{"product_id":"lightware-mx-tps-ib","title":"Lightware MX-TPS-IB TPS Input Board for HDMI, Ethernet, Audio and Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLightware MX-TPS-IB\u003c\/b\u003e series is an 8-channel twisted pair input board for long-distance AV extension over a single CAT5\/6\/7 cable. It supports HDMI 1.4, Full HD and 4K resolutions, 120Hz 3D signals, and 48-bit colour depth. Optional digital S\/PDIF or analog stereo audio connectors allow flexible audio embedding and de-embedding. The board features bi-directional RS-232 and Ethernet transmission, remote powering for TPS 95 series extenders, advanced HDCP management, Pixel Accurate Reclocking, EDID management, and Frame Detector. Designed for professional AV installations, it ensures high-quality video and audio distribution over extended distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-IB:\u003c\/b\u003e Base model, standard input board with HDMI 1.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-IB-A:\u003c\/b\u003e Same as base model with analog audio features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/MX-TPS-IB_Diagram.png?v=1756818629\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8-Channel Twisted Pair Input:\u003c\/b\u003e HDMI 1.4, audio, Ethernet, and RS-232 over a single CAT5\/6\/7 cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLong Distance Extension:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 100 m in HDBaseT™ mode, 170 m in Long Reach mode at Full HD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Resolution Support:\u003c\/b\u003e 4K UHD, 48-bit colour depth, all standard audio formats, 120 Hz 3D signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Analog stereo (MX-TPS-IB-A) or digital S\/PDIF (MX-TPS-IB-S), plus HDMI embedded audio management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Professional Features:\u003c\/b\u003e HDCP enable\/disable, Pixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, Frame Detector, PCM audio sample rate conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBi-directional RS-232 \u0026amp; Ethernet:\u003c\/b\u003e Reliable communication with 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet uplink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemote Powering:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports TPS 95 series extenders using supplied PSU-12vp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in Test Pattern Generator:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Red, Green, Blue, Black, White, Ramp, Chessboard, Colour Bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* ===== Scoped to avoid theme collisions ===== *\/\n  .tps-ib-1 { --tab-gap:.5rem; font:inherit; }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tabs { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--tab-gap); margin:8px 0 10px; }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tabs label{\n    border:1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius:8px; padding:.4rem .7rem;\n    background:#fff; cursor:pointer; user-select:none; font:inherit; line-height:1.2;\n  }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tabs label:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #7c3aed; outline-offset:2px; }\n\n  \/* radio state (hidden) *\/\n  .tps-ib-1 input[type=\"radio\"]{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; }\n\n  \/* active tab style *\/\n  .tps-ib-1 #tab-ib-1:checked  ~ .tabs label[for=\"tab-ib-1\"],\n  .tps-ib-1 #tab-iba-1:checked ~ .tabs label[for=\"tab-iba-1\"]{\n    background:#f4f4f4; border-color:#bbb;\n  }\n\n  \/* panels (JS-free switching) *\/\n  .tps-ib-1 .panel{ display:none; }\n  .tps-ib-1 #tab-ib-1:checked  ~ .panels #panel-ib-1{ display:block; }\n  .tps-ib-1 #tab-iba-1:checked ~ .panels #panel-iba-1{ display:block; }\n\n  \/* ===== Always-2-column table (mobile too) ===== *\/\n  .tps-ib-1 .tbl{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; table-layout:fixed; }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tbl td{ border:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px; vertical-align:top; word-break:break-word; overflow-wrap:anywhere; }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tbl .k{ font-weight:700; background:#fbfbfb; }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tbl col.c1{ width:36%!important; }\n  .tps-ib-1 .tbl col.c2{ width:64%!important; }\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    .tps-ib-1 .tbl col.c1{ width:40%!important; }\n    .tps-ib-1 .tbl col.c2{ width:60%!important; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"TPS input board specs\" role=\"region\" class=\"tps-ib-1\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- radios (unique group for this block) --\u003e \u003cinput checked id=\"tab-ib-1\" name=\"tpsib\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab-iba-1\" name=\"tpsib\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003c!-- tab labels --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Model selector\" role=\"tablist\" class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003clabel aria-controls=\"panel-ib-1\" role=\"tab\" for=\"tab-ib-1\"\u003eMX-TPS-IB\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel aria-controls=\"panel-iba-1\" role=\"tab\" for=\"tab-iba-1\"\u003eMX-TPS-IB-A\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panels\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- MX-TPS-IB --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-ib-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"panel-ib-1\" class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\" class=\"tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol class=\"c1\"\u003e\n\u003ccol class=\"c2\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 1.4, DVI, HDCP compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3840×2160@30Hz (RGB 4:4:4) \/ 60Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 170 m (1080p, Long Reach) \/ 100 m (4K UHD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Signals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, IR, GPIO, Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI embedded audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, PCM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Audio Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote Powering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE compatible; 12 V DC remote powering with external adaptor (100–240 V AC input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Red, Green, Blue, Black, White, Ramp, Chessboard, Color Bars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MX-TPS-IB-A --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-iba-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"panel-iba-1\" class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\" class=\"tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol class=\"c1\"\u003e\n\u003ccol class=\"c2\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 1.4, DVI, HDCP compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3840×2160@30Hz (RGB 4:4:4) \/ 60Hz (YCbCr 4:2:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 170 m (1080p, Long Reach) \/ 100 m (4K UHD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Signals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, IR, GPIO, Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI embedded audio + Bi-directional analog stereo (de-embed up to 96 kHz \/ embed PCM 48 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Audio Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume, gain, balance, bass\/treble control; phase invert and de-emphasis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote Powering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE compatible; 12 V DC remote powering with external adaptor (100–240 V AC input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Patterns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Red, Green, Blue, Black, White, Ramp, Chessboard, Color Bars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eLive Events \/ Rental\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eCorporate \/ Enterprise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStage inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e Extend HDMI or DVI sources (laptops, cameras, media players) into MX modular matrix frames using a single CAT cable for long runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignal reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in test pattern generator lets AV crews quickly check input integrity during setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio handoff (IB-A):\u003c\/b\u003e De-embed stereo audio from HDMI and send it directly to FOH mixers, PA systems, or intercom recorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTouring setups:\u003c\/b\u003e Long-distance extension (up to 170 m at 1080p) keeps cabling simple for temporary or mobile stage layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeeting room input plates:\u003c\/b\u003e Extend BYOD laptops, VC codecs, or set-top boxes to central racks while carrying Ethernet and control over the same cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEducation \u0026amp; training:\u003c\/b\u003e Simple laptop or document camera connection at the podium; signal extended to the AV rack for recording and display distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprise AV integration (IB-A):\u003c\/b\u003e Embed\/de-embed audio for DSP, assistive listening, or voice-lift systems in large corporate meeting rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControl \u0026amp; automation:\u003c\/b\u003e Transmit RS-232, IR, and GPIO signals along with video\/audio to integrate operator consoles or automation points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f9f9f9; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 35%;\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003eRecommended Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 35%;\"\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasic HDMI + control extension\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-IB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCost-effective way to bring HDMI, Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and GPIO into MX frames; no extra audio features needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive event needing analog audio feeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-IB-A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDe-embed audio from HDMI sources and output as analog for FOH, PA, or recording, while routing video into the matrix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorporate meeting rooms with DSP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-IB-A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbed or de-embed audio for DSP integration, assistive listening, or microphone playback management.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ training spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-IB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable HDMI input extension (100 m at 4K, 170 m at 1080p) with test generator for fast setup and diagnostics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl \u0026amp; 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