Key Digital just introduced the KD-S2x1X and KD-S4x1X 4K/18G HDMI switchers – including push button and optical IR switching, status-monitoring LEDs, support for HDR10, HDCP 2.2 and 4K. These switchers claim UHD/4K support of 4096×2160 or 3840×2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4 (signals up to 18Gbps bandwidth). Designed for AV installations in presentation, theater and gaming spaces, […]
Key Digital just launched the KD-DA2x4G and KD-DA2x8G 18 Gbps HDMI distribution amplifiers with two HDMI inputs to four or eight (respectively) HDBaseT outputs for distribution to four or eight screens up to 100 meters / 328 feet away at 1080p resolution or 70 meters / 250 feet at 4K. All four / eight monitors […]
Key Digital just introduced the KD-X222PO HDBaseT extender set for extension of HDMI video and audio signals up to 125 feet / 38 meters at 4K 24/25/30(4:4:4)/60(4:2:0) using Cat5e/6UTP/STP cabling and up to 230 feet / 70 meters at 1080p /1920×1200 using Cat5e/6 cabling. The KD-X222PO features support of HDR10 (High Dynamic Range) at 4K […]
The Key Digital KD-VW4x4Pro video wall processor is specified for collaboration and corporate applications. The KD-VW4x4Pro is designed to create video walls featuring eight different user-selectable video wall modes with numerous horizontal and vertical layouts. These modes include: four horizontal: 1×4 rotated, 1×4, 1×3,and two sets of 1×2 and three vertical: 4×1, 3×1, two sets […]
Key Digital claims the KD-X444L extender kit, an 18Gbps 4K transmitter/receiver kit including HDCP2.2, it can send video and control over 100 meters. IR/RS-232 control signals are extended In addition to HDMI signals, for controlling remote equipment in ProAV installations. In applications that do not require UHD/4K resolution, yet have special needs for long distance, […]
Key Digital has introduced the KD-AMP220 compact digital audio amplifier that the company is aiming at the K-12 and higher-ed markets. KD-AMP220 input connections accommodate microphone, line level balanced, and line level 3.5mm stereo analog audio inputs. The output is a mix of audio from the microphone input and the selected audio input. Each input […]
Key Digital has introduced the KD-X444S extender kit ideal for residential installations requiring extension of HDMI signals up to 18 Gbps via a single CAT5e/6. The HDCP2.2 compliant KD-X444S HDBaseT Tx and Rx kit feature a low-profile, slim-chassis design with support of all of the latest HDMI standards. KD-X444S features support of HDR10 (High Dynamic […]
Key Digital just launched the Key Digital Management Software Professional (KDMS Pro). KDMS Pro is PC based software aimed at enterprise AV-over-IP Solutions. Key Digital Management Software Pro enables PC based controlling of video routing and video wall layouts and is designed for professional AV integrators and Key Digital authorized resellers to configure units, load […]
Key Digital launched the KD-SX440WP wall plate HDBaseT/HDMI extender kit aimed at classroom applications. The KD-SX440WP is an all-in-one presentation switcher, scaler and extender that starts with a wall plate with HDMI and VGA plus audio inputs ideal for mounting on walls or in table pockets. The KD-SX440WP is HDCP 2.2 compliant and consists of […]
Key Digital introduces KD-IP1080TX and KD-IP1080RX, an HDMI over IP encoder and decoder with support for PoE (Power over Ethernet). To keep up with the growing trends, integrators are pushing to update and incorporate video over IP digital signage, creating new environments and scenes. End-users love their results with vivid digital content for their targeted […]
Key Digital has introduced the KD-SX440WP wall plate HDBaseT/HDMI extender kit. The KD-SX440WP is a wall-plate input presentation switcher and extender kit ideal for professional video installations in conference rooms, huddle spaces, class rooms and more. KD-SX440WP enables audio visual contractors to deliver a simplistic all-in-one presentation switcher, scaler and extender set for their clients. The transmit unit is a […]
Key Digital introduces the KD-VW4x4PRO — a processor with eight video wall modes include: four horizontal: 1×4 rotated, 1×4, 1×3 and two sets of 1×2; and three vertical: 4×1, 3×1, two sets of 2×1 and a typical 2×2 setup. One of the most interesting features on the KD-VW4x4PRO is the product’s panel flip feature where integrators can install their top row […]
Key Digital’s new KD-Pro30G, KD-Pro40G, KD-Pro50G, and KD-Pro75G are HDMI cables capable of sending 4K resolutions with Ultra HD/4K support up to 4096×2160 or 3840×2160 24/25/30Hz [4:4:4] and 50/60Hz [4:4:4] up to 75′. The KD-ProG cables support 18Gbps of bandwidth and the latest HDMI standards. These cables feature HDR10 (High Dynamic Range) which provides for life-like images through the use of a […]
Key Digital’s KD-AMP220 compact digital audio amplifier’s input connections accommodate microphone, line level balanced and line level 3.5-millimeter stereo analog audio inputs. The output is a mix of audio from the microphone input and the selected audio input. Each input has variable volume level set — perfect for presentation spaces as KD-AMP220’s internal pre-amp accepts direct microphone […]
Key Digital has introduced the KD-X422WP wall plate HDBaseT extender set. KD-X422WP includes KD-X422WPTx wall plate transmitter and KD-XWPRx black-box receiver. This HDCP2.2 compliant set extends UHD 4K/30 4:4:4 and UHD 4K/60 4:2:0 signals up to 125′ over a single CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cable. For non-4K applications 1080p/60 signals can be extended up to 230′. KD-X422WP is designed for conference rooms, […]
The new Key Digital KD-MAX8x8 eight input to eight output audio matrix switcher with built-in audio DSP. The KD-MAX8x8 has analog and digital connections for input and output and enables analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog conversion of signals, or can operate as two independent audio matrixes (one digital and one analog). Analog audio inputs are connected on balanced/unbalanced six pin phoenix terminal blocks and digital […]
Key Digital just introduced the KD-X222 and KD-X222PO HDBaseT extender sets designed for 4K/30 4:4:4 and UHD 4K/60 4:2:0 signals up to 125′ using CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cabling. For non-4K applications 1080p/60 signals can be extended up to 230′, making these extender sets are designed for digital signage applications where monitors are installed significant distances away from the centralized equipment location. KD-X222 and […]
Key Digital just launched the KD-2x1CSK (a 2×1 switcher) and the KD-4x1CSK (a 4×1 switcher) — both are capable of switching 4K HDMI signals with HDCP 2.2. Both of these HDMI switchers supports all SD, HD, VESA and 4K video standards including 4096×2160, 1080p60, 1920×1200 and 3D and both have front panel push buttons or optical IR switching. With EDID control and a […]
Key Digital introduced today the KD-DA1x2, KD-DA1x4 and KD-DA1x8, three cost-effective distribution amplifiers that offer resolution support up to UHD 4K60 4:4:4. The KD-DA1x2, KD-DA1x4 and KD-DA1x8 provide one HDMI input to two, four or eight HDMI outputs, respectively. Key Digital says these distribution amplifiers were designed for a superior distribution system without signal degradation, […]
The new Key Digital KD-VW4x4PRO is designed to bring video wall capabilities to all displays and digital signage. This processor supports seamless switching and features eight different user-selectable video wall modes with many horizontal and vertical layouts. These modes include: four horizontal: 1×4 rotated, 1×4, 1×3 and two sets of 1×2; and three vertical: 4×1, 3×1, two sets of 2×1 […]
Key Digital just debuted something called the KD-MLV4x2. It’s basically a four-input, two-output video matrix where all four images can be displayed simultaneously or one at a time. It supports input resolutions up to 1920×1200 on HDMI or VGA, and audio-follow video and can combine them to output 4K (3840×2160). This is an inexpensive way for installers to […]
Key Digital introduces the KD-PRO2x1 and KD-PRO4x1 HDMI switchers with 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 chroma sub-sampling and features a TMDS bandwidth of 18 Gbps. KD-PRO2x1 is a two-input, one-output HDMI switcher and the KD-PRO4x1 is a four-input and one-output HDMI switcher. Both feature audio de-embedding of analog L/R balanced/unbalanced and digital coaxial audio and are HDR10 (High Dynamic Range) capable. Deep Color is supported with ranges up […]
The new 4K capable KD-Pro6x6CC and KD-Pro8x8CC Matrix Switchers (with KD-XSWRx Extenders) from Key Digital are compliant with HDCP 2.2 standards and handle 4096×2160 at 24fps (4:2:0 chroma sub-sampling). With KD-Pro6x6CC and KD-Pro8x8CC every input can be routed to a separate output set which consists of an HDMI and an HDBaseT output, both of which can be simultaneously active and mirror each other’s output, […]
Key Digital just introduced the KD-Pro6x6CC and KD-Pro8x8CC matrix switchers with KD-XSWRx extenders. These matrix switchers are compliant with HDCP2.2 standards and support resolutions up to 4096×2160 @24fps (4:4:4 chroma sampling). With KD-Pro6x6CC and KD-Pro8x8CC every input can be routed to a separate output set which consists of an HDMI and an HDBaseT output, both of which can be simultaneously active and mirror each other’s output, […]
At CEDIA this week, DISH announced integration with Key Digital and Logitech, as well as partnerships with Middle Atlantic Products and D-Tools. Key Digital adds DISH to Compass Alliance Partner program: Key Digital has added DISH to its Compass Alliance Partner program with the development of a two-way driver for the Hopper. The two-way driver […]
Key Digital’s newest is the KD-HD1x4ProK — a one-input, four-output HDMI distribution amplifier that’s spec’d to handle 4K resolution signals (4096×2160/60/30/24 or 3840×2160/60/30/24). The 3D-ready KD-HD1x4ProK can de-embed audio from the HDMI input and send it to external digital or analog audio outputs and manages TMDS re-clocking / signal re-generation, HDCP authentication to source and […]
This admittedly took me a little longer to get around to writing. Most of what I write is stream of consciousness, so it takes little time and effort to crack my brain open like an egg and spill it onto the keyboard. This post however required a little more thought, reflection, and some research, and […]
Today marked the official grand opening of Primeview’s New York showroom. Primeview, for those not familiar with them, are a manufacturer of commercial flat panel displays, focusing on video-walls, digital signage and interactive applications. For their demo space they partnered with several of the manufacturers with whom they work on projects: Haivision, Vista Systems, TVOne, […]
Key Digital and IC Realtime have announced that several of IC Realtime’s surveillance DVRs, including the Flex Series, Elite Series, NVR700N and NVR700S2P, now integrate natively into Key Digital’s Compass Control system. IC Realtime was already a Compass Allaince Partner and worked with Key Digital to develop bi-directional drivers that offers DVR control and feedback […]
Key Digital introduced today a new line of HDMI cables, called the Champion Series Hi-Fi Commercial PRO HDMI Cables, designed specifically for commercial applications. The cables range from 1.5 feet up to 75 feet. The Champion Series cables are equipped with the latest HDMI features, including 4K resolution support, 3D, HDMI Ethernet and Audio Return […]
Key Digital says its new Compass Control is a one-hour programmable control system that uses its Compass Navigator software, a step-by-step process utilizing simple ‘drag and drop’ gestures. In fact, you actually program a system using an iOS 5 device and the Compass Control App for the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. A Compass Control […]
Key Digital announced this week a new solution for the problem of managing audio via its KD-HD8X8BT Digital IQ HDMI Matrix switcher. With the proliferation of a wide variety of audio formats and the increased demand to be able to utilize all of these various formats, it is becoming increasingly difficult to both manage all […]
