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HDMI over Ethernet solution |
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008 |
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| AudioControl is releasing their HDMI to ethernet solution; The BVHD-10 kit, which is composed of the HDD-10 sender & HDR-10 receiver. |
This kit allows the extension of HDMI v1.3 signals up to 46 meters over dual standard CAT-5/6 cables. By utilizing CAT-5/6 wiring this allows for more flexibility in the installation & offers a much more affordable and compact solution than attempting to use standard expensive HDMI cable, according to the latest press release of AudioControl.
To address the complexities of extending HDMI signals, the BVHD-10 utilizes a unique adaptive equalization technique that provides for automatic signal restoration of the video channels.
"When it comes to HDMI, our testing has show that given the complicated nature of sending high speed digital video, transmission errors anywhere in the system accumulate,” explains Tom Walker, AudioControl’s president. “Therefore wire integrity, routing and proper restoration of the video signals is critical. Additionally we have equipped the BVHD-10 with a unique Data Display Channel (DDC) correction circuit that insures that the HDMI signal is accurate on the outputs. An LED indicator takes the guesswork out of trouble shooting by indicating when there is a fault in the system.”
The BVHD-10 can extend HDMI 1080p signals up to 46 meters using standard dual Cat-5/6 cables. In addition signals of 480p, 720p & 1080i can be extended 61 meters & further. The BVHD-10 system is HDCP compliant & works with HDMI v1.3. The BVHD-10 accepts the HDMI 1.3 source via a screw mount locking HDMI input, which the HDD-10 then sends over dual Cat-5 cables to the HDR-10, located at the receiving end. The HDR-10 then outputs the signal in HDMI 1.3 without signal loss, disturbance, or degradation. The units share a 12-volt power supply, which can be attached to either of the units (only one power supply is needed per pair).
The BVHD-10 will have a suggested client price of about 258 Euros ($400) for both the sender & receiver with 1st shipments to begin in early Spring of 2008.
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