Specifications

DM-MD8X8 8x8 DigitalMedia
™
Switcher
crestron.com
|
800.237.2041
To configure a DM switcher complete with input and output cards, cables,
and other peripherals, please use the DigitalMedia
™
Switcher
Configuration Tool.
4K Ultra HD
Crestron DigitalMedia continues to advance the standard
for digital AV signal distribution, delivering the world’s
first end-to-end 4K system solution. From day one, the DM-MD8X8 was
designed to meet the extreme bandwidth requirements for handling 4K
and Ultra HD video signals. Support for 4K video also ensures support for
the latest generation of computers and monitors with native resolutions
beyond 1080p and WUXGA.
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DigitalMedia 8G
™
As the leader in HDMI and control system technologies, Crestron developed
DigitalMedia (DM) to deliver the first complete HD AV distribution system to
take HDMI to a higher level. DigitalMedia allows virtually any mix of HDMI
and other AV sources to be distributed throughout a room, building, or
campus. The latest generation of DM is called DigitalMedia 8G (DM 8G
®
).
Engineered for ultra high-bandwidth and ultimate scalability, DM 8G
provides a true one-wire lossless transport for moving high-definition
video, audio, Ethernet, and control signals over a choice of twisted pair
or fiber optic cable.
DM 8G handles uncompressed Full HD 1080p, Ultra HD, 2K, and 4K
[3]
video signals with support for 3D, Deep Color, and HDCP. Audio capabilities
include the simultaneous distribution of stereo and multichannel surround
sound signals, with support for high-bitrate 7.1 audio formats like Dolby
®
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
™
as well as uncompressed linear PCM.
All signals are transported over one CAT type twisted pair cable or one
strand of multimode or single-mode fiber. DM 8G enables wire distances
up to 330 feet (100 m) via DM 8G+
™
(DM 8G over twsited pair copper
wire)
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, 1000 feet (300 m) via DM 8G Fiber (DM 8G over multimode fiber)
[5,9]
, or 7.5 miles (12 km) via DM 8G SM Fiber (DM 8G over
single-mode fiber)
[6,9]
.
The DM-MD8X8 provides full support for Crestron DM 8G devices as well
as all first-generation DM CAT
[7,9]
and DM Fiber
[8,9]
products, letting you
take advantage of the latest Crestron DM 8G technology without
compromising your existing investment.
HDBaseT
®
Certified
Crestron DigitalMedia 8G+ technology is
designed using HDBaseT Alliance specifications, ensuring interoperability
with other HDBaseT certified products. Via DM 8G+, the DM-MD8X8 can
be connected directly to an HDBaseT compliant device without requiring a
DM transmitter or receiver.
H.264 Streaming
High-performance H.264 streaming capability enables enterprise-wide
distribution of HD content over an IP network. Streaming expands the
capabilities of DM to remove all distance limitations and allow distribution
to virtually any device — anywhere in the world. Streaming is an
essential component of any complete DM system, allowing for high-
definition signal routing to Crestron touch screens, digital signage displays,
remote buildings, and global offices without requiring any new or
dedicated wiring. Large-scale streaming to computers and mobile devices
can be facilitated through integration with a streaming media system such
as Wowza
®
or Kaltura
®
.
DigitalMedia with streaming affords the ability to distribute any
combination of sources to virtually any device anywhere. Each streaming
output supports resolutions up to HD 1080p at bitrates up to 25 Mbps.
Built-in scaling enables fast, trouble-free switching between sources of
any type or resolution up to 1080p or WUXGA. Audio support includes
stereo signals, as well as multichannel audio signals downmixed to stereo
via any “DSP” type input card.
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High-quality video and audio is main-
tained using high-performance H.264 video and AAC audio compression.
The encoded video and audio can be output as independent RTP streams
or encapsulated in an MPEG-TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream) container.
HDCP management ensures that protected content cannot be distributed
via streaming.
DM-MD8X8 – Rear view with I/O cards installed