AV Distribution

Matrix switchers, extenders, audio integration and signal conversion for multi-room and custom install AV. Professional distribution hardware from Blustream, CYP, Gefen and SEADA.

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Designing AV distribution that works

AV distribution is a design job before it is a shopping job. Get the source count, display count, distances and control method clear first, and the hardware choice usually follows without much argument.

Three questions decide most systems. How many sources need to reach how many displays, and does every display need independent access to every source? What is the longest cable run, and can it be Cat6 or does it need fibre? What audio has to come out of the video path, and where does it need to arrive? Answer those and the specification largely writes itself.

The details that cause problems later are EDID handling, HDCP version support and control integration. A system that works on day one can fail when a source is replaced with one using a newer HDCP version, so specify with some headroom. IR, RS232 and IP control all need planning at design stage rather than after the cable is in the wall. If you are specifying a system, send us the layout and we will work through it with you.

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  • Blustream CMX88CS-V2 8x8 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix
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    Blustream

    Blustream CMX88CS-V2 8x8 4K HDMI 2.0 Matrix

    SKU: CMX88CS-V2

    £1,860.00
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    The Blustream CMX88CS-V2 is an 8x8 4K HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher that routes any of eight HDMI sources to any of eight displays. Part of Blustream's Contractor Series, it carries 18Gbps signals up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 with HDR, downscales individual outputs for older screens, and breaks out zone audio to analogue and optical outputs for multi-room installations.
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  • Blustream DA11USB-V3 USB Dante® Audio Encoder / Decoder
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    Blustream

    Blustream DA11USB-V3 USB Dante® Audio Encoder / Decoder

    SKU: DA11USB-V3

    £178.00
    Ex. VAT
    The Blustream DA11USB-V3 is a USB Dante® audio encoder and decoder that links a computer to a Dante audio network in both directions. Built on Audinate's DEP platform, it sends two channels of USB audio onto the network and returns two Dante channels to the computer at up to 96kHz/24-bit, with selectable USB-B and USB-C ports, AES67 support and power from PoE or the USB host.
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  • Blustream DA11AEN-V2 Dante® Audio Analogue Encoder
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    Blustream

    Blustream DA11AEN-V2 Dante® Audio Analogue Encoder

    SKU: DA11AEN-V2

    £174.33
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    The Blustream DA11AEN-V2 is a Dante® audio analogue encoder that converts balanced or unbalanced two-channel analogue audio into a Dante network stream. It supports sample rates up to 96kHz at up to 32-bit, AES67 RTP transport and adjustable 2 to 10ms latency, and runs from a PoE network switch or an optional 12V supply, making it a simple way to bring any analogue source onto a Dante system.
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  • Blustream DA11XLRDE Dante® Audio to Analogue XLR Decoder
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    Blustream

    Blustream DA11XLRDE Dante® Audio to Analogue XLR Decoder

    SKU: DA11XLRDE

    £230.00
    Ex. VAT
    The Blustream DA11XLRDE is a Dante® audio to analogue XLR decoder that turns two channels from a Dante network into balanced or unbalanced XLR outputs. Powered by PoE from a network switch or by a local 12V supply, it supports AES67, sample rates up to 96kHz and independent gain on each channel, making it a simple way to feed a mixing desk, powered speaker or amplifier from a networked audio system.
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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest Mini DisplayPort to 4K UHD HDMI Adaptor

    SKU: MDPDONGLE4

    (3 reviews)
    £29.12
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    AudioQuest Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adaptor
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  • Gefen

    Gefen CAB-DPN-06MM DisplayPort Cable (M-M) - 6 feet

    SKU: CAB-DPN-06MM

    £55.00
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    A male to male, 6ft DisplayPort Cable. Suitable for any displays with resolutions up to 2560x1600.
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  • Gefen

    Gefen CAB-VGA-6MF 6 ft VGA to VGA Cable (Male-Female)

    SKU: CAB-VGA-6MF

    £28.00
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    6ft VGA to VGA Cable
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  • Gefen ADA-DVI-FFN DVI Female to Female Adapter
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    Gefen

    Gefen ADA-DVI-FFN DVI Female to Female Adapter

    SKU: ADA-DVI-FFN

    £56.70 £63.00
    Ex. VAT ✓ Save £6.30
    Provides a simple, economical adaption from a DVI male connector to a DVI female connector.
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  • Gefen CAB-HD-LCK HDMI 2.0 Locking Cable (M-M)
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    Gefen

    Gefen CAB-HD-LCK HDMI 2.0 Locking Cable (M-M)

    SKU: CAB-HD-LCK

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    £50.00
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    Supports HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC), which consolidates video, audio, and data streams into a single HDMI cable, combining the unmatched signal quality and convenience of HDMI connectivity with the power and flexibility of home entertainment networking.
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  • Blustream

    Blustream HDMIM Micro Form HDMI Cables

    SKU: Blustream HDMIM

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    Blustream's Micro Form HDMI cable transmits all video resolutions up to and including 4K
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  • CYP

    CYP HDMP Premium Certified HDMI Cable

    SKU: CYP HDMP

    (15 reviews)
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    The CYP HDMP is a certified Premium HDMI Cable, fully supporting 4k UHD and HDR (High Dynamic Range) AV content.
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  • Blustream

    Blustream PS122 12V/2A Power Supply for HDBaseT Transmitters and Receivers

    SKU: PS122

    (2 reviews)
    £24.96
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HDMI over IP, sometimes called AV over IP, converts video and audio into IP packets that can be distributed across a standard Ethernet network. This approach allows for scalable and flexible AV systems with extended reach, simplified control, and cost-effective multi-display installations. CYP Europe’s AV over IP solutions provide future-ready performance that integrates seamlessly into modern networks.

These devices allow one or multiple HDMI sources to feed multiple displays. A splitter duplicates the signal, while a matrix switch lets you send different inputs to different screens.

For distances over 10m, use active HDMI, HDBaseT extenders, or fibre HDMI cables. These maintain 4K/8K signal quality without loss.

Passive devices simply split signals, while active ones boost and equalise them to prevent degradation. Active systems are essential for long runs or multiple outputs.

Use an EDID manager or compatible distribution amplifier. This ensures all connected devices communicate correctly and avoid handshake issues.

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