{"product_id":"lightware-mx2-16x8-hdmi20-audio-r","title":"Lightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R Standalone HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with Redundant PSU","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLightware MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R\u003c\/b\u003e is a standalone HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher supporting uncompromised 4K UHD video at 60Hz 4:4:4, with advanced audio embedding and de-embedding. Designed for professional fixed installations, it features high port density, redundant power supplies for mission-critical reliability, and rugged reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports. With support for 5K 21:9 ultrawide displays and seamless integration with Microsoft Teams Front Row layouts, the MX2 delivers flawless switching, low latency, and expanded visual performance for modern meeting spaces, control environments, and broadcast applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/Port_Diagram_MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R.png?v=1756978947\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4K UHD Switching:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 HDMI 2.0 inputs and 8 HDMI 2.0 outputs with 18Gbps bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio Embedding \u0026amp; De-embedding:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 stereo inputs for embedding, 8 stereo outputs (4 adjacent + 4 independent) for de-embedding LPCM audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5K Ultrawide Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Optimised for 21:9 Microsoft Teams Front Row and multi-window layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual redundant PowerCON supplies with reinforced RS-232 and Ethernet ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional-Grade Video:\u003c\/b\u003e HDR10, Dolby Vision, 3D, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePixel Accurate Reclocking:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, jitter-free video signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScalable Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Ethernet, RS-232, and web-based configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Robust:\u003c\/b\u003e Rack-mountable chassis with front-to-back cooling, designed for 24\/7 operation.\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;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRouting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e16 input to 8 + 4 output, non-blocking architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e18 Gbps per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eResolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eUp to 4096×2160@60Hz, RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (600 MHz pixel clock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5K Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e5120×2160 HDMI 2.0: 30Hz 4:4:4 or 60Hz 4:2:0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e3 RU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMounting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eRack mountable, removable rack ears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e2 × Neutrik PowerCON (110\/220V), redundant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e16 × HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e8 × HDMI 2.0 (19-pole receptacle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e4 × 5-pole Phoenix (stereo analogue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e8 × 5-pole Phoenix*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e*4 analogue outputs follow HDMI, 4 are independent configurable analogue outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e9-pole D-sub (RS-232)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthernet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eNeutrik etherCON, 10\/100Base-T, full duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eMini USB-B, USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eFront-to-rear active cooling fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eCE, UKCA, UL; RoHS compliant; EN 62368-1:2014 safety; 3-year warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eOperating: 0° to +50°C\u003cbr\u003eStorage: -20° to +70°C\u003cbr\u003eHumidity: 10–90%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eApprox. 53 W (no signal) \/ 108 W (max signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat Dissipation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e180.8 BTU\/h (no signal) \/ 368.5 BTU\/h (max signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003e441 × 483 × 280.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e(17.3 × 19 × 11 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0544%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.9842%;\"\u003eApprox. 10.1 kg (22.2 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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 video + audio routing:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect 16 HDMI 2.0 sources (media servers, laptops, camera feeds) to 8 display outputs (LED walls, projectors, confidence monitors) with \u003cb\u003ezero-frame delay\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAudio distribution for shows:\u003c\/b\u003e Use the 8 analogue outputs to send program or auxiliary feeds to PA systems, intercom, or assistive listening devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePresentation switching:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly change between keynote laptops and media players for stage projection while sending audio to DSP for reinforcement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5K widescreen playback:\u003c\/b\u003e Drive ultrawide 5120×2160 LED\/projection canvases while routing simultaneous 4K60 ISO feeds to recorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResilient event operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual redundant PowerCON PSU and fan-cooled 3RU chassis ensure uptime in demanding touring and rental environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin-top: 6px;\"\u003eNote: Video wall composition\/scaling handled externally by LED processors or scalers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll-hands meetings:\u003c\/b\u003e Route stage PC, VC codec, and BYOD laptops to auditorium displays and overflow rooms; \u003cb\u003eEDID management\u003c\/b\u003e keeps sources locked at 4K60.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDivisible training spaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Route 16 inputs flexibly into 8+4 outputs for A\/B\/C room combines, with audio de-embedding into DSP for PA or capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e21:9 collaboration:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed ultrawide 5K signals to modern “Front Row” Teams Rooms while mirroring 4K signals to confidence displays and capture systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOps\/NOC environments:\u003c\/b\u003e Distribute multiple workstation HDMI outputs into monitoring walls with non-blocking architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecording \u0026amp; streaming:\u003c\/b\u003e Independent analogue audio outputs allow program audio to be recorded or fed into assistive listening systems, while HDMI carries video to displays and encoders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprise reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e CE\/UL certified, redundant PSU, rack-mountable (3RU), with \u003cb\u003efront-to-rear cooling airflow\u003c\/b\u003e for continuous 24\/7 operation.\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: 65%;\"\u003eWhy \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTouring \/ Live Events\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16×8 HDMI 2.0 non-blocking routing supports media servers, laptops, and cameras; \u003cb\u003eredundant PowerCON PSU\u003c\/b\u003e and rugged 3RU chassis ensure reliability in mission-critical productions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eConference \u0026amp; Keynote Presentations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch seamlessly between keynote laptops and media players with \u003cb\u003ePixel Accurate Reclocking\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eEDID management\u003c\/b\u003e to maintain 4K60 stability; de-embed audio to feed DSP or PA.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraining Rooms \/ Classrooms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent analogue audio outputs enable integration with DSPs, recorders, or assistive listening systems while HDMI feeds go to displays and projectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-Hands \u0026amp; Overflow Rooms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoute multiple inputs (stage PC, VC codec, BYOD) to main and overflow displays; audio de-embedding simplifies streaming and broadcast capture workflows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHybrid Collaboration Spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports \u003cb\u003e5K ultrawide (5120×2160)\u003c\/b\u003e for modern 21:9 collaboration displays, while providing 4K60 outputs to side monitors and recording systems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOps \/ NOC Video Walls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-blocking architecture with \u003cb\u003ezero-frame latency\u003c\/b\u003e distributes multiple workstation or KVM HDMI outputs to monitoring walls with reliable switching.\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\/UL certified, rack-mountable, \u003cb\u003efront-to-rear cooling\u003c\/b\u003e, redundant dual PowerCON PSU, designed for 24\/7 operation in corporate AV environments.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Lightware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52092975645018,"sku":"91310083","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R_Front.png?v=1756978941","url":"https:\/\/avitdirect.co.uk\/products\/lightware-mx2-16x8-hdmi20-audio-r","provider":"AVITdirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}