2 Output 4K HDMI/Analog Audio over HDBaseT Card (F-16)

The Kramer DTAxr-OUT2-F16 is a two-channel transmitter output card designed for VS-1616 Series Modular Multi-Format Digital Matrix Switchers. It sends two extended-reach HDBaseT signals from the chassis to the line, combining HDMI video with analog audio, bidirectional RS-232, IR, and Ethernet transport. Video support reaches 4K60 with 4:2:0 color sampling, while the stated signal bandwidth is 10.2Gbps. Selectable embedded or de-embedded analog audio enables the card to accommodate different audio-routing requirements within the connected system.

Ideal Use Cases

This model is suited to VS-1616 installations that need two HDMI output channels extended over HDBaseT twisted-pair connections. It is particularly relevant when video distribution must be accompanied by analog audio and device-management signals. Because RS-232, IR, and Ethernet are transported alongside the primary AV signals, the card can support endpoints that require both content delivery and remote communication. Its two-channel format also makes it appropriate when a matrix system must supply two separate HDBaseT lines from the same chassis.

Why Choose This Model

The DTAxr-OUT2-F16 combines several signal types within one purpose-built VS-1616 output card. Its selectable audio operation is a central advantage: analog audio can remain embedded with the HDMI signal or be de-embedded to match the required audio path. The card also carries bidirectional RS-232, allowing serial communication in both directions across the HDBaseT link. IR and Ethernet transmission further expand the information that can travel between the chassis and connected line without changing the card’s primary role as a two-channel HDMI output solution.

Installation and Integration

The card is intended for integration with the VS-1616 Series of Modular Multi-Format Digital Matrix Switchers. Once incorporated into the compatible chassis, it operates as an HDBaseT twisted-pair transmitter, producing two extended-reach output signals. System planning should account for the required HDMI, analog audio, RS-232, IR, and Ethernet connections, as well as whether audio should be embedded or de-embedded. The supplied data does not state a maximum transmission distance, connector configuration, power requirement, or supported HDBaseT receiver, so those details should be confirmed against the surrounding VS-1616 system design before installation.

Performance Highlights

The video path supports 4K at 60Hz with 4:2:0 color sampling and a stated bandwidth of 10.2Gbps. These specifications define the card’s principal video capability without implying support for unlisted formats or refresh rates. Both channels produce extended-reach HDBaseT outputs from the chassis. In addition to the video signal, the output architecture supports selectable embedded or de-embedded analog audio, bidirectional RS-232, IR, and Ethernet. This combination gives the two output paths access to AV, control, and network-related transport functions described for the model.

What Makes It Different

The distinguishing feature of the DTAxr-OUT2-F16 is the breadth of signals handled by its two-channel output design. It is not limited to sending HDMI video over HDBaseT: it also incorporates analog audio routing choices and carries control and Ethernet signals. The ability to select embedded or de-embedded analog audio provides flexibility when the destination requires a separate analog feed or when audio should remain part of the HDMI signal. Bidirectional RS-232 supports two-way serial communication, while IR and Ethernet travel from the chassis to the line as part of the card’s HDBaseT-based output functionality.

Final Assessment

For a VS-1616 Series matrix system requiring two extended-reach HDBaseT outputs, the DTAxr-OUT2-F16 provides a clearly defined combination of 4K60 4:2:0 HDMI, 10.2Gbps bandwidth, selectable analog audio handling, bidirectional RS-232, IR, and Ethernet. Its value lies in consolidating these specified signal functions into a compatible two-channel transmitter card while preserving a choice between embedded and de-embedded analog audio operation.