At InfoComm, Altinex introduced Muse, a new system for distributing power, HDMI, and IR control signals in AV systems. Muse offers the ability to distribute power, HDMI and IR control signals up to 300 feet (90 meter) over a single, low voltage, shielded Cat6 cable — which means no more worrying about electrical outlet placement.

The new Altinex Muse distribution system initially consists of four products: The MU200-110 multi-unit transmitter chassis  that utilizes up to ten MU300-104 HDMI, power, and IR transmitter cards, a stand-alone MU400-111 HDMI, power, and IR transmitter, and the MU500-112 receiver or “breakout box” that facilitates the individual power, HDMI, and IR control connections at the destination display.

The Altinex Muse MU200-110 HDMI and power transmitter chassis provides a total of 1,500 watts to support as many as ten MU300-104 HDMI, power and IR transmitter cards, with each delivering up to 150 watts of power, HDMI and IR control to a device up to 300 feet (90m) away over a single, shielded Cat6 cable. The MU200-110 chassis has a FlexDA™ HDMI distribution amplifier capable of any configuration the system design requires that automatically self-configures based on the input signal for each card, according to Altinex. A user can essentially build ten 1x1s, two 1x5s, one 1×10 or any configuration in between. The MU200-110 also has a loop-thru of the HDMI signal, enabling system designers to connect to the next MU200-110 chassis to infinitely expand the number of chassis or displays in any system or design.

Each Muse MU300-104 (chassis based) or MU400-111 (stand-alone) transmitter delivers up to 150 watts of power, HDMI and IR control, at up to 300 feet (90m) over a single, shielded Cat6 cable. The load (draw) of each transmitter and receiver set is constantly monitored in real time and integrated safety measures automatically disable the pair if loading exceeds the maximum limits to protect the integrity and safety of the system. Built with Energy Star requirements in mind, the output from each transmitter can power displays up to 52 inches with the available 150 watts.

The last part of the Muse system is the MU500-112 receiver unit. The unit provides local power of up to 150 watts and industry standard connectors for HDMI, power and IR signals. Combining IR in the system provides users a means of sending IR signals from the far end to control the local display.

The Altinex Muse power, HDMI, and IR control distribution system is fully compliant with HDMI and HDCP standards. Altinex says Muse is slated to become available early Q1 2013. MSRP pricing is as follows:

For more information on Muse, click here: http://www.altinex.com/index.php?q=MUSE