Extron Introduces New 4K/60 HDMI Distribution Amplifiers

Public relations contact:
Joe da Silva, Vice President of Marketing
Extron
E-mail: pr@extron.com

Anaheim, California (January 25, 2018) - Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new DA HD 4K PLUS Series HDMI distribution amplifiers for signals up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 chroma sampling. The DA HD 4K PLUS Series are HDCP 2.2 compliant, and support data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. They also include integrator-friendly features such as automatic input cable equalization, automatic color bit depth management, and selectable output muting via RS-232. The DA HD 4K PLUS Series distribution amplifiers are available in two, four, and six output sizes, and are ideal for applications that require the distribution of a 4K/60 HDMI source signal to multiple displays.

"We are excited that the next generation of Extron HDMI distribution amplifiers are now available to address the ever increasing need for 4K video distribution," says Casey Hall, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Extron. "Supporting HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps, the DA HD 4K PLUS Series offers the performance required to distribute 4K/60 signals at 4:4:4 chroma sampling, ensuring the the highest performance for the most demanding applications."

To enhance and simplify integration, front panel indicators provide easy monitoring and troubleshooting. Outputs can be muted independently via RS-232, allowing content to be previewed on a local monitor. Also featured are Extron EDID Minder and Key Minder technologies to maintain continuous EDID communication between connected devices, ensuring simultaneous distribution of HDCP-encrypted source content. Each output on the DA HD 4K PLUS Series provides +5 VDC, 250 mA for powering peripheral devices.

The DA2 HD 4K PLUS is housed in a 1" (2.5 cm) high, quarter rack width metal enclosure that can be mounted in a rack or discreetly installed beneath a desk. It includes an external, universal power supply for worldwide power compatibility. The DA4 HD 4K PLUS and DA6 HD 4K PLUS are housed in 1U high, half rack width metal enclosures, are rack-mountable, and are equipped with internal universal power supplies.

For more information about the DA HD 4K PLUS Series, click here.

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