Building on its promise to provide systems integrators with scalable, high performance routing and distribution solutions that set new standards for performance and reliability, Gefen today announced that its second-generation line of AV Over IP products is now available for pre-order. The 12 new solutions are on display at ISE 2018 in Amsterdam at the RAI Convention Center in Nortek Security & Control Stand 1-N50.
“The Gefen AV over IP solutions provide expandable and secure AV routing and distribution over a standard Gigabit Local Area Network,” Gefen Product Manager Jason Fitzgerald said today. “The Gen 2.0 KVM, AV, and audio products offer improved performance and enhanced functionality such as 4K Ultra HD with HDR support, built-in scalers, video-wall control, independent USB, RS-232, IR, audio routing, and backward-compatibility with first-generation products.”
The line-up introduces key enhancements to provide integrators with in-demand solutions, including a new KM Emulation feature which facilitates real-time, simultaneous keyboard and mouse control of each source from all connected workstations, eliminating the inherent limitations of earlier systems. “The sender and receiver units are powered through a standard PoE-enabled IP network switch, which simplifies installation and placement,” Fitzgerald added. “When used in conjunction with the EXT-CU-LAN Matrix Controller, system configuration is automated and very quick. Its Mass-Firmware-Update (MFU) feature keeps the entire system up-to-date without the need to access and upgrade each unit separately.”
The Gefen® Gen 2.0 AV over IP product line includes:
With this expanded array of advanced new features and accelerated performance, the new Gefen AV over IP products fully address the ever-growing needs of systems integrators.
HDMI and DisplayPort™ products feature maximum input resolution of 4K 60 Hz 4:2:0, and maximum output resolution of 4K 30 Hz 4:4:4. HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 are also supported. The DVI and VGA models support VESA and CEA resolutions up to WUXGA (1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz) and 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz). HDMI models pass 7.1 channels of HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless and LPCM digital audio from source to display.
The Sender units (other than DisplayPort™) feature a video output for local monitoring of the source. USB, RS-232 2-way IR, and audio can be routed independently between any Sender and Receiver unit, allowing end users to control any of the sources and the displays within their network.
The HDMI and VGA Receivers feature a built-in scaler to help optimize the image on a variety of displays and viewing environments. They also include a powerful video wall controller that accommodates any screen configuration up to 16×16 and provides great flexibility in sizing and manipulating live and signage content in demanding installations such as sports bars and restaurants, or in corporate, education, hospitality and retail establishments. Digital and analog audio break-out on HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort Receivers allow audio that is embedded into the video to be sent to a separate audio system, enhancing the impact of presentations in large venues. The Receivers’ integrated USB hub with two USB 2.0 and two USB 1.1 ports accommodate touch panels, keyboard and mouse, and a variety of supported devices. Along with analog audio inputs and outputs, this make these products perfect for collaborative and interactive installations. To ensure maximum versatility and compatibility, the audio outputs on the KVM Receiver units are compatible with both headphones and line level devices such as powered speakers.
A built in 2-port Gigabit switch on each Receiver allows the daisy-chaining of additional Receivers or other IP-enabled devices. In applications, such as digital signage, where content is often replicated on multiple displays throughout the installation, the ability to cascade the Receivers removes the requirement for each cable to be run directly to the main network switch. This extends signal range far beyond the limits of a point-to-point video distribution system. The Sender and Receiver can be used as extenders in a one-to-one system, or as nodes in a virtual matrix environment where any source can be routed to any or all displays, supporting up to 39,900 Senders and a combination of just over 65,000 Senders and Receivers. Their small, half-rack-width enclosures are perfect for rack-mounting using the Gefen EXT-RACK-1U-GRY rack tray. They can also be surface-mounted, placed on a shelf, or hidden away behind a display or in the equipment closet.
All Gefen Gen 2.0 AV over IP products have been specifically designed for use with the Gefen Syner-G™ software, available for download atwww.gefen.com.
The new line is on display at ISE 2018 in the Gefen/NSC Stand 1-N50. For hi-res images of the entire Gen 2.0 AV Over IP product line, click here.
