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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    Capture video in up to 4K UHD+ with the SDM-XT-C USB-C module. Designed for seamless use with CYP’s SDM systems, it offers stable streaming via UVC/UAC and is fully compatible with OBS and other major platforms.
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  • Gefen EXT-DP-4K600-1SC 4K 600 MHz DisplayPort Extender over Fiber
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    Gefen EXT-DP-4K600-1SC 4K 600 MHz DisplayPort Extender over Fiber

    SKU: EXT-DP-4K600-1SC

    £4,238.10 £4,709.00
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    Gefen’s DisplayPort 1.2-compliant extender is a compact and high performance solution for extending HDCP 2.2, HDCP 1.4, and DPCP compliant DisplayPort 600 MHz 4K audio/video over fiber.
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  • Gefen EXT-UHD600-1SC 4K Ultra HD 600 MHz Extender for HDMI over one Fiber-Optic Cable
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    £4,238.10 £4,709.00
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    The Gefen EXT-UHD600-1SC is a compact and high-performance solution for extending uncompressed, full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0 audio/video with HDR, up to 200 meters (660 feet), over a single strand of SC-terminated 50/125 µm OM3 or better multi-mode fiber-optic cable. It supports 18.2 Gbps of bandwidth and 600 MHz TMDS Clock frequency, the highest specified under the HDMI 2.0 standard.
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  • Gefen GTB-UHD-HBTL 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender
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    Gefen GTB-UHD-HBTL 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT Extender

    SKU: GTB-UHD-HBTL

    £1,005.48 £1,117.20
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    The GTB-UHD-HBTL 4K Ultra HD Extender uses Gefen’s implementation of the HDBaseT™ technology to extend HDMI up to 230 feet/70 meters at 1080p and up to 130 feet/40 meters at 4K, using one CAT-5e or better cable. Resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz 4:2:0) with 7.1 channels of HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless digital audio are supported. This product provides 2-way IR extension between the Sender and the Receiver units, facilitating the control of A/V sources placed near the Sender unit and sending automation commands to the display or another device placed near the Receiver unit. Gefen’s Bi-Directional POL (Power Over Line) technology powers the Sender or the Receiver unit using the same cable that extends the HDMI signal. Only one of the two units will need a power supply. This feature simplifies installation in cases when an electrical outlet may not be available near the source or the display. Small, low profile enclosures can be securely surface-mounted and conveniently hidden away from sight.
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    The IP-9000RX 1G AV over IP Decoder supports full 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dante Ready functionality for seamless AV distribution. Transmit UHD signals up to 100m over a single cable, cascade with gigabit switches, and manage large systems with the optional IP Master Controller. Features include video wall creation, USB connectivity, and versatile audio options. Ideal for scalable residential and commercial installations, the IP-9000RX delivers exceptional performance and flexibility.
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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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