8x8 DigitalMediaTM Switcher
>Distributes uncompressed digital video and audio over CAT5e/6 or fiber
>Supports HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color and 7.1 channel HD lossless audio
>Supports video resolutions up to WUXGA 1920x1200 and HD 1080p/60
>Allows cable length to 450 feet using DigitalMedia Cable, 3280 feet (1 km) using CresFiber™
>Supports up to 8 DM room controllers with easy expansion for more outputs
>Configurable inputs support a complete range of digital and analog signal types
>Detects and displays detailed video and audio input information
>QuickSwitch HD™ technology minimizes HDMI switching latency
>Manages HDCP digital rights management for every device
>Performs automatic AV signal format management via EDID
>Distributes USB HID mouse, keyboard, and game controller signals
>Allows full audio and USB breakaway switching
>Integrates with analog audio distribution systems
>Enables simultaneous output of stereo and surround sound audio
>Includes integrated Ethernet switch with Gigabit LAN port
>Includes built-in power distribution for DM transmitters, repeaters, and room controllers
>Provides easy setup and diagnostics tools via front panel or software
>4-space 19-inch rack-mountable
Crestron DM Switchers provide the foundation for a complete DigitalMedia system, delivering an advanced, true high-definition multi-room AV signal routing solution that’s extremely flexible and installer-friendly. The DM-MD8X8 affords low-latency switching and pure, lossless distribution of HDMI and other signals to support the latest Blu-ray DiscTM players, HDTV receivers, digital media servers, video game consoles, and all your other AV devices.
The DM-MD8X8 is field-configurable to handle up to 8 AV sources, and provide up to 8 DM room outputs with expansion capability for even larger applications. A full selection of DM switcher input cards, DM transmitters*, and DM room controllers provides extensive connectivity throughout the home or office, supporting a complete range of analog and digital signal types — all through one switcher! User-friendly setup and troubleshooting tools are provided through the DM-MD8X8 front panel, or via Crestron ToolboxTM software, to make setting up a complete multi-room HD system easy.
DigitalMediaTM—You can’t talk about AV and home entertainment today without talking about high-definition, and creating a professional HD AV distribution system means handling the challenges that come with HDMI. HDMI is the new standard
for interfacing high-definition AV equipment, but despite its many benefits, wasn’t developed with multi-room distribution in mind. So, as the leader in HDMI and control system technologies, Crestron has developed DigitalMedia, the first complete HD AV distribution system that takes HDMI to a higher level, and allows virtually any mix of AV sources to be distributed throughout the home from a centralized rack location.
DigitalMedia (DM) distributes uncompressed digital video and audio signals over a choice of CAT5e/6-based copper wiring or multi-mode fiber*. DigitalMedia thoughtfully manages all of the different signals and devices, matching each source’s output to the capabilities of the selected display(s) without using scaling or compression. Every signal is preserved in its native video resolution and audio format, ensuring a pure, lossless signal path throughout.
Of course DigitalMedia handles more than just audio and video. Integrated Ethernet and USB HID distribution allows computers, media servers, and video game consoles to be installed out-of-sight and accessed from anywhere in the house. And naturally, Crestron control is also built-in for controlling the displays and other room devices without additional wiring.
Modular Architecture— The DM-MD8X8 features a modular architecture with 8 input card slots, and 2 quad output card slots. Each card slot on the DM-MD8X8 is field-installable, allowing for easy and flexible system configuration with the ability to make changes to the system as needs change.
A wide selection of DM input cards are offered to support a complete range of digital and analog AV signal types. One or two output cards may be installed to feed up to 8 DM Room Controllers (receivers) using either DigitalMedia Cable or CresFiber* fiber optic cable. DigitalMedia allows for cable lengths up to 450 feet (137 m) using DM cable, or 3280 feet (1 km) using CresFiber*. HDMI outputs are also available for connection to a centralized surround sound processor or video monitor.
Output Expansion—An HDMI “pass-thru” output is provided on every input card to allow the inputs of up to 5 DM switchers to be daisy-chained, enabling the configuration of very large distribution systems with many DM outputs.
Versatile Audio Routing—HDMI is the key to handling all the latest 7.1 surround sound formats like Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Great for your high-end home theater, but how do you share that same source with other audio zones in the house?
DigitalMedia provides the answer, allowing for the simultaneous distribution of multi-channel surround sound and two-channel stereo signals from the same HDMI source. Equipped with a DMC-HD-DSP input card, the DM-MD8X8 employs onboard DSP processing to derive a stereo down-mix from the original multi-channel signal. Both signals can be routed separately or simultaneously from any of the switcher’s DM outputs, allowing either signal to be selected for output at each DM receiver location.
