Extron has introduced the IN1608 xi, the latest member of its scaling presentation switcher family.
Added features include DTP output with HDBaseT compatibility, RS-232 insertion from the Ethernet control ports and for IPCP models, an integrated three-port AV LAN switch.
The IN1608 xi includes an HDCP-compliant, multi-format video switcher, an advanced scaling engine, integrated DTP signal extension, an available high performance mono or stereo amplifier, and an available built-in IPCP Pro control processor for complete AV system control.
The two DTP twisted pair inputs are compatible with a range of DTP transmitters for extending audio, video, and control signals up to 100 metres over a shielded CATx cable. The IN1608 xi can also remotely power each of the DTP transmitters over the same CATx cable, streamlining system design and installation.
In addition, the IN1608 xi features a scaling engine that can scale HDMI, RGB, component, and standard definition video signals to a common high resolution output. It provides 30-bit colour processing, as well as motion-adaptive deinterlacing for input signals up to 1080i.
With Extron EDID Minder, Key Minder, and SpeedSwitch, integrators can connect sources and displays with plug-and-play simplicity, automatic device negotiation, and nearly instantaneous switching.
The IN1608 xi can serve as the central component for audio system integration. It includes eight-input audio switching, two mic/line inputs, HDMI audio embedding and de-embedding, and several audio processing features for mixing, ducking, tone adjustments, and more. IN1608 xi SA models feature a 2 x 50W Class D stereo power amplifier, while IN1608 xi MA models include a 100W Class D mono power amplifier.