Blustream PRO88HBT70CS Custom Pro 8x8 HDBaseT™ CSC Matrix

The Blustream PRO88HBT70CS is a professional 8x8 HDBaseT™ matrix designed to deliver seamless video and audio distribution across multiple displays. The PRO88HBT70CS is a HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDCP 2.2 Matrix utilising CSC technology to deliver HDMI, Bi-directional IR, PoC up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable (4K HDR up to 40m) with independent down-scaling of 4K video inputs on the CSC HDBaseT™ outputs to allow displays only capable of supporting lower video resolutions to receive 4K video while still showing maximum original 4K UHD resolution on the higher-definition displays.

Key Features of BlueStream PRO88HBT70CS

• HDBaseT™ technology offering distribution of video and audio over a single CAT cable
• Advanced Colour Space Conversion (CSC) supports HDMI2.0 18Gbps specification including HDR
• Features 8 x HDMI inputs which can be independently routed to 8 x HDBaseT™ outputs
• Supports 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 UHD video up to 40m
• Independent down-scaling of resolutions up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 video input to the following formats:
  • 1080p 60Hz (for screens that do not support 4K)
  • 4K 60Hz 4:2:0 (for screens that do not support full 4K 60Hz 4:4:4)
• Supports 4K with HDR
• Extends HDMI 1080p video up to 70m
• 4 x Simultaneous HDMI Outputs
• Supports all industry standard video resolutions including VGA-WUXGA and 480i-4K HDR
• Supports bitstream passthrough of multichannel surround sound including object-based audio formats in line with HDMI specifications
• 8 x simultaneous coaxial digital and variable line-level analogue L/R audio outputs
• Analogue audio input can be embedded onto any HDMI input
• Web interface module for control and configuration of matrix
• Supports bi-directional IR
• Supplied with Blustream IR receivers and emitters
• Control via front panel, IR, RS-232 and TCP/IP
• Supports PoC (Power over Cable) to power compatible HDBaseT™ receivers
• 3rd Party drivers available for major control brands
• 2U Design for 19" rack mount integration - Mounting kit included
• Advanced EDID management
• HDCP 2.2 compliant
• To be used with the HEX70CS-RX receivers

Video & Display Management

Handles multiple 4K UHD sources with HDR, provides down-scaling for screens that do not support full 4K, and supports simultaneous HDMI and HDBaseT™ outputs for versatile display arrangements.

Audio Capabilities

Supports multichannel audio passthrough, analogue embedding, and both digital and variable line-level outputs to maintain full audio fidelity across all outputs.

Control & Integration

Offers control through front panel, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP, and web interface. Includes bi-directional IR and PoC functionality for easier integration with compatible receivers.