What we say about it:

The Blustream HMXL42ARC-KIT is a powerful 4x2 HDBaseT matrix package designed for professional AV distribution and control. It allows four HDMI sources to be switched to two display zones with support for 4K UHD video, HDR formats, and HDCP compliance. The system delivers audio return channel (ARC), two-way IR, RS-232 control, and PoC (Power over Cable) functionality, making it a versatile solution for residential and commercial AV projects. With included HDBaseT receivers, it offers reliable long-distance transmission up to 70m over a single Cat cable, ensuring high-quality video and audio with simple, efficient installation.

What Blustream say about it:

Our Essential 4x2 HDBaseT™ Matrix offers unprecedented performance and value for the custom installation market.

The HMXL42ARC-KIT is a HDMI2.0 4K60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP2.2 Matrix package utilising CSC technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoC up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable.

The Matrix also provides advanced features including simultaneous HDBaseT™/HDMI on output 1, video Smart Scaling on HDBaseT outputs, manual or auto source selection, independent audio matrix and a web browser interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix.

The HMXL42ARC-KIT is supplied with 2 x HDBaseT™ receivers.

Key Features:

• Advanced HDBaseT™ technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Colour Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI 2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR
• Features 4 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 2 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Output 1 features simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ output
• Video Smart Scaling on HDBaseT™ outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower video resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0 or 1080p) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining video outputs
• Supports 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 40m
• Extends HDMI 1080p video up to 70m
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Supports all known digital HDMI audio formats including Dolby TrueHD, Atmos; DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS:X transmissions
• 8 x 2 audio matrix that is independently controllable from video.
• Audio source inputs include: 4 x audio breakout from HDMI source; 2 x audio breakout from zone outputs; 2 x ARC from zone outputs
• Audio breakout to analogue L/R audio and optical digital (S/PDIF) outputs concurrently with line level volume control on analogue outputs
• Audio breakout features selectable source from zone audio breakout or ARC from zone outputs via HDMI ARC or optical ARC
• Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR on all HDBaseT™ outputs
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power supplied RX70CS HDBaseT™ receivers
• 3rd Party drivers available for all major control brands
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
• Supplied with 2 x RX70CS HDBaseT™ receivers