Specifications

DM-MD8X8DM-MD8X8DM-MD8X8DM-MD8X8
8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
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DigitalMedia system, delivering an advanced, true high-definition
multi-room AV signal routing solution that's extremely flexible and
installer-friendly. The DM-MD8X8 affords low-latency switching and pure,
lossless distribution of HDMI™ and other signals to support the latest
Blu-ray Disc™ players, HDTV receivers, digital media servers, computers,
and all your other AV devices.
The DM-MD8X8 is field-configurable to handle up to 8 AV sources of
virtually any type. The outputs are also field-configurable to provide up
to 8 DM room outputs and/or HDMI outputs in a single chassis, with
expansion capability possible for up to 40 outputs using multiple chassis.
A full selection of DM switcher input cards, DM transmitters, and DM
receivers provides extensive connectivity throughout the home or office,
supporting a complete range of analog and digital signal types — all
through one switcher! User-friendly setup and troubleshooting tools are
provided through the DM-MD8X8 front panel, or via Crestron Toolbox™Crestron Toolbox™Crestron Toolbox™Crestron Toolbox™
software, to make setting up a complete multi-room HD system easy.
To configure a DM switcher complete with input and output cards, cables,To configure a DM switcher complete with input and output cards, cables,To configure a DM switcher complete with input and output cards, cables,To configure a DM switcher complete with input and output cards, cables,
and other peripherals, please use the DigitalMedia™ SwitcherDigitalMedia™ SwitcherDigitalMedia™ SwitcherDigitalMedia™ Switcher
Configuration Tool.
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You can't talk about AV and home entertainment today without talking about
high-definition, and creating a professional HD AV distribution system
means handling the challenges that come with HDMI. HDMI is the new
standard for interfacing high-definition AV equipment, but despite its
many benefits, wasn't developed with multi-room distribution in mind. So,
as the leader in HDMI and control system technologies, Crestron has
developed DigitalMedia, the first complete HD AV distribution system that
takes HDMI to a higher level, and allows virtually any mix of AV sources
to be distributed throughout the home from a centralized rack location.
DigitalMedia (DM) distributes uncompressed digital video and audio signals
over a choice of shielded twisted-pair copper wire or multi-mode fiber.
DigitalMedia thoughtfully manages all of the different signals and
devices, matching each source's output to the capabilities of the selected
display(s) without using scaling or compression. Every signal is
preserved in its native video resolution and audio format, ensuring a
pure, lossless signal path throughout.
Of course DigitalMedia handles more than just audio and video. Integrated
Ethernet and USB HID distribution allows computers and media servers to be
installed out-of-sight and accessed from anywhere in the house. And
naturally, Crestron control is also built-in for controlling the displays
and other room devices without additional wiring.
Modular ArchitectureModular ArchitectureModular ArchitectureModular Architecture
The DM-MD8X8 features a modular architecture with 8 input card slots, and
2 quad output card slots. Each card slot on the DM-MD8X8 is
field-installable, allowing for easy and flexible system configuration
with the ability to make changes to the system as needs change.
A wide selection of DM input cards is offered to support a complete range
of digital and analog AV signal types. One or two output cards may be
installed to feed up to 8 DM Receivers/Room Controllers using either
DigitalMedia CableDigitalMedia CableDigitalMedia CableDigitalMedia Cable or CresFiber®CresFiber®CresFiber®CresFiber® fiber optic cable. DigitalMedia
allows for cable lengths up to 450 feet (137 m) using DM cable, 1000 feet
(300 m) using CresFiber. HDMI outputs are also available for direct
connection to centralized audio processors and video monitors.
Output ExpansionOutput ExpansionOutput ExpansionOutput Expansion
An HDMI "pass-thru" output is provided on every input card to allow the
inputs of up to 5 DM switchers to be daisy-chained, enabling the
configuration of very large distribution systems with many DM and HDMI
outputs. Using five DM-MD8X8 switchers, it is possible to support an
incredible 40 separate outputs.
Versatile Audio RoutingVersatile Audio RoutingVersatile Audio RoutingVersatile Audio Routing
HDMI is the key to handling all the latest 7.1 surround sound formats like
Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™. Great for your high-end home
theater, but how do you share that same source with other audio zones in
the house?
DigitalMedia provides the answer, allowing for the simultaneous
distribution of multi-channel surround sound and two-channel stereo
signals from the same HDMI source. Equipped with a DMC-HD-DSPDMC-HD-DSPDMC-HD-DSPDMC-HD-DSP input
card, the DM-MD8X8 employs onboard DSP processing to derive a stereo
down-mix from the original multi-channel signal. Both signals can be
routed separately or simultaneously from any of the switcher's DM outputs,
allowing either signal to be selected for output at each DM receiver
location.
Back at the switcher, the digital stereo signal is also converted to
analog to enable sharing with every other room in the house via an AAE,
CNX-PAD8A, or other multi-room audio distribution system. The DM-MD8X8
also allows bulky surround sound processors and amplifiers to be located
centrally instead of at the display location via optional local HDMI
outputs.
Computer CompatibilityComputer CompatibilityComputer CompatibilityComputer Compatibility
Besides handling every available HDTV format supported by HDMI,
DigitalMedia also supports the distribution of DVI, DisplayPort
Multimode
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, and RGB computer signals, and is fully compatible with DVI
computer monitors up to 1920 x 1200 WUXGA.
Built-in Ethernet SwitchBuilt-in Ethernet SwitchBuilt-in Ethernet SwitchBuilt-in Ethernet Switch
In addition to transporting digital video and audio, DigitalMedia can also
extend 10/100 Ethernet out to each display and source device via DM room
controllers and select DM transmitters, providing high-speed connectivity
for any room device that requires a LAN connection. Its Gigabit Ethernet
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