
Matrix Switch Corporation Product Brief
8x1 Compact 3G/HD/SD-SDI Video Routers
with additional AES Digital and Analog audio options
Audio options: embedded SDI audio, embedded SDI + AES Digital audio or embedded SDI + Analog audio.
Matrix Switch Corporation offers the widest selection of C ompact SDI vi deo r outing s witchers in the industry. Our
many product variations provide several matrix size, control panel and extra audio options for flexibility in purchasing
only those features that are needed. These systems are all 1RU in height and less than 5 inches deep, allowing for
installation in space and weight limited situations.
All of our SDI video routers pass SDI embedded audio and ancillary data. Additionally the 8x1 Compact Routers offer
models with AES digital or stereo analog audio integrated in the same 1RU rack enclosure.
Redundant outputs can eliminate the need for extra distribution amplifiers. These 8x1 models have quad redundant video
and audio outputs (models with extra audio only).
The choice of a button control panel or status only panel provides an additional savings opportunity for applications that
only use remote control panels, web page interface, telnet or RS-232 serial control.
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Button Control Panel or Status Panel options
Model numbers – Panel and audio options
SDI Embedded Audio SDI + AES Digital Audio SDI + Analog Audio
Button Panel MSC-HD81L MSC-HD81DEL MSC-HD81AAL
Status Panel MSC-HD81S MSC-HD81DES MSC-HD81AAS
Feature Highlights
• Re-clocking of standard SD, HD and 3G SDI data rates
• Auto bypasses non-standard SDI rates from 20Mbit/s to 3Gbit/s
• DVB-ASI support
• Video mute on every output
• Passes SDI embedded audio and ancillary data
• Models available with additional AES digital or analog audio routing in the same 1RU rack enclosure
• Audio breakaway (AES digital or stereo analog audio only, not embedded SDI audio)
• Quad redundant video and audio outputs (models with extra audio only)
• Interactive web page interface (demo)
• Vertical interval switching
• Store and recall up to 10 presets (complete or partial matrix state recall)
• Compact 1RU design - less than 5 inches deep and weighs less than 5 pounds
• Low power consumption (5VA to 15VA depending on model)
• Software updates via Ethernet port
• Backed by a full 2 year manufacturer parts and labor warranty
• Flexible control using the MASCOT text based protoco l via TCP/IP, serial port or web page interface
• Can be used with one or more Matrix Switch Corporation TCP/IP Remote Panels
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Specifications
Digital Audio
Size 19"W x 1.75"H x 5"D
Weight 5 lbs
Power 5 VDC
Storage Temp -10 Through +50 Deg C
Operating Temp 0 Through +40 Deg C
Humidity 0 Through 90% Non-Condensing
Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labor
SDI Video
Connector type BNC
Data Types SMPTE 259/292/424
Data Rates 19 Mbit/s through 3.0 Gbit/s
Re-clocking Data Rates 270 Mbit/s, 1.485 Gbit/s, 2.97
Gbit/s
Input/Output Return Loss > 15dB @ HD, > 12dB @ 3G
Input Level 800 mV P-P +/- 20%
Input Impedance 75 Ohms +/- 1%
Cable equalization (1694A coax) 350m @ SD, 175m @ HD, 100m
@ 3G
Output Level 800 mV P-P +/- 5%
Output Impedance 75 Ohms +/- 1%
Output Jitter < 0.2 UI
Reference Signal
Connector Type BNC
Input level 200mV to 5V P-P
Input impedance 75 Ohm +/- 1%
Output level 1V P-P
Output impedance 75 Ohm 1%
Analog Audio
Connector type D25 (Tascam pin compatible)
Channels Stereo
Maximum input level +24dBm
Input impedance 20K Ohm
Gain Unity +/- 0.5dB
Output impedance 30 Ohms
S/N ratio > 100dB
Frequency response 10Hz - 30kHz +/- 0.1dB
Distortion < 0.1%
Crosstalk Better than 80 dB at 10KHz
Control Specifications
Serial RS232 9600 Baud 8N1
Ethernet 10 BaseT TCP/IP
Panel control Local and remote button control
panel options
Connector Type Analog BNC with pass-through
Format NTSC, PAL and Tri-level sync
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