
END USER: If you are an end user and want to have a whole-house control system from any of the above 3rd party control houses but your budget can't support the price you were quoted, do the following:
- Call us for a quote
- Once you get our quote call a 3rd party control reseller or installer in your area and tell them "Here is the hardware I want to use, please give me a quote on writing the software and installing all of the hardware at my location." You usually can save $1,000s on larger systems.
CAVEAT: We are not certified by any of the above 3rd party control systems companies nor have the necessary hardware to verify, troubleshoot and support the 3rd party writing of the code. We do warranty, though, that the RS232 script in the above RS232 User's Manual has and will work to control the matrix directly.
Also, CLICK HERE for our DirecTV™ & HDMI Matrix Control Software for Bars & Restaurants
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HDTV Supply's WolfPack Family of Matrix Switchers can be created however you wish. Just SCROLL DOWN and fill out the below and press SUBMIT and we will send you a quotation based upon your needs within an hour.
If it doesn't meet your needs just call us right now at 833-WOLFPACK or 833-965-3722 or email us at support@hdtvsupply.com
The below revolvable picture is for our larger 18x18 chassis, not this smaller 18x18 chassis, but shows the font and back which is similar.
Below is a video of the WolfPack 9x9 card cage model showing the fast switching speed and its features. The larger card cage models will operate exactly the same but will allow more input and output cards.
Example of our WEB GUI control multifunction buttons which can support sending the HEX code via RS232 to control the surrounding equipment such as another matrix switcher, projector etc.
