MDX-16×16
The MDX-16×16 is an extremely flexible and fully featured modular 16×16 seamless switching matrix. Four channel input and output blades accomodate a wide range of signal types, whilst individual output scaling produces correct aspect ratio for any display size.
Key Features
- Seamless switching
- Output scaling cards
- HDMI, DVI-D, HDBaseT, RGBHV, YPbPr, 3G-SDI and Fibre blades
- 1080p @60Hz Deep Colour
- 3D compatible & HDCP compliant
- Transmits over a single 100m CAT 6/6A cable with POH
- 300m for multimode fibre
- Space for 2 input blades and 2 output blades (16×16)
- IP and RS232 control
The Smart-e Digital Modular Matrix (DMM) series of matrices house various input/output blades allowing you to design your matrix to the exact requirements of the installation. (I/O Blades found on next tab).
On the MDX-16×16, each input blade has a total of 4 input or 4 output connectors, each blade slot can take either a digital or analogue blade. This approach provides exceptional flexibility, enabling the installer/user to choose the appropriate input/output blades for their system requirement. Product lifespan is optimised as it can be re-deployed for an alternative purpose, simply by changing the input/output blades. Likewise, maintenance burden is reduced with the ability to readily swap-out and exchange blades.
The MDX-16×16 chassis has full matrix switching capablilities, allowing any blade input to any blade output. Analogue inputs will be digitzed and scaled to 720p or 1080p automatically. (controllable)
EDID read/write and HDCP is fully supported to ensure stable source-display connectivity.
The MDX-16×16 can be controlled in various ways, including IR, RS232 and TCP/IP.
The chassis is supplied complete with an AC100-240V 50/60Hz adaptive power supply built in with a standard IEC socket.
The MDX-16×16 is designed in 3RU 19-inch rack mountable form factor for installation to equipment racks or credenzas.
Features
- Modular matrix using 4 way blades
- Multiformat signals: HDMI, DVI, HDBaseT, VGA, 3G-SDI & Fibre
- Seamless switching
- Seperate audio input embedding
- Individual output video scaling
- De-embedded audio output
- HDCP & HDMI 1.4 compliant
- Combined Data rate of 12Gbits/s
- HDTV 1080p, 3D resolutions
- PC resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- High bandwidth digital switching
- Enhanced EDID management
- Supports Deep Colour (10 & 12 bit)
- TCP/IP control
- Dual port RS232 control
- Inline power for receivers (POH)
- Compact 3U 19″ rack mounting
- 3 year warranty
- Chassis sizes range from 8×8 to 144×144
- Fast switching
- High definition audio switching
Specification
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Datasheet | PDF File | 1,050 KB |
Front Panel Drawing | PNG File | 150 KB |
Rear Panel Drawing | PNG File | 150 KB |
Manual | PDF File | 2,401 KB |
Protocol | PDF File | 125 KB |
Transmitters
4K-TX725 (70m)
Features: HDMI > HDBaseT
Connector Interface | RJ45 |
Protocol | HDBaseT Lite (70m) |
EDID Support | Pass-through |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Resolution (Max) | 4K 4096×2160 @ 60Hz 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 70m |
Power | 12/24V POH |
Dimensions | 115 x 65 x 16 (mm) |

4K-TX866 (100m)
Features: HDMI > HDBaseT
onnector Interface | RJ45 |
Protocol | Full HDBaseT (100m) |
EDID Support | Pass-through |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Resolution (Max) | 4K 4096×2160 @ 60Hz 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 100m |
Power | 12/24V POH |
Dimensions | 100 x 100 x 24 (mm) |

Receivers
4K-RX725 (70m)
Features: HDBaseT > HDMI
Connector Interface | RJ45 |
Protocol | HDBaseT Lite (70m) |
EDID Support | Pass-through |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Resolution (Max) | 4K 4096×2160 @ 30Hz 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 70m |
Power | 12/24V POH |
Dimensions | 115 x 65 x 16 (mm) |

4K-RX866 (100m)
Features: HDBaseT > HDMI
Connector Interface | RJ45 |
Protocol | Full HDBaseT (100m) |
EDID Support | Pass-through |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Resolution (Max) | 4K 4096×2160 @ 30Hz 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 100m |
Power | 12/24V POH |
Dimensions | 100 x 100 x 24 (mm) |

Input Blades
MDX-RX4-HDBT

HDBaseT Input Blade 4 x HDBT RXs
The MDX-RX4-HDBT is a 4 port HDBaseT input blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 inputs are fully independent and can be connected to a remote smart-e HDBaseT transmitter using a single Cat5/6 cable up to 100m. We recommend using Cat 6a or Cat 6 STP.
Inputs (Receivers) | 4 x Cat 5/6 STP HDBaseT |
Connector Interface | 4 x RJ45 |
Protocol | Full HDBaseT |
Interface Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps – 165MHz |
EDID Support | Pass-through |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
IR/RS232 Support | Pass-through |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 100m |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 1kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-IP4-HDMI

HDMI Input Blade (4 x HDMI Inputs)
The MDX-IP4-HDMI is an 4 port HDMI and stereo audio input blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 inputs are fully independent with active-input technology supporting extended input cable lengths of up to 15 meters @ 1920×1200 60Hz.
Outputs | 4 x HDMI & AA |
3D | HDMI 1.4 3D |
Protocol | HDMI 1.4, HDMI 1.3a, DVI 1.0, HDCP 1.3 |
Interface Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps – 165MHz |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Clock Jitter | <0.15T bit |
Rise/Fall Time | <0.3T bit (20%-80%) |
Max Transmission Delay | 5ns (±1ns) |
Signal Strength | T.M.D.S +/- 0.4Vpp |
Min/Max Level | T.M.D.S 2.9V / 3.3 V |
Impedance | 50Ω |
Max DC Offset Error | 15mV |
Max Cable Length | Up to 15 metres @ 1920×1200 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded/Analogue Stereo |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM2 chassis |
Power draw | <12W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-IP4-DVI

DVI-D Input Blade (4 x DVI-D Inputs)
The MDX-IP4-DVI is an 4 port DVI and stereo audio input blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 inputs are fully independent with active-input technology supporting extended input cable lengths of up to 15 meters @ 1920×1200 60Hz.
Outputs | 4 x DVI-D |
Gain | 0dB |
Protocol | DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.3a, HDCP 1.3 |
Interface Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps – 165MHz |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Clock Jitter | <0.15T bit |
Rise/Fall Time | <0.3T bit (20%-80%) |
Max Transmission Delay | 5ns (±1ns) |
Signal Strength | T.M.D.S +/- 0.4Vpp |
Min/Max Level | T.M.D.S 2.9V / 3.3 V |
Impedance | 50Ω |
Max DC Offset Error | 15mV |
Max Cable Length | Up to 15 metres @ 1920×1200 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Analogue Stereo |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <12W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-IP4-VGA

Multi-Format Analogue Input Blade
The MDX-IP4-VGA is a 4 port multi-format analogue and stereo audio input blade for the DMM series.
Each of the 4 inputs are fully independent and can take a variety of input formats @ 1920×1200 60Hz. Including RGBHV, CV and YPrPb.
Inputs | 4 x Multi-format Analogue Video |
Connector Interface | 4 x HD15 socket |
Signal Type | RGBHV/YPrPb/CV |
Bandwidth | 380 MHz |
Differential Phase | +/-0.1°,3.58-4.43 MHz |
Differential Gain | +/- 0.1%, 3.58-4.43 MHz |
Impedance | 75Ω |
Gain | 0dB |
Audio | Analogue Stereo |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 15m |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 1kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-IP4-3GSDI

3G-SDI Input Blade (4 x 3G/HD-SDI Inputs)
The MDX-IP4-SDI is a 4 port 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and/or SDI input blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 inputs are fully independent and can take a variety of input formats @ 1920×1200 60Hz. Including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and also SDI.
Inputs | 4 x looping input SDI (BNC) |
Format | SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI |
Protocol | SMPTE 425M, 424M, 292M, 259M-C and DVB-ASI |
Interface Bandwidth | 3G-SDI 2.970Gbps & 1.001 HD-SDI 1.485Gbps & 1.001 SDI 270Mbps |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
Rise/Fall Time | 400 / 700 ps |
Range | 0.8V p-p +/-10% |
DC Offset | 0V +/-0.5 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Overshoot / Mobile | <10% / <540ps +/-10% |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-RX4-MFB

Optical Fibre Input Blade (4 x MFB Inputs)
The MDX-RX4-MFB is a 4 port Multi-mode optical fibre input blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 inputs are fully independent with active-input technology supporting extended input fibre lengths of up to 300 meters @ 1920×1200 60Hz.
Inputs | 4 x SC Optical fibre interface |
Format | Multimode |
Wavelength | 850nm |
Interface Bandwidth | Forward: 6.25 Gbps / Reverse: 3.125 Gbps |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
Rise/Fall Time | <0.3 Tbit (20%-80%) |
Clock Jitter | <0.15 Tbit |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Fibre Type | OM3 Multimode |
Max Fibre Length | 300m |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
Output Blades
MDX-TX4-HDBT

HDBaseT Output Blade (4 x HDBT TXs)
The MDX-TX4-HDBT is a 4 port HDBaseT output blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 outputs are fully independent and can be connected to a remote smart-e HDBaseT receiver using a single Cat5/6 cable up to 100m. We recommend using Cat 6a or Cat 6 STP.
Outputs (Receivers) | 4 x Cat 5/6 STP HDBaseT |
Connector Interface | 4 x RJ45 |
Protocol | Full HDBaseT |
Interface Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps – 165MHz |
EDID Support | Pass-through |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
IR/RS232 Support | Pass-through |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded |
Max Input Cable Length | Up to 100m |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 1kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-OP4-HDMI

HDMI Output Blade (4 x HDMI Outputs)
The MDX-OP4-HDMI is a 4 port HDMI and stereo audio output blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 outputs are fully independent with active-output technology supporting extended output cable lengths of up to 15 meters @ 1920×1200 60Hz.
Outputs | 4 x HDMI & AA |
3D | HDMI 1.4 3D |
Protocol | HDMI 1.4, HDMI 1.3a, DVI 1.0, HDCP 1.3 |
Interface Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps – 165MHz |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Clock Jitter | <0.15T bit |
Rise/Fall Time | <0.3T bit (20%-80%) |
Max Transmission Delay | 5ns (±1ns) |
Signal Strength | T.M.D.S +/- 0.4Vpp |
Min/Max Level | T.M.D.S 2.9V / 3.3 V |
Impedance | 50Ω |
Max DC Offset Error | 15mV |
Max Cable Length | Up to 15 metres @ 1920×1200 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Digital Embedded/Analogue Stereo |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM2 chassis |
Power draw | <12W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-OP4-DVI

DVI-D Output Blade (4 x DVI-D Outputs)
The MDX-OP4-DVI is a 4 port DVI and stereo audio output blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 outputs are fully independent with active-output technology supporting extended output cable lengths of up to 15 meters @ 1920×1200 60Hz.
Outputs | 4 x DVI-D |
Gain | 0dB |
Protocol | DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.3a, HDCP 1.3 |
Interface Bandwidth | 6.75Gbps – 165MHz |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
HDCP Support | Pass-through |
Clock Jitter | <0.15T bit |
Rise/Fall Time | <0.3T bit (20%-80%) |
Max Transmission Delay | 5ns (±1ns) |
Signal Strength | T.M.D.S +/- 0.4Vpp |
Min/Max Level | T.M.D.S 2.9V / 3.3 V |
Impedance | 50Ω |
Max DC Offset Error | 15mV |
Max Cable Length | Up to 15 metres @ 1920×1200 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Audio | Analogue Stereo |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <12W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-OP4-VGA

Multi-Format Analogue Output Blade
The MDX-OP4-VGA is a 4 port multi-format analogue and stereo audio output blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 outputs are fully independent and can take a variety of input formats @ 1920×1200 60Hz. Including RGBHV, CV and YPrPb.
Outputs | 4 x looping SDI (BNC) |
Format | SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI |
Protocol | SMPTE 425M, 424M, 292M, 259M-C and DVB-ASI |
Interface Bandwidth | 3G-SDI 2.970Gbps & 1.001 HD-SDI 1.485Gbps & 1.001 SDI 270Mbps |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
Rise/Fall Time | 400 / 700 ps |
Range | 0.8V p-p +/-10% |
DC Offset | 0V +/-0.5 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Overshoot / Mobile | <10% / <540ps +/-10% |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-OP4-3GSDI

3G-SDI Output Blade (4 x 3G/HD-SDI Outputs)
The MDX-OP4-SDI is a 4 port 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and/or SDI output blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 outputs are fully independent and can take a variety of output formats @ 1920×1200 60Hz. Including 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and also SDI.
Outputs | 4 x looping SDI (BNC) |
Format | SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI |
Protocol | SMPTE 425M, 424M, 292M, 259M-C and DVB-ASI |
Interface Bandwidth | 3G-SDI 2.970Gbps & 1.001 HD-SDI 1.485Gbps & 1.001 SDI 270Mbps |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
Rise/Fall Time | 400 / 700 ps |
Range | 0.8V p-p +/-10% |
DC Offset | 0V +/-0.5 |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Overshoot / Mobile | <10% / <540ps +/-10% |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |
MDX-TX4-MFB

Optical Fibre Output Blade (4 x MFB Outputs)
The MDX-TX4-MFB is a 4 port Multi-mode optical fibre output blade for the DMM2 series.
Each of the 4 outputs are fully independent with active-output technology supporting extended output fibre lengths of up to 300 meters @ 1920×1200 60Hz.
Inputs | 4 x SC Optical fibre interface |
Format | Multimode |
Wavelength | 850nm |
Interface Bandwidth | Forward: 6.25 Gbps / Reverse: 3.125 Gbps |
EDID Support | Optional default EDID and load function |
Rise/Fall Time | <0.3 Tbit (20%-80%) |
Clock Jitter | <0.15 Tbit |
Resolution (Max) | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
Fibre Type | OM3 Multimode |
Max Fibre Length | 300m |
Form Factor | DMM2 blade |
Weight | Approx 0.5kg |
Power | Powered by DMM chassis |
Power draw | <40W (max) |
Environment | 0-50°C / 10-90% non-condensing |
Compliance | CE, RoHS |