Gefen’s New Matrix Switcher for HDMI Offers Cross Point Integration of High Definition Sources and Displays

  • Connectivity solutions provider Gefen announced the release of its new matrix switcher, upgraded to handle the HDMI v1.3 format with cross-point capability.
  • With HDCP compliance and support for all HDMI v1.3 features including deep color, the 4x4 Matrix for HDMI v1.3 connects and distributes any one of four hi-def sources to any one of four HDTVs in a plug and play fashion. It supports hi-def video resolutions to 1080p full HD plus multi-channel digital audio, including features like lip sync, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD, which is routed together with the video.
  • Ideal for bringing together multiple sources and displays throughout the home or professional environment, the 4x4 Matrix for HDMI v1.3 offers control by IR remote and through the RS-232 port, allowing for home automation integration.

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