Blustream CMX88CS Contractor 8x8 4K 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Breakout

The Blustream CMX88CS is an 8x8 HDMI matrix that allows eight HDMI sources to be independently routed to eight displays. Supporting full 4K UHD at 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma and HDR, each output can down-convert video to accommodate displays with lower 4K capabilities while maintaining full resolution on other outputs. Audio is available through analogue L/R and optical digital outputs concurrently. Control options include front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, and a web interface module, with third-party drivers for major home automation systems. Advanced EDID management and HDCP 2.2 compliance ensure broad compatibility across devices and formats.

Key Features of BlueStream CMX88CS

• Features 8x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8x HDMI outputs
• Supports 4K UHD video including HDR (up to 4K @60Hz 4:4:4)
• Independent video down conversion on all HDMI outputs allowing a display only capable of supporting lower 4K video resolutions (4K 60Hz 4:2:0) to receive 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video content while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on remaining outputs
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K
• Supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications
• HDMI audio breakout to associated output analogue L/R audio and optical digital outputs concurrently
• Web interface module for control and configuration of the Matrix
• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 & TCP/IP
• 3rd party drivers available for all major home control brands
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant

Video & Audio Performance

Supports 4K UHD at 60Hz with 4:4:4 chroma and HDR. Audio passthrough includes multichannel and object-based formats, with audio breakout on all outputs for flexible sound distribution.

Connectivity & Control Options

Includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI outputs, analogue and optical audio outputs, IR input, RS-232, TCP/IP, and web interface module. Control can be manual, via remote, network, or integrated third-party systems.