{"product_id":"lightware-mx2-16x16-dh-8dpi-a-r","title":"Lightware MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R Matrix Switcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLightware MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-performance 16x16 matrix switcher with mixed DisplayPort and HDMI inputs, supporting 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz with RGB 4:4:4 colour depth. DisplayPort inputs are converted to HDMI internally, allowing direct DP source connection without adapters. The switcher supports HDR, Dolby Vision, 3D formats, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and full HDMI 2.0 compatibility. Pixel Accurate Reclocking, Advanced EDID Management, and audio embedding\/de-embedding ensure professional AV control. Redundant power supplies, reinforced connectors, and front panel LCD with crosspoint buttons guarantee reliability for fixed-install and enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/Port_Diagram_MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R.png?v=1756914786\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMixed Input Support:\u003c\/b\u003e 8x HDMI 2.0 and 8x DisplayPort 1.2 inputs, with DP converted internally to HDMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull 4K UHD Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e 60Hz, RGB 4:4:4, 10-bit DP input, down-conversion to 4:2:2 as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Video Features:\u003c\/b\u003e HDR, Dolby Vision, 3D formats, Pixel Accurate Reclocking, HDCP 2.2\/1.4 compliant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio Management:\u003c\/b\u003e Embedded HDMI audio, analog audio I\/O with embedding\/de-embedding, Dolby TrueHD \u0026amp; DTS-HD support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Port Density \u0026amp; Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 HDMI outputs, front panel control, built-in web interface, redundant dual power supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional AV Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Advanced EDID management, crosspoint switching, RS-232, Ethernet, and USB control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Rack-mountable 3RU, front-to-back airflow, reinforced connectors for secure installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; height: 215.608px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eResolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003eUp to 4096x2160@60Hz RGB\/YCbCr 4:4:4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e8x HDMI 2.0, 8x DisplayPort 1.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e16x HDMI 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e8x 5-pole Phoenix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e4x HDMI embedded + 4x analog configurable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003eRS-232 D-sub 9-pin, EtherCon, USB Mini-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFront Panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003eLCD, push buttons, rotary switch for crosspoint control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003eDual redundant PowerCON True1, 110\/220V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e442 W x 277.5 D x 127 H mm (3RU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003eApprox. 13.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003eRoHS, CE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\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\u003eFOH patching \u0026amp; crosspoint routing:\u003c\/b\u003e Route 8 HDMI and 8 DisplayPort sources (media servers, laptops, cameras) to 16 HDMI destinations (LED processors, projectors, monitors) with \u003cb\u003ezero-frame delay\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMixed-source handling:\u003c\/b\u003e Directly connect DP 1.2 laptops and workstations without adapters — DP inputs are internally converted to HDMI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHDR \u0026amp; Dolby Vision playback:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure premium image quality for IMAG and LED video walls with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and 3D support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio handoff for live sound:\u003c\/b\u003e Use 8 Phoenix analog audio inputs and 4 independent analog outputs to send program or aux feeds to PA systems, intercom, or streaming encoders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResilient event operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual PowerCON True1 redundant PSU and reinforced connectors guarantee reliability in touring environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-hands meetings \u0026amp; overflow rooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Route stage PCs, VC codecs, and BYOD sources to 16 HDMI displays in auditoriums and overflow areas; manage sources with \u003cb\u003eEDID presets\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollaboration spaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed 4K UHD content at 60Hz (4:4:4) into divisible meeting rooms; DP inputs simplify BYOD connections without adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; capture:\u003c\/b\u003e De-embed program audio from HDMI into DSP, recorders, or assistive listening systems while maintaining full-resolution video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOps\/NOC environments:\u003c\/b\u003e Route multiple workstations and monitoring PCs into a large 16-screen overview wall, with non-blocking crosspoint switching and \u003cb\u003ezero latency\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprise reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e 3RU rack-mount design, redundant PSU, front-to-back cooling airflow, and front-panel LCD with rotary control ensure 24\/7 operational uptime.\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%; 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projection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D formats, and full 4:4:4 60Hz video to maintain broadcast-quality images for LED walls and projection mapping.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorporate divisible rooms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16×16 non-blocking routing allows flexible distribution of sources across combined\/separated meeting rooms, with control via RS-232, Ethernet, USB, or front-panel LCD.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraining \u0026amp; AV recording\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio embedding\/de-embedding with Phoenix I\/O provides separate program\/aux feeds to DSPs, amplifiers, or recorders, while HDMI carries full video to displays.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperations centers \/ NOCs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoute multiple workstation HDMI\/DP outputs to 16 monitoring displays with zero-frame latency for real-time system visibility.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnterprise reliability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\/RoHS certified, 3-year warranty, redundant PSU, and front-to-back cooling airflow make it fit for 24\/7 corporate AV operations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Lightware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52092975186266,"sku":"91310068","price":29251.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R_Front.png?v=1756914777","url":"https:\/\/avitdirect.co.uk\/products\/lightware-mx2-16x16-dh-8dpi-a-r","provider":"AVITdirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}