Turtle AV Boardroom Buddy USB-C TX — 4K60 HDBaseT Transmitter with 100W Charging
4K60 USB-C TX over single CAT, 100W device charging
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The Turtle AV Boardroom Buddy USB-C TX — 4K60 HDBaseT Transmitter with 100W Charging is the USB-C version of the Boardroom Buddy, designed for the growing range of laptops and MacBooks that use USB-C as their primary AV and charging interface. A single USB-C cable from the presenter's device connects to the transmitter, delivering DisplayPort 1.4a 4K60 4:4:4 video, USB 3.2 Gen 1 data at 2.5Gbps, and 100W USB-C power delivery in one connection. The transmitter then extends the 4K video and USB data over a single CAT6a cable to the paired Boardroom Buddy RX at the display, with 3.5mm audio de-embedding, RS-232 control, and 24V PoC for the receiver all included. Full HDCP 2.3, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 8/10/12-bit colour pass through transparently.
Key Features
- USB-C Input — DisplayPort 1.4a: Single USB-C input accepts DisplayPort 1.4a video from MacBooks, modern laptops, and USB-C-native devices without an adapter
- 100W USB-C Power Delivery: 100W USB-C charging at the transmitter charges the connected laptop simultaneously with video and data transmission
- 4K60 4:4:4 Uncompressed: Full 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 4K60 preserves colour accuracy to the display without subsampling
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 at 2.5Gbps: High-speed USB data return for room cameras, speakerphones, and USB hubs back to the presenter's USB-C device
- HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG: Full HDR format support including Dolby Vision for premium displays
- 8/10/12-Bit Colour Depth: Full colour bit depth support for calibrated professional display environments
- 3.5mm Audio De-Embedding: LPCM 2CH audio de-embedded to analogue 3.5mm at the transmitter for local monitoring
- 24V Power over Cable: Powers the paired receiver over the CAT cable — no second power supply at the display end
- RS-232 AV Control: Serial control for Crestron, AMX, Extron, and other AV control systems
- Dimensions: 118 × 111 × 25.5mm, 359g: Identical form to the HDMI TX — sits in the same table void or cable tray
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 |
| DP Standard | DisplayPort 1.4a (via USB-C) |
| Input | 1× USB-C IN 24-pin female |
| Output | 1× Audio Out 3.5mm jack; 1× AV-USB3 Out RJ45 (24V PoC) |
| Control | RS-232 3-pin 3.5mm phoenix; USB-C service port |
| USB-C Charging | 100W USB-C Power Delivery |
| Weight | 359g |
| Power Supply | AC 100–240V; DC 24V/7.5A (CE/FCC/UL certified) |
| Power Consumption | 4.36W (no charging); 106W max (with 100W charging) |
Warranty
The Turtle AV Boardroom Buddy USB-C TX is backed by the 5-year manufacturer warranty, providing peace of mind for professional installations.
Application Examples
| USB-C BYOD Boardrooms | One USB-C cable from the presenter's MacBook or laptop to the table box handles video, USB, and charging — one CAT cable to the display |
| Hot-Desk Meeting Rooms | Permanent table-top connection point for any USB-C device — employees connect one cable and the room is ready |
| Education Lecterns | Connect a USB-C laptop at the lectern with a single cable delivering projection, USB return for the room's AV system, and simultaneous charging |
| Compact Huddle Spaces | Replaces the HDMI adapter and separate USB hub in huddle rooms — one USB-C cable to the table point, one CAT run to the display |