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Key Digital Introduces Installer-Friendly HDMI Switcher for Single Zone Sound Bar
KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X boast optical audio de-embedding, auto-switching, and IP and app control MOUNT VERNON, NY – September 10, 2019 – The award-winning
manufacturer of professional A/V and control systems introduces the KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X 4K/18G HDMI switchers featuring analog and
digital audio de-embedding, easy sound bar integration, IP control, app-ready
controllability, and auto switching. This professional video switcher line is a
half rack with sizing for installation in an equipment rack or in localized
furniture. The KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X switchers enable up to two or
four respective video sources to connect to a single video display while analog
(3.5mm & balanced/unbalanced) and digital (optical & PCM) audio
de-embed ports may feed audio of the selected source into and amplifier, DSP,
or sound bar. The latest product release features TOSlink optical audio output,
which has become of recent importance thanks to simplified sound bars with only
TOSlink audio input connector. Alternately, integrating KD-Pro2x1X and
KD-Pro4x1X with Key Digital’s KD-Amp220 model enables an app-ready all-in-one
user-friendly solution for control of video switching with sound and speech
enforcement. “The new KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X fully embodies Key
Digital’s thoughtfulness and attention to integrator experience while installing
our products. Integrators can look at this product and easily envision it fitting
in both commercial and residential applications. The addition of TOSlink audio exemplifies
this by adding a simple connection to integrate easily with sound bars, and
this goes a long way in making the product easy to work with.” said Jonathon
Ferry, National Training Manager for Key Digital. KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X features IP control so that integrators
can easily plug in and control it over the network. Using the free Key Digital
app on an iPad or iPhone integrators and installers can conveniently scan the
network to populate a pre-built GUI that includes the user-friendly names for
controlling their system. KD-App
can be downloaded free from the App Store. KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X feature
front USB for ease of setup using Key Digital Management Software Pro. KDMS Pro
allows integrators to apply desired network settings and user-friendly names
for the system, inputs, and outputs. Key Digital’s Auto-Sensing on the KD-PRO2x1X and KD-PRO4x1X
features automatic selection of newly detected sources and switching from newly
disconnected sources via Hot Plug Detection voltage when enabled. Fixed Hot
Plug Detection control is the perfect troubleshooting tool in the case that
issues arise in the field during installation. KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X HDMI switchers support all SD, HD,
VESA (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA) and Ultra HD/4K video standards up to
4096x2160 or 3840x2160 24/25/30/60hz at 4:4:4 (signals up to 18Gbps bandwidth)
with HDR header information included in a variety of 4K EDID handshakes. In
addition to IR, RS-232, and TCP/IP control, KD-Pro2x1X and KD-Pro4x1X can also
be controlled via trigger voltage and features status-monitoring LEDs. The KD-PRO2x1X and KD-PRO4x1X use advanced EDID controls and
come with a built-in internal library with 15 EDID handshakes including 4K with
HDR in addition to native EDID data copied from the output/display. Key
Digital’s proprietary Full Buffer System manages TMDS re-clocking / signal
re-generation, HDCP authentication to source and display, and EDID control
handshake. The KD-PRO2x1X and KD-PRO4x1X are fully licensed and
compatible with HDCP 2.2. These switchers are HDR10 (High Dynamic Range) and
Dolby Vision capable allowing for pristine image quality through a greater
range of luminance levels. Deep Color is supported with ranges Up to UHD/4K
30Hz 4:4:4/12 bits or 60Hz 4:4:4/8 bit. Supported lossless compressed digital
audio formats include Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master
Audio™, and Dolby Atmos.
About Key Digital®
Led by the “Father of DVD”, Mike Tsinberg, Key Digital® is an InfoComm, CEDIA, CES, and NAHB award winning manufacturer of professional distributed video and control system equipment.
Since 1999, Key Digital has lead the constantly evolving A/V industry by designing products that deliver industry leading quality, performance, and reliability to corporate, bar & restaurant, digital signage, education, government, and house of worship applications.
Key Digital products are designed and engineered in-house in Mount Vernon, NY. Superior quality, ease-of-installation, and versatility are the result of strenuous research, development, and testing. Expertise and unparalleled knowledge have created a unique hardware-software suite solution ideal for the consultants, designers, and installation firms of the A/V industry. Key Digital® is known to deliver best-in-class products based on quality, performance, and reliability.
For more information, visit our webpage at http://www.keydigital.com.
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