Blustream introduced the SDVoE IP500UHD-TZ 4K multicast UHD transceiver and ACM500 control module, the latest addition to its AV-over-IP portfolio. The IP500UHD-TZ delivers 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video over a 10Gb network with zero latency and seamless switching. It is now shipping.

The Blustream IP500UHD-TZ supports the HDMI 2.0 18Gbps specification, encompassing distribution of HDR, 10- and 12-bit color content (including Dolby Vision) and multichannel HD audio signals. This includes Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X. It also provides features including a 1Gb Ethernet pass-through and transmission of multiple control and data signals, IR, RS-232 and USB (KVM), that are concurrent with audio and video. The IP500UHD-TZ claims to be the first solution to introduce PoE+ to the SDVoE platform.

The IP500UHD-TZ is designed for 18Gbps HDMI installations where multiple transceivers can be combined with one or more 10GbE copper/fiber switches to form a distributed video matrix, multiviewer or video wall system. The ACM500 builds on the Blustream ACM line to deliver configuration, control and monitoring of the Blustream SDVoE 10GbE multicast system and intuitive drag and drop source selection and video preview.