A/V distribution over IP just got easier and more flexible for integrators who wish to go that route. Aurora Multimedia introduces its VLX Series, an advanced 1Gbps IP streaming solution in both box (VLX-TC1) and wall plate form (VLX-TCW2).
The company will showcase the VLX Series products during CEDIA 2016 in booth #7818.
The VLX Series utilizes Aurora’s IPBaseT technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. It is the industry’s first 1Gbps 4K UHD transceiver with only 1.5 frame (25ms) latency and visually losses compression, according to the company.
Another industry first, according to the company, is the option slot to add IP capabilities, like Dante audio for a more complete, distributed system. Audio, video, data and control can be sent securely to one or many units using an off-the-shelf 1G RJ-45 Ethernet switch.
When the VLX-TC1 or VLX-TCW2 is set up to be a transmitter, the two HDMI inputs become a source switch and the HDMI output becomes a potential loop out.
Aurora notes that when the device is set up as a receiver, a user can select the local HDMI inputs or an IP source. Seamless switching of the sources further enhances the presentation.
Regardless of how the VLX Series is set up, explains Aurora, the audio can be de-embedded at any location, and/or be sent to or received from a Dante-enabled device.
The USB is also flexible, working as a KVM and/or a high-speed data transfer (480Mbps) for memory sticks. Each VLX Series USB feature can also be set as a host or a device.
To keep the system user friendly, an OSD and integrated web server are available for easy navigation and setup of features, according to Aurora Multimedia.
