{"product_id":"lightware-mx-tps2-ob-series","title":"Lightware MX-TPS2-OB-P TPS Output Board with PoE Option","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightware MX-TPS2-OB Series\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional dual twisted-pair output board family for MX modular matrix frames, extending HDMI 1.4 video, audio, Ethernet and control over a single CAT cable for long-distance, reliable connectivity. It supports 4K UHD at 30 Hz, advanced HDCP\/EDID tools, and robust diagnostics for seamless integration in corporate, education and control environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-P:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard output board for HDMI, audio, Ethernet, and control over CAT cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-AP: \u003c\/b\u003eAdds advanced audio features, including S\/PDIF breakout and audio embedding\/de-embedding, for integration with DSPs and professional sound systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4K UHD Video Transmission:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports up to 3840×2160@30 Hz over a single CAT cable (also 60 Hz at 4:2:0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHDCP \u0026amp; EDID Management:\u003c\/b\u003e HDMI 1.4 \/ DVI and HDCP-compliant with Advanced EDID and HDCP enable\/disable modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-Signal Extension:\u003c\/b\u003e Transmits HDMI, audio, 10\/100 Ethernet and bi-directional RS-232; OB-AP adds S\/PDIF embed\/de-embed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLong-Distance Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to 170 m (1080p, Long-Reach) and 100 m (4K UHD).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCross-Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to work with Lightware TPS extenders for flexible system designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemote Powering:\u003c\/b\u003e PoE-compatible; integrated 48 V power injection for TPS endpoints (external 48 V PSU required).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional Diagnostics:\u003c\/b\u003e Pixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID, HDCP mode control and Frame Detector for rapid commissioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* ===== Scoped styles (safe in Shopify) ===== *\/\n  .mx-tps2 { --tab-gap:.5rem; font:inherit; }\n  .mx-tps2 .tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--tab-gap);margin:8px 0 10px;}\n  .mx-tps2 .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-tps2 .tabs label:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #7c3aed;outline-offset:2px;}\n\n  \/* hidden radios hold state *\/\n  .mx-tps2 input[type=\"radio\"]{position:absolute;left:-9999px;}\n\n  \/* active tab style *\/\n  .mx-tps2 #tab-obp:checked  ~ .tabs label[for=\"tab-obp\"],\n  .mx-tps2 #tab-obap:checked ~ .tabs label[for=\"tab-obap\"]{\n    background:#f4f4f4;border-color:#bbb;\n  }\n\n  \/* panels *\/\n  .mx-tps2 .panel{display:none;}\n  .mx-tps2 #tab-obp:checked  ~ .panels #panel-obp{display:block;}\n  .mx-tps2 #tab-obap:checked ~ .panels #panel-obap{display:block;}\n\n  \/* ===== Always-2-column table ===== *\/\n  .mx-tps2 .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-tps2 .tbl tr{display:table-row !important;}\n  .mx-tps2 .tbl td,.mx-tps2 .tbl th{\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-tps2 .tbl .k{font-weight:700;background:#fbfbfb;}\n\n  \/* column widths (slightly wider key column on very small screens) *\/\n  .mx-tps2 .tbl col.c1{width:34% !important;}\n  .mx-tps2 .tbl col.c2{width:66% !important;}\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    .mx-tps2 .tbl col.c1{width:38% !important;}\n    .mx-tps2 .tbl col.c2{width:62% !important;}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"MX-TPS2 output boards\" role=\"region\" class=\"mx-tps2\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- radios (no JS) --\u003e \u003cinput checked id=\"tab-obp\" name=\"tps2tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab-obap\" name=\"tps2tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003c!-- tab labels --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"TPS2 models\" role=\"tablist\" class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003clabel aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-obp\" role=\"tab\" for=\"tab-obp\"\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-P\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel aria-controls=\"panel-obap\" role=\"tab\" for=\"tab-obap\"\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-AP\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- panels --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panels\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- OB-P --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-obp\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"panel-obp\" 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 twisted-pair output board for MX frames; HDMI, audio, Ethernet \u0026amp; RS-232 over a single CAT cable.\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, HDCP compliant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eResolutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4K UHD (3840×2160@30Hz RGB 4:4:4 \/ 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 2560×1600, Full HD 1080p; all 3D formats.\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 100 m (4K UHD) and 170 m (1080p, Long Reach mode).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthernet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Ethernet transmission; uplink connector per board.\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 over CAT cable.\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) with PCM sample-rate conversion.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital or analog add-on option.\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 (requires PSU-48VP external supply).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, HDCP enable\/disable, Frame Detector.\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!-- OB-AP --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-obap\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"panel-obap\" 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\u003eSame as OB-P with additional advanced audio processing (S\/PDIF breakout, embedding \/ de-embedding).\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, HDCP compliant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eResolutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4K UHD (3840×2160@30Hz RGB 4:4:4 \/ 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 2560×1600, Full HD 1080p; all 3D formats.\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 100 m (4K UHD) and 170 m (1080p, Long Reach mode).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthernet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Ethernet transmission; uplink connector per board.\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 over CAT cable.\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 plus \u003cbr\u003e• Bi-directional configurable S\/PDIF connectors\u003cbr\u003e• De-embedding from HDMI or embedding into HDMI\u003cbr\u003e• Stereo PCM up to 96 kHz.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/PDIF breakout per port; adjustable analog-audio settings; embedding\/replacement.\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 (requires PSU-48VP external supply).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, HDCP enable\/disable, Frame Detector.\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-backstage signal runs:\u003c\/b\u003e Extend HDMI video, multichannel audio, RS-232, IR, and Ethernet over a single CAT cable up to 170m at 1080p.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4K content delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Send 4K UHD@30Hz signals from media servers or laptops to LED processors, switchers, and projectors reliably over long distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmbedded audio distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e With OB-AP, de-embed or re-embed S\/PDIF audio for FOH mixers, intercoms, or PA integration while feeding displays with video + audio intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRedundant system design:\u003c\/b\u003e Combine OB-P boards with TPS transmitters for long-haul, fail-safe AV backbone in touring racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOnsite troubleshooting:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in test pattern generator simplifies signal verification during show setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorporate AV routing:\u003c\/b\u003e Extend HDMI, Ethernet, and control to remote meeting rooms or auditoriums without extra cabling infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; education:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed classroom projectors and displays while sending embedded audio to DSP systems for reinforcement or recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConference \u0026amp; VC integration:\u003c\/b\u003e With OB-AP, embed microphone DSP outputs into HDMI streams or de-embed remote audio into assistive listening systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControl room deployments:\u003c\/b\u003e Carry video, audio, GPIO, and control signals from sources to operator consoles over CAT cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFuture-ready installation:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with all Lightware TPS transmitters, ensuring compatibility and easy scaling in enterprise AV environments.\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: 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\u003eLong-distance HDMI + control extension (video only)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-P\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivers HDMI 1.4 video, Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and GPIO up to 170m with embedded HDMI audio, keeping setup cost-effective.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLive events requiring S\/PDIF audio breakout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-AP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDe-embed digital audio for PA\/DSP\/recorders while passing full video + embedded audio to displays.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorporate conference rooms with DSP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMX-TPS2-OB-AP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbed microphone DSP output back into HDMI stream or provide independent stereo audio feeds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \u0026amp; 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