Crestron Debuts New HDMI Distribution Amplifier

Crestron, manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, has reportedly unveiled its new HD-DA-2-QUAD, which integrates four independent 1-to-2 HDMI distribution amplifiers.

 

According to the company, the new HD-DA-2-QUAD is a single rack-space unit containing four independent 1-to-2 HDMI distribution amplifiers, complementing company’s latest Crestron HD digital solution that allows sources to be shared between a DVPHD and an AMS, or to expand the outputs of an HD-MD8X2.

 

The new amplifier is designed to split up to four HDMI, DVI, or DisplayPort Multimode signals to feed separate displays or processors, and is ideal for adding “loop-thru” capability to the inputs of a Crestron DVPHD Digital Video Processor (News - Alert) and can be good option for presentation and home theater systems that include more than one or two displays, says the company.

 

It also manages data embedded in HDMI/DVI and DisplayPort signals, including EDID and HDCP and automatically handles EDID resolution management.

 

Moreover, this latest amplifier is HDCP compliant supported by powerful DM Tools software to ensure fast, uninterrupted HD switching. DM Tools automatically performs HDCP and Data Rate checks and performs EDID resolution management to enable installers to configure the system quickly and reliably.

 

Also, the new HD-DA-2-QUAD provides individual sync detection LEDs on its front panel, providing a clear indication when a valid digital signal is connected to any input to simplify operation and troubleshooting. All Crestron digital HD solutions are supported by powerful DM Tools software, which runs HDCP and Data Rate checks, allows installers to configure the system quickly and reliably.

 

“The HD-DA-2-QUAD is a great product for anyone in an HDMI environment,” says Vincent Bruno, Crestron director of marketing. “Besides handling every available HDTV format supported by HDMI the HD-DA-2-QUAD is so versatile that it also supports computer resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 WUXGA and is compatible with DisplayPort and DVI signals using a simple adaptor.”

 

Crestron’s offerings include integrated solutions to control audio, video, computer, IP and environmental systems. In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.