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The Extron MAV Series switchers are broadcast quality matrix switchers that distribute any video and/or audio input to any combination of outputs. The MAV switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously. There are four matrix sizes available, each with unique features or optional capabilities:

•MAV 84 RCA (eight inputs by four outputs)

•MAV 128 RCA (twelve inputs by eight outputs)

•MAV 168 (sixteen inputs by eight outputs)

•MAV 1616 (sixteen inputs by sixteen outputs)

The MAV 84 and MAV 128 input and output audio on RCA connectors.

Audio models in the MAV 168 and MAV 1616 series input and output audio on

3.5mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. The MAV 168 and MAV 1616 are available in models that can switch three video planes (component video), two video planes (S-video), or one video plane (composite) video, each with or without an audio plane. An audio-only matrix switcher is also available in the MAV 168 and MAV 1616 series.

MAV component video switchers can also route RGsB and RsGsBs video signals. Switchers configured for component video can also route multiple composite video planes or S-video and composite video. If used in this way, the various planes cannot be broken away; all inputs must be routed to the same outputs.

MAV S-video switchers can also be used to switch two planes of composite video. If used in this way, the two planes cannot be broken away; both inputs must be routed to the same outputs.

For the models with audio, audio switching can either be linked with the video (audio follow) or be independent of the video (audio breakaway). Adjustable audio gain and attenuation compensates for level differences between audio inputs.

The MAV Series switchers are single-box solutions to simple 150 MHz (-3dB) routing applications (figure 1-1, figure 1-2, figure 1-3, and figure 1-4). Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered, and any inputs can be switched to any one or all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.

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