{"product_id":"lightware-mx-tps-ob","title":"Lightware MX-TPS-OB TPS Output Board for HDMI, Ethernet, Audio and Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLightware MX-TPS-OB\u003c\/b\u003e (MX-TPS-OB-P) is an 8-channel twisted pair output board for long-distance AV signal transmission. It provides HDMI 1.4, audio, Ethernet, and RS-232 extension over a single CAT5\/6\/7 cable up to 100 m in HDBaseT™ mode and 170 m in Long Reach mode (Full HD 1080p). Resolutions up to 4K UHD and 48-bit colour depth are supported, including 120 Hz 3D signals. Optional digital S\/PDIF or analog stereo audio add-ons allow flexible audio embedding and de-embedding. Advanced professional features such as HDCP enable\/disable, Pixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, and Frame Detector ensure reliable, high-quality AV operation. Remote powering is available via the PoE add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB:\u003c\/b\u003e Base model, standard input board with HDMI 1.4, Ethernet, RS-232 extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB-A:\u003c\/b\u003e Same as base model with analog audio.\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-OB_Diagram.png?v=1756821526\"\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 Output:\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 Transmission:\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, 120 Hz 3D, all standard audio formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Digital S\/PDIF or analog stereo add-ons, with configurable embedding\/de-embedding and advanced controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Professional Features:\u003c\/b\u003e HDCP enable\/disable, Pixel Accurate Reclocking, 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 uplink per port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegrated PoE Option:\u003c\/b\u003e Powers TPS extenders remotely with status feedback and on\/off switching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdjustable Analog Audio:\u003c\/b\u003e Volume, gain, balance, bass, treble, phase invert, DC filter, de-emphasis options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTest Pattern Generator:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Red, Green, Blue, Black, White, Ramp, Chessboard, Colour Bars for easy installation testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* ===== Scoped styles so theme CSS won't interfere ===== *\/\n  .mx-tps-obtabs { --tab-gap:.5rem; font:inherit; }\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--tab-gap);margin:8px 0 10px;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tabs label{\n    display:inline-block;border:1px solid #d0d0d0;border-radius:8px;\n    padding:.4rem .7rem;background:#fff;cursor:pointer;user-select:none;font:inherit;\n  }\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tabs label:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #7c3aed;outline-offset:2px;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs input[type=\"radio\"]{position:absolute;left:-9999px;}\n\n  \/* active tab look *\/\n  .mx-tps-obtabs #tab-ob:checked   ~ .tabs label[for=\"tab-ob\"],\n  .mx-tps-obtabs #tab-oba:checked  ~ .tabs label[for=\"tab-oba\"]{\n    background:#f4f4f4;border-color:#bbb;\n  }\n\n  \/* panels *\/\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .panel{display:none;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs #tab-ob:checked  ~ .panels #panel-ob{display:block;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs #tab-oba:checked ~ .panels #panel-oba{display:block;}\n\n  \/* ===== Always-2-column table ===== *\/\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl{\n    width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;table-layout:fixed;\n    display:table !important;overflow-x:visible !important;\n  }\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl tr{display:table-row !important;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl td{\n    display:table-cell !important;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px;vertical-align:top;\n    word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\n  }\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl .k{font-weight:700;background:#fbfbfb;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl col.c1{width:34% !important;}\n  .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl col.c2{width:66% !important;}\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl col.c1{width:38% !important;}\n    .mx-tps-obtabs .tbl col.c2{width:62% !important;}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"MX-TPS output boards\" role=\"region\" class=\"mx-tps-obtabs\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- radios (keep the name unique on a page with multiple tab blocks) --\u003e \u003cinput checked id=\"tab-ob\" name=\"mx-tps-obtabs-1\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab-oba\" name=\"mx-tps-obtabs-1\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003c!-- tab labels --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Model selector\" role=\"tablist\" class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003clabel aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-ob\" role=\"tab\" for=\"tab-ob\"\u003eMX-TPS-OB\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel aria-controls=\"panel-oba\" role=\"tab\" for=\"tab-oba\"\u003eMX-TPS-OB-A\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panels\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- MX-TPS-OB --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-ob\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"panel-ob\" 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\u003eFunction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-channel TPS (HDBaseT™) output board for MX frames.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 1.4 \/ DVI; \u003cb\u003eHDCP compliant\u003c\/b\u003e; 3D: frame-packing, side-by-side, top-bottom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4K\/UHD — 3840×2160@30Hz RGB 4:4:4 or 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistance over CAT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 m (4K); up to 170 m (1080p, Long-Reach).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl \u0026amp; Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-directional RS-232; 10\/100 Ethernet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI embedded audio incl. Dolby TrueHD \/ DTS-HD; PCM sample-rate conversion.\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 48 V remote powering with on\/off switching and status feedback.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiagnostics \u0026amp; Test\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, HDCP mode, Frame Detector;\u003cbr\u003eInternal test patterns: solid RGB\/black\/white, ramp, chessboard, colour bars (480p\/576p\/720p\/1080p incl. deep colour).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45 (TPS); HDMI out; board uplink for Ethernet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 W (typ.), 41 W (max). Heat: 75 BTU\/h (typ.), 139.9 BTU\/h (max).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 855 g.\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-OB-A --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-oba\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"panel-oba\" 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\u003eFunction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs OB, plus \u003cb\u003eanalog audio I\/O\u003c\/b\u003e (embed\/de-embed).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI 1.4 \/ DVI; \u003cb\u003eHDCP compliant\u003c\/b\u003e; 3D: frame-packing, side-by-side, top-bottom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4K\/UHD — 3840×2160@30Hz RGB 4:4:4 or 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistance over CAT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 m (4K); up to 170 m (1080p, Long-Reach).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl \u0026amp; Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBi-directional RS-232; 10\/100 Ethernet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI embedded audio \u003cb\u003eplus\u003c\/b\u003e analog stereo I\/O (Phoenix): de-embed up to 96 kHz \/ embed PCM 48 kHz; volume\/gain controls.\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 48 V remote powering with on\/off switching and status feedback.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiagnostics \u0026amp; Test\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, HDCP mode, Frame Detector;\u003cbr\u003eInternal test patterns: solid RGB\/black\/white, ramp, chessboard, colour bars (480p\/576p\/720p\/1080p incl. deep colour).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ45 (TPS); HDMI out; 5-pin Phoenix (analog audio); board uplink for Ethernet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5 W (typ.), 42.5 W (max). Heat: 80.2 BTU\/h (typ.), 145 BTU\/h (max).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 920 g.\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-to-FOH runs:\u003c\/b\u003e Extend HDMI video, embedded audio, RS-232 and Ethernet to LED processors or projectors over a single CAT cable (100 m 4K \/ 170 m 1080p).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcessor feeds:\u003c\/b\u003e Drive multiple remote TPS receivers from the MX frame; test patterns simplify pre-show verification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio workflows (OB-A):\u003c\/b\u003e De-embed S\/PDIF\/analog to mixers or PA while keeping HDMI audio to displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTour-ready backbone:\u003c\/b\u003e Long-reach mode and EDID\/HDCP tools ensure stable playback from varied sources.\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 distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Send HDMI + control to remote rooms over existing CAT cabling; carry Ethernet to endpoints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; capture:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed projectors\/displays while providing separate audio to DSP or recorders (OB-A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConference \u0026amp; VC:\u003c\/b\u003e Embed or replace program audio into HDMI for consistent room routing (OB-A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControl rooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Deliver video + RS-232\/IR\/GPIO to operator consoles with built-in diagnostics for quick fault-finding.\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 style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"\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: 25%;\"\u003eRecommended Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-distance HDMI + control to remote displays (no special audio needs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCost-effective HDMI + Ethernet + RS-232 extension with embedded HDMI audio over CAT.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive events requiring audio breakout to mixers\/PA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB-A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDe-embed to S\/PDIF\/analog while keeping HDMI audio to screens; level controls for quick gain matching.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorporate rooms with DSP \/ assistive listening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB-A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog I\/O with embedding\/re-embedding integrates cleanly with DSPs and ALD systems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEducation \/ training rooms on shared CAT infrastructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable 4K@30 \/ 1080p Long-Reach delivery plus Ethernet and control over a single cable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl rooms \/ operator consoles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS-OB\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eOB-A\u003c\/b\u003e (if audio routing needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEDID\/HDCP tools, test patterns and frame diagnostics ensure predictable endpoint behavior; choose OB-A when independent audio feeds are required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Lightware","offers":[{"title":"Without Analog Audio (MX-TPS-OB)","offer_id":52083053166938,"sku":"91130027","price":6259.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Analog Audio (MX-TPS-OB-A)","offer_id":52083053199706,"sku":"91130028","price":7027.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/MX-TPS-OB_2.png?v=1756819023","url":"https:\/\/avitdirect.co.uk\/products\/lightware-mx-tps-ob","provider":"AVITdirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}