Analog Way Announces HDBaseT Support on Four Midra Series Models

	Analog Way's SmartMatriX2 - H

Analog Way announces HDBaseT enhancements to four systems based on its popular Midra product family. QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H, and Saphyr - H now offer improved connectivity and HDBaseT (HDBT) support for the SI market. They will maintain the same key software features users value for live events, fixed installations, houses of worship, and educational facilities.

The Midra series delivers Analog Way's uncompromising processing and high-quality manufacturing in a cost-effective, easy to use range of products with outstanding value-for-price. Introducing HDBT support on QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H, and Saphyr - H further boosts the units' versatility. The systems have been designed using HDBT Alliance specifications ensuring interoperability with other HDBT-certified products.

HDBT inputs on the units support video, embedded audio, and Ethernet pass through; the first two HDBT inputs on each model support PoE+. HDBT outputs support video, embedded audio, Ethernet pass through, plus RS-232 and IR control. In all four models, HDMI and HDBT output plugs are active and mirrored.

QuickMatriX - H (QMX150-H) is an 8x2 true seamless matrix scaler. It features:
* Eight seamless inputs -- 12 plugs: two 3G-SDI, two HD15, two DVI, four HDMI, two HDBT with PoE+
* PRG 1: one HDMI and one HDBT
* PRG 2: one HDMI and one HDBT
* 3G-SDI output

Pulse2 - H (PLS350-H) is a multi-layer, high-resolution mixer and seamless presentation switcher. It features:
* Eight seamless inputs -- 12 plugs: two 3G-SDI, two HD15, two DVI, four HDMI, two HDBT with PoE+
* PRG 1: one HDMI and one HDBT
* PRG 2 or PRW 1: one HDMI and one HDBT
* 3G-SDI output

SmartMatriX2 - H (SMX250-H) is high-resolution 10x2 true seamless matrix scaler. It features: * 10 seamless inputs -- 16 plugs: four 3G-SDI, two HD15, two DVI, four HDMI, four HDBT (two with PoE+)
* PRG 1: one HDMI and one HDBT
* PRG 2: one HDMI and one HDBT
* 3G-SDI + CVBS + YbrPb output

Saphyr - H (SPX450-H) is a multi-layer, high-resolution mixer and seamless switcher. It features:
* 10 seamless inputs -- 16 plugs: four 3G-SDI, two HD15, two DVI, four HDMI, four HDBT (two with PoE+)
* PRG 1: one HDMI and one HDBT
* PRG 2 or PRW 1: one HDMI and one HDBT
* 3G-SDI + CVBS + YbrPb output

These four new models can receive and send signals up to 330' (100m) over a shielded Cat5e/6 cable.

RK350 and AMX/Creston drivers have been updated to support the enhancements.

In addition to new HDBT support, QuickMatriX - H, Pulse2 - H, SmartMatriX2 - H, and Saphyr - H continue to offer advanced video effects for AV presentations; real-time, ultra low-latency image processing; true seamless switching; advanced audio management; and a user-friendly drag-and-drop GUI. The Midra series is controllable via standard automation drivers and advanced IT protocols.

Analog Way expects to begin shipping these models with HDBT enhancements in September 2017.