The Turtle AV Boardroom Buddy HDMI RX — 4K60 HDBaseT Receiver sits at the display end of a Boardroom Buddy HDMI installation, receiving 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI video and USB 3.2 Gen 1 data from the TX over a single CAT6a cable, delivering the video to the room display via HDMI 2.0b and providing 2× USB-A and 1× USB-C downstream ports for room peripherals. The USB data returns to the presenter's device over the same CAT cable. Full signal transparency — HDCP 2.3, all resolutions, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 8/10/12-bit colour, and all audio formats — with 3.5mm audio de-embedding, RS-232 control, and 24V PoC power from the TX complete the package.

Key Features

  • HDMI 2.0b Output: Delivers 4K60 4:4:4 to the room display — full format, colour depth, and HDR pass-through from the HDMI TX
  • 2× USB-A + 1× USB-C Downstream: Three USB downstream ports for room webcam, speakerphone, USB hub, and other peripherals
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 at 2.5Gbps: High-speed USB data return to the presenter's device at the TX end over the CAT cable
  • 24V PoC — Powered from TX: Draws power over the CAT cable from the paired TX — no local PSU required at the display
  • 3.5mm Audio Output: LPCM 2CH de-embedded audio for local speakers or PA system input
  • Full HDR — HDR10+, Dolby Vision: All HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HLG passed transparently
  • HDCP 2.3: Content protection for DRM-protected sources and displays
  • RS-232 Control: AV control system integration at the display end
  • Dimensions: 118 × 111 × 25.5mm, 383g: Identical form to the TX — mounts behind the display or in the ceiling void

Specifications

USB Protocol USB 3.2 Gen 1 — up to 2.5Gbps
HDCP HDCP 2.3 and HDCP 1.x
Video Bandwidth 18Gbps
Maximum Resolution Up to 5120×2160@60Hz
4K 3840×2160 and 4096×2160 up to 60Hz
HDR HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Colour Depth 8/10/12-bit
Colour Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, YCbCr 4:2:0
Transmission Distance Up to 40m / 130ft for 5K@30Hz; 35m / 115ft for 5K@60Hz via CAT6a
Audio LPCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio — de-embedded to 3.5mm
Audio Output Level Max 2.2dBu (1Vrms)
Audio Dynamic Range >90dB @ 0dBu, 1kHz A-weighted
Audio THD+N <0.007% @ 2.2dBu, 1kHz
ESD Protection IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV air-gap, ±4kV contact discharge
Housing Metal enclosure, Turtle Aqua
Dimensions 118 × 111 × 25.5mm
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing
HDMI Standard HDMI 2.0b
Input 1× AV-USB3 IN RJ45 (24V PoC)
Output 2× USB-A downstream 9-pin female; 1× USB-C downstream 24-pin female; 1× HDMI Out type A 19-pin; 1× Audio Out 3.5mm
Control RS-232 3-pin 3.5mm phoenix; USB-C service port
Weight 383g
Power Supply AC 100–240V; DC 24V/2A (CE/FCC/UL certified) — or powered via 24V PoC from TX
Power Consumption 25.4W max

Warranty

The Turtle AV Boardroom Buddy HDMI RX is backed by the 5-year manufacturer warranty, providing peace of mind for professional installations.

Application Examples

Display-End Boardroom Unit Sits behind or below the room display — connects to the display via HDMI and provides USB ports for the room's conferencing peripherals
Ceiling or Wall Mount Mounts in the ceiling void or behind a wall-mounted display — powered over cable from the table transmitter, no local power needed
Huddle Room Receiver Receives the HDMI feed and USB return from the presenter at the table — connects the display and the room USB hub in one compact unit
Education AV Receiver Display-end receiver in lecture theatres connecting to the projector and returning USB to the presenter's laptop at the lectern